Pre-Law, Politics & IR Advising

Your college pathway for pre-law & government

Whether you’re drawn to the legal field, government, public policy, international relations or global affairs, the college you choose shapes what comes next. Our advisors help students choose the right programs, build a standout application, and earn admission to the schools that match their goals.

  • Personal statements & supplemental essays
  • Profile & extracurricular development
  • Test prep, financial aid & more

220+

Former admissions officers & experts

6,400+

Top 50 college acceptances

400+

Ivy League acceptances

96%

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Find Your Direction

Which path into law & politics fits you?

Law and politics cover a lot of ground. We help students explore their interests early, then build a college admissions plan around the path that fits.

Pre-Law

For students who love to research, argue, and advocate.

Political Science

For students fascinated by government, elections, and power.

International Relations

For students curious about diplomacy and global affairs.

Public Policy

For students who want to solve problems that shape communities.

Work with advisors from top law & politics programs

Naraya Price

Naraya Price

Yale Law School

J.D. candidate

Marshall-Motley Scholar and civil rights advocate who helps students driven by justice and policy craft a focused, compelling application.

Students admitted to

Yale · Georgetown · Columbia · Penn

Alexis Rankine

Alexis Rankine

Columbia Law School

J.D. candidate

Princeton magna cum laude grad, also admitted to Harvard Law, who has advised students into Harvard, Yale, and Cornell.

Students admitted to

Harvard · Yale · Cornell · Princeton

Amber Bisnauth

Amber Bisnauth

Stanford University

B.A., International Relations

Former Stanford admission officer who gives students drawn to global affairs an insider’s view of how applications are read.

Students admitted to

Stanford · Princeton · Georgetown · Columbia

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How It Works

Expert guidance at every step

From your first consultation to decision day, our advising draws on years of admissions data and insight from experts who have been on both sides of the application.

  1. 1

    Meet your expert team

    Students get matched with advisors from our network of 220+ experts, including former admissions officers and graduates of top universities.

  2. 2

    Build your college list

    Advisors help students explore their interests and goals, then build a balanced list of schools that fit them academically, socially, and financially.

  3. 3

    Build a standout profile

    With their advisor, students plan coursework, testing, and activities so their application shows who they are and what they care about.

  4. 4

    Apply with confidence

    Students get one-on-one guidance brainstorming and polishing essays, perfecting every application, and preparing for interviews.

Our Results

Where our students have been accepted at top universities

Our reported results at top-ranked universities for students interested in law, politics, and international relations.

Princeton University (1)
4.5%
8.0%
1.8x
10
125
MIT (2)
4.6%
7.5%
1.6x
10
133
Harvard University (3)
3.9%
6.6%
1.7x
9
136
Stanford University (T-4)
3.8%
9.5%
2.5x
14
148
Yale University (T-4)
4.3%
8.1%
1.9x
11
135
University of Chicago (6)
4.6%
8.3%
1.8x
4
48
Duke University (T-7)
5.6%
14.8%
2.6x
20
135
Johns Hopkins University (T-7)
6.6%
26.8%
4.1x
33
123
Northwestern University (T-7)
7.3%
15.7%
2.1x
14
89
University of Pennsylvania (T-7)
5.5%
16.1%
2.9x
25
155
California Institute of Technology (11)
3.3%
18.4%
5.6x
7
38
Cornell University (12)
8.3%
23.1%
2.8x
31
134
Brown University (T-13)
5.6%
10.5%
1.9x
13
124
Dartmouth College (T-13)
5.9%
16.0%
2.7x
8
50
Columbia University (T-15)
4.3%
13.5%
3.2x
17
126
University of California – Berkeley (T-15)
11.4%
31.7%
2.8x
53
167
Rice University (T-17)
7.9%
34.6%
4.4x
28
81
University of California – Los Angeles (T-17)
9.1%
36.9%
4.0x
58
157
Vanderbilt University (T-17)
5.4%
13.9%
2.6x
11
79
Carnegie Mellon University (T-20)
11.3%
23.2%
2.1x
23
99
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (T-20)
16.6%
34.2%
2.1x
51
149
University of Notre Dame (T-20)
10.5%
30.8%
2.9x
8
26
Washington University in St. Louis (T-20)
12.0%
27.5%
2.3x
14
51
Emory University (T-24)
10.9%
52.0%
4.8x
26
50
Georgetown University (T-24)
13.1%
41.0%
3.1x
16
39
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (T-26)
16.9%
57.1%
3.4x
48
84
University of Virginia (T-26)
15.4%
56.5%
3.7x
35
62
University of Southern California (28)
10.7%
37.7%
3.5x
23
61
University of California – San Diego (29)
27.2%
64.1%
2.4x
82
128
University of Florida (T-30)
22.1%
91.9%
4.2x
34
37
University of Texas – Austin (T-30)
25.1%
58.4%
2.3x
59
101
Georgia Institute of Technology (T-32)
14.3%
41.2%
2.9x
54
131
New York University (T-32)
9.2%
29.0%
3.2x
18
62
University of California – Davis (T-32)
43.0%
80.6%
1.9x
50
62
University of California – Irvine (T-32)
28.1%
75.6%
2.7x
65
86
Boston College (T-36)
14.6%
59.4%
4.1x
19
32
Tufts University (T-36)
10.6%
23.3%
2.2x
7
30
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (T-36)
39.8%
62.6%
1.6x
57
91
University of Wisconsin (T-36)
42.5%
94.7%
2.2x
36
38
University of California – Santa Barbara (40)
34.3%
77.8%
2.3x
49
63
The Ohio State University (41)
31.0%
100.0%
3.2x
27
27
Boston University (T-42)
11.9%
46.7%
3.9x
28
60
Rutgers University – New Brunswick (T-42)
61.5%
98.0%
1.6x
48
49
University of Maryland – College Park (T-42)
44.9%
95.0%
2.1x
57
60
University of Washington (T-42)
41.3%
72.6%
1.8x
45
62
Lehigh University (T-46)
28.3%
80.0%
2.8x
8
10
Northeastern University (T-46)
5.5%
64.5%
11.7x
49
76
Purdue University (T-46)
46.8%
93.1%
2.0x
81
87
University of Georgia (T-46)
34.8%
100.0%
2.9x
19
19
University of Rochester (T-46)
39.9%
84.6%
2.1x
33
39

