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.
Embarking on the journey of applying to US/UK universities as an international student requires a substantial amount of time and effort. This involves learning more about the process, completing the UCAS and/or Common Application, crafting exceptional admissions essays, and more.
We recommend students in South Korea start working on their applications at least three months before deadlines. However, we acknowledge that building the ultimate college application can take longer than this based on your familiarity, proficiency, and how many schools you’re applying to. We strongly advise considering an early start!
You’re allowed to submit applications to either Cambridge or Oxford University. Not sure which school suits your interests and needs better? Our UK admissions counselors can help you evaluate each option so you can make an informed decision about where to apply.
Absolutely! We offer comprehensive guidance to students in South Korea who are interested in applying to the US and UK’s top institutions.
Our UK/US consultants have extensive knowledge of the British and American college admissions protocols. We’re passionate about sharing these key insights with you and tailoring your application to meet and exceed top schools’ expectations. We stay up-to-date on admissions changes and relevant information, ensuring you’re well-informed and strategically positioned as the ultimate applicant.
We collaborate with only a small fraction of counselors with whom we engage each year—only 2.5% of these individuals are welcomed to our team. Our commitment to counselor excellence is motivated by a desire to provide unrivaled admissions consulting guidance to South Korean students. Want to learn more about our process? You can find more information here!
We guide South Korean students throughout the entire application cycle. Our counselors are industry experts who can help you leverage your application through advanced instruction, thorough persona assessment exploration, meticulous essay editing, adept interview coaching, and more.
Absolutely! Our experts are devoted to supporting you as you navigate the US admissions cycle, regardless of the colleges you want to apply to. We’ve worked with students applying to other top colleges such as Northwestern University, UChicago, Duke University, and others.
We’re ready to help you apply to any UK higher education institution. We’ve aided students from South Korea in applying to other esteemed schools, such as the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow, among others.
