Free Info Session
Get a Preview of the Full Playbook To College ProgramÂ
 Learn how U.S. colleges choose students - and what students can do to get into a top college without the stress or high costs.Â
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In our FREE 60-Minute live session, we'll show you:
Admissions Info
What truly drives college admissions in 2025
Scorecard
The 5-part index we use to evaluate student readiness.
Pitfalls
Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Playbook Demo
A walkthrough of our Playbook Method in action.
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The Problem?
The College Admissions Process is Broken - We’re Here to Fix It
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Applying to college has become overwhelming, expensive, and anxiety-inducing for students and parents. Most families struggle with:
Information
Confusion about what really matters to top colleges.
Costly Advice
Conflicting advice from expensive consultants.
Direction
Lack of a clear roadmap or strategy.
Time
Wasted time on activities that don't move the needle.
 Modern Admissions Decoded in 60-Minutes
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Who It's For
Exclusively for High-School Students & Families
Students
Incoming Freshmen to Rising High School Seniors
Parents
Who want a clear, personalized college game plan.
Families
Who are tired of reactive, last-minute decisions.
You
Who wants to build college readiness - not just test scores.
What Happens After?
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After the FREE Info Session:
You wil have the option to join the Playbook To College program.Â
The PTC Program
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The Playbook To College Program is a Full-Day 6-Hour Workshop
- Build Your Strategy Together
Parents and students team up to create a personalized, step-by-step college admissions game plan. - Clarity on What Matters
Get expert guidance on academics, extracurriculars, essays and how to focus on your time. - Stand Out Without Buring Out
Learn what colleges really want so you can stop guessing - and start making smart, impactful decisions.Â
What You'll Learn
Our flagship full-day workshop covers:
The Truth
The truth behind college admissions (and what’s changed)
Applications
How to build a narrative-based application colleges remember
Extracurriculars
Which extracurriculars and summer programs actually matter
College Essays
When and how to prepare for essays, interviews and applications
Tuition Strategies
Financial Aid 101: FAFSA, CSS Profile, scholarships and more
Confidence
How to manage stress and build confidence during the process
What You'll Get
Here's what you'll walk away with:
Scorecard
A complete Academic & Extracurriculars (EC) Strategy Scorecard
Game Plan
Personalized College Admissions Game Plan
Rubrics
Proprietary Tiering & Impact Rubrics used by top consultants
Digital Access
Lifetime access to our digital College Playbook Worksheet
Live Feedback
Expert feedback during the workshop to course-correct and elevate your plan
Bonus
Sample essay frameworks and story templates
Why US?Â
Real Experts. Proven Results. A Strategic Edge You Can Trust.
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We’re not just coaches - we’re award-winning professors, serial entrepreneurs, startup advisors, and executive trainers who’ve spent decades helping high-achieving students and professionals unlock their full potential.
Led by Professor Mukesh Patel and Rushab Kamdar, our team brings experience from the front lines of college admissions, entrepreneurship, law, and strategy.
Together, we've taught, trained, coached and mentored over 7,000 students, professionals and executives including from institutions such as Harvard Business School, Stanford, UPenn, Princeton, Caltech, Rutgers, Google, Forbes, Unilever and so many more.
Mukesh Patel
Mukesh M. Patel is a nationally recognized professor, serial entrepreneur, and executive board advisor with deep expertise in innovation, business, law, and education. A three-time TEDx speaker and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, he teaches across multiple disciplines at Rutgers University and is a sought-after keynote presenter worldwide. As a South Asian parent whose children graduated from Wharton (UPenn) and University of Michigan, Mukesh brings both personal experience and professional insight to the college admissions journey. He co-founded Playbook To College to help families navigate the modern admissions landscape with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
Rushab Kamdar
Rushab Kamdar is a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience helping professionals and students build confidence, communication, and strategic thinking skills. As a TEDx speaker and founder of several education and consulting ventures, he has worked with global companies (Google, Forbes, Unilever) and top universities (Havard Business School, Boston University, Rutgers) to deliver impactful training. A proud South Asian parent, Rushab co-founded Playbook To College to give families a clear, affordable roadmap through the confusing college admissions process. His mission is to empower the next generation with the mindset, skills, and story to stand out and succeed.
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For The Free Info Session
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Join us for a free 60-minute info session where we will share with you how Playbook To College can help you and your family plan for the college journey without the stress and in an affordable manner.
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