AtomicMind Achieves 100% Early Acceptance Rates at Harvard, UChicago, Vanderbilt

AtomicMind, the boutique education consulting firm specializing in elite college admissions, has announced exceptional early round outcomes for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle, demonstrating remarkable success rates at top-tier institutions. The firm achieved a 100% acceptance rate for students applying through Harvard University's Restrictive Early Action (REA) program, as well as 100% acceptance for those applying Early Decision (ED) to The University of Chicago and Vanderbilt University. Additionally, 90% of AtomicMind's students were accepted to Columbia University through Early Decision. These impressive results reflect the firm's deeply personalized, long-term approach that focuses on helping students develop academically, creatively, and personally rather than simply preparing applications. According to Founder and CEO Leelila Strogov, these outcomes emerge naturally from a mission-driven process that encourages students to challenge themselves in meaningful ways.

The success stems from AtomicMind's comprehensive methodology that includes 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. The firm emphasizes authentic development through original research, entrepreneurial ventures, creative portfolios, and social impact initiatives rather than formulaic application strategies. As President Ernie Liang notes, students don't just achieve outcomes—they flourish along the way by developing critical thinking skills, intellectual courage, and meaningful projects with enduring impact. 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.

AtomicMind serves students and families navigating selective secondary schools, colleges, and universities in both the United States and the United Kingdom, providing comprehensive support from elementary school through college and career launch. The firm's commitment extends beyond paid services through the AtomicMind Foundation, which 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. With strong early round results across Ivy League and Ivy-adjacent institutions, AtomicMind looks ahead to the remainder of the admissions cycle with momentum and purpose. For more information about their personalized approach to admissions success, visit www.atomicmind.com and www.atomicmindfoundation.org to learn about their comprehensive services and foundation initiatives.