Welcome to my profile! With experience across academic advising, college interviewing, execution of pre-college passion projects, letter of recommendation writing, and what it takes to standout in a sea of people, I bring a wealth of experience in education and student success. I have a 100% success rate for helping get students into Stanford when I start working with them by sophomore year. During my time at Stanford, I was a three-time Academic All-American and captain of the Stanford Equestrian Team, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and leadership. Professionally, I've worked as an Operations and Product Manager at Curious Cardinals and as a special education advocate at the Center for Developing Minds, where I developed programs and executed sales to support students with educational disabilities. My background in data science and consulting further equips me to provide tailored, data-driven strategies to help you navigate the college admissions process. Let's work together to achieve your academic goals! Reach out to get started.

Hi! I’m a first-generation college grad, Stanford alumna (MBA, BA Economics & Communication, Phi Beta Kappa) and writing/career coach who has found my calling in helping others to pursue their educational dreams. I provide personalized, knowledgeable, trusted support to diverse US and international students at every step of the admissions process. By working together, you will: • Access deep admissions expertise gained from years of direct experience: interviewer, applications reader, Stanford minority admissions advisory representative, pro bono admissions consulting, member of professional educational consulting organizations, quoted by US News. I’ll demystify college admissions and help you to make informed choices. • Stand out by crafting authentic, insightful personal statements that uniquely reflect your background, values, experiences and goals. You don’t need to love writing. I’ll help you to identify not only what to communicate, but also how to communicate clearly, concisely and compellingly. • Explore and pursue academic and career interests. What do you want to study and pursue as a career? Don’t know – no problem! Most educational consultants specialize in college admissions only; they focus on what it takes to get into college and stop there. Not us! As a career coach and graduate school/MBA admissions consultant, I also help college students and working professionals to achieve their longer-term goals. I enjoy serving as a knowledgeable and supportive sounding board and mentor. Together, we’ll identify strategies and actions you can take in high school and college to achieve your academic and career goals (colleges want to know this!). I’ve enjoyed diverse, non-traditional work opportunities spanning international business, tech and marketing, strategy and communications at startups, nonprofits and corporations in the US, Europe and Asia. I draw on my experiences and extensive network. Engineering, medicine, and business are great fields but we’ll also explore emerging and lesser known careers as well. I bring a “can do,” non-judgmental and strategic approach to helping you think about your future. • Build a customized, balanced list of schools where you can thrive. There are thousands of colleges in the US alone; the question we’ll focus on isn’t whether you’ll get into a great college (trust me, you will!), but rather, how do we identify a short list of schools where you will thrive. Every year, I visit different college campuses and attend workshops and presentations to find schools that may not be on everyone else’s list but represent a great match for you. I continue to follow trends and changes in higher education. I tap deep roots in the Stanford community where I’m an active alumna, pro bono alumni consultant, minority/DEI initiative leader, and class secretary who’s been honored for my volunteer service by Stanford. • Benefit from personalized, responsive support at every step of the application process. I work closely with a limited number of diverse, motivated US and international high school students each year. You will be able to: o Identify strategies and action plans for making the most of high school o Write essays that elevate you from being a qualified applicant to a compelling one o Navigate the college admission process with less stress and uncertainty and better outcomes.

I have a unique blend of experience and skills that make me a very strong admissions consultant. First, I have spent over 20 years in various senior management roles in marketing, product marketing and business development giving me a strong set of marketing and branding skills that are essential for any candidate to stand out. Second, I am a very strong writer and had publications published in various journals. That allows me to help applicants craft a strong, unique, differentiated and very well written story across all of the applications. Third, as a graduate of top schools such as Northwestern and Stanford I have had personal success in getting into top institutions and can speak from experience not just theory. I have also been an undergraduate admissions interviewer for Stanford admissions for 5 years, gaining valuable admissions qualifications experience. Finally I am very customer focused and task driven and always give a 100% effort to make sure my clients get the best results.

As a University of Chicago graduate with a degree in Economics and an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the college admissions process. My background includes leadership roles in student organizations and mentoring programs, which have equipped me with the skills to guide students through their own academic journeys. At Bain & Company, I honed my analytical and strategic thinking skills, which I now apply to help students craft compelling applications. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement or strategize your extracurricular involvement, I'm here to help you stand out. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

As a former Harvard Admissions Officer, Berkeley Application Reader, College Counselor (at a top 5 independent school in the US), and a Coca-Cola Scholar Application Reader, I have read 1000s of applications and helped 100s of students through the admissions process.

I have had 4 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.

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 over 9 years of experience in selective undergraduate admissions and coaching, I know all the ins and outs of navigating the complicated U.S. college admissions process from anywhere in the world. I believe that with the right support and guidance, you can find yourself studying at a great U.S. university for you. Why work with me? 1. I know what it takes to get in. I'm an admissions expert. As an Assistant Director of Admission at Stanford, I personally reviewed ~7,000 undergraduate applications. My portfolio included various regions in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Ireland, and the UK. Before Stanford, I was an alumni interviewer for Harvard, I interned for Harvard Admissions' student recruitment initiatives, even supported their application file room. 2. I know how to help you apply as your best self. I am a global admissions consultant with clear results. For 3 years, I advised students from the U.S. and around the world for a top global college admissions consulting company. 75% of the students I coached were admitted to the most selective universities (keep in mind the extra obstacles that international applicants face - so this is significant!). My clients were admitted to private and public universities like Yale, Brown, Stanford, Columbia, NYU, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, UC San Diego, UVA, Georgia Tech, Grinnell, Babson, UIUC, Drexel, University of Washington, and Boston University. As an independent consultant working both pro bono and for my consultancy, Eleva Edge Admissions, my clients were admitted to Harvard, Emory, Pomona, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, Penn, and others. I've coached ~50 student clients directly over multi-year coaching programs. I have completed additional application reviews for 50+ one-off clients. I share these variety of universities to show the breadth of colleges my students applied to. Yes, many got into elite colleges, and they also applied or attended colleges outside the "Top 20." There are many incredible schools out there, and I love helping students discover universities that are a good match for their goals, regardless of the ranking. 3. I get it. From the beginning of my own higher ed career, I've been committed to supporting educational journeys with a focus on personal growth. I graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master of Education in International Education Policy. I also graduated from the University of Oxford with an MBA, so I understand firsthand the experience of figuring out how to study abroad in a different country. I was a first-generation college student from immigrant parents, and had to figure everything out own my own. I grew a lot but it was challenging, confusing, and stressful. It doesn't have to be like that for you. I believe that with the right guidance, students can view the application process as a time of incredible personal development and self-awareness. My approach is personalized, empathetic, and strategic, ensuring that your unique strengths and experiences shine through in your application. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality—book a free intro call today!

Hi! I am a Northwestern University grad with three degrees (BS Mechanical Engineering, BM Music Performance, and MS Mechanical Engineering), with an MBA from Harvard Business School. I've helped over 30 students successfully navigate college admissions across different programs, majors, and goals. Let's connect so we can figure out how to make your journey successful!