From hating writing to impressing Stanford’s admissions team

How does a STEM student with no love for writing craft essays strong enough to get into Stanford?

In this heartfelt testimonial, Daksh Jain from Neerja Modi School, Jaipur, shares how his journey with Athena helped him transform uncertainty and pressure into a clear, compelling application to Stanford. With Athena’s support, he learned to navigate the intensity of the IB, master time and stress management, and express his story through powerful, authentic essays.

From diving deep into photonic crystal research to learning creative writing from scratch, Daksh’s path was anything but linear. But it was Athena’s mentorship that helped him find structure, build confidence, and show Stanford exactly why he belonged there.

If you’re aiming for Stanford or any top-tier college, balancing academics with applications, or unsure how to bring your story to life—this video is for you.

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Timestamps:
0:00-0:20 Preview
0:20-0:29 Introduction
0:29-1:10 Starting Athena's program
1:10-1:46 How Athena contributed towards my personal growth
1:46-2:23 Projects that pushed my limits
2:23-2:52 Deciding my college fit
2:52-4:01 Did I expect getting into Stanford?
4:01-4:55 The essay writing process
4:55-5:19 Advice for future applicants


Athena Education was founded eleven years ago by two Princeton graduates, passionate about bringing visionary education to India. They founded Athena to enable high-school students to receive a world-class education, gain admission into Ivy League and other elite universities worldwide, and become the best version of themselves. Our robust team of writing counseling experts, in-house tech, research, and art mentors, and Harvard admissions consultant provide one-on-one support in all areas—from extracurricular profile development to college applications, and even essential life-skill building. Athena Education is now a leading education consulting firm modeled after the Ivy League with students in over 28 countries.

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