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Adam has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University, graduating cum laude of his class. Before receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Adam participated in NYU’s Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS) Program.
Adam understands that the college application process can be daunting. Through working with college applicants, he has seen how much support, structure, and guidance can alleviate that stress. Adam is passionate about sharing his experiences to enable applicants to overcome the overwhelming feelings that can come with the application process. He is committed to giving Quad students the space to get excited about their postsecondary prospects and channel that energy into personal reflection, exploration, and developing strong, well-rounded applications. He finds it rewarding to be able to assist others in achieving their goals and putting themselves on a path toward future success.
Adam has formally coached countless students through the college application process, helping students with personal statements, supplementary essays, scholarship applications, and school selection. Having worked closely with students from underprivileged neighborhoods and first-generation college students, he is well-versed in supporting students and their family members in navigating and demystifying the college application process. With almost ten years of experience, Adam has helped students gain acceptance into Cornell University, Brown University, George Washington University, and New York University.
As a coach, Adam excels at active listening and asking questions that help students get a deeper understanding of their challenges throughout the application process. He loves helping students brainstorm and organize their thoughts for personal statements, break down large goals into smaller milestones, and develop application timelines with clear expectations. Adam understands different stakeholder perspectives (parents, family members, students, school counselors, etc.) and helps collaboratively foster alignment to identify the necessary steps for a student’s success.
Adam aims to support the individual needs of each student he has the opportunity to work with. He ensures that Quad students feel confident, excited, and proud about the applications they submit and the programs they target. He is excited to provide this support in collaboration and aligned partnership with parents and family members throughout the process.
When Adam isn’t coaching, he enjoys running, hiking, and reading fiction.
Adam has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University, graduating cum laude of his class. Before receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Adam participated in NYU’s Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS) Program.
Adam understands that the college application process can be daunting. Through working with college applicants, he has seen how much support, structure, and guidance can alleviate that stress. Adam is passionate about sharing his experiences to enable applicants to overcome the overwhelming feelings that can come with the application process. He is committed to giving Quad students the space to get excited about their postsecondary prospects and channel that energy into personal reflection, exploration, and developing strong, well-rounded applications. He finds it rewarding to be able to assist others in achieving their goals and putting themselves on a path toward future success.
Adam has formally coached countless students through the college application process, helping students with personal statements, supplementary essays, scholarship applications, and school selection. Having worked closely with students from underprivileged neighborhoods and first-generation college students, he is well-versed in supporting students and their family members in navigating and demystifying the college application process. With almost ten years of experience, Adam has helped students gain acceptance into Cornell University, Brown University, George Washington University, and New York University.
As a coach, Adam excels at active listening and asking questions that help students get a deeper understanding of their challenges throughout the application process. He loves helping students brainstorm and organize their thoughts for personal statements, break down large goals into smaller milestones, and develop application timelines with clear expectations. Adam understands different stakeholder perspectives (parents, family members, students, school counselors, etc.) and helps collaboratively foster alignment to identify the necessary steps for a student’s success.
Adam aims to support the individual needs of each student he has the opportunity to work with. He ensures that Quad students feel confident, excited, and proud about the applications they submit and the programs they target. He is excited to provide this support in collaboration and aligned partnership with parents and family members throughout the process.
When Adam isn’t coaching, he enjoys running, hiking, and reading fiction.
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Aimee joins the Quad team with almost a decade of experience in highly-selective college admissions and college counseling. She began her career in admissions at her alma mater, Colby College, where she read thousands of applications and advocated for students throughout the reading and committee process. In addition to application reading, her work in admissions ranged from coordinating fly-in programs and events for inclusion and equity weekends, managing tour guides and Diversity Associates, and serving as a member of the athletic recruitment committee. As an admissions officer, she prioritized reading each student as an individual, and seeing the value in each applicant’s accomplishments and experiences.
Aimee’s time in admissions sparked her passion for working more closely with students and families, and serving as a mentor through the college application process. She has spent the last six years working for the Schuler Scholar Program, a non-profit organization that prepares students with the necessary preparation to gain access to and succeed at highly-selective colleges and universities. She spent her first four years in the program as a college counselor, creating academic and course selection plans for students, leading them through their college research process, and working closely with them on each aspect of their college applications. Through her strong understanding of and performance in this work, she was promoted to Assistant Director of College Counseling, where she currently manages and mentors a region of college counselors, and serves as a regional consultant and expert on the college application process.
