Josef has a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and has almost a decade of experience as an admissions coach, reviewing hundreds of applications. Josef's involvement in higher education admissions allows him to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry's latest changes and trends. One of his most significant learnings is the difference between an on-the-fence application and an accepted application: proving passion without actually using the word "passion."
Josef's journey to coaching began while tutoring his younger sister and mentoring students while he was in middle school. He has implemented coaching strategies from his state- and nationally-recognized football coaches over the years, some of whom are now coaching on the collegiate (NCAA) and professional levels (NFL). Josef is very competitive by nature, likely from 12 years of playing football and competing for a national championship senior year of high school! He loves the challenge of helping Quad applicants get into the best (and best-fit) programs and schools in alignment with their goals for how they envision themselves making a positive impact on the world.
Josef is passionate about coaching Quad applicants and places significant importance on bringing his best version to coaching sessions. Similarly, he strives to push applicants to put their best selves forward when crafting their applications and essays. Josef's greatest strength as a coach is helping students find the intersection between their passions and talents. Josef enjoys forming strong bonds and deep connections with Quad applicants, creating a safe and comfortable space for them to share their narratives. It is in the depths of some of Josef's students' dearest hobbies that he's found some of the most endearing stories around which to craft their narratives and establish their unique differentiators.
Students Josef has recently coached have gotten accepted at Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, Brown University, UPenn, Cornell University, Stanford University, and MIT.
When Josef isn’t coaching, he enjoys writing screenplays for movies and TV pilot scripts for shows. He also likes making music, doing karaoke, and exercising.
Josef's Pro Tip?
Those who are the best at what they do are constantly driven by pure passion for doing whatever it takes to be their best. Finding that balance between talent and passion is thus pivotal in paving the way for optimal quality of life in college and beyond.
Tori has a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a Master's from Yale University. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Cambridge. Over the past three years, Tori has helped numerous students with their college applications, allowing them to secure acceptances to the country's top colleges.
Tori understands that the higher education system can overwhelm students and families. Her passion for coaching stems from her desire to pay it forward by helping younger students achieve their dreams. She finds it personally rewarding and fulfilling to connect with students one-on-one and to support them along this often stressful journey.
As a coach, Tori's greatest strengths include being a great listener, flexible, and compassionate. Tori is a great listener. Additionally, she can easily extrapolate winning themes to tie together a student's college application. Tori is skilled at taking a student's perceived weakness and working on it together to turn it into a favorable narrative. She loves connecting with students and getting to know them personally to help them craft individualized narratives.
Tori's coaching philosophy is centered around a peer-to-peer approach that respects and empowers her students. While offering guidance, she expects self-motivation from her students, fostering a collaborative and empowering atmosphere. Tori meticulously plans each engagement with students to ensure they gain maximum value from their time together.
In her free time, Tori loves to go on walks, practice yoga or pilates, and catch up on the latest movies or shows.
Brittney earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science at UC Berkeley and a Master's in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. She has extensive experience in higher education, having served on the Academic Affairs Committee at Harvard University and worked at the Student Learning Center, coaching students in writing and research methods at UC Berkeley. Brittney also worked at the Transfer Center at UC Berkeley, which gave her an in-depth insight into what schools look for in transfer candidates.
Having coached dozens of candidates over the last few years, Brittney is a specialist in selective school admissions. Her greatest strengths as a coach are helping candidates identify their strengths and effectively communicate their story as a cohesive narrative across all aspects of their application. Brittney loves helping candidates draw upon their life experiences to find a compelling, authentic story that brings out the best in them.
Brittney has been formally trained in coaching and facilitation and, as a Quad counselor, brings the art of appreciative inquiry to helping students shine from within. Students that Brittney has coached have gotten into several top schools, including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. Brittney also enjoys helping students build storytelling, writing, and organization skills through the application process to help them succeed in the future.
In her free time, Brittney enjoys cooking, salsa dancing, and hiking with her rescue dog Odi.
Jay completed his Bachelor’s degree from Duke University on a full merit-based scholarship. He also holds a Master’s and PhD from the University of Oxford, completing the latter on a Rhodes Scholarship. During his time at Duke, Jay served as an Alumni Interviewer and the lead student organizer of Duke's undergraduate merit-based scholarship selection process. Jay has over 10 years of experience coaching students applying to college. He also has extensive experience coaching students applying to graduate school with a particular focus on prestigious post-graduate scholarships and fellowships such as the Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell programs.
Jay is passionate about helping students unlock their full potential during this formative and challenging transition to college. He firmly believes in instilling habits of self-reflection and curiosity, ensuring students are prepared for success in all their future endeavors.
As a coach, Jay excels in helping students identify their strengths and transform them into a compelling narrative that enhances their college applications and fosters critical reflection and self-discovery. He possesses a unique ability to see the big picture while paying attention to intricate details. With a strong background in writing and editing, Jay has published multiple academic articles and contributed to public-facing writing in venues such as The New York Times.
