The Admissions Intelligence Behind Every Great Application

School-specific strategy reports grounded in primary admissions officer sources — showing each student exactly how their target school will evaluate their file and how to build the most compelling application possible.

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What Your Students Walk Away With

A 20+ page school-specific strategy report that reads like a briefing from a current admissions officer speaking directly to your student — offering candid, personalized guidance on how to present the most compelling application possible based on who they are and where they stand. Not a generic college guide. Not an AI summary of public information. A document so specific to their situation — and so rich with insider intelligence about how this school evaluates every dimension of an application — that reading it changes what they do next.

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Inside Every Report

Each Admit Source report covers every dimension of the application your students are building — grounded in what this school's admissions officers have actually said.

• How this school reads and evaluates applications — step by step, in the AO's own words

• Supplemental essay strategy — per prompt, with what works, what fails, and what the student should consider

• Major-evidence alignment audit — whether the student's academics and activities credibly support their declared major

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Alicia, Los Angeles

"We felt like we finally understood how Vanderbilt actually makes decisions — not the version on their website, but how they really think about an application. Our daughter went into the process knowing exactly how to present herself. That clarity was worth everything."

ADMIT SOURCE — TERMS OF SERVICEEffective Date: MAY 21, 20261. AGREEMENT TO TERMSThese Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Admit Source ("Admit Source," "we," "us," or "our") and the individual or entity ("Client," "you," or "your") accessing or using Admit Source's services, website, intake forms, and all deliverables produced therefrom. By accessing our intake form, submitting information, making a purchase, or receiving any report or service from Admit Source, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.If you are completing this intake form or purchasing services on behalf of a minor student, you represent and warrant that you are the student's parent or legal guardian and have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of both yourself and the minor.If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use our services.2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESAdmit Source provides college admissions strategy analysis and intelligence reporting services ("Services") to students and families preparing applications to highly selective undergraduate institutions. Our Services include, but are not limited to:2.1 Strategy Reports — Comprehensive, student-specific admissions strategy documents analyzing academic profile, extracurricular positioning, narrative framing, school-specific fit assessment, and application strategy recommendations for one or more target institutions, based on publicly available admissions data, institutional research, and information provided by the Client through the intake process.2.2 Intelligence Reports — Institution-specific research documents compiling publicly available admissions data, documented evaluation criteria, historical admissions patterns, program-specific intelligence, and applicant positioning guidance for a specified target school.2.3 Ancillary Services — Any additional consulting, review, revision, or advisory services provided by Admit Source personnel as separately agreed upon in writing.All Services are provided exclusively on the basis of information submitted by the Client through Admit Source's intake process and publicly available institutional data. The accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Client-submitted information directly determines the quality and applicability of the resulting deliverables. Admit Source bears no responsibility for analytical limitations arising from incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated information provided by the Client.3. NO GUARANTEE OF ADMISSIONS OUTCOMES3.1 Explicit Disclaimer of Outcome Assurances. Admit Source's Services are analytical and advisory in nature. Nothing in any report, communication, consultation, or deliverable produced by Admit Source constitutes a guarantee, prediction, warranty, or representation — express or implied — regarding the likelihood, probability, or outcome of any college application or admissions decision at any institution.3.2 Nature of Admissions Decisions. College admissions decisions at highly selective institutions are made exclusively by the admissions offices of those institutions, pursuant to their own internal criteria, processes, and judgment, which are not disclosed in full to the public and which change from cycle to cycle. Admit Source has no relationship with, influence over, access to, or communication with any admissions office on behalf of any Client, and does not represent otherwise.3.3 Limitations of Publicly Available Data. All institutional analysis produced by Admit Source is derived from publicly available sources including, but not limited to, Common Data Sets, institutional websites, published research, and documented admissions office communications. Such data reflects historical patterns and stated institutional priorities and does not constitute insider knowledge, proprietary information, or current-cycle intelligence. Historical admissions patterns are not predictive of future admissions outcomes for any individual applicant.3.4 AI-Assisted Analysis. Admit Source's reports are generated with the assistance of advanced artificial intelligence analysis tools, including large language model technology. While these tools enable sophisticated pattern recognition and personalized analysis at scale, AI-generated analysis is subject to inherent limitations including the potential for error, omission, or analytical judgment that does not account for all relevant variables in a given applicant's profile or a given institution's evaluation process. