Dept. I
Academics
Rigor with warmth. We build the habits of mind that compound: reading closely, reasoning clearly, learning how to learn. The curriculum is fitted to the student, never the reverse.
Explore
Admissions & Career Advisory · New York & Paris
A path fueled by a thirst for knowledge holds an eternal flame.
We place students at the world's most selective universities and launch careers across every field: finance, consulting, medicine, real estate, law, technology, sports, entertainment, and more.
Our Success
The universities our students come from, and the firms they go on to join. A community of the country’s most ambitious learners.
Our Stories
Students mentored by Raphael and Michael, in their own voice.
Michael was absolutely amazing throughout my entire interview process. Thanks to his guidance and support, I landed my dream job at one of the top real estate development firms in the country.
My experience with Raphael and Michael has been nothing short of amazing… They adapted their techniques to best fit the student’s learning style, which boosted my confidence and made me feel capable of thriving in any environment. I can’t thank them enough for the skills they have taught me, and for the life lessons I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.
I am beyond grateful for Raphael and Michael. Not only did they help me sharpen my interview skills and resume but also gave me the self-confidence and reassurance I needed to make it through the stress of recruiting for investment banking. I cannot thank them enough for their unwavering support and time. The kindness they have shown me is truly something I will always be grateful for and never forget.
Raphael and Michael have been incredible mentors… Their personalized approach helped me excel in my applications and build confidence for technical interviews. Thanks to their guidance, I was accepted into the highly selective Summer Intensive Program at Girls Who Invest (GWI), where I’ll intern for Apollo Global Management. I’m so grateful for their support!
Our Partners
Leading institutions bring Classical in as a trusted resource, from Harvard's Varsity Club to its Undergraduate Real Estate Investment Group.
Our Services
Each engagement is appraised on its own terms, and authenticated by where our students arrive.
Dept. I
Rigor with warmth. We build the habits of mind that compound: reading closely, reasoning clearly, learning how to learn. The curriculum is fitted to the student, never the reverse.
ExploreDept. II
Résumé and interview craft through to the offer itself, in finance, consulting, and medicine. We rehearse, we sharpen, and we adapt to how each student performs at their best.
ExploreDept. III
The selective application as a work of authentication: essays and narrative that present the genuine student at full value. Honest provenance reads as excellence to every committee.
ExploreDept. IV
The new literacy. We teach students to build with AI, not merely use it: bespoke apps, websites, and automations, made with the same tools we use to run Classical.
ExploreEducation is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.Socrates · the founding principle of Classical
Before → After
Where students began, where they landed, and the through-line between.
Acceptance letters and first offers, drawn from our students’ own words and lightly summarized for the ledger. We will walk you through verifiable references in the consultation. Read them in full
The last question: how do we start?
Personally advised by Michael & Raphael