Aimee has a deep understanding of the criteria and nuances of private, highly-selective admissions, including both small liberal arts schools and larger research institutions across the country. She has also served on athletic recruitment committees, and gone through DIII recruitment herself as a college athlete, so is well-versed in the recruitment process for prospective athletes. Her career has been dedicated to helping students and families from various backgrounds find the best fit college for them, and preparing them each step of the way. While Aimee’s New England roots provide her with a straight-forward approach to the work and communication, she has also adopted the Midwest kindness from her time spent in Chicago and Illinois. She genuinely enjoys building relationships and better understanding the needs of those she works with, and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves.
Aimee joins the Quad team with almost a decade of experience in highly-selective college admissions and college counseling. She began her career in admissions at her alma mater, Colby College, where she read thousands of applications and advocated for students throughout the reading and committee process. In addition to application reading, her work in admissions ranged from coordinating fly-in programs and events for inclusion and equity weekends, managing tour guides and Diversity Associates, and serving as a member of the athletic recruitment committee. As an admissions officer, she prioritized reading each student as an individual, and seeing the value in each applicant’s accomplishments and experiences.
Aimee’s time in admissions sparked her passion for working more closely with students and families, and serving as a mentor through the college application process. She has spent the last six years working for the Schuler Scholar Program, a non-profit organization that prepares students with the necessary preparation to gain access to and succeed at highly-selective colleges and universities. She spent her first four years in the program as a college counselor, creating academic and course selection plans for students, leading them through their college research process, and working closely with them on each aspect of their college applications. Through her strong understanding of and performance in this work, she was promoted to Assistant Director of College Counseling, where she currently manages and mentors a region of college counselors, and serves as a regional consultant and expert on the college application process.
Aimee has a deep understanding of the criteria and nuances of private, highly-selective admissions, including both small liberal arts schools and larger research institutions across the country. She has also served on athletic recruitment committees, and gone through DIII recruitment herself as a college athlete, so is well-versed in the recruitment process for prospective athletes. Her career has been dedicated to helping students and families from various backgrounds find the best fit college for them, and preparing them each step of the way. While Aimee’s New England roots provide her with a straight-forward approach to the work and communication, she has also adopted the Midwest kindness from her time spent in Chicago and Illinois. She genuinely enjoys building relationships and better understanding the needs of those she works with, and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves.
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".
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".
Alex brings nearly a decade of college admissions experience to Quad Education and is eager to help students and families navigate the ever changing admissions landscape. He most recently served as a Director of Admissions for Partnerships and Access at Colby College where he reviewed over 10,000 applications and engaged with countless high school students about the benefits of a liberal arts education.
During his time at Colby, Alex advanced rapidly into a leadership role, and served as a senior member of the admissions and financial aid leadership team, overseeing recruitment with a particular focus on access and inclusion for under-represented populations. He has helped execute an early college readiness program for Maine residents, served as an athletics liaison to Colby’s division III tennis program, and managed a team of student admission interns.
Prior to his time at Colby, Alex worked in the admission’s offices of Merrimack College, where he simultaneously earned his Master’s of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs, at the University of Rhode Island, and Providence College during his time as an undergraduate student. Alex has a clear understanding of the intricacies of selective college admissions in addition to reviewing applications for a public land-grant research university.
A proud Maine native, Alex recently moved to Chicago and enjoys exploring all that the Midwest has to offer in terms of sightseeing, dining, and the outdoors.
Alex brings nearly a decade of college admissions experience to Quad Education and is eager to help students and families navigate the ever changing admissions landscape. He most recently served as a Director of Admissions for Partnerships and Access at Colby College where he reviewed over 10,000 applications and engaged with countless high school students about the benefits of a liberal arts education.
During his time at Colby, Alex advanced rapidly into a leadership role, and served as a senior member of the admissions and financial aid leadership team, overseeing recruitment with a particular focus on access and inclusion for under-represented populations. He has helped execute an early college readiness program for Maine residents, served as an athletics liaison to Colby’s division III tennis program, and managed a team of student admission interns.
Prior to his time at Colby, Alex worked in the admission’s offices of Merrimack College, where he simultaneously earned his Master’s of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs, at the University of Rhode Island, and Providence College during his time as an undergraduate student. Alex has a clear understanding of the intricacies of selective college admissions in addition to reviewing applications for a public land-grant research university.