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by Admit Source personnel prior to delivery; however, Admit Source makes no warranty regarding the absence of error in any deliverable.3.5 Client Acknowledgement. By purchasing and receiving Admit Source Services, the Client explicitly acknowledges and agrees that: (a) no admissions outcome is guaranteed, predicted, or implied by any Admit Source deliverable; (b) the Client will not hold Admit Source liable for any admissions decision, deferral, waitlist placement, or rejection at any institution; and (c) the ultimate responsibility for all application decisions, submitted materials, and admissions strategy rests solely with the Client and the student applicant.4. PURCHASE, PAYMENT, AND REFUND POLICY4.1 Purchase Terms. All Services are purchased through Admit Source's payment platform (Stripe). By completing a purchase, you agree to pay the stated fee for the selected Service package in full at the time of purchase. All prices are in U.S. dollars.4.2 Scope of Purchase. Each purchased report corresponds to a specified number of Strategy Reports and/or Intelligence Reports as reflected in your purchase confirmation. The number and type of reports available through your intake form will correspond exactly to your purchase. Additional reports beyond those purchased require a separate transaction.4.3 Refund Policy. Due to the substantial analytical and preparation work that commences upon receipt of a completed intake form, the following refund policy applies:- Prior to intake form submission: A full refund is available upon written request within 24 hours of purchase.
- After intake form submission but prior to report delivery: A partial refund of 50% of the purchase price is available upon written request, reflecting work already performed in processing and analyzing submitted materials.
- After report delivery: No refunds are available once a completed report has been delivered to the Client, as the Service has been fully rendered.All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refunds are processed within 10 business days of approval.4.4 Chargebacks. Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with your financial institution for Services rendered in accordance with these Terms constitutes a breach of this agreement. Admit Source reserves the right to pursue collection of disputed amounts through available legal remedies.5. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS5.1 Accuracy of Submitted Information. The Client represents and warrants that all information, documents, and materials submitted through the Admit Source intake form are accurate, current, and complete to the best of the Client's knowledge. The Client acknowledges that the quality and accuracy of Admit Source's analysis is directly dependent on the quality and accuracy of submitted materials, and that Admit Source bears no responsibility for analytical limitations arising from inaccurate or incomplete submissions.5.2 Ownership of Submitted Materials. The Client represents and warrants that all documents and materials submitted to Admit Source — including but not limited to transcripts, test score reports, activity lists, essays, and personal narratives — are the genuine documents of the identified student applicant and that the Client has the right to submit such materials for the purposes described herein.5.3 Appropriate Use of Deliverables. Admit Source's reports and deliverables are provided for the personal, non-commercial use of the identified student applicant in connection with their college application process. The Client agrees not to reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, license, or otherwise commercially exploit any Admit Source deliverable without the express prior written consent of Admit Source.5.4 Academic Integrity. Admit Source's Services are designed to provide strategic analysis, positioning guidance, and institutional intelligence to inform the student's own application work. Admit Source does not write application essays, complete application forms, or produce materials intended to be submitted to colleges as the student's own work. The Client represents that all application materials ultimately submitted to any institution will represent the authentic work and voice of the student applicant, consistent with each institution's academic integrity and application policies.6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA HANDLING6.1 Confidentiality Commitment. Admit Source treats all Client-submitted information, documents, and materials as strictly confidential. Such materials will not be shared with any third party outside of Admit Source personnel directly involved in producing the Client's deliverables, with the following limited exceptions:- The Client's designated private college consultant, where the Client has identified such a consultant in the intake form and consented to this sharing
- Third-party technology service providers engaged by Admit Source to facilitate service delivery (including AI analysis platforms and cloud storage providers), each of whom is bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with this agreement
