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Beyond College Admissions: Future-Ready Students

We develop the person behind the application—ready for college and life

Built by parents educated abroad who’ve navigated U.S. admissions

For College and Beyond: Why Families Trust Us

We equip students and parents with expert guidance for admissions and the future

Students graduated since 2015

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4.8/5

On verified Google reviews

Acceptance rate into top 5% ranked colleges

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Current/former admissions readers

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U.S based educators and counselors

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Featured in

USA Today, San Jose Mercury News, SF Business Times, and other leading publications

Career Exploration

Personal Storytelling

Parent Coaching: Integral to our programs

Most counselors use checklists. We don’t. We still package the application but first we build the person behind it and teach students to tell that story.

Structured Curriculum (school-like)

milestones + assessments

Personalized Two Expert Team

Counselor + Personal Storytelling Coach

Person Behind the Application

develop your student’s unique story

Future-Ready (AI Era)

Career Adaptability—Not Just Choosing A Major

Real-World Experiences

Internships, Research Mentors, And More

Founder Led

parents educated Abroad who navigated U.S. admissions

Our Story

Why I Co-Founded Upward Path Institute

Even though I had advanced degrees from highly reputed universities abroad, I found the college admissions process for my kids here in the U.S. stressful and confusing. I co-founded Upward Path Institute so families like ours have the structured, objective guidance we wish we had—so students can reach their full potential in admissions, careers, and life.

Hear From Families Like Yours

Average rating: 4.8/5 (Google reviews)

“Upward Path Institute was very helpful in our son’s college application process and Spenser Barr was there to guide him every step of the way. He and other members of the team stepped in whenever we had any questions. Really appreciate their help.”

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Duleep Pillai
Parents

“Upward Path made my college application process stress-free and efficient. They gave me many resources to make sure I submit my application with the best version of my essays weeks before the due date. Special thanks to my counselor for always being available to revise my essays and making this application process a breeze!”

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Arnav Amin
Student

Upward Path Institute made my college application process really smooth and simple. The counselor they assigned me helped improve my essays and give the insight I needed from a college admission officer to take my essays to the next level. Thank you Upward Path!”

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Shaurya Khanna
Student

Solutions for Every Stage and Every Need

Foundations (Grades 7–11)

self-awareness, career clarity, competitive credentials

College Applications (Grade 12)

essays, strategy, full application support

Community College Transfers

transfer planning & application guidance

College Student Career Program

resume, LinkedIn, interview skills, internship search

Academic Guidance

Academic Counseling & Course Selection, Public vs. Private High School Decision

College Admissions Prep

Essay Prep, Essay Review, Assessments, Strategy Sessions

Extracurricular Activities Planning

Internships, volunteering, and more

Career & Personal Development

Personal Storytelling, Career Exploration

Test Prep

SAT/ACT Prep

Parent Support

Parent Workshops

Where Our Students Have Been Accepted

College admissions is one milestone. We help students prepare for success in college — and beyond.

Personal Storytelling Skills—Built Early, Not Rushed

Colleges want the person behind the application. That’s why we start self-awareness coaching early—so students learn to reflect, discover their strengths, and write authentically about who they are before application season arrives.

Early Start

Begin self-awareness coaching in 7th grade

Authentic Writing

Essays shaped by personal growth, not last-minute stress

Confidence & Clarity

Link strengths to academics, activities, and careers

Mindset for the Future

Parent Coaching & Future-Ready Students

Guidance for parents and adaptability for students in the AI era, where careers and college majors are changing fast.

We coach parents—especially those educated abroad—to navigate the U.S. education system with confidence. At the same time, we prepare students to adapt to a future shaped by AI, where career paths and even college majors evolve rapidly. Our goal: students ready not just for college admissions, but for life beyond it.

Parent Coaching

Support for parents navigating the U.S. system

AI-Era Adaptability

Future-ready skills for changing careers and majors

Mindset Shift

From admissions checklists to long-term success

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