Kevin has a JD and LLM in international and comparative law from Duke University School of Law. He has over 15 years of experience in university admissions, including serving as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the University of Chicago Booth Executive MBA program and in international admissions for WashU Law’s LLM program, the American University of Paris, and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Kevin earned his BA in French and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating from Duke, he briefly worked in the legal field and later worked as a headhunter for a top legal recruitment company. He then transitioned into the field of international higher education, where he discovered his true passion for helping students achieve their educational goals. Before returning to Raleigh, Kevin lived in Hong Kong for over a decade, where he helped local and international students with applications to undergraduate, law, LLM, Master's, MBA, and other graduate programs.
Kevin is passionate about coaching college applicants because he believes in the power of education to transform lives, especially for students who may not see themselves reflected in elite institutions. He finds guiding students to discover and confidently share their stories incredibly rewarding, especially when they realize their full potential to earn life-changing opportunities. As a former admissions officer, Kevin has reviewed thousands of applications, giving him unique insights into the admissions process. Students he has worked with have successfully gained admission to top schools such as Yale, Princeton, Brown, NYU, UCLA, Berkeley, Duke, Columbia, USC, Stanford, UVA, UNC, and WashU.
As a coach, Kevin prioritizes a collaborative and personalized method. Recognizing that each student possesses unique strengths and aspirations, he dedicates time to thoroughly understanding their individual profiles. By taking time to develop a rapport with students, he is able to guide them toward crafting an authentic application that truly reflects their personal journey and academic potential. His goal is to empower students by highlighting their distinct qualities and experiences, ensuring their application stands out in the competitive college admissions landscape.
With years of admissions experience, Kevin brings a seasoned perspective to the application process, which allows him to offer strategic, insider guidance that’s both honest and effective. He has worked skillfully with students from a wide range of academic and personal backgrounds—from STEM to business to the humanities—helping each one find their unique voice. Kevin is deeply committed to being responsive, thoughtful, and encouraging throughout what can often be a very overwhelming journey.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys running, traveling, baking, and spending time with his dogs.