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The college applications process is all about responding to one question: who are you? I am passionate about helping students craft a creative answer. I have been helping students gain admission to the T25 schools of their dreams since 2018. Soon after graduating from Georgetown University with a B.A. in History and minors in French and Russian, I made college advising my career. I currently mentor students through one-on-one consulting sessions, blog posts, and admissions livestreams, in addition to tutoring in humanities subjects. When I am not advising, you can probably find me taking a road trip or reading a novel in Russian.
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Hi! I am a current senior at Duke University studying Computer Science and Music with a minor in Statistics. My passion for helping people perfectly craft and present their personal story led me to become an Applications Consultant. Throughout my experience, I helped twelve clients gain admission to at least one of their top 3 school choices as well as a number of scholarships and programs, with client majors ranging from computer science and engineering to history and architecture. My specialization and interest in essay editing stems from my own college application experience as well as reviewing countless essays from clients, family, and friends. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing piano and cello, basketball, chess, and poker. I am looking forward to working with you!
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Hi, I'm Aleena Boby. I graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2021, majoring in Biological Sciences and Medicine, Health & Society with a minor in Economics. I would love to share my tips and tricks that allowed me to get into top 20 schools. I went to high school in Fort Myers, Florida. I will be attending medical school in the fall.
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Olga Ivleva
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Olga is a recent graduate from Columbia University, where she studied Computer Science and History. Although she currently works full time as a Cyber Intelligence Analyst, she has been working part time in the college advising industry since her freshman year of college. Olga helped many students secure admission to top universities, including Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Williams College, and Wesleyan, to name a few. A New Jersey native, she has been living in NYC for the last 9 years, where she currently resides and works. Her other interests include skiing, cooking and adopting new plants. She also has work experience in the finance, tech and legal industries.
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Alexandra Johnson
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Hi! My name is Alex, and I would be thrilled to help you with the college application process! I graduated from Duke University with degrees in Public Policy and French and am now a first-year law student at Wake Forest University. I have been working with students for the last five years on their college application process, and I love seeing students grow in their confidence and writing abilities! I'm originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and I'm a huge college basketball fan! I even slept in a tent for a month with 11 other people to get into the Duke-UNC basketball game! Also, during college, I raised a puppy named Franco to become a service dog through Canine Companions for Independence! I would love to work with you to make your college applications process as easy and fun as possible!
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Nora Maxwell
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Hi! My nameâs Nora, and Iâm excited to work with you. I graduated from Northwestern University and now work as a director of a nonprofit, project-based college program. Previously, I worked as an applications consultant and manager for three application cycles, helping more than 60 students with everything from school list building and essay editing to interview prep and financial aid navigation. Students I worked with were accepted to Cornell, UChicago, Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Yale, and dozens of other amazing colleges and universities across the U.S. I especially love essay editing and enjoy working with students to help them craft essays that add new dimensions to their college applications. I was born and raised in Chicago, but now live in Oakland, CA. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and eating my way through all of the amazing restaurants that the Bay Area has to offer!
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Samara Watkins
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Samara has spent four admissions cycles helping students best represent themselves as both individuals and applicants in the elite college admissions process. As a graduate of Cornell University, Samara is familiar with the rigorous academics and application process of the Ivy League. Using her Cornell degree in communication and Fortune 100 PR and brand management experience, Samara collaborates with her clients to craft narratives that best represent themselves to admissions committees. The wit, candor, and strategy Samara brings to collaborating with clients has been highly effective. Her clients have gained admission to Columbia University, The University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkley, NYU, and Boston University. She looks forward to the opportunity to add your studentâs successful admission to this impressive list!
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Christopher is one of the most accomplished college students of the past decade, winning multiple international accolades: Mitchell Scholar, Goldwater Scholar, Rhodes Scholar Finalist, and Marshall Scholar Finalist. He has worked with over 60 students over the past 5 years as an advisor. While Christopher is honored to have received his many titles and accolades, the college experience was so much more and this is why he wants to help all students achieve their potential at their dream school! As a triple major who went to undergrad at a smaller school on a scholarship, then lived in Ireland while attending Trinity College, and now pursues a PhD at Duke University, Christopher has experience at schools ranging from the small to the big, the close-knit to the prestigious. As an international fellow, Christopher has vast experience in interview preparation and essay writing; as an advisor and application reader to these competitive fellowships, he has a keen eye on how to find the narrative in an applicants story!
