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".
Applying to US/UK universities as an international student can be a long process. You must first understand how admissions work, complete your UCAS and/or Common Application, write intriguing admissions essays, and more. We recommend preparing at least three months before school deadlines, but refining your application can take longer. Start early to give yourself the best chance of success!
You may only apply to either Cambridge or Oxford. Wondering which school fits your needs best? Our Oxbridge admissions consultants are here to help you feel confident in your decision!
Yes, we help students in Taiwan apply to both UK and US schools.
Our UK/US admissions counselors understand the inner workings of top schools’ admissions process in Britain and America. We love sharing these insights with international and Taiwanese students, so they can tailor their applications and improve their chances of acceptance. Getting a competitive edge in college admissions is easier than ever; whether a school changes its intake criteria or has changed its application process, our counselors are the first to know.
We only work with a very small percentage of counselors we speak to annually; only 2.5% become a part of our team. We aim to give Taiwan applicants the best consulting experience possible, which starts with only selecting the most knowledgeable, talented, and informed admissions consultants.
All of our counselors analyze past applications to ensure the quality of their advice and guidance. Click here to learn more about our selection process!
Application procedures at top colleges can vary by country. US and UK application expectations are different; our admissions counselors understand each nuance and bring their understanding to your own application creation process.
Taiwanese students applying to Oxbridge and Ivy League schools benefit from our team’s extensive knowledge and experience. We help Taiwanese students isolate and describe their most impactful experiences and help them transform unique stories into compelling application documents.
Yes! Our experts are here to help you make your dreams of attending a US school a reality. We help applicants apply to other top colleges, including MIT, Stanford, Northwestern, Duke, and many others.
We’ve worked with Taiwanese students applying to many other UK universities besides Oxford and Cambridge, including the University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, and others.
