working with driven students in the 2026–2027 admissions cycle
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About the Founder
Hi, I'm SebastianGraded '26
I'm here to help you tell your story. Whether you're applying to universities in the United States, Europe, or beyond, I bring firsthand, recent experience navigating selective admissions to craft essays that appeal to admissions readers.
Brainstorming and editing support for the Common App Personal Essay — including a brainstorming report with 2–3 distinct directions, one full editing round, and a final polish before submission.
Common App
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Personal Essay + 3 Schools
Full support on the Common App Personal Essay plus all supplemental essays for 3 institutions — each with a brainstorming report, a complete editing round, and final review.
Common App + Supplementals
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Personal Essay + 5 Schools
Complete support on the CAPE and all supplementals for 5 institutions, plus the Activity List, Honors, Additional Information, and Change in Progression sections — included at no extra cost.
Common App + Supplementals + Extras
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Personal Essay + 8 Schools
The most comprehensive offering — CAPE and all supplementals for up to 8 institutions, with full Activity List and supporting section support included. Maximum coverage, fixed price.
Common App + Supplementals + Extras
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UCAS Personal Statement
Brainstorming and editing support for the UCAS Personal Statement — tailored to the specific expectations of UK institutions and the distinct format of the UCAS application.
UK Applications
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Activity List & Supporting Sections
Support on the Common App Activity List, Honors, Additional Information, and Change in Progression sections. Included free with Packages 3 and 4.
Add-on · Free with Pkg 3/4
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IB or SAT Consulting
One-on-one consulting for IB coursework and examinations or SAT preparation — available by the hour or as a 10-hour package.
Consulting · Hourly or 10hr Package
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General Consulting
Broader academic and application consulting — school selection, strategy, interview preparation, and more. Available hourly with flexible scheduling.
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About
Sebastian Nosenzo Graded '26
I'm here to help you tell your story. Whether you're applying to universities in the United States, Europe, or beyond, I bring firsthand, recent experience navigating selective admissions to craft essays that appeal to admissions readers.
Firsthand experience from the 2025–2026 cycle — as a current Harvard freshman, not an external advisor. I know what worked, what changed, and what admissions offices are actually reading for today.
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Essays & Consulting
Beyond essay writing, I offer academic consulting for IB coursework and SAT preparation, as well as broader application strategy — school selection, interview prep, and more.
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U.S. & U.K. Expertise
Experience applying to selective institutions on both sides of the Atlantic — Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Penn, and Cambridge — brings deep familiarity with both the Common App and UCAS systems.
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Flat-Rate Packages
Essay packages are priced at a flat rate — not hourly. One price covers your full application: all essays, all rounds of feedback, no clock running. Consulting is available hourly for flexibility.
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Structured Process
Every engagement follows a clear arc: intake, brainstorming report (2–3 distinct directions), first draft with deep feedback, and a final editing round — giving students clarity at every step.