Borderless Admissions Mentorship for International Students
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Wellesley CollegeAs an international student needing a full ride, Borderless felt like a safe space for me. It made the whole admissions process so much clearer and less overwhelming, with resources that were actually easy to understand and apply.
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Vanderbilt University$99k/yr scholarship
Oberlin College$90k/yr scholarshipBorderless helped me a lot during this process, especially when writing my personal statement - the specific feedback and details I got back were spot on. My PIQs & all my supplementals were also reviewed by Borderless app and it gave specific feedback to improve them. I also used the Brainstorming tool (amazing! It really sounded like a real counselor) for most of my apps. The activities list review tool was also great, it helped me reorganize the order and small details that I didn't detect before. Thank you for building this incredible app!
Smith College
Brandeis University
University of ChicagoI've read some interviews and articles by students getting scholarships in different universities and this has really inspired me through different stages in my journey! I also used the essays editor and evaluator, which was really super helpful when it comes to evaluating many essays while applying and at least get a sense of how good it is without having to ask my friends to read a hundred essays for me! I also appreciated that it was almost completely free and I didn't have to pay anything, and I know how this can be helpful for students who can't afford to pay for advisors. Thank you so much!!
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MBZUAI
NYU Abu DhabiI used the thirty min call with Veronica twice and used the essay helper many times. The calls really helped me because i did one during brainstorming and one when i thought i already had my final draft and the first one helped me eliminate some bad ideas and second one helped me reframe my final version to be much more connected to my culture. Essay helper was absolutely amazing, and it helped me with focus and especially for the additional NYU essay as i was confused with what exactly to write within such a limited wordcount.
$88.5k/year scholarshipNYU Abu Dhabi
Bates College85% scholarshipTHE PLATFORM WAS A LIFESAVER, when i was managing 10000 of applications to colleges all at once. I read almost all the stories of students who got into universities, where i was applying
Tufts University
Franklin & Marshall
Wesleyan UniversityBorderless was really helpful for me. I almost read all the shared stories and found them truly inspiring. Also, I used borderless to review my essays online, organize my college list, and extracurricular activities. Thank you so much Veronica for all the videos you shared on social media, and for this great website. I am very grateful to borderless for helping me turn my dream a reality, even by just using your free services.
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NYU ShanghaiI have been reading the stories since I was in 9th grade, and it helped me kind of plan out my extracurriculars. But the thing that helped me the most was the Borderless App's review and rating mechanisms. It helped me refine my essays, and I believe that's what got me in
$40k/year scholarship
Minerva University
Bowdoin College$97k/yr scholarshipBoth the Borderless app and Instagram account have been a huge help in my application process. As a low-income international student, I found community in the Instagram account, watching content that helped me and showed me I am not alone. The app helped me organise my college list, tracking which applications were done or what was left to do. And the writing assistance was one of my favourite tools. From brainstorming to revision, absolutely helpful.
Georgia TechFirst Borderless expanded my college options through the college list service. With the stories, I was inspired to apply to some colleges and understand their admissions. With the ECs reviewer, it provided me with the chance to theme my profile to actually start crafting my profile. Thanks!
University of Washington
UW-MadisonBorderless was meaningful to me and to my process of learning and preparing to applications. I used every tool to review my essays and extracurricular activities and read many stories to learn about the profile of the approved students at the university I wanted to apply. I had mentorship to help me, but to people who can't afford or weren't approved at any mentorship, I believe Borderless is a powerful app.
Case Western ReserveI mostly watched the Instagram reels for advice and as I applied everywhere on my own without any agent I must admit those were REALLY helpful. Especially for the ECA recommendations — we don't really have any fancy clubs in our school or any high research opportunities. All of my ECAs were self-initiated, and Veronica's advice really helped me describe the impact I made through them in all my applications. I was thrilled to be accepted by CWRU since the USA admission process is 10 times more brutal than the Canadian one.
Wellesley CollegeAs an international student needing a full ride, Borderless felt like a safe space for me. It made the whole admissions process so much clearer and less overwhelming, with resources that were actually easy to understand and apply.
