College Admissions

How does a student with a 3.5 GPA make it to the top of the waitlist of a #1 program while those with higher GPAs were rejected? How does a student rejected from Yale REA receive multiple offers from top schools in the RD round and receive personal notes from Penn and Johns Hopkins admissions officers? How do other students get into multiple Ivy Leagues and have them offer to fly them to visit campus? They trust me to help them tell their stories. I help students get an edge in college admissions, college essays (Common App and supplementals), and career navigation while finding peace and joy. With 10+ years of experience in education my students achieve outstanding results and my knowledge, skills, and abilities make me one of the most sought after counselors on the market. Having trained with admissions directors from Stanford and worked directly with admissions officers from Columbia, Duke, UVA, and UMD, I have strong insights into how admissions decisions are made. As an Integral Coach®, I am trained to work with you in an ethical and empowering way. I have also coached directors and Presidents in higher education, which gives me further insight into colleges' priorities. My writing has also been widely recognized. The Duke English Director of Undergraduate Studies called my work "an academic achievement," and distinguished Harvard professors have placed my writing in the Top 4%. I have also been published on the Gates Foundation website and have been mentioned multiple times by a 4x #1 NYT Bestselling Author Marianne Williamson for my writing and insights into the human condition.

Hi! I am a Northwestern University grad with three degrees (BS Mechanical Engineering, BM Music Performance, and MS Mechanical Engineering), with an MBA from Harvard Business School. I've helped over 30+ students successfully navigate college admissions across different programs, majors, and goals. Let's connect so we can figure out how to make your journey successful!

I've helped 60+ clients from 20+ countries land spots at the most prestigious universities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. I know what it's like to navigate highly selective admissions and hiring processes as an international applicant, and I'd love to share with you the insights that I used to land spots at Brown, Oxford, Cambridge, and Schwarzman Scholars. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

As a college admissions coach, I specialize in helping students from everyday backgrounds craft standout applications that unlock doors to top-tier universities, often with incredible scholarships. I’ve guided students through every step of the process, from strategic course planning and letter of recommendation strategy to powerful, authentic essay writing that speaks directly to what admissions officers want to see. My students have been admitted to UC schools, USC, elite private liberal arts colleges, and Ivy League institutions, many attending for a fraction of the sticker price. I believe that great outcomes don’t require perfect resumes or expensive consultants, just smart strategy, clear storytelling, and someone in your corner who’s done it before.

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard graduate and Kellogg MBA, I bring a wealth of experience in college admissions and strategic guidance. I founded an educational nonprofit that helped over 1,000 students achieve 100% college acceptance, earning $170 million in scholarships and recognition at the White House. With over a decade of experience as a Harvard alumni interviewer, I know what it takes to make your application stand out. My approach is built on clarity, consistency, and strategic action, ensuring you are positioned for success at top programs. If you're ready to invest in your future and want a coach who won't settle for anything less than excellence, let's connect. Book a free intro call to discuss your story and goals.

As a Columbia College, Columbia University graduate with admission to three Ivy League schools and over a dozen top institutions, I know what elite admissions requires because I've lived it. Striving for valedictorian, studying for the SATs, balancing the IB Diploma Program with a rigorous courseload, managing a long list of extracurriculars, all while writing 20+ individualized application essays—it was overwhelming but also one of the most rewarding seasons of my life. I loved the introspective work of looking at my accomplishments, my unique struggles, my interests, and my pursuits, and weaving them into a narrative that was authentic, memorable, and unmistakably mine. It's what helped me stand out in rooms full of applicants with perfect grades and impressive resumes. Before founding my own boutique college admissions consulting firm, Palm to Ivy, I built strategic, analytical, and creative expertise in roles most admissions consultants don't have. I solved complex business challenges for Fortune 500 companies as a management consultant, drove business decisions through data analytics at a major tech company, led engineering teams to build software in virtual behavioral health and renewable energy, and even authored a 500-page speculative fiction novel along the way. That blend of strategy, analysis, storytelling, and leadership is what shapes my approach. I bring the rigor of a consultant and the eye of a data analyst to the planning, the timelines, and the school list, grounding every decision in real admissions trends rather than guesswork. Years of product management taught me how to break the overwhelming complexity of college applications into manageable chunks, so families always know what's coming next and never feel lost in the process. And the writer's instinct is what makes the difference, knowing how to take a student's experiences, interests, and ambitions and shape them into a story that admissions committees remember. But the part of this work I love most is the students themselves. By the end of an admissions cycle, I know their stories better than almost anyone. We laugh together, occasionally cry together, and uncover the formative experiences that make them who they are. Guiding them through such a stressful and transformative period of their lives is a privilege I don't take lightly. My students have been admitted to Columbia University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, New York University, University of Miami, UC Los Angeles, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Riverside, University of Colorado - Boulder, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Ohio State University, Northeastern University, American University, Southern Methodist University, University of Indiana, George Washington University, Loyola Marymount University and many more wonderful colleges!

During my time @ U.C. Berkeley, I founded a college admissions agency and helped hundreds of students land spots at UCs and various Ivies. After selling it to a national college counseling agency (now an AI-native platform), I thought I was done with the admissions game for good. But here we are. In particular, I'm here to help you think and sharpen where you want to be WHILE you're in college, and even beyond. Getting into a great school is only a fraction of what's needed to be successful, and I'd love to be your partner in thinking through how to best leverage your interests and strengths ... and the ideal programs, communities, and opportunities that will maximize your edge. If you're interested: let's chat.

I know getting into college is an exciting but overwhelming stressful time for most aspiring students. Over the years, I've helped dozens of people review their essays, coached them on admissions interviews, and conducted alumni admissions interviews. The college admission process will always be somewhat of a crapshoot, but I'm here to help you contain and digest the madness.

As a UCLA graduate and UCLA Anderson MBA, I have spent years mentoring students and early-career professionals as they navigate important academic and career decisions. I understand how challenging it can be to turn a collection of grades, activities, experiences, and ambitions into a clear and authentic story. My coaching focuses on helping students identify what makes them distinctive and communicate it with confidence throughout the college application process. I can help students with application strategy, personal storytelling, essay development and review, resumes and activity positioning, interview preparation, and college/career exploration. I bring an especially strong perspective for students interested in business, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship, as well as students considering UCLA and the University of California system. I won't simply tell you what to write. I'll ask the right questions, provide candid feedback, and help you build an application that sounds like you and reflects where you want to go.

Hi! So nice to meet you. I bring a unique perspective to admissions coaching and crafting applications, having attended Harvard for my undergrad and now attending Oxford for 2 Masters degrees in public policy and pharmacology. I’m also a US Rhodes Scholar from Chicago, IL so am happy to chat about post-college fellowship life and application strategy as well. After my time at Oxford, I’ll be attending medical school so can help you with MCAT prep and medical school essays/interviews too! Happy to be flexible with you. Extracurricularly, as a co-founder of Project Cascade and a Board Director at Raise Uganda Now, I have honed my skills in leadership and mentorship, which I apply to help students navigate the complex application process to college, medical school, or competitive fellowships. My experience as a researcher at the Broad Institute and a guest lecturer in infectious disease modeling further enriches my ability to guide students in crafting compelling narratives that highlight their unique strengths and aspirations. Having been a college consultant, MCAT tutor, and chemistry teaching assistant for years now, I am passionate about helping you achieve your academic/professional dreams. So excited to work with you!