Admissions Gambit

06/04/2026

We are proud to share the college acceptances of our 2026 high school graduates using Nerd Apply's data insights map feature!

Quiz time!

Can you guess which school had the most enrollment deposits (3) out of almost two dozen seniors this year? Clue: "This school has produced three Heisman Trophy winners and all three of their last names begin with the letter W."

Leave your guess in the comments below! "What is...?"

05/12/2026

We are proud to announce a local foundation has sponsored a cohort of first-generation, low-income rising seniors from a DC public school to receive free college admissions coaching this summer!

Learn more about our AG Scholars program here: https://admissionsgambit.com/our-impact

05/05/2026

Our CEO Erwin Hesse interviewed Maryland State Senator Malcolm Augustine on how they worked together to create and pass Direct Admission in the state of Maryland. Rising seniors in public high schools throughout Maryland will now receive proactive college admissions offers from numerous postsecondary institutions in the state beginning in the 2027-2028 cycle.

Both Dr. Hesse and Senator Augustine share stories about their upbringing, educational and professional experiences, and how to persevere through roadblocks. Enjoy!

Learn how Dr. Erwin Hesse, CEO of Admissions Gambit, connected with Maryland State Senator Malcolm Augustine to create and pass direct admission in the state...

01/05/2026

We are proud to announce that January 2026 marks our five year anniversary! 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

08/14/2025

After a tough summer season, our U-10 boys soccer team finished in second place! ⚽️ 🥈

07/18/2025

Check out our latest blog about our very own Capstone Projects and how they prepare our students for the real world!

When it comes to college admissions, academic performance is just one piece of the puzzle. With thousands of students applying with similar GPAs and test scores, what can set you apart is how you spend your time outside ...

07/14/2025

We are proud to sponsor our own U-10 boys soccer team this summer, Admissions Gambit FC! They have also nicknamed themselves the “Pandas” for their black and white colors.

They play in the Maryland Developmental Soccer League and Erwin Hesse is the head coach. “Teaching our young boys how to win on and off the field is one of the most rewarding experiences as a father and coach,” says Dr. Hesse. ⚽️

06/19/2025

Appreciation post for Dumi Mabhena, Founder of Shanda Studio, for giving our students the opportunity to do a capstone project!

Do you have a project for our students to work on this summer? It's completely free for businesses and helps students gain real-world experience before applying to college! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbVd1l0OnhQmdnJFnXACB6RRC6T8E_7GJsltRQj8fot5QXpA/viewform?usp=sf_link

06/18/2025

Our latest blog post on demonstrated interest!

If you’re starting your college application journey this summer, you’ve likely heard the phrase “demonstrated interest” in webinars and other admissions events. But what exactly does it mean, and why does it matter today...

06/16/2025

Our high school students work on real-world business deliverables through our Capstone Projects. 👇

Capstone projects are conducted virtually with real businesses. Businesses get bright and talented students from across the country to work on a project and ...