DIONACADEMY

Resources

Free guidance, from someone who just did it.

Short videos from Cindy and the Dion team on getting in, writing essays, and building a profile that's truly yours. No fluff, no paywall.

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Meet Cindy, founder of Dion Academy

First-gen, Harvard '25, ex–Goldman Sachs. The story behind Dion, and how we think about admissions.

Supplemental essays

The supplements that make or break an application.

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The personal statement, demystified

Structure, voice, and the mistakes to avoid.

Getting in

How admissions really works, and how to stand out.

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Building a standout profile

Depth over breadth, and the spike that gets noticed.

Activities & projects

Turning a real interest into a passion project.

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What makes an activity stand out

From club member to founder: showing real impact.