Seasoned college counselor with 10 years of experience mentoring dedicated students to gain entry into elite undergraduate programs that truly match their personalities, values, and goals. In the last five years, my students have gained admission to Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, U Penn, U Chicago, Dartmouth, Brown, Rice, Duke, Vanderbilt, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Washington University in St. Louis, Amherst, Bowdoin, Wellesley, Pomona, Middlebury, UVA, UNC, UT Austin, U Michigan, U Washington, NYU, USC, and many other highly selective colleges. I'm proud to have cultivated the industry acumen and 1-1 mentorship skills to guide students with diverse interests and personalities to pursue successful application strategies for top-choice colleges, particularly in the early admissions rounds. For the Class of 2023 alone, my students had a 100% acceptance rate in the early admission round and will be attending Stanford, U Chicago, Brown, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis (among others). I've worked hard to refine my coaching methods to achieve such success. Having studied screenwriting at Middlebury College, I relish helping students craft compelling application stories that communicate their identities, showcase their passions, and crystalize their visions. My comprehensive guidance through extracurricular and personal development enables my students to stay authentic and confident — and it achieves results. I'm proud to have worked effectively with students with a diverse range of intellectual, social, and personal interests. I seek to help each student elevate their genuine passions on their own terms, developing not only their intrinsic motivation, but their productivity and vision for the future. I have been blessed to guide and learn from more than a hundred top students interested in STEM and engineering, business or economics, or humanities, arts, and social sciences. I am confident that I can help any teenager explore their future pathways while capitalizing on their present opportunities to craft the most compelling application package possible.

Applied to and was admitted to several UC and Ivy League schools during my undergraduate application process in 2019. I ultimately attended a local state school due to receiving a full scholarship and wanting to live locally. Before graduating from my undergraduate university, I again received admission to top graduate programs at schools such as UPenn, MIT, and Yale. I have had experience coaching/tutoring friends and family for years and love helping others through the platform Leland has built! Feel free to reach out with questions or for an intro call anytime. I also coach for deferred MBA admissions and management consulting on Leland. Have worked with dozens of admits into HSW, other ivies, top public schools, and top international schools.

An American based in Europe (3 years in Paris, 9 years in Berlin), I work with internationally mobile teens on the process of selecting and applying to universities around the world. If the program is taught in English, it's fair game! Having lived and studied in multiple countries myself, I appreciate the many opportunities and challenges involved in planning your future. I often work with expat families to support both the student and their parents in the process of identifying best-fit universities and managing the application process across multiple institutions and countries. My previous students have been admitted to institutions such as Sciences Po Paris (France); Trinity College Dublin (Ireland); University College London, King's College, London School of Economics, University of Edinburgh (UK); numerous University Colleges in the Netherlands; ESADE and IE (Spain); Bocconi and LUISS (Italy); ESCP (multiple cities) and Forward College (multiple cities). I've supported students coming from high school curricula including AP, IB, British GCSE and A-levels, French Bac, and German Abitur. I've supported European-based students in their admissions to UC-Berkeley, UCLA, UT-Austin, Syracuse, Fordham, Loyola Marymount, Chapman, Wisconsin-Madison, Michigan, Florida, Penn State, RIT, Purdue, and many more. I also offer career exploration packages leveraging the user-friendly YouScience platform, plus packages to explore a student's unique strengths and opportunities, using the CliftonStrengths and Reflected Best Self tools. These packages can be incorporated into a comprehensive program that helps you understand your goals, identify what you want from your university studies, and then find the universities to match.

I am a full-time professional college guidance advisor with an accumulated thousands of hours in research on top trends facing college applicants. For class of 2024, students that have gone through my curriculum have already been admitted to top schools like Northwestern, Colombia, and Yale to name a few. I offer wraparound services so that you are prepared for every part of the application process, from initial college search to the first direct deposit. Included in the package are deep dives of specialization topics including financial aid strategy, scholarship applications, evaluation of fit, demonstrated interest optimization, and essay construction. Also included in your package is access to my internal network of 50+ mentors that are alumni of schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, all of which have agreed to be available for office hours to my students upon request.