Full scholarshipVanderbilt University$99k/yr scholarshipOberlin College$90k/yr scholarshipBorderless helped me a lot during this process, especially when writing my personal statement - the specific feedback and details I got back were spot on. My PIQs & all my supplementals were also reviewed by Borderless app and it gave specific feedback to improve them. I also used the Brainstorming tool (amazing! It really sounded like a real counselor) for most of my apps. The activities list review tool was also great, it helped me reorganize the order and small details that I didn't detect before. Thank you for building this incredible app!
Smith CollegeBrandeis UniversityUniversity of ChicagoI've read some interviews and articles by students getting scholarships in different universities and this has really inspired me through different stages in my journey! I also used the essays editor and evaluator, which was really super helpful when it comes to evaluating many essays while applying and at least get a sense of how good it is without having to ask my friends to read a hundred essays for me! I also appreciated that it was almost completely free and I didn't have to pay anything, and I know how this can be helpful for students who can't afford to pay for advisors. Thank you so much!!
Full scholarshipMBZUAINYU Abu DhabiI used the thirty min call with Veronica twice and used the essay helper many times. The calls really helped me because i did one during brainstorming and one when i thought i already had my final draft and the first one helped me eliminate some bad ideas and second one helped me reframe my final version to be much more connected to my culture. Essay helper was absolutely amazing, and it helped me with focus and especially for the additional NYU essay as i was confused with what exactly to write within such a limited wordcount.
$88.5k/year scholarshipNYU Abu DhabiBates College85% scholarshipTHE PLATFORM WAS A LIFESAVER, when i was managing 10000 of applications to colleges all at once. I read almost all the stories of students who got into universities, where i was applying
Tufts UniversityFranklin & MarshallWesleyan UniversityBorderless was really helpful for me. I almost read all the shared stories and found them truly inspiring. Also, I used borderless to review my essays online, organize my college list, and extracurricular activities. Thank you so much Veronica for all the videos you shared on social media, and for this great website. I am very grateful to borderless for helping me turn my dream a reality, even by just using your free services.
Full scholarshipNYU ShanghaiI have been reading the stories since I was in 9th grade, and it helped me kind of plan out my extracurriculars. But the thing that helped me the most was the Borderless App's review and rating mechanisms. It helped me refine my essays, and I believe that's what got me in
$40k/year scholarshipMinerva UniversityBowdoin College$97k/yr scholarshipBoth the Borderless app and Instagram account have been a huge help in my application process. As a low-income international student, I found community in the Instagram account, watching content that helped me and showed me I am not alone. The app helped me organise my college list, tracking which applications were done or what was left to do. And the writing assistance was one of my favourite tools. From brainstorming to revision, absolutely helpful.
Georgia TechFirst Borderless expanded my college options through the college list service. With the stories, I was inspired to apply to some colleges and understand their admissions. With the ECs reviewer, it provided me with the chance to theme my profile to actually start crafting my profile. Thanks!
University of WashingtonUW-MadisonBorderless was meaningful to me and to my process of learning and preparing to applications. I used every tool to review my essays and extracurricular activities and read many stories to learn about the profile of the approved students at the university I wanted to apply. I had mentorship to help me, but to people who can't afford or weren't approved at any mentorship, I believe Borderless is a powerful app.
Case Western ReserveI mostly watched the Instagram reels for advice and as I applied everywhere on my own without any agent I must admit those were REALLY helpful. Especially for the ECA recommendations — we don't really have any fancy clubs in our school or any high research opportunities. All of my ECAs were self-initiated, and Veronica's advice really helped me describe the impact I made through them in all my applications. I was thrilled to be accepted by CWRU since the USA admission process is 10 times more brutal than the Canadian one.
Middlebury CollegeBorderless was my savior during the application process. I mostly used the "extracurricular" and "essay" section to get feedback about what I was writing about. Borderless also made it easy to comprehend how to approach each supplemental question depending on the college/university. Finally, I would say that reading stories from different backgrounds was the starting point of motivation.
$92k/year scholarshipNYU Abu DhabiI loved the entire essay help section on the Borderless app! The brainstorming, the review, it all helped me so much in getting to where I am today.