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Jeff Tong
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Hey everyone! I'm Jeff, a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 2020). In college, I studied Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Wharton School of Business, and I'm currently working as an Actuarial Analyst in New York City. In my free time, you'll often find me jamming out on the guitar, piano, or violin (music is a huge part of my life; I'm either listening or playing myself for hours every day). I'm also big on sports and love playing volleyball, basketball, and tennis (looking for a beach partner by the way!). I found an interest in college advising when, after I had graduated from high school and was absolutely loving my college experience, I started helping students from my high school prepare their applications and essays. I realized that through the arduous and somewhat mystifying process of applying to college, I had accumulated experience on different areas of an application that many students can improve upon. Being able to save students from my own pitfalls and ultimately see them succeed in their applications is an added reward as well. I hope to be able to work with you soon!
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Hi! My name is Brian and I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2021 with a BA in Public Health Studies. While at Hopkins, I was a Pre-Med and heavily involved in medical-related extracurriculars such as biochemistry and immunology research, clinical volunteering, and being Editor-In-Chief of a medical news journal. I also interned in the world of public health, completing internships in tobacco policy research and mental health research. I currently work as a medical assistant in an orthopedic clinic, and plan to attend medical school in 2022. I previously worked as an Applications Consultant for two years, guiding clients through all aspects of the college applications process including school list creation, essay editing, and interview prep. In particular, I have a thorough understanding of how to write successful college essays from my own experiences of applying to college and medical school as well as editing my clients' essays. My clients have achieved acceptances to schools like Duke and Dartmouth, as well as the Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education.
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Elias Miller
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I graduated from Harvard University summa cum laude and then completed my masterâs degree at the University of Michigan. I have helped dozens of students gain acceptance to their top-choice schools including Harvard, MIT, Emory, USC, Tufts, and Georgia Tech. I have also advised and mentored thousands more through my live streams. In addition to my work in college consulting, I am a professional conductor and a multi-instrumentalist. I currently serve as the music director of the Apollo Ensemble of Boston and as a cover conductor with the Albany Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. I have led symphonic concerts and operatic productions throughout the United States and in Europe.
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TojumiOluwa Adegboyega
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My name is TojumiOluwa Adegboyega, but everyone calls me Towa. Iâm from Buffalo, New York, and I have a degree in aerospace engineering from MIT, where I was a member of the Rocket Team, conducted sustainability research at the MIT Media Lab, and Editor-in-Chief of a student-run campus publication. Education, mentorship, and writing are three of my greatest passions; I worked as an applications consultant for three application cycles when I was in college. Currently, I live in the wonderfully warm and sunny city of San Diego. I love reading, hiking, running, visiting local restaurants and museums, cooking, and taking long walks in my neighborhood or at the beach.
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Adrian Russian
5.0Adrian Russian
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Adrian is originally from Everett, WA, and graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 2021 after majoring in philosophy and minoring in neuroscience. She now works for Dartmouth's Italian language study abroad program in Rome, Italy. During the 2018-2019 college applications cycle, she provided a comprehensive consulting service to five students, which included crafting a school list, drafting and revising essays, and preparing for interviews. Since then, she has written numerous blog posts primarily focused on how to respond to school-specific supplemental essays.
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Priya Desai
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Priya Desai has worked in college admissions for over five years and has helped others with writing for as long as she can remember! She graduated summa cum laude from UCLA's Class of 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and worked for a top human resources consulting firm shortly after graduation. During the pandemic, Priya realized her passion for helping others - especially students - feel more empowered in their educational and professional trajectory, and has now devoted her career entirely to admissions advising. Priya also has work experience in healthcare technology, marketing, teaching English to non-native speakers, and tutoring from the preschool to high school level. As an oldest sister and cousin, she is passionate about helping younger students navigate the often-confusing and seemingly opaque world of college admissions.
