The Admissions Desk offers individualized consulting designed to help students stand out in an increasingly competitive college admission landscape. Services include academic planning, extracurricular strategy, college list development, application support, essay coaching, and interview preparation. Grounded by each student’s unique strengths, interests, and goals, our approaches focus on helping them build and convey authentic narratives that resonate with best-fit school. Families receive steady guidance, concrete timelines, and honest feedback throughout the process. Whether targeting the Ivy League or public regional schools, students benefit from the essential tools and insights for navigating the admission process and maximizing their outcomes.

About Me

With over two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Arman Davtyan has dedicated his career to helping students navigate one of the most important transitions of their lives. Through his experiences serving on admission committees at several top-tier U.S. institutions, Arman offers direct insight into what top universities look for and, more importantly, what helps students thrive once they get there.

At The Admissions Desk, Arman combines industry knowledge with compassionate, individualized advising. His approach is rooted in clarity, structure, and self-discovery — ensuring that every student’s story is told authentically and powerfully.

Key Highlights :

20+ years of admissions and enrollment management experience

7+ years of independent educational consulting provided to students and families

Deep expertise in all aspects of the college application and admission process

Proven track record guiding students to selective institutions

Every student's journey to higher education is unique, shaped by individual strengths, aspirations, and personal stories. At The Admissions Desk, our highest priority is to provide a supportive environment that encourages each student to explore who they are, clarify their interests, and articulate their authentic needs during this critical transition period.

Rather than using a universal formula for college admission, our approach is tailored to honor and highlight the individuality of every student. Through strong relationship building and mutual engagement, we help students develop greater self-awareness, empowering them to take an active and informed role throughout the entire college planning process.

Our goal is to reinforce each student's agency in becoming a confident decision-maker, selecting educational paths and campus environments that align with their academic profiles while fostering personal growth and lifelong fulfillment.

Specialty Areas

Grad School Admissions-Law, Grad School Admissions-General, Grad School Admissions-Med/Vet, Counselor in a High School, Application Essay Craft/Review, Transfer Planning, Gap Year/Alternative Ed, College Financing, International to USA, Athletic Recruiting, Arts performing and visual arts applications, portfolios, Auditions, General Ed Counseling, Home School Admissions

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