Unlock your path to the world's leading universities with Luminary Launch’s bespoke admissions support.
Intensive Admissions Mentoring Programme
Luminary Launch supports ambitious international students aiming for top universities in the U.K., U.S., and Europe.
We work intensively with a small cohort so every student gets analysis, positioning, personal narrative development, and a strong execution.
No generic templates or last-minute panic.
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What is Luminary Launch?
Luminary Launch is an intensive admissions mentoring programme for international students applying to highly selective universities. Our execution pillars and rigorous support ensure that students optimise their chances of admission to the most competitive programs.
Admissions Mentoring Framework
Our Core Pillars
Analysis
Where is the student at now and what requires development?
Positioning
How are we trying to present ourselves to Admissions Officers?
Personal Narrative
How can we engage the reader and get them invested in you as a candidate?
Execution
How can we manage time effectively to avoid last-minute panic?
Who is this suitable for?
Luminary Launch is designed for families pursuing highly competitive academic outcomes who are prepared to engage openly with an intensive admissions program.
Not suitable for:
Those seeking generic PDFs and guides, those who want to prepare in 1-2 months
Our team
Luminary Launch is led by educational consultants with decades of combined experience supporting students into Ivy League and other top-ranked universities across the US, UK, and Europe.
Max leads Luminary Launch’s admissions strategy, working closely with international students over time to develop clear academic positioning and guide families through highly competitive admissions processes.
Charles oversees programme coordination and application strategy, supporting students with planning, research, and organisation to ensure steady progress throughout complex admissions timelines.
Daniele advises students on academic direction and intellectual positioning, aligning interests and ambitions to support informed decision-making across highly selective admissions systems.
Why trust us?
Our results speak for themselves and hear it directly from our students currently attending the world’s best universities:
In 2025 & 2026 students secured placements to Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, Oxford, UC Berkeley, UChicago, NYU, and Columbia.
“I had an amazing experience with Luminary Education! Over just a couple sessions, I received a lot of personalised support in improving and adapting my Personal Statement, which got me offers from multiple Russel Group Universities and from Cambridge to study Human, Social, and Political Science. Couldn’t recommend them more!”
How Our Support Works
Every student enters Luminary Launch at a different point and our support is specifically tailored to how much time remains before application. What doesn’t change is the depth of our guidance or the ambition of the application.
Core Areas of Support
Our work is personalised and designed to support students in developing a clear, credible admissions profile.
Long-term university readiness and admissions strategy
Individual academic and admissions mentoring
Ongoing one-to-one consultations
Milestone oversight and progress tracking Financial feasibility and planning guidance
Structured personal statement and supplemental essay development
Standardised testing strategy (SAT/ACT, APs, IELTS/TOEFL, where relevant)
Summer programme planning and application support
How Support Typically Unfolds
Students may engage with Luminary Launch at different stages. Emphasis shifts based on where they begin, while the overall framework remains consistent.
Analysis
Where is the student at now and what requires development? →Understanding strengths, constraints, and strategic direction.
Positioning
How are we trying to present ourselves to Admissions Officers?
→ Academics, activities, and narrative developed in parallel.
Personal Narrative
How can we engage the reader and get them invested in you as a candidate?
→ Personal statement, supplemental essays, additional video submissions, applications, and key decisions managed with oversight.
Execution
How can we manage time effectively to avoid last-minute panic?
→ Clear, coherent applications, prepared deliberately rather than reactively. Submit with confidence.
“Working with Luminary Launch was the best decision I made during my college application journey. I wouldn’t have gotten into my dream university without their mentorship and support!”
Why Families Work with Luminary Launch
A standout common app application
Thoughtful supplemental college essays
Excellent grades and exam scores across the board
A well-rounded extracurricular portfolio
An ability to present yourself in interviews
Request an Initial Consultation
We offer a limited number of initial consultations each cycle to ensure depth and continuity of support. These conversations are intended to assess suitability and provide clarity on next steps.
Each consultation concludes with clear, actionable guidance. If a defined next-step plan is not established during the call, a written action plan will be provided within 24 hours.