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Sophie Alina
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I am a rising Vanderbilt Ph.D. student and Russell Hamilton Scholar at the Peabody College of Education and Human Development. As an Applications Consultant for three cycles, I collaborated with students to gain Ivy League acceptances, full-tuition scholarships, and admission into top-choice schools. As a secondary school teacher for three years, I have worked with over 400 elementary, middle, and high school students, giving me the skills to break down difficult topics into organized steps. As a graduate student and Master of Education graduate, I not only have strong writing skills, but also the ability to teach these skills to the students I work with. One Harvard professor said that the opening to my Ph.D. personal statement was one of the best introductions they had ever read.
I attended Vanderbilt on a full-tuition merit-based scholarship as a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar. There, I majored in mathematics and received Honors in the College of Arts & Sciences. As a former premed student (I plan to pursue my M.D. after the completion of my Ph.D.), math major, violin performance minor, and social science researcher, I have a strong interdisciplinary foundation. This background enables me to effectively work with students to blend complex ideas with personal experiences to create compelling essays.
I am extremely excited to use my experience as an applications consultant, teacher, and student to help you create a competitive application that shows how amazing you truly are. I cannot wait to work with you! Schedule a free consultation or send in an essay for essay review, and youâll hear back from me soon.
Also, please note: Many of my students are from low-income contexts. If this applies to you, please go ahead and schedule a free consultation. We can talk about how best to navigate the college admissions process! I am a big believer in the accessibility of four-year universities to low-income students (especially first-generation low-income students), and would love to help you out. Several of my students who are first-gen, low-income students have received full-tuition scholarships to the schools of their dreams. I am looking forward to meeting you!
I attended Vanderbilt on a full-tuition merit-based scholarship as a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar. There, I majored in mathematics and received Honors in the College of Arts & Sciences. As a former premed student (I plan to pursue my M.D. after the completion of my Ph.D.), math major, violin performance minor, and social science researcher, I have a strong interdisciplinary foundation. This background enables me to effectively work with students to blend complex ideas with personal experiences to create compelling essays.
I am extremely excited to use my experience as an applications consultant, teacher, and student to help you create a competitive application that shows how amazing you truly are. I cannot wait to work with you! Schedule a free consultation or send in an essay for essay review, and youâll hear back from me soon.
Also, please note: Many of my students are from low-income contexts. If this applies to you, please go ahead and schedule a free consultation. We can talk about how best to navigate the college admissions process! I am a big believer in the accessibility of four-year universities to low-income students (especially first-generation low-income students), and would love to help you out. Several of my students who are first-gen, low-income students have received full-tuition scholarships to the schools of their dreams. I am looking forward to meeting you!
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$121.50
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Jonathan Sung
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My name is Jonathan Sung, and I have over ten years of experience in resume and essay editing for college, graduate, and medical school admissions. My expertise is in the health sciences, including pre-medical/combined programs, allied health professions, and public health. I served as an Applications Consultant from 2018 to 2020, advising seven students with a range of intended majors from pre-medical/combined BS-MD programs and engineering to English and economics. My clients gained admission to schools such as the Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Illinois Chicago, and University of California Santa Barbara. My advising philosophy is "consult, counsel, cheerlead," and my mission is to ensure that my students have the self-reflection and confidence to succeed at whichever school they choose to attend. I earned a Master of Public Health in behavioral sciences and health education with certificates in maternal child and mental health from Emory University in 2014, and an AB in community health from Brown University in 2011. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring restaurants and hiking trails, game nights, and traveling (especially home to Rhode Island).
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Est. return time: 66 hours
$64.00
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Keith Calix
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Keith Calix is an experienced and skilled educator who has a proven track record of successfully supporting students and families of all backgrounds through the undergraduate and graduation admissions process. Keith graduated from Stanford University in 2013, where he majored in International Relations and received the Stanford Award of Excellence, designated to the top 10% of each graduating class. Most recently, Keith was admitted to the MPP program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Stanford Graduate School of Business. Keith's 9+ years working in education as a high school teacher and advisor, teacher leader, program manager, and chief of staff uniquely position him to provide a targeted, thoughtful and impactful approach to the college admissions process. His range of expertise includes, but is not limited to: creating a targeted and strategic college list; developing a clear application timeline; planning and revising college essays; preparing for college interviews; navigating admissions decisions, and successfully applying for scholarships. Keith played college hockey at Stanford, worked multiple campus jobs as a student, and is an active alum in the Stanford public service community. He enjoys mentoring current and former students.
