HDH Consulting success stories

With almost no extracurriculars in 11th grade, we recommended the Wharton Investment Competition aligned with the student's economics focus and provided one-on-one coaching. The student reached the semifinals, refined the essay narrative, and was admitted to UPenn Wharton via Early Decision in 2024.

Key outcome: Wharton Investment Competition semifinalist

Anonymous: Applicant A

We built an intensive 8-month roadmap starting in the second semester of 11th grade. AMC awards, campus leadership, and volunteering were organized systematically, and essays were refined for a 2025 Regular Decision acceptance to UC Berkeley Economics.

Key outcome: AMC award + leadership + volunteering portfolio

Anonymous: Applicant B

Before applying to NUS, we planned GPA and AP course strategy and revised the Personal Statement more than four times. The student was admitted to NUS Business in Fall 2023, with continued support for transfer planning.

Key outcome: Personal Statement revised 4+ times

Anonymous: Applicant C

SSAT prep and SAO writing began in grade 9. The student's curiosity and community contribution were woven into SAO essays, leading to Fall 2024 admission to Phillips Exeter Academy.

Key outcome: SSAT 95th percentile + completed SAO

Anonymous: Applicant D

For a business graduate pivoting to public policy, we designed the SOP narrative and faculty outreach strategy. The student was admitted to Columbia SIPA's Master's Program in Fall 2025.

Key outcome: SOP + faculty outreach strategy

Anonymous: Applicant E

While enrolled at a Korean university, we targeted UCL Economics transfer with essay writing and credit transfer strategy. The student successfully transferred in Fall 2024.

Key outcome: Transfer essay + optimized credit transfer

Anonymous: Applicant F