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We work with students early in high school, building relationships that guide them step-by-step toward admission to their dream college

Where will your journey take you?

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What We Do

Architecting Ambitions into Achievement

We work with students early in high school, fostering a supportive, long-term relationship over two and a half years. Using our proprietary frameworks, we provide tailored guidance to help you stand out in the competitive college admissions process. We guide you through every step, from course selection to preparing your college list to crafting standout essays, ensuring a personalized path to top college admissions.

Our Story

From Experience to Expertise

Girija, co-founder of Chrysalis Consulting, turned her personal experience helping her children into a proven system for college admissions. While guiding her own kids to top universities like Stanford and Harvard, she developed proprietary frameworks and a deep knowledge base which she realized could be used to to support students through their application process. Girija’s mission is to provide personalized expert guidance to help students succeed in their college admissions journey.

Our Process

Exploring Your Path

Building Your Plan

Crafting Your Application

Telling Your Story

Making The Final Choice

A Few Words From Students and Parents

Navigating the college application process can be overwhelming, but Girija has a unique talent for helping students craft a compelling and authentic narrative that truly reflects who they are, not just their achievements. She helped put together a college list that fit me, and guided me in reflecting on my values, framing essays authentically, and staying organized—all with a calm and supportive demeanor that eased my stress.

-Student, Harvard Class of 2025

Girija was incredible throughout my entire college application process. She developed a detailed, methodical system that took into account all the factors I wanted in a school helping me narrow down which schools to apply to. She also helped me brainstorm essay content that would paint the most compelling picture and then spent countless hours refining the content until it was perfect. Finally, her tracking system with clear timelines ensured I submitted all my applications easily and with time to spare.

-Student, Class of 2020

Girija’s guidance was instrumental in my daughter’s acceptance to Georgia Tech’s undergraduate program in BioMedical Engineering. Girija’s feedback on her essays led to many rounds of impactful changes while still retaining her personal characteristics. She understood my daughter’s strengths and aspirations and worked within that. Though she advised my daughter as a favor to a friend, I feel it was more than what a professional counselor could have offered, not to mention the very tight timelines she had to work within.

-Parent, Georgia Tech Class of 2026

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