Built by an aerospace engineer and Army veteran who took the unconventional path and made it to Princeton's research labs. Now he's showing you exactly how.
The Framework
Stop applying everywhere. Learn to target schools where your profile actually fits and where you'll thrive.
→Build an application that stands out. Extracurriculars, leadership, and experiences that admissions officers remember.
→Write essays that reveal who you are, not who you think they want. Authentic stories win.
→Deadlines, documents, decisions. A system to keep everything on track so nothing falls through the cracks.
The Proof
Simeon Salia didn't go the traditional route. No prep school. No legacy connections. He started at community college, served in the Army National Guard, transferred to Georgia Tech, and built a career in aerospace engineering at Princeton and Busek.
The strategies in this guide are the exact ones he used. Not hypotheticals from an admissions officer's desk. Real moves from someone who made them.
Inside the Guide
A systematic approach to identifying reach, match, and safety schools based on your actual profile, not rankings hype.
Real essay frameworks that help you find your authentic voice. Plus examples of what works and what doesn't.
Month-by-month breakdown of what to do and when. No more scrambling at deadlines.
Targeted advice for engineering and science students from someone who navigated top STEM programs.
How to find and win scholarships, including tips for veterans, first-gen students, and transfer applicants.
Specific strategies for community college and transfer students looking to move into selective universities.
Get Started Today
The same strategies that took an Army veteran from community college to Princeton's research labs. Now in a guide you can use today.