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.

Welcome to my profile! With a diverse academic background from prestigious institutions like Harvard, NYU, and UC Berkeley, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to college admissions coaching. As a Senior Personal Statement and Supplemental Essay Coach at Oriel Admissions and a Writing Instructor at Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, I've guided 60+ students to craft compelling narratives that stand out in the competitive college admissions process. My experience as a Creative Writing Faculty at NYU and English Faculty at Central Piedmont Community College further enriches my ability to help students express their unique stories effectively. Let's work together to make your college application shine—reach out to start your journey today!

With over 15 years of working with Top 20 college applicants, I am an expert in identifying the areas where everyone needs help: telling their story in way that makes them stand out. When you're up against other Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Yale applicants, there is more to personal statements and supplemental essays than merely being outstanding. Your story has to stop the jaded admissions folks in their tracks and make them say, 'Wow! That's who we're looking for!" That's where I come in. I take a deep dive into getting to you know, your story, what makes you tick and what motivates you. With the help of our curated conversations, custom guides and 90-minute brainstorming sessions, I will help you squeeze out every last ounce of your potential and make it sing on the page. Working in this way is painstaking and time consuming, but my results speak for themselves. Each year, I get 90+% of my clients into at least one of their top 3 dream schools. This also means that I cannot take on many clients (usually 25-28 per application cycle). My clients get admits to the Ivies, UC Berkeley, Stanford, UT, UMich, UNC, MIT, Duke, and many even receive scholarships. With so much personal attention given to each applicant and their multiple applications, it is impossible for me to maintain my high level of success if I take on more than 25-28 clients per year. This means three things: 1.) My schedule fills up quick 2.) I am by no means the cheapest consultant out there (in fact, I am on the more pricey side) 3.) The experience--and results--you have with me (yes, me, Avi...not some junior consultant) will be second to none. It's also worth noting that roughly half of my clients each year are those that had disappointing (and in some cases nightmarish) experiences working with other consultants. The most common complaint I hear from these disgruntled applicants is that the overpriced packages they were pitched didn't match the quality of the service. In short, they didn't feel like the consultant took a vested interest in their success, limiting their face to face time while discouraging them them from applying to top-tier schools. This way, the consultant looks like a big hero when you get admitted to schools you would have likely got admitted to without their "help". My specialty is Top 20 undergraduate universities for high schoolers. In both cases, my job is to get you interviews at, and admitted to, schools that in some cases you have no business getting accepted to, and in other cases getting you scholarship money for your No. 1 school. Otherwise, what's the point, right? If I can't raise the stakes for you, what am I getting paid for? Background: Born and raised in New York City, I take a non-nonsense approach to consulting. We are going to work together for months, sometimes a full year, together, so I like to set the tone for an honest, direct style of communication that leads to winning applications, not inflated egos. To do this successfully, I have to part coach, part mentor, part drill sergeant and part therapist. But mostly your fearless leader in navigating the tricky terrain of college apps. I will hound you for draft deadlines, insist on better revisions and deeper reflection even when you feel it's "good enough". And I will keep you on a structured schedule so you don't feel overwhelmed. Lastly, in certain cases I won't be "nice". If I feel you're capable of better, I'll let you know. If something could work better in an application, I will point it out. I will not spare your feelings, we're here to win this admissions game. I have coached this game for going on 20 years. I am a former Admissions reader at Berkeley and writer for the LA Times. I have a receding hairline and a mean left hook (former boxer). I value honesty over flattery and ambition over modesty. Let's make this happen. Together.

Erika was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City. She currently serves as an education consultant to school districts across the United States to ensure all high school students have access to the most rigorous coursework. She attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate studies where she studied Sociology, African American Studies, Human Development and Education. She completed a teaching residency with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education while teaching World Geography and History at an all-boys school in Baltimore. She has independently assisted students through the college application process for the past seven years. “I believe every person has a riveting and unique story to tell. My job as a college coach is to find that story alongside students who may need an extra push to find the courage and verbiage to do so. I enjoy the early stages of ideation the most because I am consciously reminded of how promising our future is given students’ life stories. The reflection students are able to have through this process reveal bits of themselves they may have never taken note of before, and to me that is the beauty of storytelling and finding yourself.”

Welcome to my profile! As a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and a current MBA candidate at The Wharton School, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. My professional journey at Boston Consulting Group helped me hone my analytical and strategic skills. At BCG, I actively supported recruiting efforts through mock interviews and coffee chats, giving me firsthand experience in what top firms look for in candidates. I am passionate about helping students navigate the college admissions process, leveraging my background to provide tailored guidance. Whether you need help with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your college dreams a reality!

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.

As a first, generation, low-income student, I know what it feels like to navigate the college application with no support. Yet that path led me to Columbia Engineering, where I now study as a likely-letter admit and a C.P. Davis Scholar, a distinction reserved for a small number of the most promising candidates. Along the way I earned admission to schools like NYU Shanghai and Georgia Tech, became a QuestBridge finalist, and was selected for some of the most competitive research and leadership programs in the country throughout high school and college. What I want you to know is that you don't need a "perfect" application to get in. I didn't have top test scores, but I learned how to build a compelling case around real strengths: discipline, story, and genuine potential. I'll help you do the same, no matter of your background! I've been exactly where you are, and I know how to get you where you want to go.

I'm a Yale junior who got here the nontraditional way: after four years in the U.S. Air Force, I was admitted through the Eli Whitney Students Program, Yale's program for students whose path to college wasn't a straight line. Since then, advising people through this process has become the center of my life outside the classroom. As President of the Eli Whitney Student Society, I led the organization representing Yale's 100+ nontraditional undergraduates, advising students one-on-one on applications, essays, and adjusting to a selective college as an older student. Since February 2025, I've also mentored transitioning service members one-on-one through Service to School, working with them on school selection, admissions strategy, and personal statement development. As a student panelist for Yale's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, I answer prospective veteran and nontraditional applicants' questions directly at information sessions and college fairs. My own application process felt almost frictionless, and I know why: I was blessed to have incredible mentors who had done it before me and gave their guidance freely. I coach because I want to be that person for someone else. If you're a veteran, a working adult, or anyone whose road to college had some turns in it, and you're as passionate about furthering your education as I was about mine, I'll help you turn your experience into an application that shows schools exactly who you are.

I've been on both sides of this process, from getting into BYU on a scholarship to working with Admissions Directors here at Leland. I navigated BYU admissions without a consultant, completed a competitive business school application, and nailed internship-to-offer pipeline firsthand. During my time at BYU I also read essays and applications for business school as a mentor in the HR program, so I'm really familiar with what makes a great narrative. I've helped multiple students dive deep into their experience and present their best holistic application. You deserve to showcase who you are in a compelling way, and I can make that happen. Since I graduated from BYU, I work in Expert Success at Leland, where personal branding is my day job! I spend every day helping Leland coaches sharpen how they present themselves and connect with the right people. I'm your expert's expert for branding. :) If my background sounds like the right fit for you, reach out and let's get started!

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!