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I have experience studying at five universities in 4 European countries during my BA. My alma mater is Bard College Berlin, which has offered me full university funding. Therefore, I am well-acquainted with the college admission procedures.

Hello and welcome to my profile! As a UCLA School of Law student and former member of the University of California, Santa Barbara's admission committee, I bring a unique perspective to the college admissions process. My experience includes mentoring students through various leadership roles and participating in prestigious programs such as the 1L Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Scholar and the ExxonMobil Diverse Summer Associate Program. I am passionate about helping students craft compelling applications that highlight their individuality and strengths. Whether you're aiming for top-tier schools or seeking guidance on your application strategy, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your college dreams a reality!

Hi there! I'm Vania, a current student at Stanford University, also admitted to Oxford University. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of guiding ambitious international students to acceptance at elite institutions, including Columbia University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and several of the Top 5 U.K. universities. My journey isn’t just about grades and acceptance letters; it’s about discovering your one-of-a-kind voice. Drawing on my own experiences—and supported by a track record of coaching students to success—I help applicants uncover personal stories that resonate deeply with admissions readers. We dig beyond the resume to find those authentic moments—maybe a small everyday experience or a deeply reflective insight—that become the compelling centerpiece of your application. This approach reflects what top coaches emphasize: essays that offer heartfelt insight, not just bullet-point achievements. Together, we'll craft essays that don’t just tell your story—they invite the reader into your world. Expect thoughtful brainstorming, rigorous revisions, and feedback that pushes your narrative to shine. You’re not just applying—you’re leaving an impression, and I’m here to make sure it's a memorable one.

Hi! So nice to meet you. I bring a unique perspective to admissions coaching and crafting applications, having attended Harvard for my undergrad and now attending Oxford for 2 Masters degrees in public policy and pharmacology. I’m also a US Rhodes Scholar from Chicago, IL so am happy to chat about post-college fellowship life and application strategy as well. After my time at Oxford, I’ll be attending medical school so can help you with MCAT prep and medical school essays/interviews too! Happy to be flexible with you. Extracurricularly, as a co-founder of Project Cascade and a Board Director at Raise Uganda Now, I have honed my skills in leadership and mentorship, which I apply to help students navigate the complex application process to college, medical school, or competitive fellowships. My experience as a researcher at the Broad Institute and a guest lecturer in infectious disease modeling further enriches my ability to guide students in crafting compelling narratives that highlight their unique strengths and aspirations. Having been a college consultant, MCAT tutor, and chemistry teaching assistant for years now, I am passionate about helping you achieve your academic/professional dreams. So excited to work with you!

Gagan Vaseer is a tenured college admissions advisor who has worked with students from across the world, guiding them in their admissions process. With over 10 years of experience in the space, he is well-versed in providing holistic guidance that enables clients to enter prestigious universities, such as Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley, among many others. From developing a college list to curating essays to interview preparation, he has experience providing end-to-end support in your admissions journey. He has served as an admissions advisor with CollegAdvisor.com, Varsity Tutors, and Mentorverse.

Hi! I'm a Dartmouth alum and creative writer, focused on helping students craft the best personal narrative for college admissions success. I specialize in helping people craft personal stories that are authentic and memorable to admissions committees and then support you in writing the very best essays! Students I've supported have gotten into the top schools in the country.

With a wealth of mentoring experience, I've guided numerous individuals in securing coveted spots in their desired undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as supporting job seekers in non-profit and development sectors. My expertise also extends to supporting college students. I'm eager to craft a tailored approach that hones in on your strengths, interests, and aspirations. Drawing from my own journey, I understand the obstacles and self-doubt that can arise, but I'm passionate about sharing insights that helped me overcome these challenges and reach my goals. Let's collaborate on your path to success!

I've been building and investing in companies for the past decade. After graduating from Yale, I had a couple stints in consulting and global health before finding my way to startups. I started two companies, one a surplus food marketplace and the other in office management software. Neither was extraordinarily successful, but gave me a taste for helping companies go 0-1 and allowed me to meet some exceptional founders and builders. I started angel investing, realized I enjoyed investing/advising, and went to Wharton/Lauder with the intent of exploring venture capital (and to get better at Chinese). While in business school, I met Contrary and started working full time while still in my 2nd year. After graduating, I stayed on, became a partner 1.5 years in, and led deals in a number of great companies (Orchard Robotics, Nomic, Endeavor AI, etc.). I transitioned to a board partner/advisor role this past summer and have spent most of my time since helping build companies and continuing to angel invest. My angel portfolio includes companies like Ramp, Warp, Clara, Slingshot AI, and many others.

I take a humanistic, there's a school/program-for-everyone approach to college coaching. I've previously worked in admissions at Ivy League schools and in student affairs. I've also I've coached students, from first-year's in high school to seniors that got into Penn, Cornel and MIT, to name a few. I care about getting to know you so that we can find schools that aren't just the "best programs," but the "right fit." Ultimately, if don't enjoy life outside the classroom, you're more likely to be miserable inside the classroom. So let's work together to find a school where you'll fit in the classroom, on the campus and in the community! Outside of coaching, I'm an avid sports fan, a huge fan of the city of Philadelphia, a (bit of a) gamer, a reader, a (somewhat) reformed tv/movie junkie and have two rescue pets. Let's get at it!

On paper, I am a Princeton college graduate, and a Stanford MBA graduate - as well as the less conventional qualification of being an admitted Ph.D. student in Anthropology at UC Irvine. More importantly to me, I grew up in a working class community, and applied to these programs with few paths tread ahead of me to set an example. For that reason, I'm passionate about working with students who are developing their voice and narrative in the application process - because with such competitive programs out there, anyone can often feel like an underdog. To date, most of my coaching has been with low-income students who have lacked extensive resources, so I am most supportive in framing narratives in ways that hint at the unique, if sometimes scrappy, qualifications of a student. I like to focus on the whole picture that an applicant brings to the table, from individual traits, to passions, to family background - alongside all the standard materials an application holds. Looking forward to working with some of you out there!