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Alessandra Maluf
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Alessandra is a graduate of Georgetown University, where she studied international politics with a minor in German. For the past five years, Alessandra has advised high school students on their college applications and essay materials. Among many other outstanding accomplishments, Alessandraâs students were accepted into the University of Chicago, Georgetown University, University of Pennsylvania, and many others. Alessandra is originally from Brazil, and she always believed in breaking the norm by finding opportunities even when the odds were against her. Now, she is excited to meet new students from the U.S. or abroad who need help polishing their essays, strengthening their extracurriculars, or anything else in between. Alessandra believes each student has a gift, and one of her main strengths is helping students explore what makes them unique to each school - Alessandraâs primary goal is to make you get into your dream school!
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Est. return time: 24 hours
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Shravya Kakulamarri
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Shravya is a Seattle native who attended Rice University and studied Health Sciences and Global Health Technologies. She is currently a first-year medical student at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. During her time at Rice, she mentored dozens of high school students through the college application process, along with editing essays and tutoring students for the ACT/SAT. She absolutely loves building relationships with students and getting to know their story more personally to craft their narratives for college applications! Some fun facts about Shravya include that she interned at a medical technology startup, conducted research in Brazil, and gave a TEDx talk. In her free time, she enjoys doing hot yoga, skiing, and eating raw kale.
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Amy Kramer
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Amy Kramer graduated from Duke in 2018 as a Robertson Scholar with highest honors in Public Policy and Political Science and earned her masterâs degree in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing as a Schwarzman Scholar. Amy is a DC-based government employee, but before joining the civil service, she worked in the Duke Office of Government Relations and also served a two-year term on the Duke Board of Trustees. Amy is a professional copy-editor with extensive experience advising domestic and international students throughout the entire college application process, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Amy has copy-edited nearly 400,000 words as a college essay consultant for three companies and managed essay content development for 40+ individual clients since 2014. Amy also attended a high school of the arts and loves helping musicians articulate their artistic passions to academic institutions. In her free time, Amy plays bassoon in a local DC orchestra.
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Karen Tai
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Hi! I'm Karen Tai and I recently graduated from Yale University, where I studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. At Yale, I was involved in a number of community service organizations and spent lots of time in the laboratories conducting biomedical research. In my free time, I love exploring new board games to play and testing out recipes in my kitchen. Excited to work with you in preparing for college and beyond!
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Est. return time: 24 hours
$69.00
(Full Review | 650 words)
Sophia Salazar
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Sophia has been a college advisor since her undergraduate days at Amherst College, where she also interned in an admissions office for three years. Recently, she's also worked at Babson College as an undergraduate enrollment marketer. Sophia has recently left the world of writing and admissions for the start up world, but she is still passionate about opening access to quality higher education, which is what motivates her to work with students as a tutor and college application advisor. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness and is on an active quest to find the best food around Boston.
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Est. return time: 24 hours
$75.50
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Sanjay Satish
New reviewerSanjay Satish
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Hello! My name is Sanjay Satish and I am a current senior at Duke University studying Economics and Statistics with a minor in Political Science. As the child of immigrants who didnât complete their undergraduate studies in the United States, my own experience navigating the application process and perfecting my personal story led me to become a Pro-Bono Applications Consultant. Throughout this experience, I have helped multiple clients gain admission to their schools of choice both within and outside the United States in addition to navigating the college transfer portal. Many of my clients have had interests in pursuing STEM fields; however, I have also helped students who desire to study everything from public policy to apparel design. I am interested in helping students craft and express their own stories through their application, especially within the context of their admissions essays. Outside of academics, I am an avid runner, podcaster, and fountain pen collector and have professional interests in finance and data science. I look forward to working with you!
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Est. return time: 24 hours
$65.50
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Joana Andoh
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Joana is currently a senior medical student at Yale School of Medicine. She grew up in a small town outside of Chicago. Joana is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale College. In college, she double majored in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and Classical Civilization. Her hobbies include dance (ballet, contemporary, hip hop), baking, swimming, poetry, and knitting. After earning her MD, she will start her residency in ophthalmology.
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Est. return time: 24 hours
$64.00
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Demi Ajao
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Demi is a current Masterâs student and Vanderbilt grad with 6+ years of college admissions advising, extensive experience in essay editing, and numerous clients in their top schools. She hails from New York and enjoys reading, swimming, and hiking with friends.