Students who met core academic criteria over the past 4 admissions cycles: 3.9+ UW GPA, 1500+ SAT or 34+ ACT.

Student Success

Real stories about students who got in

  • Sahar Tartak smiling on a beach

    From Model Congress to politics at Yale

    Sahar built a 12-school list with an advisor who studied international relations, then won a financial aid appeal that cut her Yale cost by $10,000 a year.

    Accepted toYale · Princeton · Georgetown · Emory · UCLA

    Read Sahar’s story →
  • Isabella Alcantara holding up a Fordham sweatshirt

    A future lawyer, now studying political science at Fordham

    After a law internship and a Supreme Court summer program, Isabella worked with her advisor on her supplements and QuestBridge answers, and earned a full-tuition scholarship.

    Accepted toFordham · Tufts · Vassar · Binghamton · Stony Brook

    Read Isabella’s story →
  • Siham Ibrahim Theodore in her graduation cap

    Model UN since eighth grade, now in global affairs at WashU

    With limited counseling at her school, Siham leaned on an advisor who helped her frame her whole application around international relations.

    Accepted toWashU · Case Western · Fordham · Seton Hall

    Read Siham’s story →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who are CollegeAdvisor.com’s advisors? What makes them so great?

Our advising network includes 220+ Admissions Officers and Admissions Experts. Our team of former Admissions Officers have years of experience working inside the admissions and financial aid departments of 100+ colleges and universities across the nation. In other words, they know what makes a college application successful! They work directly with students, offering insider knowledge on how colleges review applications and how you can maximize your potential. Our Admissions Experts are either graduates or current high-achieving students from top universities. They offer firsthand information about student life at your prospective schools, how they stood out in their own college applications, and the changing admissions landscape. Each advisor brings their unique experience to the advising process. They will help you turn the stressful admissions process into a positive experience centered around growth, learning, and self-reflection.

How does CollegeAdvisor.com increase my admissions chances?

The average student-to-guidance-counselor ratio is 1:464, and most students don’t get the support they need during the admissions process. At CollegeAdvisor.com, we provide students with one-on-one guidance throughout the admissions process from our team of highly qualified experts. We help you make the right choice at every critical juncture—from which test to take, to what essay topic to choose, to which extracurriculars to pursue. With support from our team of experts, our students submit strong applications that stand out at the most selective schools in the nation.

How do video calls and essay editing work?

You will schedule your video calls with your advisor over Zoom at whatever time works for you, whether that be on a regular schedule or an as-needed basis. During your essay process, you will work with your advisor to brainstorm topics, develop your thoughts, and begin the drafting process. When you submit a draft, your advisor will return your essay with in-line suggestions, detailed comments, and a CollegeAdvisor.com Scorecard that mirrors the tactics that Admissions Officers use to evaluate students.

How does CollegeAdvisor.com match me with my advisor?

After you enroll, our Match Team reviews your intake forms to ensure that we match you with an advisor within a compatible time zone who aligns with your gender preferences and will bring unique insight to your priorities in college admissions. While we cannot guarantee that we can pair you with an advisor who attended your top school or studied your prospective major, we can ensure that your advisor will have helped students with interests and goals similar to yours. We encourage all students to meet with their assigned primary advisor for their kickoff call in order to learn more about how their background and experiences can help you!

What if I’m not satisfied with my advisor?

We work hard to match each student with the advisor best suited to their needs. However, we do offer all clients the opportunity to request a re-match if their advisor does not meet their expectations.

What are CollegeAdvisor.com’s success rates at specific universities? How much does CollegeAdvisor.com increase my admissions odds?

Our students have gained admission to every Ivy League and Top 100 college and university and won in aggregate over $5 million in scholarship and merit aid. Please ask an Admissions Specialist for our client acceptance rates at specific colleges you may be interested in during your free consultation.

Let’s get you into your dream school.

Whether you’re aiming for a top political science program, a school known for pre-law, or an international relations program with global reach, our advisors will help you find the right fit and build an application that stands out.