Full Scholarship · Class of 2031
Agora Aid
Program
An elite, individual, full admissions preparation for students who want to reach the Ivy League and the Top 20 universities in the United States — guided by former admissions officers and experienced senior mentors.
- 10,000+
- SAT students taught
- 1450
- Median SAT score
- 100+
- Placed at Top 100 universities
01 Who We Are
We, Agora, SATashkent, and UNLOCK, form one college preparation community in Central Asia, and we have been building it since 2022.
In that time we have taught more than 10,000 students for the SAT and carried them to a median score of 1450, with our strongest student reaching 1590, just ten points short of perfect. We have trained more than 100 students through AP exams, the college level courses American universities respect most.
And we have placed more than 100 students at Top 100 universities around the world, many of them on full scholarships, at places like Cornell, Seoul National University, the University of Toronto, Kyoto University, and HKUST. That is the foundation.
The AGORA AID Program is the joint next thing we are building on top of it.
02 Agora Aid Program
The offer
An elite, individual, full admissions preparation for students who want to reach the Ivy League and the Top 20 universities in the United States — by ex-admissions officers and experienced senior mentors.
We will focus on these universities (not limited to)
03 What You Get
A full scholarship into a top university.
Families normally pay $5,000 for this work. You can get a 100% scholarship for this service. There is no fixed package and no session limit. We do what your application needs.
You will be supervised by
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AID Mentor
Your constant mentor. You meet every week to work on strategy and stay on track.
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Supervisor
Your quality check. They make sure your classes run on time and that everything is going the way it should.
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Senior Admissions Team
Your specialists. They step in based on your weak points, so you get focused help exactly where you need it.
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Former Admissions Officers
Your final review. The people who once decided admissions at top universities read your application and tell you what is working and what is not.
What is included
- University list. A reach, target, and safety plan based on your profile, your goals, and what your family can pay.
- Essays. Your main essay and every supplemental, from first draft to final.
- Recommendation letters. Who to ask, how to ask, and what they should cover.
- A review by a former admissions officer. You hear how your file reads to a committee before you submit.
- Profile strategy. Your activities, awards, and message built into one clear application.
- Financial aid and scholarships. The forms, the deadlines, and the strategy.
- Timeline. Every deadline tracked.
- UNLOCK Admissions Platform. Full access to our tools and trackers.
- UNLOCK alumni. Direct access to students who have done this.
- SAT prep by SATashkent, if you need it.
- Writing Program by Agora, if you need it.
- If something else would raise your chances, tell us, and we will try to provide it.
04 University Results
Some of our recent 2024–2026 results.
More at www.unlockadmissions.uz, www.satashkent.uz, and www.agorawriting.com.
- Cornell University (Class of 2029)
- Duke Kunshan University (#7 QS World) (Full Tuition, Class of 2028 and 2029) (2x)
- Hong Kong University (#11 QS World)
- University of Toronto (#25 QS World) (scholarships from $100,000 to $180,000, including St. George campus) (4x)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (#32 QS World)
- NYU Shanghai (#40 QS World) (Full Tuition) (3x)
- King's College London (#40 QS World)
- HKUST (#47 QS World) (Full Tuition, Class of 2028 and 2030) (2x)
- Kyoto University (#55 QS World) (Full Tuition)
- PolyU Hong Kong (#57 QS World) (2x)
- Keio University (#188 QS World)
- Seoul National University (Class of 2029) (2x)
- Yonsei University (Class of 2028 and 2029) (2x)
- Korea University (Class of 2028)
- KAIST (Class of 2027)
- Nanyang Technological University (Class of 2028)
- Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (Class of 2028)
- Luiss University (#23 Law World) (2x)
- Trinity College Dublin (Class of 2029)
- Sapienza University of Rome (Class of 2028)
- University of Birmingham (Class of 2029)
- University of Southampton (Class of 2029)
- University of Alberta (Class of 2028)
- University of Manitoba (Class of 2027)
- Connecticut College (#14 Liberal Arts) (Full Ride and $230,000) (2x)
- Lafayette College (#34 Liberal Arts) (Full Ride)
- Franklin & Marshall College (#44 Liberal Arts) ($220,000)
- Wabash College (#54 Liberal Arts)
- College of Wooster (#79 Liberal Arts) ($200,000 over 4 years)
- Gettysburg College (#84 Liberal Arts) ($208,000)
- University of Puget Sound (#88 Liberal Arts)
- Emerson College (#7 Communication Schools)
- Purdue University (Class of 2029)
- Penn State (Class of 2029)
- Arizona State University (Class of 2029)
- University of Cincinnati (#158 National Universities)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University (#50 Regional Universities North)
- UWC Singapore (Full Ride)
- Phillips Academy Andover, high school (Full Ride)
- Lumiere Education Research Program (2x)
- Türkiye Burslari Scholarship (Class of 2029)
- Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Class of 2029)
- EYUF (9 students)
05 Deliverables
What the program covers
The program covers everything a student needs. Essay writing, application strategy, personal review sessions with former Ivy League admissions officers, and SAT preparation if needed.