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Rekha Iyer is a rising senior at Vanderbilt University from Naperville, Illinois double-majoring in a multidisciplinary path of Law, History, & Society as well as Human Organizational Development (the study and application of skills relating to corporate strategy, psychology, and communication). At Vanderbilt she was selected by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, through a multistage interview process, to represent Vanderbilt as a Tour Guide. She also serves as the President of The Vanderbilt Moot Court Team, collaborating with Vanderbilt Law professors to train 35+ undergraduates selected by audition in brief writing & oral argumentation for nationally recognized AMCA tournaments. She also works with a student led pro-bono consulting organization on campus (SCNO), to provide Nashville nonprofits with strategic recommendations to help grow and optimize their businesses, and in turn, better serve the Nashville community at large. Although her experiences with internships and on campus have primarily been in the legal and consulting spaces, Rekha has decided to pursue her passion for service through a career in medicine, and intends to apply to medical school following her graduation.
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Allen Kong
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Hi! My name is Allen, and I graduated from Princeton University with a Medical Anthropology degree. I am pre-med and was involved with volleyball, global health advocacy clubs, and senior thesis.
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Emily Kramer
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Emily graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021 with a degree in Communications, Music, and Advertising & Public Relations. She has also taken courses in screenwriting, sketch comedy writing, and media production. Emily has been mentoring students for 5+ years. She began as an Admissions Ambassador at UNC, where she regularly advised students on every part of the college process-- whether it be how to choose essay topics, choose a major, or make friends. Emily also interned with UNC's office of Undergraduate Admissions, where she handled correspondence with prospective students and worked to share UNC's mission and goals via social media, giving her a unique insider perspective in the advising space. After graduating, Emily started editing essays for international students and continues to use her writing experience to help make sure their personality and experience shines through on the page. Emily is based in Los Angeles, where she works at an entertainment marketing firm and plays french horn in a local LA orchestra. In her free time, Emily enjoys all things puzzles, trivia, and escape rooms, and has even written games for NPR's Ask Me Another.
Experience
I was an admissions ambassador at UNC Chapel Hill for all 4 years (2017-2021). This entailed not only giving campus tours, but acting as a mentor to prospective students during the application process. I regularly advised prospective students on every part of the college and college admissions process-- how to choose essay topics, choose your major, make friends, and more. I also interned with UNC's office of Undergraduate Admissions, where I handled correspondence with prospective students and worked to share UNC's mission / goals via social media, giving me a unique insider perspective in the advising space. After graduation, I started professionally editing college application essays through a company that largely caters to international students who are not native English speakers. I regularly mentor students through multiple essay drafts for up to 10 schools in both the US and abroad. Outside of the college application space, I've worked as a piano instructor for students of all ages. I pride myself in m
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As a former professor (psychology, world literatures, writing programs, film & media studies), admissions officer, and international secondary school director I've advised thousands of students and had my hands in literally every aspect of the academic process. As a political ghostwriter, workshop leader, and literary journal editor I've perfected the process of helping students find their unique voice and most powerful stories. I currently advise students on all aspects of college preparation beginning in the 8th grade, the application process, and all the way through graduate school choice, application and interviews. I also mentor independent research and writing projects, and advise competitive secondary school and summer program essays and applications.
Experience
As a former professor, admissions officer, and international secondary school director I've advised thousands of students, and had my hands in literally every aspect of the academic process. As a political ghostwriter, workshop leader, and literary journal editor I've perfected the process of helping students find their unique voice and most powerful stories. I currently advise students on all aspects of college preparation beginning in the 8th grade, the application process, and all the way through graduate school choice, application and interviews. I also mentor independent research and writing projects, and advise competitive secondary school and summer program essays and applications. I'll be beginning the UCSD certificate program next quarter.
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Stephanie Vitanzo
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I am deeply invested in and committed to supporting the unique academic and emotional journeys of each student. I am truly at my best when helping others and have been fascinated by human relationships and interpersonal communication from a young age.
As a licensed K12 school counselor, I have dedicated the past 17 years to working with students both at the higher ed and secondary level including college counseling and advising, career development, individual and small group counseling, peer conflict and mediation as well as expressive arts therapy.
