With a background in admissions and coaching, I have helped numerous students successfully navigate the college application process. In my roles at New York University, Stanford University and The University of Texas at Austin, I gained valuable insights into the admissions process and effectively communicated the university's story to prospective students. Additionally, I founded my own coaching company, The Mel Baxter Group, LLC, where I empower women to achieve their goals. With my experience and expertise, I am dedicated to guiding students towards their dream colleges. Let's work together to create a personalized plan for your college application journey. Let's connect today!

Why should you trust me with your college essay consulting (my specialty), Common App guidance, alumni networking tips, interview prep, and anything else you could need to brand yourself as the perfect undergraduate applicant?👇 Getting the opportunity to attend Dartmouth was a life changing experience for me. Not only did I receive a world-class education, I also learned how to be my own person and make lasting connections in a world that seemed so daunting during the college admissions process — a key part of what helped me land a job at Bain Capital following graduation. As an Early Decision admit back in the fall of 2018, I brought a unique and thoroughly organized approach to my college essays and interviews. The written and verbal communications skills that I was able to hone through my English & Economics degree (and continue to hone through my work as a writing and content marketing consultant) only further my qualifications to help students package their experiences in a way that the college of their dreams will value. After all, crafting a thoughtful college application is the ultimate exercise of personal content marketing! In short, I bring differentiated, branding-oriented insights to the often life-changing process that is applying to college. I look forward to working with you!

COACHING, UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS & WRITING EXPERTISE • Education | Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 | WashU Alum, Class of 2016 -- see relevant experience sets below: • Coaching | Advised multiple admits into top undergraduate and graduate programs, including Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Northwestern, MIT, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see >20 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts • Additional Coaching Details | 5+ years experience working with >250 individuals on essay writing and resume professionalization for top consulting firms, university programs, and the broader job market CAREER • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy ADDITIONAL • GMAT / Test-Taking | Scored in the highest percentile of GMAT test-takers, but more importantly I've honed my ability to help others extrapolate top test-testing strategies in the areas they're weakest • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for MBBs and any MBA program

Founder and CEO of V2 Admissions and have been doing college admissions consulting for ~6 years now. Of my last 50 students, we received 95 acceptances to T-20 Ranked Universities (48 to Ivy League / MIT / Stanford, where 30 of last 50 currently attend). Extensive experience focusing on elite college admissions. Have worked with students from all backgrounds applying for the full gamut of majors across universities. Refer to coaching profile for more detail, or set up a free intro call! Always happy to chat about your goals.

I am a full-time professional college guidance advisor with an accumulated thousands of hours in research on top trends facing college applicants. For class of 2024, students that have gone through my curriculum have already been admitted to top schools like Northwestern, Colombia, and Yale to name a few. I offer wraparound services so that you are prepared for every part of the application process, from initial college search to the first direct deposit. Included in the package are deep dives of specialization topics including financial aid strategy, scholarship applications, evaluation of fit, demonstrated interest optimization, and essay construction. Also included in your package is access to my internal network of 50+ mentors that are alumni of schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, all of which have agreed to be available for office hours to my students upon request.

I am a college admissions coach dedicated to helping students navigate the complex process of applying to top universities. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University, where I graduated with Honors. I am also accepted to Kellogg's Deferred Enrollment MBA program, where I will be attending in the next few years. At Northwestern, I was the first of two students to write a thesis in computer science. I also participated extensively in undergraduate research and won 1st place at an international computer science conference. My experience writing a thesis and holding published research papers highlights my commitment to writing and editing polished pieces. I have firsthand experience in college admissions/essay coaching, having coached multiple students in the past who got into their dream schools! Currently, I work as a Software Engineer at Google in New York City. If you're looking for personalized guidance, firsthand experience and advice, and top-notch writing support in your college admissions journey, I'm the gal for you! Reach out to me to schedule an intro call and let's do this together.

High school students are many times overwhelmed with school work, activities and studying for their SATs or ACTs. Adding college applications on top of their already busy schedule can add a lot of extra stress and time crunch. I will work with you to brainstorm amazing essays for the Common Application, UCs and all required (and optional) supplements, and we will have a blast during the process!

As a former Harvard Admissions Officer, Berkeley Application Reader, College Counselor (at a top 5 independent school in the US), and a Coca-Cola Scholar Application Reader, I have read 1000s of applications and helped 100s of students through the admissions process.

Welcome to my profile! I'm a pre-medical student, tutor, nutritionist, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping students succeed. With over 9 years of experience as the Founder and Head Tutor at Harvard Tutors, I have coached 400+ students to achieve their college admissions goals. As a high school student, I received admission offers from all of the Ivy League colleges I applied to (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, U Penn). I graduated from Harvard College with a BA in English in 2014. I'm proud to say that my students themselves have received offers from all of the Ivy League colleges + MIT and Stanford, and won over $35k in scholarships! As an English concentrator at Harvard, I specialized in creative writing (fiction & poetry) and took part in highly competitive writing seminars with esteemed writers such as Jamaica Kincaid, Jorie Graham, Bret Johnston, and Joshua Bell. I have helped students with diverse backgrounds and writing styles produce dazzling, funny, inspiring, and out-of-the box admissions essays that have helped them gain admission and generous scholarship awards. In my past decade of teaching students of all stripes, I have developed a unique coaching style that will make our sessions a truly enjoyable experience! My comprehensive admissions approach combines personalized, milestone-driven plans to help you stay on track and gain confidence. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your goal of attending your dream school. I did it, and so can you! Reach out to me today to get started.

It took me many tears, late nights, and phone calls to mentors and friends to figure out the right topic for my admissions essays. Having gone through the personal statement process twice (for both undergrad and law school), I know how challenging it can be to strike the right balance of concision and creative detail. I'd love to help you excel not only in your essays, but in every other stage of the college admissions journey.