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".
Our Phoenix college consultants employ a personalized approach to help students select the right colleges to apply to. We begin by getting to know each student's unique strengths, interests, and aspirations through in-depth consultations. We consider various factors, including academic programs, campus culture, location, extracurricular opportunities, and financial considerations. We combine our understanding of the student's profile with our expertise in the college admissions landscape to create a tailored list of colleges!
Quad Education provides one-on-one college admissions support for students in Phoenix, guiding them through every essential part of the application process. From creating a well-balanced college list to crafting and refining personal statements and supplemental essays, students get tailored advice to help them submit a strong, cohesive application.
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Quad Education helps students boost their chances of college acceptance by up to 7×. With over 15 years of combined experience, our team works closely with each student to strengthen every part of their application. From crafting a compelling personal statement to building a strong extracurricular profile and securing impactful letters of recommendation, our goal is to help you stand out and get into your top-choice school.