Through my work in schools, I have seen first-hand the transformative nature of establishing positive relationships with youth. I deliver a deft blend of counseling and advocacy skills which have proven successful in helping others navigate the many social and emotional challenges of middle school, high school and beyond. My focus is helping students and their families explore, develop â and ultimately achieve â their personal goals.
Frankly, applying to college is much more than checklists, essay writing, and mastering deadlines. I understand the relational nuances and big picture impact that the college process has on students and their families. I can provide more than solely admissions experience when helping with the college process. One-on-one coaching allows me to employ both my admission and counseling skills to empower and advise students on their journey to post secondary life.
I hold a BA in Psychology from Muhlenberg College, an MEd in Higher Ed. Administration from Northeastern University and a MA in Counseling from Montclair State University.
There is no one size fits all approach. I find I do my best work when meeting the student where they are and developing a personalized plan together.
Questions? Let's Talk! I look forward to our partnership.
As a licensed K12 school counselor, I have dedicated the past 17 years to working with students both at the higher ed and secondary level including college counseling and advising, career development, individual and small group counseling, peer conflict and mediation as well as expressive arts therapy.
Through my work in schools, I have seen first-hand the transformative nature of establishing positive relationships with youth. I deliver a deft blend of counseling and advocacy skills which have proven successful in helping others navigate the many social and emotional challenges of middle school, high school and beyond. My focus is helping students and their families explore, develop â and ultimately achieve â their personal goals.
Frankly, applying to college is much more than checklists, essay writing, and mastering deadlines. I understand the relational nuances and big picture impact that the college process has on students and their families. I can provide more than solely admissions experience when helping with the college process. One-on-one coaching allows me to employ both my admission and counseling skills to empower and advise students on their journey to post secondary life.
I hold a BA in Psychology from Muhlenberg College, an MEd in Higher Ed. Administration from Northeastern University and a MA in Counseling from Montclair State University.
There is no one size fits all approach. I find I do my best work when meeting the student where they are and developing a personalized plan together.
Questions? Let's Talk! I look forward to our partnership.
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Jenna Shulman College Consulting, LLC (soon to be Get Me Into College) has worked with over 500 students in the application process. Our team is comprised of former admissions counselors and school counselors that come together to help your kids get into the best fit colleges. We can work with students from beginning to the end of the application process and make the experience stress-free, personalized, and very hands-on.
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Aja Altenhof
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I went to the University of Pennsylvania (Câ 21) where I double majored in Linguistics & Cognitive Science and graduated magna cum laude. Currently, I'm working towards a Masters in the Evolution of Language and Cognition at the University of Edinburgh! I've been working professionally in college advising for four years. I emphasize a holistic approach to advising. I'm here to guide my students through every step of the process, from creating the perfect school list and admissions narrative, through submission and finally, interview prep. I have extensive experience teaching both the SAT and ACT allowing for the seamless pairing of tutoring and admissions guidance. Finally, as someone who studies and writes about language for a living, I am a precise and effective editor. There is nothing more satisfying than helping students manifest the best possible version of their writing, and themselves, for their applications!
Experience
I have been advising since 2018, when I began as a Consultant for CollegeVine, working with 5 students. After that application cycle, I was transferred to Test Prep, where I worked until December of 2019. During this period I worked with multiple students (no more than 10 concurrently, I believe), often picking up students from other consultants as CollegeVine transitioned out of the consultant model. Since then I have been working with low-income, first-gen students locally, pro-bono. I specialize in college admissions advising (including test prep and essay review) providing a holistic and complete approach to the applications process -- from school selection and narrative development through submission and interviews.