Throughout his coaching career, Jay has witnessed the transformative power of reflection and narrative creation in students' application journeys. He firmly believes that writing goes beyond merely transmitting beliefs; it is a bidirectional process that shapes convictions and inspires introspection. He values maintaining a warm and approachable personality and believes in combining high standards with unwavering support when working with students.
Jay looks forward to collaborating with applicants and their families, providing guidance and expertise as they embark on the college application process. Over the past decade, Jay has successfully coached numerous college applicants, facilitating their acceptances into renowned institutions such as Oxford University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, and the University of Virginia.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Jay enjoys leisurely walks with his beloved St. Bernard, Betty, exploring new parks, experimenting with new recipes, and indulging in reading and writing.
Alec has a Bachelor’s degree in both Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Asian Studies from Rice University and an MBA from Stanford University. He has several years of experience helping college candidates get into their dream schools.
As a coach, Alec enjoys helping others find confidence and pride in what sets them apart. Essentially, he loves to see students embark on journeys to further cultivate their individuality. His greatest strength when working with Quad applicants is his ability to help them find their confidence and voice. Alec understands the difficulty in articulating the “why” behind your experiences and decisions when applying to college. He prides himself on his ability to help students dig deep so they can determine the motivations behind their choices, whether it's their reason for pursuing an activity, a school, or a program.
Students Alec has recently coached have gotten accepted into UC Berkeley, Yale University, Princeton University, MIT, Stanford University, Washington University St. Louis, Rice University, and Vanderbilt University.
In Alec’s free time, he enjoys taking courses online, making up games, and solving computer science problems.
Alec’s Pro Tip?
Students do better in the interview when they answer extemporaneously from the heart rather than when they memorize what "should be said".
无论您的梦想学府在英国还是美国,我们经验丰富的顾问团队都能帮到你!由于各大院校的申请时间不同,认证文件繁多复杂,顾问团队将为您统一策划,从学校选择、撰写个人陈述(Personal Statement)到准备面试,一步步协助你轻松完成,为你的留学之梦助一臂之力!
作为国际生,申请英国和美国的高等学府都需要细心规划。一旦我们为你配对最合适的升学顾问,他/她会检阅您的申请时间表、个人志向和心仪专业,订製专您的留学专案。
每位同学都有特殊的背景、志趣与爱好。我们以学生为本,构思您的个人陈述、自传/读书计划和履历。结合您的首选学校、最高学历成绩、课外活动履历和心仪专业,为您设计引人入胜的申请计划书,从句子语法、词彙使用、叙事角度各个层面的精心打磨一份说服力满分的申请简历。
来自英美的顾问团队会为同学提供的模拟面试,并提供详细反馈。令你快速掌握面试窍门、改善表达技巧。牛津剑桥和常春藤联盟入学专家将会与您分享他们的圈内秘笈,令你了解不同院校面试官的偏好,顺利过关。
我们建议在目标学校截止日期的至少3个月前开始准备,但作为国际生,您的申请过程可能相对漫长。因为您需要了解院校申请流程、填写英国大学联招(UCAS)或美国大学通用申请系统(Common Application)、撰写申请论文(admissions essays)等,这些都要提早准备。每间大学要求不同,顾问团队事前需与你做详细的沟通。所以越早开始准备,您将会收穫越好的成效,更有机会入读心仪大学。
您只能选择申请牛津大学和剑桥大学中的其中一所。想知道哪一家更适合自己?我们牛津剑桥的顾问团队会帮助您,增加您对所做选择的信心!
没错!我们可以帮您同时申请英国和美国的大学。
我们资深的顾问深谙英美顶尖学府的招生流程。选择我们的留学谘询服务,顾问会毫无保留地把多年经验倾囊相授,增加您作为国际生的竞争优势。依据您的个人需求,量身打造最符合期望的留学计划,使您轻松斩获心仪offer!同时,我们掌握各院校收生政策的最新资讯,无论学校更改招生标准还是申请流程,我们的顾问都会在第一时间得到消息,并即时与你分享!
Quad Education每年仅与顾问的极小比例合作,其中2.5%最具权威和高水平的优秀成员才能加入我们顾问团队,从而确保带给同学最优质的谘询服务,以及最有用的留学资讯!
顾问团队会定期分析以前的申请个案,从而不断优化我们的谘询服务。点击这里,了解我们筛选顾问团队的过程。
不同名校的收生流程会有所不同,美国和英国的大学对申请者的要求也不一样。别担心,我们的顾问团队了解每一个细微的差别,运用他们的丰富知识,协助您的整个申请过程。
如果您是目标剑桥牛津以及常春藤盟校同学,您将得益于我们资深团队的丰富经验。我们用心了解每一位同学的背景,挖掘出他们最瞩目的特质,将此转换成动人的个人陈述,撰写出最有力的申请文件。
当然!我们曾协助来自各地的国际生成功申请美国多家顶尖学府,包括麻省理工学院、斯坦福大学、西北大学、杜克大学等,帮助他们实现留学美国的梦想。
没问题!我们曾帮助许多华人学生成功申请牛津和剑桥以外的其他英国大学,包括曼彻斯特大学、爱丁堡大学、伦敦帝国学院等。
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