With a background in admissions and coaching, I have helped numerous students successfully navigate the college application process. In my roles at New York University, Stanford University and The University of Texas at Austin, I gained valuable insights into the admissions process and effectively communicated the university's story to prospective students. Additionally, I founded my own coaching company, The Mel Baxter Group, LLC, where I empower women to achieve their goals. With my experience and expertise, I am dedicated to guiding students towards their dream colleges. Let's work together to create a personalized plan for your college application journey. Let's connect today!

Hi, I'm Gina! I'm a proud Penn graduate with a passion for helping students navigate the competitive college admissions process. Having gained admission to top schools like UPenn, Duke, Georgetown, and Dartmouth, I know firsthand what it takes to stand out. Over the years, I've successfully coached peers and students, helping them secure spots at prestigious institutions such as Penn, UC Berkeley, Boston University, and the University of Miami. With a background in investment banking, management consulting, and fintech operations, I bring a unique blend of analytical and strategic skills to my coaching. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that showcases your strengths and aspirations. Reach out to start your journey toward your dream school!

I helped clients gain acceptance to top-tier universities, including Cornell, NYU, Brown, UChicago, UPenn, Harvard Business, Claremont McKenna, Amherst, Tufts, Middlebury, Bard, and others. Applying to schools can be overwhelming, but, with the right mentorship, there are ways of making this experience as rewarding as possible. It is, after all, an opportunity to master oneself through writing, all the while becoming better at it.

Background: I am a graduate of Harvard College, where I majored in Cultural Anthropology and studied Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. As the oldest son of immigrant parents from Japan and Mexico, and the first in my family to graduate from college, I understand the socioeconomic and cultural barriers many students face in pursuing their educational, professional, and personal goals. For over 17 years, I have been dedicated to supporting students and families from all backgrounds in strategically overcoming many of these challenges. During my undergraduate years, I lived and studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea; Bangalore, India; Cape Town, South Africa; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, focusing on sustainable development, urbanization, culture, politics, and history. I have since traveled to 36 countries and 46 U.S. states, broadening my global perspective. While at Harvard, I was actively involved in intramural sports, cultural organizations such as RAZA and Fuerza, and educational non-profits. My passion lies in empowering students to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Track Record: Since 2011, I have worked directly with hundreds of high school students and spoken to thousands more across every continent, helping them navigate the U.S. college admissions process. My advising has led to successful admissions at top institutions, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, UC Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and many others. I help students find colleges that align with their personal and academic goals, because I believe that a great fit leads to a better college experience and better results. Additionally, I assist students in brainstorming and developing capstone projects that enhance their application profiles and provide comprehensive essay and application revisions. Professional Experience: I worked at the Harvard Admissions Office as an HFAI and UMRP coordinator for four years and continue to interview prospective students as a Harvard alumni interviewer for the Southwest Region of the United States. After graduating, I joined Google in Mountain View, CA, where I focused on applicant resume reviews, interviews, performance evaluations, and various projects across engineering and sales teams. My post-Google experience includes work with non-profits in healthcare, tech, and business, as well as a local Mathnasium center. I would love to learn more about the support you're looking for and how I can help your student succeed. Please feel free to reach out!

With a B.A. in Government from Harvard University and nearly 10 years of international education and admissions experience, I specialize in guiding students to highly competitive colleges. As a former Head Admissions Consultant at Prepstart, I led a team that successfully helped students gain admission to Top 20 schools like MIT, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and Northwestern . At Crimson Education, I perfected the art of personalized strategy. I help students discover their most meaningful stories before crafting compelling applications that have resulted in successful admission to Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, and many others. Having coached over 100 students, I am adept at navigating the admissions process from high school freshman year to college matriculation by creating precise roadmaps for profile development. In addition to domestic students, I have worked with internationals from China, South Korea, South Africa, The UAE, and many others. I understand how to help students stand out within their context. Let's work together to create a standout application that gets you where you want to go.

With six years of hands-on experience as a BYU admissions application reader and admissions counselor, I bring insider knowledge of what truly makes an application great. I've evaluated hundreds of applications, so I’ve seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to essays, activities, and overall presentation. I know this process can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to help students tell their story in a way that’s honest, impressive, and true to who they are!