AtomicMind Reports 100% Early Acceptance Rates to Harvard, UChicago, Vanderbilt in 2025-2026 Admissions

AtomicMind, a boutique education consulting firm specializing in elite college admissions, announced exceptional early round outcomes for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle. The firm achieved 100% acceptance rates for students applying through Harvard University's Restrictive Early Action program, The University of Chicago's Early Decision program, and Vanderbilt University's Early Decision program. Additionally, 90% of AtomicMind students were accepted to Columbia University through Early Decision. These results reflect the firm's commitment to helping students develop academically, creatively, and personally through a deeply personalized, long-term approach.

The early acceptance statistics are particularly significant given the increasingly competitive nature of elite college admissions. AtomicMind's methodology focuses on helping students identify and cultivate their strengths, explore meaningful academic and extracurricular pursuits, and craft narratives that are interesting, authentic, and original. According to the firm, admissions outcomes emerge naturally from this careful development process rather than from formulaic application strategies. 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.

Leelila Strogov, Founder and CEO of AtomicMind and the AtomicMind Foundation, emphasized the organization's mission-driven approach. "We're a mission-driven organization. Our mission has always been to help students develop into curious, capable, and confident scholar-leaders," Strogov said. "When students are encouraged to challenge themselves to do hard things in meaningful ways, college admissions results naturally follow." This philosophy underpins the firm's comprehensive support system, which 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.

AtomicMind's approach extends beyond traditional test preparation and essay editing to include support for original research, entrepreneurial ventures, creative portfolios, and social impact initiatives. Every element of a student's profile is designed to support authentic development rather than simply checking boxes on an application checklist. Ernie Liang, President of AtomicMind, noted that "Our students don't just achieve outcomes; they flourish along the way. 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."

The firm serves students and families navigating selective secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom, providing comprehensive support from elementary school through college and career launch. Through the AtomicMind Foundation, the organization also 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 2025–2026 admissions cycle with momentum and purpose. For more information about the firm's services and philosophy, visit https://www.atomicmind.com and https://www.atomicmindfoundation.org.