AcademyXlence

The Ace up your Sleeve in College Admissions

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01 — Who We Are

Meet the Founders

“Two founders, one belief: admissions should be honest, strategic, and actually enjoyable. Read our full stories on the About page.”
Portrait of Dhyuthi Chegu, co-founder of AcademyXlence

Dhyuthi Chegu

👋🏼 Hi, I'm DC. I went through admissions twice myself, once out of high school and again as a transfer, and later served as one of two student advisors to the Virginia Community College System.

From every seat, I watched the same industry profit off families' fear while talented students got left behind. I got tired of watching. So I built AcademyXlence, my own answer to a broken process: honest guidance for the students in front of me, and an open door for the students everyone else forgot.

Portrait of Chris Thoresen, co-founder of AcademyXlence

Chris Thoresen

👋🏼 Hi, Chris here. I co-founded AcademyXlence to bring more comfortable, creative collaboration to the American admissions industry.

What started as a research paper has grown into a consulting business helping students reclaim their authentic joy and curiosity with real tools for stress, structure and confidence.

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02 — Our Services

Three Ways to Work With Us

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Strategy Consultation

One-on-one hours with a lead consultant, booked as you need them. Come with questions, leave with a plan.

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Per-University Applications

The full treatment for each school on your list. We go deep on every application you bring us.

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Full Application Packages

Everything in the per-university tier, across your entire list, with one team who knows your story from first draft to final yes.

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03 — Free Resources

Free Resources for Students and Parents

Essays on admissions strategy, timing, and the psychology of the whole process. What actually moves the needle, and what doesn't. No paywall, ever.

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Preview of the AcademyXlence essay archive on admissions strategy
04 — Contact Us

Book a Strategy Call

Free, no strings. Tell us where you are and where you want to go in a 30-minute call. You'll leave with honest first-read advice, and we'll send you the notes after.