PAULIE PREP

ELITE BOARDING SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY APPLICATION ADVISING

Paulie Prep was created to offer personalized support for students applying to elite boarding schools and universities. From school selection to strategic course and extracurricular positioning to standardized test prep to essay guidance to interview coaching, we provide end-to-end advising that maximizes your chances of winning the numbers game that is the admissions process.

Founder

Dmitri Solzhenitsyn

Dmitri is a graduate of St. Paul’s School and Harvard College, has served as a senior business analyst at McKinsey & Company, and is a published author. Over the past seven years, Dmitri has successfully guided students and their families to acceptance at top boarding schools and universites—never once seeing a client go unmatched. Recently, Dmitri decided to found Paulie Prep to offer the kind of thoughtful, dedicated application support you and your family deserve.

Services Offered

Secondary School Application Advising

University Application Advising

The Results Speak for Themselves

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testimonials

Hear from students who have worked with our founder

“Dmitri helped me learn how to write my application with clarity and purpose. His input on the essays was incredible - he challenged to go deeper and express myself authentically while keeping the big picture in mind. With his help, I was accepted to St. Paul’s!”

Whitney - St. Paul's Boarding School Applicant

“Looking back, I can truly say that bringing Dmitri in as my consultant was one of the best decisions I made during boarding school apps. His support with standardized testing and his blunt, point-by-point critique of my essays was invaluable. I felt I had clear guidance every step of the way, and I was accepted into a great institution. Extremely grateful for all his advice!”

Riley - St. George's Boarding School Applicant

“Dmitri walked me through every detail of the boarding school application process: choosing the right courses, building my extracurriculars, crafting compelling essays, and more. I thought I wasn’t a fan of writing, but Dmitri made it fun.”

Anne - St. Paul's Boarding School Applicant

“Dmitri was instrumental in helping me craft a story that spoke to my actual strengths and helped me stand out from the crowd. Beyond mere essay advice, he showed me how to tie all the components of my application together. Now for the next chapter!”

Drew - Columbia University Applicant

“Dmitri pushed me to show the best version of myself, to think about my own narrative and how best to integrate essays and activities. His insight into what admissions folks really care about was a game-changer. You will not regret working with him.”

Grayson - Cornell University Applicant

Have Questions? Get in Touch

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Email

connect@paulieprep.com

Phone Number

+1-802-282-7127

Service Includes:

Tailored School List Curation

A carefully selected list of day and boarding schools aligned with academic strengths, extracurricular interests, educational priorities, geography and more

Admissions Strategy

A strategic roadmap guiding every phase of the process—from outreach and school-specific positioning to key application deadlines and final decisions

Application Integration

Strategic oversight across all components—from recommendations and extracurricular positioning to communication with coaches and teachers—to ensure a unified, standout profile

Essay Support

Individualized coaching to shape essays and personal statements that feel unique, authentic, and aligned with what top-tier schools value most

SSAT/ISEE Prep

Diagnostic analysis and tailored preparation strategy to maximize SSAT/ISEE scores

Interview Coaching

Focused one-on-one coaching to help students speak with confidence, convey their story clearly, and build rapport with admissions officers

Service Includes:

Tailored School List Curation

University list development tailored to your academic profile, geographic preferences, professional considerations, and more

Admissions Strategy

End-to-end planning and guidance through each phase of the admissions cycle, including early-decision and early-action strategy

Application Integration

White-glove oversight of letters of recommendation, résumé development, extracurricular/major framing and coach/professor outreach to present a unique, compelling narrative

Essay Support

Customized guidance on Common App/Coalition and supplemental essays to ensure stellar output that will dazzle admissions committees

Sat/ACT Prep

Diagnostic analysis and tailored preparation strategy to maximize SAT/ACT scores

Interview Coaching

Individualized coaching to master university interviews—refining delivery, tone, and messaging to leave a lasting impression