I Got Accepted

Who We Are

IGotAccepted is a boutique consulting agency specializing in personalized school and college admissions guidance. As a small, dedicated team, we offer one-on-one support tailored to each student’s unique strengths, goals, and needs. With a highly personal approach, IGotAccepted ensures that every client receives expert advice and unwavering support throughout the entire admissions process.

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What We Offer

College Consulting

Each year, we are taking in a limited number of students in grades 9 through 12 for college consulting. We offer packages or personalized consultations on an hourly basis in the following areas:
* Exploration of academic interests and development of tailored application themes
* Strategic planning of high school courses
* Planning of extracurriculars and summer activities and help with applications to the programs
* Capstone project guidance
* Customized college list based on individual preferences and academic interests
* Customized testing schedule and major tests prep
* Main application essay and supplemental essays assistance
* Management of college applications
* Assistance with FAFSA and CSS Profile filing
* Scholarships search and help with applications to scholarships
* Communication with College Admission Offices

School Consulting

We provide comprehensive support to Chicago-area families, assisting them in navigating the elementary, middle, and high school systems. Our services encompass the following areas:
* Consultations regarding public and private school choices in Chicago area
* End-of-the-year school tests preparation
* CPS academic centers applications and test prep
* CPS selective enrollment and private high schools’ applications and test prep
* Assistance with Principal Discretion applications and Waiting List Continuous Interest forms

For International Students

We provide comprehensive support to international students seeking admission to Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate programs in colleges and universities in the United States. Our services include a diverse range of assistance, including:
* Research and selection of US colleges and universities
* Extracurricular activities planning and applications
* Standardized and English proficiency testing planning and preparation
* Main and supplemental essays advising
* Applications management
* Financial aid and scholarships exploration
* Visa and health requirements
* Communication with college admission offices
* Relocation, travel, and housing arrangements

Why Us

Tatiana Ulyanova founded IGotAccepted after many years of informally guiding friends and family through the college admissions process. Holding a PhD in Sociology, an MBA, and an MS in Accounting, she brings a strong academic background to her work. She has firsthand experience navigating competitive school and college admissions, having helped students gain acceptances to Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Yale as well as to Walter Payton College Prep, Jones College Prep, and Whitney M. Young Magnet – highly selective high schools in Chicago.
Unlike other big college admission consulting firms, Tatiana treats each client like family, taking the time to truly understand their goals, strengths, and challenges. With a deep sense of care and commitment, she goes above and beyond to ensure every student is positioned for success—offering guidance, encouragement, and expert strategy at every step of the admissions journey. Her personal investment in each case means she doesn’t stop until she’s helped achieve the best possible outcome.

Testimonials

“I have had the pleasure of working with IGotAccepted for many years, and I can honestly say they have been instrumental in my son’s academic journey. Their test prep program was exceptional and played a key role in helping my son gain acceptance into Whitney Young Academic Center for 7-8 grades. Most recently, they provided targeted training for the CPS high school entrance exam, which helped him secured a spot at the highly selective Walter Payton College Prep. I highly recommend their services to any parent looking to give their child the best chance for success.”

Den U.Chicago, IL

“We are incredibly grateful to Tatiana and IGotAccepted for their expert guidance throughout our daughter’s application journey to both the CPS Selective Enrollment High Schools and Catholic College Preparatory Schools. From start to finish, they helped us navigate each step of the complex process — from preparing for the CPS Selective Enrollment Exam and the Catholic High School Entrance Exam to crafting a compelling Principal Discretion application and making sure we are meeting all the deadlines. Their support with personal essays, organizing letters of recommendation, and refining her activities list made a meaningful difference in helping her application stand out. Thanks to their personalized approach and deep understanding of the admissions process, our daughter was accepted to her top-choice school. We’re so thankful and we wholeheartedly recommend their services to any family navigating this complex process!”

Marina and Stan S.Chicago, IL

“Tatiana played a key role in my college application journey. She helped review my personal statement essay and offered thoughtful advice on which school to choose among the ones I was accepted into. Her feedback on my essay was especially valuable, helping me stand out and ultimately get accepted to esteemed colleges like Cornell, Georgetown, Northwestern, Rice, and many other top schools. Tatiana is incredibly knowledgeable and offers honest, practical guidance that’s helpful for any student going through the college application process!”

Maggie T.Houston, TX

“We’ve been working with IGotAccepted since my daughter’s freshman year of high school, and I can honestly say the experience has exceeded our expectations in every way. From the very beginning, Tatiana took the time to truly understand who my daughter is—her academic interests, her strengths, and her long-term goals. She helped us design a thoughtful and realistic admissions strategy that went far beyond just picking colleges. Tatiana’s advice on course selection, extracurricular planning, and summer opportunities was always spot on and tailored to my daughter’s unique path. She encouraged my daughter to challenge herself academically while also exploring activities that reflected her genuine interests. With Tatiana’s support, my daughter successfully applied to several selective summer programs and was thrilled to be accepted into the prestigious Wharton Global Youth Program, which she will attend this summer. What we’ve appreciated most is the personal, hands-on guidance we’ve received every step of the way. Tatiana’s knowledge of the admissions process is exceptional, but more importantly, she makes the journey feel manageable and even enjoyable. We’re grateful for the partnership and look forward to continuing to work with IGotAccepted as we move closer to the college application process.”

Marina H.Lake Forest, IL

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