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Academic Admissions Advisors Announces Partnership with PrepU to Support Students Beyond College Admission

Providence, Rhode Island — February 11, 2026 — Academic Admissions Advisors

(AAA) Today, announced a new partnership with PrepU, a career-launch program designed to help college students and recent graduates navigate the increasingly complex transition from college into internships and entry-level roles.

For years, Academic Admissions Advisors has guided families through one of the most important decisions in a student’s life: finding the right fit college and successfully navigating the admissions process. While college admission remains a critical milestone, AAA has seen a growing need to support families as students prepare for what comes next.

“The questions families are asking have changed,” said Eric Simonelli,

Founder of Academic Admissions Advisors. “Parents still care deeply about college fit and admissions outcomes — but they’re also thinking ahead to internships, first jobs, and long-term career momentum. This partnership allows us to support families beyond acceptance, without losing focus on what we do best.”

The early-career landscape has undergone rapid shifts in recent years. Entry-level hiring has become more competitive, and application processes are increasingly automated, and students are expected to be career-ready earlier than in previous generations. As a result, the transition from college to career has become a distinct phase that requires intentional preparation.

Through the partnership, AAA families will have access to PrepU’s structured career-launch programming when the timing is right — whether during college or as graduation approaches. PrepU’s approach focuses on helping students translate their education into professional value, build meaningful connections with alumni and employers, and prepare for interviews and professional conversations.

PrepU’s methodology is organized around its PREP framework:

✔️Position — clarifying direction and professional narrative

✔️Reach — proactive outreach to alumni and employers

✔️Engage — relationship-building through real professional conversations

✔️ Prepare — interview readiness and communication coaching

“This partnership reflects how we think about the full student journey,”

Simonelli added. “Our goal is continuity — ensuring that the care, preparation, and intentionality families experience during the admissions process continues into the early stages of a student’s career.”

Participation in PrepU is optional and timing-dependent. AAA counselors will introduce the program to families as a resource when it aligns with a student’s stage and goals, including for students already in college or older siblings preparing for internships or post-graduation roles.

Together, Academic Admissions Advisors and PrepU aim to provide families with confidence and clarity across the full arc of the college-to-career journey.

About Academic Admissions Advisors

Academic Admissions Advisors is a college counseling firm that partners closely with families to help students identify best-fit schools, navigate the admissions process, and make confident enrollment decisions. Known for its personalized approach and long-term perspective, AAA supports students and families at every critical decision point along the educational journey.

About PrepU

PrepU is a career-launch program designed to help college students and recent graduates transition from education into internships and entry-level roles. Through its PREP framework, PrepU focuses on professional positioning, proactive outreach, relationship-building, and interview preparation to help students succeed in today’s competitive hiring environment.

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AAA Expands Services with Integration of Ivy League Tutoring, Providence, RI

January 1, 2026 — Academic Admissions Advisors (AAA), a Rhode Island–based college admissions planning and consulting firm, announced today that Ivy League Tutoring, a long- established provider of academic tutoring and standardized test preparation, has aligned with AAA. The alignment expands AAA’s academic support offerings while ensuring continuity of service for Ivy League Tutoring’s existing clients.

As part of the transition, Susan Santucci, founder and principal of Ivy League Tutoring, will continue to serve as a consultant to AAA. Ivy League Tutoring’s instructors will remain in place and continue working directly with students under the AAA name, maintaining the same instructional standards, personalized approach, and one-on-one format families have relied on for more than two decades.

The alignment is designed to provide families with greater value through an expanded, more coordinated set of services, while preserving the individualized attention and trusted educator relationships that have long defined both organizations.

The transition reflects a shared commitment to academic excellence, individualized instruction, and student success. Existing Ivy League Tutoring clients will continue working with their current instructors, while new and existing AAA clients will benefit from an expanded range of coordinated academic and college planning services.

“Continuity for students and families was our top priority,” said Eric Simonelli, Co-Founder of AAA.

“This alignment allows us to build upon the strong foundation Ivy League Tutoring has established, while offering clients expanded access to college planning, writing support, and long-term admissions strategy — without disruption to the services they know and trust.”

“Ivy League Tutoring has always been about individualized instruction and meaningful relationships with students,” said Susan Santucci, founder of Ivy League Tutoring. “AAA shares those values, and this transition ensures that families will continue to receive the same level of care, while allowing me to remain professionally involved and contribute to the organization moving forward.”

Under the aligned organization, students will continue to receive individualized academic tutoring and test preparation while gaining access to AAA’s comprehensive college admissions consulting services, including application strategy, writing coaching, and financial aid guidance. Together, the firms provide a unified pathway supporting students from middle school through college enrollment.

About Academic Admissions Advisors (AAA)

Academic Admissions Advisors (AAA) provides personalized college planning and admissions consulting for students across Rhode Island, New England, and the United States. Drawing on extensive experience in secondary and higher education, AAA supports students through every stage of the college admissions process.

Co-Founder Eric Simonelli brings more than 25 years of experience in education and college admissions.

A member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), he previously served as an Admissions Advisor at the University of Rhode Island and later as Director of College Counseling at La Salle Academy. His background also includes expertise in athletic recruitment and collegiate athletics advising.

Gabriella Caprio, Co-Founder and Head Writing Coach, works closely with students and families on application development, admissions strategy, and financial aid planning. In addition to her work at Academic Admissions Advisors, she serves as a lead World Languages teacher in Providence, Rhode Island, bringing over two decades of experience in secondary and higher education. Her students have gained admission to highly selective colleges and universities, including Brown University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Tufts University, and Villanova.

About Ivy League Tutoring

Founded in Rhode Island, Ivy League Tutoring provides in-person tutoring services in Rhode Island and Florida, as well as online instruction nationwide. The company specializes in one-on-one SAT and ACT preparation and academic tutoring for students in grades six through college.

Founder Susan Santucci is a nationally recognized SAT/ACT expert and author with over 30 years of experience guiding students through standardized testing and the college admissions process. She holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University, and Ivy League Tutoring has helped thousands of students gain admission to top-tier colleges, including Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and Boston College. Susan specializes in assisting students to strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and achieve top scores that lead to admission at highly selective universities.