AtomicMind, a boutique education consulting firm specializing in elite college admissions, announced exceptional early round outcomes for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle. The firm reported perfect acceptance rates for students applying through early decision and restrictive early action programs at several prestigious institutions.
In this year's early application rounds, AtomicMind achieved 100% acceptance rates to Harvard University through Restrictive Early Action, The University of Chicago through Early Decision, and Vanderbilt University through Early Decision. Additionally, 90% of students applying to Columbia University through Early Decision were accepted. These results reflect the firm's commitment to helping students develop academically, creatively, and personally through a deeply personalized, long-term approach.
Across all application rounds, 99% of AtomicMind students are admitted to one of their top three choice schools, demonstrating the effectiveness of aligning each student's interests, skills, and goals with institutions they aspire to attend. The firm's methodology focuses on helping students identify and cultivate their strengths, explore meaningful academic and extracurricular pursuits, and craft authentic narratives that stand out in competitive admissions processes.
"We're a mission-driven organization. Our mission has always been to help students develop into curious, capable, and confident scholar-leaders," said Leelila Strogov, Founder and CEO of AtomicMind and the AtomicMind Foundation. "When students are encouraged to challenge themselves to do hard things in meaningful ways, college admissions results naturally follow."
AtomicMind students receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced advisors and access to a team of more than 250 specialists, including former admissions officers, research mentors, published authors, academic competition medalists, and creative professionals. Through original research, entrepreneurial ventures, creative portfolios, and social impact initiatives, every element of a student's profile supports authentic development rather than just checking boxes.
"Our students don't just achieve outcomes; they flourish along the way," said Ernie Liang, President of AtomicMind. "We guide them to think critically and independently, take intellectual risks, and pursue meaningful projects with enduring impact. The skills and poise they develop as a part of the process are what set them apart in the admissions process."
AtomicMind serves students and families navigating selective secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. The firm provides comprehensive support from elementary school through college and career launch. The AtomicMind Foundation offers pro bono mentorship to high-achieving high school juniors and seniors from low-income backgrounds in the U.S., helping them access elite colleges and scholarships. More information about their programs is available at https://www.atomicmind.com and https://www.atomicmindfoundation.org.
With strong early round results across Ivy League and Ivy-adjacent institutions, AtomicMind looks ahead to the remainder of the 2025–2026 admissions cycle with momentum and purpose. These outcomes highlight the growing importance of specialized admissions consulting in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape, where acceptance rates at top universities continue to decline while application numbers rise.
