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THE VIBE AT ATHENA

This is how we do it here.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too much, too intense, or think too weirdly — hi, welcome home.

At Athena, we’re a community of curious minds and kind-hearted rebels out to question and improve the way the world does everything. Our office feels like the Library of Alexandria collided with a startup: books everywhere. Big thoughts. And people who care deeply.
We don’t do dull. We do deep dives, high-fives, and “Wait, what if we tried this instead?”

We don’t do dull. We do deep dives, high-fives, and “Wait, what if we tried this instead?”

GET TO KNOW THE CREW

If you’re allergic to being boxed in, we’ll match your weird.

Our team comprises engineers, psychologists, economists, poets, designers, and people who defy every label.

The psych major? Running ops like Amazon on Prime Day.

The engineer? Editing essays on free will, anarchy, and why Crocs might just start WW3.

The policy guy? Closing deals like he’s on Wall Street.

We don’t believe in straight lines or fixed paths. We believe in talent, drive, and the freedom to shape your own hero’s journey.

Open positions

Athena is calling. We’ve saved you a seat—right next to the weirdos with the whiteboard markers.

Come for the role, stay for the chaos (or the coffee).

From big-picture dreamers to spreadsheet sorcerers, we’re always on the hunt for sharp minds and kind hearts. Check out our open roles—no pressure, but we think you’ll vibe with us.

Rapid Professional Growth

Upskilling & Employee Education

Internal Learning Events Featuring Guest Speakers

Buddy Mentorship Program

1-on-1 Counseling Services

Annual Team Retreats and Regular Outings

Gym Membership Reimbursements

Our Departments

Our Departments

The Crème De La Crème

Our Leaders

Poshak Agrawal

Co-Founder

Princeton University

Rahul Subramaniam

Co-Founder

Princeton University

Athena Consulting Center

Where marketing meets project management and management consulting: specialized in the international admissions process, the Consulting team works to strategize scholars’ profiles, maintain their progress, and ensure flawless university applications — all while serving as their primary points of contact.

Athena Creative Center

Where a university creative writing department meets a publishing house and Pixar. Collaboratively, the Creative team strategizes the most effective application essay ideas and help scholars execute them by serving as 1-on-1 thought partners and editors. They also assist with writing-related and artistic projects.

Athena Knowledge Center

Where a university creative writing department meets a publishing house and Pixar. Collaboratively, the Creative team strategizes the most effective application essay ideas and help scholars execute them by serving as 1-on-1 thought partners and editors. They also assist with writing-related and artistic projects.

Student Care

Where hotel concierge staff meets travel agency and wedding planning firm. Clients come with a destination (university), they show the many ways to get there. You’ll find the Student Care team greeting potential clients, welcoming and onboarding new ones, and checking in on current ones.

People and Culture

Where leadership development firm meets hospitality team. The PC team manages all things human resources, from recruitment to onboarding to employee satisfaction and internal policy, including annual offsite events and onsite ones featuring the tastiest Indian snacks.

Founder’s Office

Where presidential administration meets tactical strike force. More than mere executive assistants, the Founder’s Office team coordinates with the Founders to ensure that their vision becomes real, be it by steering company-wide projects, auditing other teams’ progress, or developing new internal systems.

Advisory Support

Where BCG-level consulting meets true subject-matter expertise. Our SMEs bring deep admissions insight and real experience with leading universities to provide strategic, credible guidance.

Jared Griffin

Creative Director

Princeton University

Pria Chatterjee

Admissions Consultant

Harvard University
Media Labs

Where late-nite comedy TV production meets political campaign and ad agency. More than mere marketing, they work to produce edutainment content, thought leadership, and live events through Athena’s media channels, spreading the gospel of our take on education and beyond.

THE ATHENA CREDO

Principles for School, Work, and Life

I have a purpose in life. My first task is to discover that purpose. Then, I will give myself wholly to it.
The growth of consciousness is an end in itself. By immersing myself in the world around me, I will strive to gather as much wisdom as I can, so I can approach a greater understanding of the truth.
The growth of consciousness is an end in itself. By immersing myself in the world around me, I will strive to gather as much wisdom as I can, so I can approach a greater understanding of the truth.

Wealth and power without knowledge are destructive

I have been fortunate to receive many resources—both material and intellectual. In the future, armed with my knowledge and principles, I will give back to society, such that young people after me find opportunities to grow.

I cherish the process of becoming someone greater than I was. I must never stop growing.

If someone shows me a better way to act, speak, or think, I will gladly accept it. Nonetheless, I maintain high standards for truth and seek clear evidence to substantiate any claim.

I realize both are necessary to thrive. Idealism without pragmatism is powerless. Pragmatism without idealism is aimless. By combining the two, I can be an effective force for the good.

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom. She is also the goddess of war. She thus embodies the harmonious union of idealism and pragmatism.

Then, I will continue to act in a noble manner for noble action is the only way to transform my life.

We part with words of wisdom from the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”

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