Justin Blake
5.0
(4)
Studied at Brown University
Works at Boston Consulting Group
Not currently taking new clients
About Justin
As someone who's been fortunate enough to experience a variety of cultures and settings—from Hong Kong to Kingston to Rhode Island—I am driven by a deep commitment to building community and supporting those who come after me. My journey has taught me that navigating the college admissions process—especially as an international student—can be overwhelming, isolating, and at times, discouraging. That’s why I’m passionate about using my own experiences to pay it forward. Having worked as a teaching assistant for multiple semesters and mentored students from a range of academic and cultural backgrounds, I’ve developed a teaching style that’s empathetic, accessible, and results-driven. I don’t just edit essays—I coach students to discover the strongest version of their story and express it in a way that feels both honest and strategic. I believe every applicant has a powerful narrative, and I love helping students find the clarity and confidence to tell theirs. Whether you're applying from outside the U.S. or simply looking for guidance from someone who’s been through the process, I bring both personal insight and professional experience to the table.
Why do I coach?
Coaching isn’t just a service for me—it’s a way to give back to the communities that helped me get where I am, and to help open doors for others the way they were opened for me.
Work Experience
Summer Associate
Boston Consulting Group
June 2025 - Present
Chief Operating Officer
BLK Capital Management
May 2025 - Present
Interviewer
Currently coordinating internal operations of the largest multi-university student-run investment fund
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Brown University
July 2024 - Present
I serve as a UTA for ECON 1210: Intermediate Macroeconomics
E&F Investing Summer Analyst
Brown University Investment Office
June 2024 - August 2024
• Investigated the Japanese economic and political environment to identify profitable investment opportunities across private and public equities in healthcare, semiconductors and infrastructure and produced a 30-page investment memorandum. Final intern presentation was ranked first out of seven other New England Endowments by the EMIF Fellowship • Performed due diligence on a potential telecommunications private equity investment, including market research and returns analyses, and successfully pitched findings to a 10+ member investment committee • Engaged in 10+ investment committee meetings with current and potential managers to evaluate the performance of investments across multiple asset classes and identify profitable investment theses to grow the endowment’s $7b portfolio
Vice President of Education
BLK Capital Management
May 2024 - May 2025
Interviewer
• Oversee the educational program exposing 200+ trainees to the fundamentals of stock pitching, security selection, accounting, financial modeling, and valuation in preparation for roles in financial services. • Lead a team of two teaching assistants in grading assignments, coordinating office hours with students to clarify concepts, providing mentorship, and giving additional insights into various topics within the financial services industry • Create multimedia educational materials for programs providing technical knowledge in investment banking and private equity
Research Trainee
BLK Capital Management
February 2024 - May 2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Brown University
January 2024 - June 2024
I currently serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant for ECON 0170: Essential Mathematics for Economics, an introductory course providing students with the mathematical concepts they need to succeed in upper-level economics courses. Leadership and Tutoring
Justin was also given offers to work at
Blackstone
Education
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
2023 - 2027
Activities and societies: Brown Investment Group, Socially Responsible Investment Fund, Students of Caribbean Ancestry, Intramural Soccer
Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
High School Diploma, International Baccalureate
2021 - 2023
Grade: 44/45 Activities and societies: Bou Zi School Newspaper (Editor in Chief) Football Team Social Innovation Network Group Anti Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Member Peer Supporter Education Outside the Classroom Committee Member Leadership
4 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Justin has helped clients achieve these scores on the SAT