elite background

I’ve been fortunate to spend over 15 years supporting prospective students across higher education, specializing in creative portfolios, "strategic fit," and essay preparation.

My career began at the University of Chicago, where upon graduating with an honors degree in English, became Director of Content & eventually the New York Regional Director in the UChicago admissions office.

During my tenure I read over 10,000 applications, & frequently traveled with & collaborated with fellow top 20 schools offices to recruit and differentiate between competitive students in the US and abroad.

Since then, I have worked with over 250 students to dive deep & develop an authentic narrative to target "hidden" majors and unique interdisciplinary interests at elite universities. I also help college students develop “passion projects,” such as podcasts, educational TikTok channels, & other creative endeavors that help students showcase their unique talents.

Over the last 10 years, I have worked for several of the top boutique admissions firms in the world.

There, I gained mentorship and further insight into this mystifying process, while honing my skills with a team of fellow admissions experts.

Now, I am asked to lead workshops & presentations across the country, and travel as far as China to speak on current admissions trends & behind the scenes trends in highly selective admissions.

In 2016, after supporting several college friends through the process, I began to take on professional MBA clients through referral only.

Now, I take on select MBA clients only after a short interview to see if they are qualified for top programs.