College Admissions

Welcome to my profile! With a strong foundation in both public health and business, I bring a unique perspective to college admissions coaching. As a graduate of Georgetown University and a current MPH candidate at Yale School of Public Health, I understand the academic rigor and leadership qualities top schools seek. My professional experience spans business development and healthcare consulting, where I've honed skills in strategic planning and client engagement. I am passionate about helping students craft compelling applications that highlight their strengths and unique stories. Let's work together to navigate the college admissions process and achieve your academic goals!

Welcome to my profile! With 35 years of math coaching experience including 31 years as the Founder and CEO of MATH 1-2-3, I have specialized in private mathematics tutoring and test prep, helping students from elementary through college levels excel in their academic pursuits. My background includes teaching high school mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus, at prestigious institutions such as The Leffell School and Léman Manhattan Preparatory School. I hold a Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making from Gabelli School of Business, with a concentration in Quantitative Finance, and a dual degree in Math and Economics from Vanderbilt University. My passion for education and personalized coaching has empowered countless students to achieve their college admission goals. Let's work together to craft a standout application and secure your spot at your dream school!

Welcome! I am a current medical student at the California University of Science and Medicine and a UCLA graduate in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology with a passion for helping students successfully navigate the college admissions process, especially the UC-to-UC transfer pathway. I personally transferred from UC Riverside to UCLA, so I understand firsthand how challenging and confusing this process can be. I do not just teach theory. I share the exact strategies, insights, and lessons I used to make a successful transfer, from building a strong academic narrative to positioning your experiences effectively. My goal is to help you craft a compelling, authentic application that highlights your strengths, growth, and long-term aspirations. If you are aiming for a competitive UC transfer and want guidance from someone who has done it, let’s work together to make your college goals a reality.

Looking for a first or next research experience—and unsure which opportunities deserve your time? We’ll consider what you hope to learn, the mentoring and practical support you need, and how to communicate the experience you already bring. I bring more than 20 years of experience in graduate education, including leadership at MIT and experience at Harvard and the University of Maryland. My work has included research pathways, admissions, fellowships, mentoring, and student support. At MIT, I directed the Summer Research Program (MSRP), overseeing recruitment, application review, faculty and research placements, participant support, assessment, and alumni engagement. We can explore REUs, summer research programs, and other opportunities, develop your application strategy, and consider how to communicate your interests and experience. Along the way, we'll consider where you can learn, contribute, build meaningful relationships, and become part of a research community that supports your continued growth.

As a Harvard College graduate and current MBA student at Harvard Business School, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to college admissions coaching. While I currently coach students for college, MD, and MBA applications, I started my coaching career in college advising and have been successful in helping over 20 students gain admission into every Ivy League School and top BS/MD programs. Whether you're just starting off and want to strategize your college roadmap or your preparing to apply this summer, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and begin crafting your most strategic application today!

Hello! My name is Marcella, and I am thrilled to be your coach. Currently, I am a Master of Public Policy student at Duke University. I am an experienced tutor, having developed and delivered 900+ tutoring lessons over the last five years. My writing coaching has helped students get into medical schools and highly selective schools such as Dartmouth, MIT, and Yale. As a journalist, my writing was selected as part of The Atlantic's "100 Exceptional Works of Journalism" and won Story of the Year at the Hearst Journalism Awards. I have also served as an English language teacher in Malaysia through the Fulbright Program, which sparked my passion for teaching. I earned scores of 36 on ACT English and 36 on ACT Reading. As a Reading teacher at a top-performing public middle school, I helped students find success in English Language Arts every day.

Over the last nine admission cycles, I have supported more than 170 students globally, helping them earn 60+ Ivy League offers and acceptances to other top-tier U.S. and international institutions. My students have collectively secured upwards of 6 million USD in need-based and merit-based scholarships, significantly reducing the cost of their education. In addition to college admissions, I have guided multiple students to admission into hyper-selective summer programs such as MIT’s Research Science Institute (RSI) and multiple cohorts of the University of Pennsylvania’s Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI).​ My counseling style is structured, data-informed, and high-touch: I set clear expectations, break complex processes into manageable steps, and hold students accountable while championing their growth. I specialize in working with intellectually curious, impact-driven students aiming for STEM, business, and dual-degree pathways, as well as those targeting competitive summer and research programs to stand out in the applicant pool.​ Above all, I am deeply invested in helping students clarify their narrative, design distinctive passion projects, and translate their strengths into compelling applications that resonate with top admissions committees. Families who work with me can expect a direct yet supportive partner who combines elite admissions expertise with real-world strategic insight to help students reach their most ambitious goals.

Welcome to my profile! As a first-gen college grad, I know what it is like to feel overwhelmed by college admissions, especially when you feel like don't have a support system. I taught myself how to navigate the process and was successfully admitted to 18 colleges! Some of them include Duke, Johns Hopkins, Boston College and Boston University! Additionally, as a current medical student at UMass Chan Medical School and a former member of the admissions committee, I have a deep understanding of what top schools are looking for in applicants. My academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Public Health from Boston University, where I honed my skills in research and public health advocacy. I have a number of years of mentoring experience, helping high school students decide where to spend their future academic careers. I have helped them craft compelling applications that highlight their strengths and experiences. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier college or want to get a handle on the complexities of the admissions process, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. I hope to help you create an application that allows your unique story to show through. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

I graduated cum laude from Harvard and went on to earn graduate degrees from MIT, Wharton, and Stanford — giving me firsthand experience navigating admissions at four of the most selective universities in the world. I understand what these institutions look for because I've been through their processes as both an applicant and, later, as a Guest Lecturer at Stanford School of Medicine and MIT. Today I'm an active entrepreneur, investor, and board member with experience spanning six countries and four continents. I've advised students and families across the U.S. and Latin America (I'm fluent in Spanish and Portuguese) on every aspect of the college admissions journey — from building a compelling profile and discovering the right schools, to crafting standout essays and making the final enrollment decision. My approach is centered on fit, not just prestige: the best school for you is the one where you'll thrive academically, personally, and professionally, and that's not always the one with the lowest acceptance rate. I help students tell their authentic story, identify schools they may not have considered, and put together applications that reflect who they truly are.

Welcome! I am currently an MBA candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and earned my Bachelor of Business Administration with highest honors from the Red McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. Professionally, I’ve worked across investment banking, private equity, and strategic finance, partnering with founders, corporate boards, and institutional investors to shape business narratives and navigate complex strategic decisions. I approach admissions the same way investors evaluate opportunities: through leadership, judgment, trajectory — and, most importantly, fit. The strongest applications show not only why you want a school, but why that specific school is positioned to accelerate your goals. I particularly enjoy working with applicants pursuing careers in business or finance, though I help candidates across backgrounds move beyond resume bullets and develop thoughtful, authentic stories about motivation and impact. My focus isn’t just essay polishing; it’s helping you articulate a narrative that explains your past, shows intentionality in the present, and convincingly points to your future — all while remaining true to who you are. I’d be excited to work together.