- As required by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process6.2 AI Processing Disclosure. The Client acknowledges and consents to the fact that submitted information and materials will be processed through third-party artificial intelligence platforms as part of Admit Source's analytical workflow. Admit Source uses commercially available AI tools operated by reputable providers under enterprise data handling agreements that prohibit the use of submitted data for model training purposes. Full details regarding the specific platforms used, data retention periods, and processing protocols are set forth in the Admit Source Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference.6.3 Minor Student Data. Where the identified student applicant is under the age of 18, the parent or legal guardian completing the intake form represents that they have the authority to consent to the collection, processing, and use of the student's information as described in these Terms and the Admit Source Privacy Policy. Admit Source does not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental consent.6.4 Data Retention. Admit Source retains Client-submitted materials and generated reports for a period of 24 months following service delivery, after which such materials are permanently deleted from our systems unless the Client requests earlier deletion in writing. Clients may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting [email protected], subject to any legal retention obligations.7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY7.1 Admit Source Deliverables. All reports, analyses, frameworks, and other deliverables produced by Admit Source are the intellectual property of Admit Source and are licensed — not sold — to the Client for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the identified student's college application process. This license is non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and does not include the right to reproduce or distribute deliverables for any commercial purpose.7.2 Client Materials. Admit Source does not claim ownership of any materials submitted by the Client. Client-submitted materials are used solely for the purpose of producing the purchased deliverables and are handled as described in Section 6.7.3 Proprietary Methodology. Admit Source's analytical frameworks, institutional databases, evaluation criteria, and report structures constitute proprietary methodology developed by Admit Source. Nothing in these Terms grants the Client any rights to Admit Source's underlying methodology, data, or systems.8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties. ADMIT SOURCE'S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ACCURACY. ADMIT SOURCE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT SERVICES WILL MEET CLIENT EXPECTATIONS OR PRODUCE ANY PARTICULAR ADMISSIONS OUTCOME.8.2 Limitation of Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ADMIT SOURCE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO THE CLIENT FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY THE CLIENT TO ADMIT SOURCE FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.8.3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL ADMIT SOURCE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFIT, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY ADMISSIONS DECISION OR OUTCOME, EVEN IF ADMIT SOURCE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.8.4 Essential Basis. THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES, WITHOUT WHICH ADMIT SOURCE WOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT.9. INDEMNIFICATIONThe Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Admit Source, its officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable attorneys' fees — arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) the Client's submission of inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information; (b) the Client's breach of these Terms; (c) the Client's use of Admit Source deliverables in a manner inconsistent with these Terms; or (d) any violation of applicable law by the Client in connection with the application process.10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION10.1 Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal dispute process, the Client agrees to contact Admit Source in writing at [email protected] describing the nature of the dispute and the resolution sought, and to allow Admit Source 30 days to respond and attempt informal resolution.10.2 Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or Admit Source's Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court. The arbitration shall take place in California. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.10.3 Class Action Waiver. The Client waives any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Admit Source.10.4 Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.11. GENERAL PROVISIONS11.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Admit Source Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior understandings and agreements regarding the subject matter herein.11.2 Modification. Admit Source reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, with material changes communicated to active Clients via email. Continued use of Services following notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.11.3 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, all remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.11.4 Waiver. Failure by Admit Source to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision in the future.11.5 Contact. Direct all questions regarding these Terms to: Admit Source, [email protected]

