Welcome to the Admissions Desk

Expert College Admissions Consulting From Application to Acceptance

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Our Philosophy

As a longtime admissions professional at several selective colleges and universities, I've had the privilege of evaluating tens of thousands of applications across all educational levels. One of my key learnings is that there are multiple paths to a successful outcome; there is no single magic formula.

Whether applying for first-year undergraduate admission or a specialty master’s program, successful candidates aren't trying to be perfect. Through self-reflection, awareness building, and thoughtful navigation of the application process, they are able to construct and convey their authentic narratives, which ultimately result in a harmonious match with the college or university they ultimately choose to attend.

Our role in the process is to provide the space, structure, and strategic coaching for each student to discover and articulate their true strengths, talents, and motivations. Rather than manufacturing the “ideal” candidate, we work together to assess your student’s interests and needs, research and develop a viable set of target schools, and implement an individualized plan that connects them with institutions where you’ll genuinely thrive.

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At The Admissions Desk, we help students discover their genuine strengths, clarify their goals, and navigate every stage of the college admission process with clarity and confidence.


Founded by Dr.Arman Davtyan, a seasoned admissions and enrollment leader at top U.S. universities, our approach combines insider expertise with personalized, high-touch advising for every student and family.

Guidance Built on 20+ Years of Admissions Experience

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End-to-End College Planning

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Strategic College List Building and Application Guidance

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Targeted, Hourly Guidance for Specific Needs

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Why Families Choose
The Admissions Desk

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  • 20+ years of leadership and admission committee experience at multiple top-tier colleges and universities in the U.S.

  • Evaluated tens of thousands of admission applications, spanning a wide range of institutions and programs

  • 7+ years of experience providing direct consultation to students and families, with a 100% admission rate at two or more target institutions

  • Professionally trained in educational counseling, providing evidence-based coaching and guidance

  • Deep knowledge of the U.S. higher education admission landscape

  • Virtual service delivery — working with students and families wherever they are

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  • "Working with The Admissions Desk completely transformed our approach to the college process. The expertise and insights Arman shared with us made a huge difference in how our daughter navigated her college list and applications. Thanks to his support, Maddie felt much more confident about her applications and was ultimately admitted to her top-choice school."

    Emily S., Parent

  • "The one-on-one support was incredible. From essays to interview prep, Arman helped me feel ready at every stage and put my best foot forward to the colleges I was applying to. Working with him really made the difference in my results at the end of the process."

    Ryan T., Student

  • “We appreciated how organized and calm the process felt. The timeline, strategy sessions, and feedback made everything clear — and the results spoke for themselves.”

    Laura K., Parent

  • “Dr. Arman Davtyan was recommended to me several years ago when I was applying to law school. Being the first one in my family to navigate the process, I was stressed and lost. He helped me with my personal statements, resume, and gave me advice and support to boost my application and undertake the admissions process. I will never forget his help to this day and I can’t think of a better person to trust with college applications. Thanks Arman!”

    Mariam B., Student

  • "I worked with Arman on my transfer applications to several competitive business programs, and his support was instrumental in my admission to all three of the universities I applied to, including UCLA, which was my top choice. He truly understands the admissions process and kept me focused on a game plan that led to these successful results. What I appreciated most about Arman is that he really took his time getting to know me and helping me figure out what I really wanted, what my strengths were, and the options that made the most sense for my interests and objectives. My experience with him couldn't have been any better."

    Levon T., Student

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