To launch this
Agora is awarding up to 25 full scholarships to students in the Class of 2031.
Each scholarship covers the entire program. The student pays nothing.
Our target universities are Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, University of Chicago, Caltech, Cornell, Dartmouth, Oxford, Cambridge, UPenn, Duke, and Brown.
How selection works. We review the full picture. Grades, writing, achievements, character, and potential.
06 Requirements
Who should apply
- Have IELTS 7.5 or an equivalent score. Even if you do not have it, you can still apply. Every application is reviewed holistically.
- Be applying for Fall 2027, meaning you are in the Class of 2031.
- Be dedicated and hardworking. This program asks for real, sustained effort, and it only works if you give it.
- Fill out the application form with the most honest (NOT AI) responses.
We will prioritize students with any of these
- SAT score of 1500 or higher.
- AP exams.
- Olympiads, national or international.
- Unique and strong achievements. Selective programs, published research, nationwide sport.
- Unique and strong leadership and activities. A nationwide startup or project.
- Study at a selective school. A-Level, IB, or a specialized school with a clear focus.
- Unique background or narrative
- anything you think worth sharing & interesting
None of this is a checklist you have to complete. We read every application as a whole. If we see real potential in you, and if you stand out from the rest of the pool, that is enough. The students above simply have a head start. The rest is up to how you show yourself.
07 Team
See our mentors
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Scott Albert Johnson
Senior Admissions Counselor
Harvard University (1992), Columbia University (1995)
35+ years in college admissions counseling
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Racquel S. Bernard
Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Dartmouth
Dartmouth College
10+ years in Ivy League admissions
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Aziza Isbekova
Strategic Admissions Mentor
Colby College
3+ years
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Anfisa Rodina
Strategic Admissions Mentor
Washington and Lee University
2+ years mentoring students for US college admissions
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Madina Sarsen
Strategic Admissions Mentor
Northwestern University
3+ years
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Tasnim Reza
Senior Essay Mentor
Amherst College
2+ years mentoring students for US college admissions
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Jamila
Senior Essay Mentor
Amherst College
4+ years in the admissions field
These are a few of the people behind the program. You can meet the full teams at www.agorawriting.com, www.unlockadmissions.uz, and www.satashkent.uz.
08 Steps
How to apply
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Fill out the form.
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If shortlisted, you will be invited to an individual interview.
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If selected, you will receive your personal preparation plan.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so apply early. The earlier you apply, the earlier we read you.
09 FAQ
Questions, answered
Yes. The program is a full scholarship for everyone selected. There is no fee at any stage.
There is none. We are launching our admissions program, and we want it to start with a strong group of students. Funding 25 talented students is how we do that. In return, we ask for one thing. Real, sustained effort.
No. You do not need an SAT score at all to apply. If you are selected and you need SAT preparation, that is part of the program. We are looking for potential, not a score you already have.
No. We are not judging grammar. We are looking for real thinking and a real voice. Agora started as a writing class, so we know how to develop a student's writing from where it is now.
No. This scholarship is only for students who finish high school in 2031 and apply for Fall 2027. If you are in a different year, follow us so you hear about future openings.
Any student in Central Asia or beyond.
Up to 25.
We read every application as a whole. Grades, writing, achievements, character, and potential. There is no single number that gets you in. The strongest applicants are then invited to an interview.
It is a conversation. We want to understand how you think, why you want this, and whether you are ready to do serious work. We also explain exactly how the program will work for you.
You can still work with us. SATashkent, UNLOCK Admissions, and Agora all run paid programs you can join. Learn more: www.satashkent.uz, www.unlockadmissions.uz and www.satashkent.uz
10 Apply
Application form
Fill out the form with the most honest (not AI) responses. We review applications on a rolling basis — the earlier you apply, the earlier we read you.
If the form is not working well, open it in a separate tab: Agora Aid Program | AlfaCRM →
Contacts & Questions