Katy Dolan

When I navigated my first elite admissions process as a high schooler, I was completely alone - I didn't have any sort of coaching or counseling, and no one I knew had achieved Ivy League admission before. It took a lot of hard work, and no small bit of luck, to get into Harvard on my own. That experience was a big reason why I joined CollegeVine as an early employee in 2016; the company has since grown into one of the leading brands in admissions in the US, and it's where I got my first professional experience as an admissions consultant. Ever since, I've worked on and off in formal admissions consulting, and have also been an informal coach/mentor for many students and peers along the way. I also do a great deal of career mentorship, given my many years of hiring experience in tech, startups, and social impact. I'm an engaged Harvard alum (and admissions interviewer), and spend a good deal of time mentoring current students in a variety of ways. I get a lot of joy out of helping others achieve their dreams; I like to think that I have unique strengths in listening, offering actionable (and often unconventional) input, and being honest and pragmatic.