As a recent Duke graduate who has followed the world of college admissions for multiple years, I understand the intricacies of gaining acceptance to top-tier institutions. With a professional interest in STEM but a wide range of personal interests, I have successfully coached a batch of students, including three who were admitted to the Duke classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027. During my time at Duke, I also worked very closely with the admissions office, having access to admissions files as an admissions assistant. I therefore have seen what admissions officers at an elite institution truly think and write down about each application that passes through their hands. I am also set to start as an Alumni Admissions Interviewer in Fall 2024. My experience also extends beyond admissions; my background is within technology and I have worked at leading tech companies like AWS and Amazon, and currently, I am a key player at high-growth startups in the FinTech and mental health sectors. For college admissions, I can help the most if you have these backgrounds or questions: - You plan on studying STEM but have a wide range of extracurricular activities that you feel need "tying together" in your narrative - Aiming for top 15 US colleges (a plus if Duke is your dream school) - You come from a historically academically competitive area/district and you may feel you don't know what you bring to the table besides strong academic stats (I was in the same position) College was my most transformative experience. I sincerely believe everyone deserves a chance to achieve their higher education dreams. I deeply understand what it feels like to be "lost" or question the validity of your story; at the end of the day, everyone has a greater purpose and story beyond their resume. I know the struggle of trying to accurately represent myself while drafting an application, and I heavily sympathize with this feeling after talking to many others who were applying to or have gained admission to high-caliber academic institutions. If you relate to this description at all, we may be a great fit -- let's connect and craft YOUR winning narrative and application.