A proud Maine native, Alex recently moved to Chicago and enjoys exploring all that the Midwest has to offer in terms of sightseeing, dining, and the outdoors.
Alexander has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from George Washington University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is passionate about helping students reach their goals, while prompting them to learn more about what makes them unique candidates for any school or program. Most recently, students that Alexander has coached have gotten into Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown, Yale, UC Berkeley, and other top schools.
Having been a college athlete, Alexander is intimately familiar with the recruitment process for athletes at selective colleges. Alexander also has extensive mentorship and coaching experience in a higher education setting. He held a leadership position as a counselor in the university writing center at GWU, where he was responsible for coaching dozens of students on how to write compelling essays. Additionally, at Columbia, Alexander has been an interview counselor, which has helped him understand how students can best position their academic and extra-curricular experiences.
Alexander also specializes in helping middle school and high school candidates build strong profiles for college applications. In the past, Alexander has worked with Lemonaid, an organization in Washington, DC that helped middle school and high school students start businesses, which turned into passion projects that they could write about when applying to college.
In his free time, Alexander is an avid cyclist, swimmer, skiier, surfer and Bay Area sports fan. He is a former collegiate water polo player. He also enjoys reading - especially the New Yorker - and doing the NYT crossword (and now Wordle too!).
Alexander has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from George Washington University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is passionate about helping students reach their goals, while prompting them to learn more about what makes them unique candidates for any school or program. Most recently, students that Alexander has coached have gotten into Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown, Yale, UC Berkeley, and other top schools.
Having been a college athlete, Alexander is intimately familiar with the recruitment process for athletes at selective colleges. Alexander also has extensive mentorship and coaching experience in a higher education setting. He held a leadership position as a counselor in the university writing center at GWU, where he was responsible for coaching dozens of students on how to write compelling essays. Additionally, at Columbia, Alexander has been an interview counselor, which has helped him understand how students can best position their academic and extra-curricular experiences.
Alexander also specializes in helping middle school and high school candidates build strong profiles for college applications. In the past, Alexander has worked with Lemonaid, an organization in Washington, DC that helped middle school and high school students start businesses, which turned into passion projects that they could write about when applying to college.
In his free time, Alexander is an avid cyclist, swimmer, skiier, surfer and Bay Area sports fan. He is a former collegiate water polo player. He also enjoys reading - especially the New Yorker - and doing the NYT crossword (and now Wordle too!).
Allan graduated from Cornell University with Cum Laude honors in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a concentration in Energy and Economics. After completing his bachelor's degree, he received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Allan founded an admissions consulting program as the President of a national honor society at Cornell University. He also acted as an admissions mentor at a local high school. As an admissions ambassador, Allan provided feedback to the admissions board on the potential candidate's fit with the school. With over ten years of experience as an academic counselor, he has helped his students gain admission to Cornell University, the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Texas, among many others.
As a first-generation college student, Allan has first-hand experience with how challenging and confusing the admission process can be. This fuels his passion for supporting and guiding his students through the application process. As a coach, he takes a personalized approach–highlighting each applicant's strengths and individuality. He is adaptable and flexible when it comes to what his students need, regardless of what stage in the application process they're in. Allan excels in helping his students develop a robust applicant profile that speaks to what admissions officers are looking for in an ideal candidate beyond test scores and grades. He helps his students turn their shortcomings into strengths, allowing them to shine through.
With his Quad students, Allan breaks down the application process into more manageable steps. He helps his students understand the rationale behind each aspect of their application–specifically, why the colleges ask specific questions and what they want to learn about the students. This, in turn, gives his students the opportunity to build a more meaningful and intentional application. Through coaching prospective college students, Allan hopes to pass on his knowledge and experience to ensure that his students can more easily manage the college application process. He finds great joy in seeing his students' and their families' happy faces and tears when they receive acceptance letters from their dream school. Allan ensures that his students feel confident in their application and works hard to get each of his students to that state of mind and having fun along the way.
When Allan isn't coaching, he mentors high school students and young professionals on career and professional development. He also enjoys playing competitive badminton–and winning!
Allan's Pro Tip?
Students often think they need the perfect resume and breadth of experience to be a competitive candidate. While having these experiences under your belt can be an asset, you can always find strength in your application through your weaknesses and shortcomings, making you much more resilient and competitive throughout the application process.
