What Our Students Say
I felt so overwhelmed when I started the Common App process in senior year. I had no idea how to write about myself or express my unique point of view. Your guidance was crucial to complete the Common App and get into my dream school. Thanks for everything, and go Trojans!
Amer K.
USC '22
You made everything so simple! I was having trouble keeping track of all the deadlines and managing my time for college applications. Thanks for guiding me through the process and pushing me to go deeper into genetics research. So grateful that I'm going to college for free thanks to you!
Aria Z.
Stony Brook University '24
Thanks for encouraging me to transfer to a much more enriching and rigorous university. I really love the continued support with internships and academic planning. I'm happy to have Radiant Futures as my mentors, and I know I can rely on you and your advice for the next stage in my life.
Zareen S.
Binghamton University '21
About Us
Getting into college is a confusing process and most students don't know how to prepare themselves for it. We make the process easy for students, and help them grow along the way. See what we have to offer, and sign up for a free consultation today!
Ryeen F. Islam
Ryeen is from Jamaica, Queens and after graduating from Stuyvesant High School he went to Caltech for a B.Sc. in Business Economics & Management. He's passionate about driving social change through his many skills including business, data analytics, experimental education, stock trading, and multimedia marketing.
Mohammad M. Radiyat
Mohammad is also from Jamaica, Queens and met Ryeen at Stuyvesant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and a Master's degree in Data Science from Columbia University. He loves using his data science & analytics skills for social interests, community outreach, and experimental education.
How It Works
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Sign up for a free consultation and learn more about how we help students reach their college goal
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Students who join our program are guided by coaches in one-on-one sessions and specialized workshops
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We help students make decisions, track students' progress, and have regular check-ins with students and parents
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Become one of the many students we have helped gain admission to America's top colleges, and keep in touch with your mentors for the next stage of your life
How We Help Students
Course Selection & Test Strategy
Interested in computer science? Or maybe you have a hidden talent for writing? We'll help you pick a track and plan your classes over upcoming years, including special electives, which MUST be planned in advance. Learn the tricks to become an expert test-taker.
Extracurricular Strategy & Summer Plans
We'll help build your profile with your leadership, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and summer programs. There are plenty of ways to have fun and make the most of every summer!
Recommendations & Essays
Write CommonApp personal statements and supplement essays that showcase your strengths, uniqueness, and maturity. Learn how to get the best recommendations from teachers and advisors.
Interviews & Resumes
Prepare for college interviews and campus visits through 1-on-1 training, including mock interviews, resume drafting, and networking tips. Learn how to make the best impression for college recruiters.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why would I need college admissions consulting?
A college degree is an important investment of time and money that is only becoming more important over time. However, many parents and students make decisions about such an important investment without the knowledge required to make the right choice.
School counselors provide extremely helpful support, but often have to help hundreds of students and can't give each student the individual attention they need. Luckily, college admissions specialists fill the gap by providing the attention students need, while also supporting students with several things are not part of a school counselor's job, such as extracurricular strategy, testing timeline, and essay editing.
In addition, the application process itself is an obstacle. Many students can't keep up with deadlines, don't know how to fill out certain forms and applications, and don't understand how to properly answer certain questions. All of that can trip people up and ultimately prevent someone qualified from getting admitted, so having someone to guide you in the process is important.
2. Why Radiant Futures?
• We have helped students with their college applications for almost a decade.
• After so much time, we understand the needs, fears, and hopes of our students and parents. Our services give confidence to families we serve and quell their fears about the college process
• The focus for us is guiding students on their own journey and growth so that they can become their best selves
• With our help, students are connected with colleges that fit their academic profile, interests, and strengths
• We help with financial aid applications. It is possible to go to a top school with financial aid and save hundreds of thousands of dollars!
• We welcome students of all backgrounds, not just students who are at the top of their class
• Even though we are open to meeting in person, we largely conduct our service through phone and video calls so that students and parents have very easy access to us at times that are good for them.
3. Aren't grades and tests enough to get me in?
Unfortunately, no. Many parents and students make this mistake. Tests are only a small fraction of the application package. Students who focus too much on tests without planning the other parts of their application are rarely, if ever, successful. There are many students who get very high scores, but colleges still need to differentiate between them. Students need strong academic grades, meaningful extracurricular activities, glowing recommendation letters, and a memorable essay to have a chance at their dream schools.
4. Do you share the names of your students with anyone?
No. We do not share the names of any families that have worked with us. The one exception is when a family allows us to use their name and college for something like a testimonial.