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Cosmic's founder, Daniel Brandon Berkowitz, grew up in a single parent apartment with his mother, Susan Orchan Berkowitz, in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx. Due to his family's difficult financial situation and the condition of the local zoned schools, he comparatively had very little educational opportunities to take the rigorous math and science classes needed so he can pursue his dream of becoming a physicist. Daniels's dream to obtain a Ph.D in physics and his love for science and math originated from his father, Jonathan Berkowitz, who would spend hours addressing all of the math and science questions the young Daniel would ask him. For as long back as Daniel can remember, he wanted to pursue a Ph.D in physics and thus he always did his best, even at a young age, to take an active role in his education. This culminated in him taking the SHSAT exam and receiving admissions to Brooklyn Technical High School. Attending Brooklyn Tech would change his life and place him on the trajectory to obtain a Ph.D in physics from Yale a few short years later. Nonetheless, while attending Tech things did not see this way. Given how little high quality educational resources he had access to while growing up, Daniel struggled a lot in Brooklyn Tech and graduated by the skin of his teeth. His major at Brooklyn Tech was aerospace engineering. After Brooklyn Tech, Daniel would attend NYU where he majored in physics and minored in politics. After his 2nd semester he got a job at the Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC) as a physics tutor and this is where his joy for academic consulting would originate from. The tutoring center was a drop in tutoring center, so students of all walks of life and for all sorts of reasons would hang around the PTC. Some needed physics tutoring, some wanted advice about what classes to take, while others just needed a place to study or to hang out. Daniel greatly enjoyed all of the social opportunities the drop in style of the PTC afforded him and it would be through the connections he made there where he would receive his first private client for tutoring. As a private physics tutor, he would notice his clients would also ask for him to help them with their college essays and provide additional consulting services. During his tenure as a private tutor and consultant he was shocked at all of the bad advice floating around when it came to college admissions that he knew a priori through his studies of physics, politics, and philosophy at NYU was either detrimental to applicants or only worked because everyone else followed them as well. Thus he strove to create his own methodology based on all that he learned from NYU and his own past experience in addition to his experience working with clients. After graduating NYU magna cum laude in 2015 he continued tutoring and consulting and used his experience to further develop and refine the scholastic and research-oriented method outlined (here). Next year he would be admitted to Yale to pursue his Ph.D in physics and his experience conducting intensive research for his dissertation would greatly shape the content of his approach to college consulting. After writing two dissertations, one in quantum cosmology, and the other in lattice field theory, Daniel took all of the lessons he learned through his academic journey and synthesized them into a system to help those be able to take the same journey Daniel took and go places they never thought were possible.
Experience
I have been college consulting for five years in total and so far assisted nine clients. Below is a draft of the description of the methodology I employ that will be posted on my official website when it is completed. At Cosmic we take a truly complete, or in the Hegelian sense, an Absolute approach to college consulting where we do not cut any corners. In general we apply dialectical principles inspired by the likes of Socrates, Kant, Hegel, Derrida, and others to analyze the relationships that exist among the constituents of a single application. Many questions in college applications are the dialectical inverse of each other and the relationship between how they should be answered is reciprocal. For example, a question concerning what one has provided to the community can be followed by what has the community provided to them. What one gains from a community is dependent on what one gives to the community and vice versa. We rigorously look for these types of relations in the applications of our clients
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Abinaya Ramakrishnan
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Abinaya Ramakrishnan has worked in college admissions for the past 4 years and has helped students through all aspects of the college process. She graduated from Vanderbilt University as an Ingram Scholar (full-tuition scholarship) with degrees in Medicine, Health, and Society, and Biological Sciences and is currently an MD Candidate at UCLA. During her time at Vanderbilt, she mentored dozens of high school students from helping students prepare and study for the SAT/ACT to creating a strong extracurricular list. Working on the Ingram Scholarship Finalist Committee has given Abinaya a strong insight into what makes a standout applicant from the admissions side. Seeing what students do and do not get chosen for one of the premier scholarships in the country has helped her better prepare, edit, and create narratives for her students. As an avid mental health advocate, Abinaya works to not only provide personalized advice for each applicant, but also support students and families during this stressful time.
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Alexander Auchus
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Alex graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania where he studied psychology and chemistry. While at Penn, Alex worked as a college applications consultant and helped multiple students create school lists, craft strong essays, prepare for interviews, and gain acceptance to their top choice schools. Alex subsequently worked as an essay review consultant and gained extensive experience reviewing essays and teaching effective essay writing techniques. Around this time, Alex also published two first-authored papers in peer-reviewed medical journals. In 2021, Alex applied to medical school. After writing over 30 essays for his applications, he was accepted to multiple MD programs at top institutions such as Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and UC San Diego School of Medicine. The experience of applying to medical school has reignited his passion for applications consulting and essay writing, and he is very excited to be back in the college advising space! In his free time, Alex loves to sing, practice gymnastics, and read.