Pace University$20k/yr scholarship
DePaul UniversityThe Borderless App has been helpful a lot in this college application season - as it is my first time, and I didn't have any mentors or people who could check my essays - it helped me survive. Especially the brainstorming with Borderless made me feel like i am less dumb and actually made my ideas more structured to put the all in one essay and convey the message I want. I am REALLY thankful to Borderless, I don't know what I would do without it.
$32,000/year scholarship
Berea CollegeBorderless was instrumental in my journey! I heavily used the Activities section guide to refine my descriptions and prioritize them according to Common App standards. The essay brainstorming tools and college list evaluations gave me much-needed clarity. I also spent a lot of time reading Borderless Stories and even reached out to past participants to get "insider" insights on specific universities, which helped me feel more connected to the community.
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Purdue UniversityI got into Purdue and a chunk of my acceptance goes to Borderless. I believe an application is nothing without essays and Borderless quite literally saved me with last minute reviews. Purdue was the first university I was going to writing supplementals for, and I genuinely had no idea how to begin, what to write, and if what I was writing was meaningful at all. That's where Borderless came in!! Its initial roadmap helped me start, and that framework helped me get my thoughts in order. Even after finishing my essays, Borderless AI caught many shortcomings within my essays, even minute ones, which I think have played a huge role in my acceptance to Purdue West Lafayette, and that too in one of the most competitive majors, Computer Science.
Bucknell UniversityI mostly used the essay review tool, which really improved my writing. I also gathered all my college options in one place, making my application process much more organized and easier.
$83.5k/year scholarship
Emerson College$15k/yr scholarship
Syracuse University$23k/yr scholarshipBorderless supported me throughout every step of my application journey. They helped with essay writing, building strong extracurricular activities, and choosing the right universities, making the entire process clearer, more organized, and much less stressful.
Texas State$24k/yr scholarship
UT DallasIt was my first time applying to universities outside my country, so I felt a little lost about what colleges were looking for. Borderless became a mentor for me throughout the process and gave me the confidence to tell my story more authentically in my essays.
Oberlin College$80k/yr scholarship
Union College$66k/yr scholarshipIt really helped me to structure my essays — I crafted most of my essays using Borderless, as I didn't use a college counseling service neither at my school nor outside counseling. For someone who had no confidence with writing and no knowledge about where to start, this tool was more than helpful. I read stories about many colleges and started making my dream school lists out of it. I am hopeful to be able to make a positive impact on other fellow international students on this platform just as I was given so much from the past applicants. Thank you so much.
Pace University$47k/yr scholarshipBorderless really helped me through this whole journey. I had a lot of activities, but was unsure how to describe or order them. Borderless made that process so much clearer and easier. It also helped me refine my essay by fixing the grammatical issues and giving me writing advice, which made a big difference in my essay.
Adelphi UniversityI've been reading Borderless's stories for years now, but the most useful tool would definitely have to be the Activity Description Tool. It was honestly so helpful, from organizing them and telling me how to utilize the character count. Something I don't see mentioned much about it is how it helps spotting mistakes. I wrote 1 hour instead of 10 hours and it helped me catch that, or I would have totally been screwed since it was a really unique and niche activity of mine.
$32k/year scholarship
Knox College$50k/yr scholarship
Beloit College$45k/yr scholarshipBorderless helps me to refine my essays and EC descriptions, it's totally a game-changer! At first I was completely confused about writing EC descriptions with tight limits, but the Activities review instructed me how to make my ECs sound measurable and impactful and I think it boosted my chances to get into my dream school (TCU) as an international student with a huge scholarship.
Clark University$45k/yr scholarshipUnion College$42k/yr scholarshipBorderless helped me immensely in structuring my activities in a way that really highlighted their impact. Additionally, the feedback on my extracurriculars helped me refine the narrative and theme of my application!
University of OregonI found Borderless when I literally hit a brick wall in my application. The essay brainstorm tool was literally a life saver — it helped me know what colleges wanted and how to write the best I can.
$50k scholarship
Beloit College$48k/yr scholarship
DePauw University$48k/yr scholarshipI learned about Borderless from Facebook. After using this platform I made some very clear progress towards my USA admission journey. Borderless helped me to write my essay and making my college list. So much grateful for that. I read some of the stories from Borderless.
