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MAPS 4 College is a 501c(3) holistic youth development institute dedicated to empowering students to succeed in college, career, and life.

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First-Generation Students

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Transfer Students

International Students

Our Impact and Results

14,000 students

served via our programs, including summer college camps, regional teen summits, and multi-year research-based youth development college access programs.

Scholars from 10+ Countries

We serve diverse students from across the globe, from public school scholars in L.A. to budding economists in Shanghai to animal rights activists in the Middle East

90% Early Admit

Our students are successful in receiving acceptance via an early decision or early action admissions plan

5 Year College Acceptances, 2018-2023

What Students and Parents Say

  • thank you for providing such services for students because the college application process was one of the most stressful time of my life that I have experienced. Especially for first gen college students 🥺 you helped me feel much more confident and gave me the support I needed so thank you again!!

    Nina, transfer student

  • I feel so much confident submitting my application after your notes; I couldn't thank you enough for all your help!

    STEM applicant to University of California schools

  • MAPS was the place where I smiled, laughed, cried, and blossomed. It became my safe haven, where I vulnerably expressed my frustration about society, deepest feelings about my past, and my journey to independence. I became more involved with my city, courageously trying new things with my MAPS community.

    Vanessa - Seattle University

  • Hello! I'm so happy to tell you I got accepted to Cornell University! Thank you so much for all your help throughout the college process.

    Cornell ED Student

  • thank you so much Helen! I could not thank you enough

    International student, admitted to Johns Hopkins ED

  • After seeing videos on TikTok with Helen providing advice on college applications, I sent a DM asking if she does individual consulting. She responded in a reasonable time and set up a very transparent process. My daughter got a lot of value out of Helen's advice which is allowing her to focus on her activities and classes instead of feeling like she needs to do everything under the sun.

    Mary - Parent of biomedical engineering applicant