College Admissions

With over a decade of admissions experience, Skyler has read and rendered admissions decisions for some of the most competitive academic programs in the world. Skyler previously served as associate director of admissions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and assistant director of undergraduate admissions at Northwestern University, where he also received a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and Policy with an emphasis on college admissions. Skyler has extensive experience in admissions consulting as well, taking a personal approach to advising and supporting students as they navigate the college admissions process. Skyler has successfully helped hundreds of students get admitted to schools such as Yale, MIT, Berkeley, USC, Northwestern University, and more! Skyler is also passionate about college access, and from Adams Admissions Consulting’s inception, supporting low-income, first-generation students has always been core to the company’s mission. Skyler serves as a board member for the college access nonprofit, Green Halo Scholars where he supports the organization's efforts in supporting first-generation college students.

I have had 5 years of admissions coaching with both domestic and international students. Prior to coaching, I had 4 years of graduate admissions experience as a recruiter, director and regional director of admissions for multiple universities. I have helped students to achieve their goal of receiving acceptances at elite universities and private institutions such as Brigham Young University.

Welcome to my profile! With a J.D./LL.M. from Duke University School of Law and a B.A. in French and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I bring a strong academic foundation to my role as a college admissions coach. Over the past several years, I've served as Senior Admissions Counselor at AddedEducation, Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education, and Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Chicago Booth Executive MBA program, roles in which I've successfully guided numerous students and professionals through the complexities of highly competitive application processes. My diverse experience also includes project management and business development, further strengthening my strategic planning, mentorship, and leadership skills. I'm passionate about helping students craft compelling applications that authentically highlight their unique strengths and aspirations. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

I'm a former undergraduate admissions officer at BYU, a former Assoc. Director of the MBA program at UC Irvine, and a full-time college prep coach.

Hi! My name is Kate. With over 13 years of experience as a College Essay Coach, I have guided over 50 students through the intricacies of the college admissions process, specializing in the BYU application. My approach is personalized and strategic, focusing on understanding each student's unique background to highlight their strengths in a way that resonates with admissions committees. I excel in helping students craft compelling essays, from initial brainstorming to final edits, ensuring their applications stand out. Whether you're navigating the Common App or specific college programs, I'm here to help you shine. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

- Former Harvard Admissions & Financial Aid Officer: Reviewed 1,000s of applications annually; voting member on admissions decisions - Nearly 20-year career veteran in American higher education - Nine years directly advising both domestic and international students through American college application process - 30% of students admitted to at least 1 Ivy League (2019-2025) - Acceptances include: Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn & Wharton, Williams, Amherst, Barnard, Pomona, Claremont-McKenna, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Duke, UChicago, Johns Hopkins, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMich, UNC-Chapel Hill, and more

I help applicants build targeted college lists, develop authentic personal narratives, and navigate admissions decisions with confidence and clarity. Every applicant receives personalized, strategic guidance grounded in both firsthand and advisory experience navigating competitive admissions. I’ve advised numerous undergraduate applicants both formally through a consulting company and independently. I’ve helped students earn 80+ acceptances to highly selective colleges and universities, including but not limited to Harvard, Penn, and Princeton. I also bring firsthand experience navigating competitive admissions, having personally earned acceptances to the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), Carnegie Mellon, and Tulane, along with a four-year, full-tuition Army ROTC scholarship, full room-and-board awards, thousands of dollars in national and local merit scholarships, and congressional nominations to the U.S. Air Force and Military Academies. Let’s work together to turn ambition into acceptance!

I’ve helped dozens of applicants strengthen their BYU applications, with an exceptionally strong record of admissions success. I especially enjoy working with high school students, active missionaries, returned missionaries, and applicants whose strengths may not be obvious on paper. As a BYU alum, published author, graduate of Duke’s top-10 MBA program, and former admit to BYU’s highly selective nursing program, I bring a strategic eye to the application process. In my innovation work at the VA, I teach and coach storytelling and pitching, helping people communicate their ideas, experiences, and impact to different audiences. I bring that same approach to application coaching, helping applicants connect the dots across their experiences, clarify their strengths and goals, and communicate their story in a way that feels authentic, focused, and compelling. I also bring a strong healthcare perspective through my nursing background and MBA in healthcare management, and I enjoy helping future nurses, physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals explain their motivation, highlight relevant experiences, and present themselves with confidence. Because this work is highly personalized, I intentionally work with only a small number of applicants each application season. This allows me to give each student careful attention, thoughtful strategy, and meaningful feedback throughout the application process.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University and an upcoming M.S. in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. My professional journey includes roles at top companies like Apple and Adobe, where I honed my skills in engineering program management and strategic planning. Over the years, I've successfully coached 62 students to gain admission to Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, and more, helping them navigate the college admissions process with confidence and clarity. I specialize in transfer student applications and also candidates with lower GPAs. Whether you're crafting your personal statement or selecting the right schools, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

I’m Becky Song, Founder & Executive Director of The Ivy Journey and a premium college admissions strategist with 15+ years of experience helping students build standout applications for Ivy League, Top 30, UC, and other highly selective universities. My students have earned admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, MIT, Penn/Wharton, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Duke, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, Michigan, Cornell, and more. I specialize in helping ambitious students move beyond a generic “high-achieving applicant” profile and develop a clear admissions strategy, memorable personal narrative, polished essays, and a school list that fits both their goals and competitive positioning. My approach combines admissions insight, strategic consulting, and deep narrative coaching. I help students identify what makes them distinctive, translate their academic and extracurricular experiences into a cohesive story, and present themselves with clarity, maturity, and authenticity across all elements of their application. I’m especially strong with students targeting Ivy+/Top 30 schools, business or entrepreneurship programs, STEM/business crossover profiles, undecided high-achievers, international students, students who need stronger differentiation, and families who want a structured, high-touch process. If you want a coach who can help you think strategically, write powerfully, and build an application that feels both authentic and competitive, I’d love to work with you.