Bard College BerlinI used essay evaluations and the profile analysis. Borderless is an extremely useful tool for applying especially in terms of the essay help function.
Williams CollegeBorderless has been incredibly helpful throughout my journey because it gave me both practical support and real motivation at the same time. Reading the stories and interviews of other students was one of the most meaningful parts for me, because it made the whole process feel achievable and reminded me that people from different backgrounds can reach their goals with the right effort and guidance. Those stories stayed with me at different stages of my journey, especially when I needed reassurance that the path I was working toward was actually possible. I also found the essay and activities review tools extremely useful, since they helped me improve my application in a more thoughtful and organized way, and gave me a clearer sense of how to present myself better.
Full scholarshipMiddlebury CollegeBorderless was my savior during the application process. I mostly used the "extracurricular" and "essay" section to get feedback about what I was writing about. Borderless also made it easy to comprehend how to approach each supplemental question depending on the college/university. Finally, I would say that reading stories from different backgrounds was the starting point of motivation.
$92k/year scholarshipNYU Abu DhabiI loved the entire essay help section on the Borderless app! The brainstorming, the review, it all helped me so much in getting to where I am today.
Pace University$20k/yr scholarshipDePaul UniversityThe Borderless App has been helpful a lot in this college application season - as it is my first time, and I didn't have any mentors or people who could check my essays - it helped me survive. Especially the brainstorming with Borderless made me feel like i am less dumb and actually made my ideas more structured to put the all in one essay and convey the message I want. I am REALLY thankful to Borderless, I don't know what I would do without it.
$32,000/year scholarshipBerea CollegeBorderless was instrumental in my journey! I heavily used the Activities section guide to refine my descriptions and prioritize them according to Common App standards. The essay brainstorming tools and college list evaluations gave me much-needed clarity. I also spent a lot of time reading Borderless Stories and even reached out to past participants to get "insider" insights on specific universities, which helped me feel more connected to the community.
Full scholarshipPurdue UniversityI got into Purdue and a chunk of my acceptance goes to Borderless. I believe an application is nothing without essays and Borderless quite literally saved me with last minute reviews. Purdue was the first university I was going to writing supplementals for, and I genuinely had no idea how to begin, what to write, and if what I was writing was meaningful at all. That's where Borderless came in!! Its initial roadmap helped me start, and that framework helped me get my thoughts in order. Even after finishing my essays, Borderless AI caught many shortcomings within my essays, even minute ones, which I think have played a huge role in my acceptance to Purdue West Lafayette, and that too in one of the most competitive majors, Computer Science.
Bucknell UniversityI mostly used the essay review tool, which really improved my writing. I also gathered all my college options in one place, making my application process much more organized and easier.
$83.5k/year scholarshipEmerson College$15k/yr scholarshipSyracuse University$23k/yr scholarshipBorderless supported me throughout every step of my application journey. They helped with essay writing, building strong extracurricular activities, and choosing the right universities, making the entire process clearer, more organized, and much less stressful.
Texas State$24k/yr scholarshipUT DallasIt was my first time applying to universities outside my country, so I felt a little lost about what colleges were looking for. Borderless became a mentor for me throughout the process and gave me the confidence to tell my story more authentically in my essays.
Oberlin College$80k/yr scholarshipUnion College$66k/yr scholarshipIt really helped me to structure my essays — I crafted most of my essays using Borderless, as I didn't use a college counseling service neither at my school nor outside counseling. For someone who had no confidence with writing and no knowledge about where to start, this tool was more than helpful. I read stories about many colleges and started making my dream school lists out of it. I am hopeful to be able to make a positive impact on other fellow international students on this platform just as I was given so much from the past applicants. Thank you so much.
Pace University$47k/yr scholarshipBorderless really helped me through this whole journey. I had a lot of activities, but was unsure how to describe or order them. Borderless made that process so much clearer and easier. It also helped me refine my essay by fixing the grammatical issues and giving me writing advice, which made a big difference in my essay.
