Your path to a top university
1-on-1 mentoring for admission to Harvard, Cambridge, MIT, Sciences Po, Bocconi and other world-class universities. From career guidance to your first day on campus.
University Readiness Degree
Our flagship program for high schoolers who want to study at top universities in the USA, UK or Europe.
1-on-1 admissions mentoring
From career guidance to your first day on campus. We guide you through every step: choosing your major, SAT prep, building your profile, Common App essays, interviews and accepting your offer.
- Career guidance + university selection
- SAT prep (+150 points average increase)
- Common App essays + supplemental essays
- Interview prep + financial aid and scholarships
The 3 pillars of our method
A system tested on 1,500+ students, built on three pillars essential to your success.
1-on-1 mentoring
With over 100 mentors, graduates of Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Sciences Po and Bocconi, we match your mentor to your destination and field.
Hyper-personalized
No two plans are alike. For every student, we build a curriculum tailored to their strengths, weaknesses and specific goals.
The Agora platform
Our proprietary technology brings together all your sessions, exercises, feedback and progress in one place.
4 reasons we are different
We do not sell hope, we build applications that get into top universities. Here is what sets us apart.
Mentors who have been there
All 100+ of our mentors are graduates of the universities we help you apply to. They went through the same process and know every detail.
93% admission rate
9 out of 10 students who work with us are admitted to one of their target universities. +150 average SAT score increase.
8 years of experience
From 2017 until today we have written over 1,500 success stories. Our process is refined on thousands of real applications.
Hyper-personalized curriculum
No two plans are alike. For every student, we build a program tailored to their strengths, weaknesses and specific destination.
The numbers that speak
From 2017 until today, we have written over 1,500 success stories. Here are the most important figures.
to top universities
since 2017
to target universities
to the global top 100
Choose your destination
Detailed guides for Romanian students: how to apply, what it costs with scholarships and what each destination requires.
Study in the USA
The most prestigious universities in the world and the destination with the most generous scholarships for Romanians. Holistic admission through the Common App.
- Harvard · MIT · Yale · Princeton · Stanford · Columbia
Study in the UK
Specialization from year one, shorter duration and admission through UCAS. Personal Statement, admissions tests and interviews for Oxbridge.
- Oxford · Cambridge · LSE · Imperial · UCL · St Andrews
Study in Europe
Affordable or zero tuition, programs taught in English and internationally recognized degrees. From Sciences Po and Bocconi to TU Delft and ETH.
- Sciences Po · Bocconi · TU Delft · ETH Zürich · IE Madrid
Our students on the world map
Former Upgrade students, today studying at prestigious universities in the USA, UK, Europe and Canada.
Learn from those who made it
Over 100 active mentors, all graduates of the world's most prestigious universities. Teachers, not salespeople.
What our students say
I owe Upgrade Education a considerable part of my admission. They taught me how to take all the „grains of sand” that make up my life and turn them into a shining „diamond”.
I wrote about 10 drafts of my UK essay to reach the final version. Without the Upgrade advisors, I would not have aced the admissions test or the interview.
Sciences Po had been my dream for 2 years. I am unbelievably grateful. I truly feel fulfilled, this is where I belong.
The creative writing course managed to undo years and years of writing anxiety. Working with Upgrade was crucial to the smooth running of my application process.
More about Upgrade
We are a team passionate about education. Here is who we are and how we work.
The Upgrade story
From one night on Speranței Street and 26 students in 2017, to over 1,500 admissions and a global community.
Read the storyYour journey
What to do in grades 9-12 to have the best chances of admission. A step-by-step guide for every year of high school.
See the planThe Alumni network
1,500+ graduates across 4 continents. Mentoring, networking and professional support for your whole career.
Discover the networkGuides, reports and useful content
The 2025 admissions report
The latest trends in international university admissions, with data on 1,084 offers.
Read the reportTop universities worldwide
The best 15 universities by QS World Rankings 2026. How they compare, what they offer.
See the rankingFrequently asked questions
27 answers to the most common questions: costs, mentors, programs, results.
See the FAQThe book „Life After High School”
A complete guide to the transition to university. What to do, what to avoid and how to make the right decisions.
See the bookStart your path to your dream university
Book a free session with an Upgrade mentor. Together we analyze your profile and recommend the right steps for your destination and field. No commitment.
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