College Admissions Coaches

Welcome to my profile! As a current J.D. candidate at Columbia Law School and a Hamilton College alum, I bring a strong academic background and a passion for helping students navigate the college admissions process. As an undergraduate, I was involved in several leadership positions and served on the selection committee for the College Honor Court as it's chair, where I also worked closely with high-level administrators. In my junior year, I was admitted early to Columbia Law School under the AILE program, and I am well versed in all elements of the application and admissions process. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement or need guidance on your overall application strategy, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

Thanks for stopping by! I have a degree in Applied Statistics & Analytics from Brigham Young University, so I bring a data-driven approach to college admissions coaching. I've 1) gotten into colleges myself (accepted or waitlisted everywhere I applied), and 2) have helped many students get accepted, and 3) aided hundred of others telling their story persuasively to get the outcome they desired. As a former Managing Director at The Social Venture Academy, I mentored student founders on ideation and strategy, helping them secure significant grant funding. My experience as a Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Deckability has honed my skills in storytelling and strategic communication, which are crucial for crafting compelling college applications. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement or develop a standout application strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Looking forward to making your college dreams a reality.

I worked directly with 50 scholars from under-resourced backgrounds to support their college application process through identifying goals, advising scholars through the application and financial aid process, discussing needs and wants in their institutions, and distilling a list of institutions that provide a good “fit” to which they should apply. 98% of students were admitted to a “most competitive college” as identified by Barron’s. 69% were admitted to at least one Ivy League institution, MIT, or Stanford.

I've worked with students across 6 admissions cycles to help them gain admission to some of the top universities in the country, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and UC Berkeley, and many have received full rides. I hold an MBA from UCLA, a Certificate in College Counseling from UCSD, and a bachelor's from Wellesley College.

As a McGill University alumnus who was also admitted to institutions like the University of Chicago, Columbia University, and the University of Toronto, I am passionate about helping driven and diverse candidates navigate their University application journeys and beyond! Having gone through this process myself, I’ve gained valuable tools and insights to craft compelling, authentic applications that speak to admissions teams. No matter where you are in the process, let’s work together to tell your story—book an intro call today!

I am a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and Princeton University, and closely worked with the admissions team on crafting an overall admissions strategy. I served as the Co-Chief Admissions Ambassador at HBS, and was involved in meeting with applicants and answering questions. I also assisted with putting together The Harbus' admissions guide, which has a collection of essays from successful applicants. I have also given tours at the School of Engineering at Princeton. I'm happy to assist with business school or college applications and strategies to maximize your admission chances.

I transferred to Brown University as an international student (one of less than 10 in my 150+ transfer cohort) in my junior year (from the American University of Sharjah), so I have a ton of expertise in what it takes to get into elite colleges as an international. Was also accepted or waitlisted at Penn, Dartmouth, Yale, Columbia, Barnard and Emory. Whether you need help with your application strategy, essays, or interview prep, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to start your journey to success! As a Teaching Assistant and Mentor at Brown University, I have a proven track record of helping students excel in their academic and entrepreneurial pursuits. I have mentored over 20 student teams on business models, pitching, and fundraising, with 85% of students reporting that my feedback significantly aided their learning. Additionally, I have coached over a dozen individuals through the college admissions process.

• Admitted to 4 Ivy League schools, UChicago, and Duke for undergrad • Princeton (BS) and Stanford (MBA) alum • Perfect scores on the SAT, PSAT, 3 SAT Subject Tests, and 7 AP Exams • College-level math tutor

Hello! One of my guiding principles in life is the transformative power of education. As a first-generation American, I've seen firsthand the power that a quality education has to improve one's station in life. My coaching philosophy is holistic - I've helped students with everything from improving their SAT scores to crafting a powerful narrative to ensuring they are applying to schools that are the right "fit" for them. I draw on my own college experience, my past clients' process, and my time as a Harvard alumni admissions interviewer to inform your admissions journey. Additionally, my childhood in a multilingual household and my experience working overseas makes me uniquely positioned to help students who studied outside of the US or for whom English is not a native language.

Shayna is published in the University of Pennsylvania's Undergraduate Admissions blog 💥 ✔️ Guest collab with UPenn's longtime Dean of Admissions, Eric Furda, on an article advising applicants about best essay practices. ✔️ UPenn alum - Go Quakers! - Currently serving on the Penn Libraries' Young Alumni Board AND as an alumni interviewer for the undergraduate admissions office. ✔️ Northwestern Law alum - Editor of the Journal of Law and Social Policy; Research Assistant; Published academic article on federal and state legislation re: school meals. ✔️ Lawyer admitted in the state of New York - I read, write, and edit all day long. ✔️ Moral Support - can provide references! Virtual cheerleading and hand-holding available upon request.