College Admissions

Welcome to my profile! I leveraged my experience applying to deferred MBA programs at the Harvard Business School and Wharton School of Business to help family and friends through various college admissions processes. My most recent client matched with their #1 choice for residency after earning 20+ interviews from Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Northwestern, Duke, NYU, Vanderbilt, and Mount Sinai. I will use my experience to help build your college applications and showcase your unique story. Whether you need assistance with crafting compelling essays, building a striking resume, or preparing for interviews, I'm here to provide personalized guidance.

Brigham Young University alumni who can help you navigate the admission process start to finish. Good writers need good editors, and as an experienced editor with a background in both content and copy editing, I can help you perfect your college application essays. While at BYU, I assisted 100+ students and edited essays for applications, scholarships, and college courses. As a former teaching assistant, I know what professors are looking for in essay structure, content, and style, As a former college tutor, I know how to coach you through the process.

As an Admissions Counselor with College Choice Counseling, I specialize in guiding prospective students through the intricate college application process. With a strong academic background, including admission to Harvard School of Dental Medicine––where I currently study––and a magna cum laude Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my coaching. I have successfully tutored students for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and provided personalized feedback on undergraduate and graduate school applications. Additionally, my role as a First Lieutenant in the US Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program has honed my leadership and communication skills. Let's work together to craft a standout application and achieve your academic goals! I specialize in helping students strategize and write strong essays. Properly framing experiences in admissions essays is absolutely critical to a successful cycle.

Overview I help students move beyond “checking boxes” and instead design meaningful capstone projects, research initiatives, and extracurricular paths that make their applications stand out at highly selective universities. As a graduate of Harvard College and former coordinator with the Harvard Admissions Office, I’ve spent more than 18 years working with students and families worldwide to navigate the college admissions process and build applications that reflect genuine intellectual curiosity and purpose. Common Areas I Help Students With • Capstone project design and execution • Building a distinctive extracurricular narrative • Selective college admissions strategy • Application and essay storytelling Background As the oldest son of immigrant parents from Japan and Mexico and the first in my family to graduate from college, I understand the cultural and socioeconomic barriers many students face in pursuing their educational goals. That perspective shapes how I mentor students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue ambitious academic paths. At Harvard, I studied Cultural Anthropology and languages including Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. During my undergraduate years, I lived and studied abroad in Seoul, Bangalore, Cape Town, and Buenos Aires while focusing on global development, culture, and politics. Since then, I’ve traveled to 45 countries and 46 U.S. states, experiences that continue to shape my global perspective on education and opportunity. Track Record Since 2011, I have worked directly with hundreds of high school students and spoken to thousands more across every continent about navigating the U.S. college admissions landscape. My students have been admitted to highly selective institutions including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, UC Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and many other leading universities. Professional Experience Beyond admissions advising, I previously worked at Google in Mountain View, where I supported hiring processes including resume reviews, interviews, and performance evaluations across engineering and sales teams. I have also worked with a range of nonprofit organizations in healthcare, technology, and education. Students I Work Best With • High-achieving students aiming for top 20 universities • Students interested in building meaningful capstone or research projects • Students with strong curiosity but unclear academic direction • International students navigating U.S. admissions Closing My advising approach is collaborative, strategic, and human-centered. The goal isn’t simply getting into college — it’s helping students build something meaningful along the way. If you're looking for guidance on developing a standout application narrative or designing a capstone project that reflects your interests, I’d be happy to connect.

I have worked with students for many years. In particular, I am interested in helping applicants to college and also graduate school perfect their essays. I am a published writer, with extensive writing and editing experience. I have written three books. I have also written hundreds of articles as a published columnist for a magazine directed towards college students. I worked at a college as an Assistant Dean for more than 20 years, and addition, have a Certificate in College Counseling from Columbia University's Teachers College. I really enjoy brainstorming with applicants about their essays, schools that would be a great fit for them, and how to get there. I am a graduate of Brown University and Boston College Law School. For many years, I also served as a volunteer alumni interviewer for Brown University.

I'm Bryan, a University of Pennsylvania graduate with a double major in International Relations and Latin American & Latino Studies. As a first-generation Latino college graduate, I learned to navigate the college admissions process by myself and am passionate about helping others through this intimidating process. I have guided many mentees and peers through the college admissions process through reviewing college essays, giving guidance on test prep time management, crafting narrative as a prospective applicant, developing leadership skills, and preparing for admissions interviews. These students have been accepted to an array of colleges including UPenn, Stanford, Harvard, Drexel, and Claremont McKenna. As a coach, I believe a holistic approach across leadership skills, academic excellence, and character are critical to standing out in the competitive college admissions process. I take the time to understand where the student is in their admissions process to develop a baseline and collaborate to understand pain points in the process and curate a plan to best prepare for the college admissions process. After preparation I am here to assist as developments come up, providing guidance on selecting a school, how to navigate financial packages, and other stressful decisions in the process. I am here to help demystify the college admissions process and make your life easier!

Welcome to my profile! As a distinguished graduate of the University of Utah School of Dentistry, I have a strong academic background and a passion for innovation, which I bring to my role as a college admissions coach. My experience on the admissions committee at the University of Utah has equipped me with insider knowledge of what top schools are looking for in applicants. I have also developed digital applications to enhance educational tools, showcasing my commitment to integrating technology with education. Currently, I am a partner at Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics and an adjunct professor at Baylor University, where I continue to mentor and guide students. If you're looking to craft a standout college application, let's connect and create a strategy tailored to your unique strengths and aspirations.

The way we are taught to write in school is wrong. You know the style—boring, wordy, and utterly forgettable! It takes hours to write, and the end product is gray wallpaper, which lacks story and blends in to every other essay. That won't get you where you want to go...unless as an academic you're publishing in a scientific journal that no one will ever read. I am a highly trained writer. I graduated in PR/Journalism, was named #1 senior in Journalism, and was a writer for 2 years for PR and Marketing departments through school. My writing helped me secure scholarships, internships, and a job for one of the largest PR agencies in the world. I thought I knew how to write. I was wrong. Years later, I was Global Brand Manager at P&G leading a $2B brand. In this $85B company, multi-million dollar decisions were made based on written one-pagers. Clear and compelling writing was vital. They taught, "Writing = Thinking. If you can't write clearly, you haven't thought clearly." I learned how to write for impact and do it in a fraction of the time. If you are applying for college admission, a specific program, or internship, I can help you to nail the writing, stand out, and secure your place.

I graduated from Princeton University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and certificate in American Studies. I attended a competitive, public high school and would love to share my experience so I can help you craft your college resume, work through essay prompts, prepare for interviews, and overall, help your application stand out If you're a junior or senior applying to US universities this year, let's chat!

As a University of Michigan alum and former member of the admissions committee, I have a deep understanding of what top universities are looking for in applicants. My professional journey includes roles at Google, ZS Associates, and Southwest Airlines, where I honed my analytical and strategic skills. I have a passion for helping students craft compelling college applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Whether you need guidance on your personal statement, extracurriculars, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you stand out in the competitive college admissions process. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!