ADMIT SOURCE — PRIVACY POLICYEffective Date: May 21, 2026
Last Updated: May 21, 20261. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPEThis Privacy Policy describes how Admit Source ("we," "us," "our") collects, processes, uses, stores, shares, and disposes of personal information submitted through our intake forms, website, and payment platform in connection with our college admissions analysis and reporting services ("Services"). It applies to all students, parents, guardians, and other individuals whose information we collect and is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.Where the student applicant is under 18, the parent or legal guardian completing the intake form represents that they have legal authority to consent to collection and processing of the student's information as described herein, and does so on behalf of both themselves and the minor.2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT2.1 Intake Form SubmissionsThe primary source of personal information we process is the Client intake form, through which students and families voluntarily submit the following categories of information:- Student and parent/guardian identifying information including name, email address, phone number, and location
- Academic records including transcripts, GPA (weighted and unweighted), class rank and size, course enrollment history, standardized test scores and section breakdowns, and AP/IB exam records
- Extracurricular, employment, and household responsibility information including activity lists, hours and years of participation, roles held, work history, and family caregiving responsibilities
- Optional demographic and background information including race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, first-generation status, nationality, socioeconomic context, and family circumstances
- College application strategic information including target schools, intended majors, application round intentions, essay drafts, positioning narratives, and school-specific materials
- Legacy and institutional affiliation information
- Financial aid intent
- Private college counselor identity and school counselor context
- All documents uploaded through the intake form at the Client's discretion2.2 Payment InformationAll payment transactions are processed exclusively by Stripe, Inc. Admit Source receives only: customer email address, transaction amount, purchased product identifiers, and payment confirmation status. Raw payment card data is never collected or stored by Admit Source.2.3 Website AnalyticsStandard technical data including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited is collected automatically for website performance monitoring only. This data is not linked to intake submissions or used to build individual profiles.2.4 CommunicationsRecords of email and other communications with Admit Source personnel are retained for service delivery, quality assurance, and dispute resolution purposes.3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATIONAdmit Source uses personal information for the following specific, limited purposes:- Service Delivery: Producing personalized Strategy and Intelligence Reports as purchased by the Client
- AI-Assisted Analysis: Processing submitted information through Anthropic's Claude AI platform to enable the personalized analytical work described in Section 4.2
- Service Communication: Delivering completed reports, responding to Client inquiries, and providing service status updates. Client contact information is not used for unsolicited commercial marketing without explicit opt-in consent.
- Quality Improvement: Anonymized and aggregated internal analysis to evaluate and improve Admit Source's analytical frameworks. This data does not identify individual students and is not shared with third parties.
- Legal Compliance: As required by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process
- Business Continuity: In connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger or asset sale, subject to the successor's agreement to honor this Policy4. INFORMATION SHARINGAdmit Source does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for commercial purposes under any circumstances. Disclosure is limited to the following:4.1 Designated College Consultants. Where a Client has identified a private college consultant in the intake form, Admit Source may share completed reports and relevant intake materials with that named consultant for the purpose of coordinating admissions strategy.4.2 Technology Service Providers. Admit Source engages the following technology service providers, each processing personal information solely to facilitate service delivery under confidentiality obligations: Anthropic PBC (Claude) for AI-assisted analysis, Google LLC for cloud storage, Stripe for payment processing, Tally for intake form hosting, and Make for automated data routing. Anthropic's API agreement explicitly prohibits use of submitted data for model training purposes.4.3 Legal Disclosure. Admit Source may disclose personal information as required by applicable law, court order, or valid legal process. Where legally permissible, Admit Source will notify the affected Client prior to making such disclosure.4.4 Business Transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to that entity's written agreement to honor the commitments set forth in this Policy.5. DATA SECURITYAdmit Source implements technical, administrative, and organizational security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted cloud storage, access controls, and role-based permissions limiting data access to personnel with a direct service delivery need. No security system is impenetrable; in the event of a security breach affecting Client personal information, Admit Source will notify affected Clients and relevant regulatory authorities within 72 hours of discovery, as required by applicable law.6. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION6.1 Retention Period. Admit Source retains Client personal information for 24 months following delivery of the final purchased deliverable, after which it is permanently deleted from our systems.6.2 Deletion Requests. Clients may request deletion of their personal information prior to the end of the standard retention period by contacting [email protected]. Requests are processed within 30 days, subject to retention exceptions for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of existing agreements.6.3 Third-Party Retention. Technology service providers engaged by Admit Source maintain independent retention schedules governed by their own privacy policies. Clients may contact [email protected] for information regarding third-party retention practices.7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS7.1 Rights Available to All ClientsAll Clients may exercise the following rights by submitting a written request to [email protected]:- Access: Request a copy of personal information Admit Source holds about you or your student
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete records
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal information, subject to Section 6.2 exceptions
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to processing at any time, with prospective effect only7.2 California Resident Rights (CCPA/CPRA)California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used; the right to correct or delete personal information; and the right to non-discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights. Admit Source does not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes. Sensitive personal information — including race, ethnicity, religion, and gender, each collected on an optional basis only — is used exclusively for service delivery and is not used to draw inferences about any consumer for any other purpose. California residents may designate an authorized agent to submit rights requests on their behalf. All rights requests receive a response within 45 days.8. MINOR STUDENT PROTECTIONSAdmit Source treats personal information pertaining to minor students with heightened care. Intake forms completed on behalf of a student under 18 must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian, who by submitting consents to collection and processing of the student's information as described herein. Admit Source does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent; parents who believe their child under 13 has submitted information without their consent should contact [email protected] immediately. Documents constituting education records under FERPA are submitted by the parent or eligible student in their capacity as the FERPA rights-holder and are processed solely as directed by the submitting party. Access to minor student data within Admit Source's systems is subject to the strictest access controls applied to any data category.9. COOKIES AND TRACKINGAdmit Source uses cookies solely for website analytics and performance monitoring. We do not use tracking technologies for advertising profiling or cross-site behavioral tracking. Browser settings may be configured to refuse cookies without affecting intake form functionality.10. THIRD-PARTY LINKSThis Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services referenced in Admit Source communications. Clients are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites independently.11. POLICY UPDATES AND CONTACTMaterial changes to this Policy will be communicated to active Clients via email at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of Services following notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. The current version of this Policy is always available at admitsource.com/privacy.All privacy inquiries, rights requests, and deletion requests should be directed to:Admit Source, [email protected]

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