Welcome To App Savior!

Expert college admissions advising committed to helping you reach your college admissions goals!

Our Story

 
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Application Savior (App Savior) was founded by Marilu Duque to provide personalized and strategic guidance to students applying to college. Marilu has over 10 years of experience in college admissions consulting where she:

  • Worked for New York University (NYU) & Northeastern Admissions, read 2,500+ applications, and conducted 100+ Interviews.

  • Guided students to win over $4,800,000 in scholarships.

  • Helped 100+ students gain admissions to 40+ schools including Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UFlorida, Tulane, Cornell, NYU, University of Michigan, Howard, and many others.

  • Applied our exclusive strategies to get over 90% of students into at least one of their top 5 schools.

  • Collaborates with 500+ college admissions consultants and firms with experience across vast colleges and majors.

  • Marilu applied her exclusive strategies to her own college journey, pursuing 3 college degrees at top universities, and winning +$1,500,000 in scholarships all with ZERO loans/debt.

We are ready to help you reach your college admissions goals!

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Want to learn more about us and our founder?

Our Services

  • 1-on-1 Personalized College Admissions Strategy (Undergraduate & Graduate School)

  • Comprehensive Essay Brainstorming & Editing

  • Building The College List

  • Creating a Cohesive Roadmap for K-12 Planning

  • Extracurricular Activities & Leadership Plan Development

  • Crafting a Purposeful Social Media Presence

  • Interview Prep

  • Resume Reviews

  • Recommendation Letter Prep

  • Waitlist, Deferral, and Appeal Support

  • Scholarship Applications

  • Financial Aid Guidance

  • …And More!

*Services offered in both English & Spanish*

Ready to begin your college application journey?

Schedule your Free 15-Minute Consultation below to learn which plan is right for your student

Not sure which service is right for you? Don’t see a time that fits your schedule? Let’s Connect!

Email us: Marilu @ App-Savior.Com

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See What Our Students Have Said

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“Marilu has been very outgoing, caring, and friendly towards me and they have the same goal as me for getting into my dream colleges I want to go to. She is super helpful in informing me about the college admissions process, how to write a good common app essay, and all of the above!”

Samantha | UC Berkeley‘27

“Marilu helped me not only choose colleges, track deadlines, and win scholarships but also believed in me even when I didn’t. She made the whole process way less stressful, especially with essay editing. I totally recommend her services to anyone looking for a smooth college admissions experience!”

Tomas | Harvard ‘27

“With Marilu's helpful skills, I learned how to efficiently apply for scholarships and master’s applications. Her guidance led me to successfully be admitted to Carnegie Mellon University with a full tuition scholarship for my Masters in Mobile and IoT Engineering. The strategic advice she provided showed me how to cater my applications according to my goals and increase my chances of being admitted.”

Gabriella | Carnegie Mellon University ‘23

“Marilu was very helpful in helping me write good essays and was there to answer all our questions. It made this process much easier!”

Jake | Penn State ‘27

“Before working with Marilu, I had no idea where to start applying for scholarships and becoming an appealing applicant. I am extremely grateful to have met with Marilu because she taught me a lot about how to search for and win scholarships, while also developing my resume and LinkedIn presence. She even helped me land an externship with AT&T during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Jacky | Syracuse University ‘21