Adelphi UniversityI've been reading Borderless's stories for years now, but the most useful tool would definitely have to be the Activity Description Tool. It was honestly so helpful, from organizing them and telling me how to utilize the character count. Something I don't see mentioned much about it is how it helps spotting mistakes. I wrote 1 hour instead of 10 hours and it helped me catch that, or I would have totally been screwed since it was a really unique and niche activity of mine.
$32k/year scholarshipKnox College$50k/yr scholarshipBeloit College$45k/yr scholarshipBorderless helps me to refine my essays and EC descriptions, it's totally a game-changer! At first I was completely confused about writing EC descriptions with tight limits, but the Activities review instructed me how to make my ECs sound measurable and impactful and I think it boosted my chances to get into my dream school (TCU) as an international student with a huge scholarship.
Clark University$45k/yr scholarshipUnion College$42k/yr scholarshipBorderless helped me immensely in structuring my activities in a way that really highlighted their impact. Additionally, the feedback on my extracurriculars helped me refine the narrative and theme of my application!
University of OregonI found Borderless when I literally hit a brick wall in my application. The essay brainstorm tool was literally a life saver — it helped me know what colleges wanted and how to write the best I can.
$50k scholarshipBeloit College$48k/yr scholarshipDePauw University$48k/yr scholarshipI learned about Borderless from Facebook. After using this platform I made some very clear progress towards my USA admission journey. Borderless helped me to write my essay and making my college list. So much grateful for that. I read some of the stories from Borderless.
Bard College BerlinI used essay evaluations and the profile analysis. Borderless is an extremely useful tool for applying especially in terms of the essay help function.
Williams CollegeBorderless has been incredibly helpful throughout my journey because it gave me both practical support and real motivation at the same time. Reading the stories and interviews of other students was one of the most meaningful parts for me, because it made the whole process feel achievable and reminded me that people from different backgrounds can reach their goals with the right effort and guidance. Those stories stayed with me at different stages of my journey, especially when I needed reassurance that the path I was working toward was actually possible. I also found the essay and activities review tools extremely useful, since they helped me improve my application in a more thoughtful and organized way, and gave me a clearer sense of how to present myself better.
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Admissions Mentorship Program
Full-journey support from profile building to acceptance. We work with you every step of the way, from your first strategy call to the day you get your offer letter.
- Profile strategy & extracurricular planning
- Personalized college list building
- Essay brainstorming, drafting & editing
- Interview coaching & mock interviews
- Ongoing mentorship until acceptance
5-hour package
A bundle of 5 hours to use however you need: from strategy calls to essay edits or application reviews, or mock interviews
Meet your mentors
Ruchi Shukla
Head of Admissions at Borderless
5+ years of experience
Education
Previously
- College counselor at Crimson Education
- Pearson
- The Red Pen
- InGenius Prep
Veronica Lee
Founder & CEO at Borderless
4+ years of experience
Education
Previously
- Admissions mentor
- Educational content creator with 250k+ audience
Ali Krema
Head of Engineering at Borderless
3+ years of experience
Education
Previously
- EducationUSA mentor
- UPenn Teaching Assistant
Borderless vs. your local counseling firm
✅ Mentors with real expertise
Experienced counselors with years of success in writing, research, entrepreneurship, and strategy. We know what works.
✅ Counselors from the biggest study abroad platform
Our advice is powered by thousands of real admissions stories and proven strategies from students around the world.
✅ Deeply personalized support
Every student gets tailored strategies, clear action plans, and hands-on mentorship.
✅ Support for multiple countries
We help you build a smart strategy across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia so you can maximize your chances.
❌ Little real experience from most counseling firms
Mentors are often recent college grads (or still in college) with little to no counseling experience beyond their own applications.
❌ Limited global insight
Limited reach, outdated information, and very little access to global admissions insights.
❌ Generic advice, not tailored for you
Generic, one-size-fits-all advice that leaves students without real guidance.
❌ Narrow focus on a single country
Most firms only know how to apply to one country, usually the US, which limits your options. Given the current political landscape, it's more important than ever to apply globally.
All Acceptances
Our mentors have helped students get accepted to the following universities in the US🇺🇸, UK🇬🇧, Canada🇨🇦, China🇨🇳, Europe🇪🇺 and the Middle East🇦🇪🇶🇦.
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