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Jenn began her educational journey as an honor student and Business Major at Valdosta State University in South Georgia, earning a Bachelorâs Degree in Marketing. After graduation, Jenn began a career as an Event Planner in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Marketing Analyst for IBM in Burlington, Vermont. Although her positions in marketing solidified networking skills and developed a creative business perspective, it lacked the passion later discovered while teaching others in a boardroom, classroom setting, and studio environment. Throughout her college and professional career, Jenn studied, practiced, and taught yoga. Yoga was not only a passion, but a means of stress management, continued education, and balance within her life. In 2002 Jenn moved to Binghamton, New York, where her journey with Education began. Jenn taught yoga and stress management classes within an alternative school setting to help support GED students. With increased test-score data and successful stress-management testimonials, Jennâs reputation for balancing educational strategies with behavioral techniques spread within the educational community. Jenn began teaching yoga within the local colleges and public schools, opening her pursuit of a Master in Education degree from Elmira College in Upstate New York. Jenn has worked within the public and private school settings as a Special Education teacher, specializing in supporting students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. While raising her four children, Jenn worked as a Behavioral Consultant to support local families, in partnership with the school districts, to build positive behavioral strategies and create teaching strategies with learning environments that support all individual students. Her unique experience, combined with her background in yoga, has deepened her knowledge and expertise in stress management strategies, sensory integration practices, and intentional goal-setting to provide individualized support for her students. Jennâs belief that mindfulness and intentional goal setting are the foundation of any successful professional practice and program preparation. As a college transition consultant, Jenn is focused on bringing her unique college and career experience to share the benefits of intentional and mindful practice to guide individual success. To quote Dr. Seuss, âSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.â Mindfulness within a moment of transition, such as navigating the college admissions process, can increase the value. As a college transition consultant, she will help you to highlight your unique gifts or passions, and promote optimal success.
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Carly Tribull
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Iâm Dr. Carly Tribull, an Assistant Professor in Biology at Farmingdale State College (SUNY). I want to provide the âprofessorâs perspectiveâ in admissions consulting and essay development by modeling our advisor-client relationship as one that will help you build the skills youâll need to succeed in college: answering the âbigâ questions about yourself, time management, and intentionality. âKnow thyselfâ is my guiding philosophy, and I help prospective students to address challenging questions about their passions, interests, fears, and navigating the expectations of their support network. Only after building that foundation can we plan an admissions journey and build exceptional and authentic essays. I can provide personal perspectives on the following:
1. Navigating passions that seem in conflict to choose the best school for you. I loved both biology and art in high school and dealt with competing pressures to choose one. Are you going through something similar?
2. Leveraging your high school extracurriculars to continue the âstory of youâ in college. College isnât just about the classes you take, but building relationships that youâll rely on throughout your professional life â let me give you some tips about this process.
3. Building towards post-college plans like Medical school or gaining advanced degrees â we can start planning for that process right now!
I also love helping students write essays â ranging from the admissions essays youâll need to draft for colleges to the personal statements for summer research experiences to your graduate school applications. If you have older siblings or friends already in college that need help with these, Iâve got plenty of experience helping my own research interns! Iâm excited to work with you, but itâs important to mention that I canât help clients that are interested in applying to Farmingdale State College for conflict of interest reasons. Other than that, letâs make a plan to help you succeed.
1. Navigating passions that seem in conflict to choose the best school for you. I loved both biology and art in high school and dealt with competing pressures to choose one. Are you going through something similar?
2. Leveraging your high school extracurriculars to continue the âstory of youâ in college. College isnât just about the classes you take, but building relationships that youâll rely on throughout your professional life â let me give you some tips about this process.
3. Building towards post-college plans like Medical school or gaining advanced degrees â we can start planning for that process right now!
I also love helping students write essays â ranging from the admissions essays youâll need to draft for colleges to the personal statements for summer research experiences to your graduate school applications. If you have older siblings or friends already in college that need help with these, Iâve got plenty of experience helping my own research interns! Iâm excited to work with you, but itâs important to mention that I canât help clients that are interested in applying to Farmingdale State College for conflict of interest reasons. Other than that, letâs make a plan to help you succeed.
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