Student-to-student college consulting
Admissions advice from someone who’s recently done it.
Student & Student links a current college student with a high school applicant to provide personalized college admissions guidance, essay coaching, interview preparation, and application strategy designed to help students submit authentic, compelling applications.
Guidance that feels current, candid, and personal.
Built for families and students who want practical, firsthand guidance from someone already navigating the same college environment.
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Recently navigated today’s admissions process
Guidance shaped by firsthand experience with the current application landscape.
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Personalized application strategy
One-on-one planning around school lists, deadlines, positioning, essays, and priorities.
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Essay coaching that preserves your voice
Detailed feedback that improves clarity, structure, and specificity without taking ownership away from the student.
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Strategic positioning for every applicant
A tailored plan for presenting academics, activities, interests, and goals in the strongest possible light.
Services for navigating college with confidence.
Strategy
Application Strategy
Build a clear admissions plan around goals, school list, timeline, positioning, and decision priorities.
Essays
Personal Statement Coaching
Develop, structure, and refine a personal statement that is compelling, specific, and authentically the student’s own.
Essays
Supplemental Essay Coaching
Craft school-specific responses that connect the applicant’s story to each college with clarity and intent.
Interview
Interview Preparation
Practice answering admissions interview questions with confidence, substance, and a polished personal narrative.
Profile
Resume & Activities Review
Turn activities, awards, work, projects, and leadership into a concise, truthful, high-impact applicant profile.
College List
College List Development
Create a balanced, strategic college list based on fit, ambition, academic interests, and application strength.
Timeline
Application Timeline Planning
Map essays, recommendations, interviews, testing, and submissions into a calm, realistic execution plan.
Mentorship
Hourly Admissions Consulting
Premium hourly support for families who want direct, flexible application guidance without a rigid package.
A calm process for a high-stakes season.
Step 1
Schedule a free consultation.
Begin with a focused conversation about goals, timeline, and where support would be most valuable.
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Create a personalized admissions strategy.
Develop a clear plan based on the student’s strengths, college list, deadlines, and aspirations.
Step 3
Work together throughout the admissions process.
Receive personalized guidance and feedback as applications, essays, interviews, and decisions take shape.
About The Founder
Benny Pollack is an incoming freshman in the Huntsman Program at the University of Pennsylvania, combining the Wharton School with International Studies. After spending hundreds of hours refining and perfecting the college application process, Benny founded Student & Student to help applicants approach their essays, strategy, and storytelling with clarity. As a passionate writer, he is excited to guide students, edit thoughtfully, and help them build applications that feel authentic, polished, and fully their own.
Mentorship over manufactured applications.
Student & Student believes every application should reflect the student’s authentic voice—not manufactured essays, generic positioning, or advice designed for someone else. The work is strategic, but the result should still sound unmistakably like the student.
The Vision
Student & Student is beginning as a boutique consulting firm focused on personalized mentorship. Over time, the company plans to expand into a carefully selected network of current students from elite universities who share the same commitment to honesty, professionalism, and individualized guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Student & Student different?
Do you write essays?
How are meetings conducted?
Do you guarantee admission?
Who is this service best for?
Your college application deserves more than generic advice.
Work directly with someone who has recently navigated one of the world’s most competitive admissions processes.