Allan graduated from Cornell University with Cum Laude honors in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a concentration in Energy and Economics. After completing his bachelor's degree, he received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Allan founded an admissions consulting program as the President of a national honor society at Cornell University. He also acted as an admissions mentor at a local high school. As an admissions ambassador, Allan provided feedback to the admissions board on the potential candidate's fit with the school. With over ten years of experience as an academic counselor, he has helped his students gain admission to Cornell University, the University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Texas, among many others.
As a first-generation college student, Allan has first-hand experience with how challenging and confusing the admission process can be. This fuels his passion for supporting and guiding his students through the application process. As a coach, he takes a personalized approach–highlighting each applicant's strengths and individuality. He is adaptable and flexible when it comes to what his students need, regardless of what stage in the application process they're in. Allan excels in helping his students develop a robust applicant profile that speaks to what admissions officers are looking for in an ideal candidate beyond test scores and grades. He helps his students turn their shortcomings into strengths, allowing them to shine through.
With his Quad students, Allan breaks down the application process into more manageable steps. He helps his students understand the rationale behind each aspect of their application–specifically, why the colleges ask specific questions and what they want to learn about the students. This, in turn, gives his students the opportunity to build a more meaningful and intentional application. Through coaching prospective college students, Allan hopes to pass on his knowledge and experience to ensure that his students can more easily manage the college application process. He finds great joy in seeing his students' and their families' happy faces and tears when they receive acceptance letters from their dream school. Allan ensures that his students feel confident in their application and works hard to get each of his students to that state of mind and having fun along the way.
When Allan isn't coaching, he mentors high school students and young professionals on career and professional development. He also enjoys playing competitive badminton–and winning!
Allan's Pro Tip?
Students often think they need the perfect resume and breadth of experience to be a competitive candidate. While having these experiences under your belt can be an asset, you can always find strength in your application through your weaknesses and shortcomings, making you much more resilient and competitive throughout the application process.
Allie earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Professionally, she has worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and as a management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.
She has deep experience in higher education admissions, having served as both a writing coach and alumni interviewer at the University of Pennsylvania. She has also supported the development of two courses, at the graduate and undergraduate levels, that help students translate their academic passions into professional career goals.
Allie’s students have received acceptance into top programs at Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, University of California – Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. Her greatest strengths as a coach include assisting students with idea generation, identifying differentiating talents, and effectively creating a cohesive story across all elements of an application. Allie particularly enjoys helping candidates transform small anecdotes into a compelling narrative that highlights the unique contributions they can make to a college or university.
In her free time, Allie enjoys ashtanga yoga, hiking in New England, and reading the latest non-fiction books on the NYTimes Best Sellers list.
Allie earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, a Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Professionally, she has worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and as a management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.
She has deep experience in higher education admissions, having served as both a writing coach and alumni interviewer at the University of Pennsylvania. She has also supported the development of two courses, at the graduate and undergraduate levels, that help students translate their academic passions into professional career goals.
Allie’s students have received acceptance into top programs at Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, University of California – Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. Her greatest strengths as a coach include assisting students with idea generation, identifying differentiating talents, and effectively creating a cohesive story across all elements of an application. Allie particularly enjoys helping candidates transform small anecdotes into a compelling narrative that highlights the unique contributions they can make to a college or university.
In her free time, Allie enjoys ashtanga yoga, hiking in New England, and reading the latest non-fiction books on the NYTimes Best Sellers list.
Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. She has over 14 years of counseling experience, having coached her students at top universities such as Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Georgetown University, among others. Amanda also holds a certificate from Columbia Business School’s Executive Education Developing Leader’s Program.
Amanda is a strong project manager; she meets every deadline and ensures it feels doable for her students and their families. She is also highly perceptive and can understand her students’ strengths and character to tell powerful stories that showcase these character traits. Amanda has applied these skills with her Quad students by helping them develop strong essays and resumes, coaching her students through interviews, and ensuring that their applications are impactful. Amanda knows how important getting into college is for her students; she hopes to honor the importance of this process through her work ethic, commitment, and follow-through.
Her passion for working with students and guiding them through the admissions process comes from her experience of getting into her dream school. Amanda has spent her entire career working in education because she knows how powerful education is as a tool for transformative change. Spending time with her students – hearing their stories, learning more about their skills and passions, and being part of their educational, professional, and civic journeys – is incredibly special to her. She is committed to her students and wants to see them have their moment in the sun when they receive their acceptance letters.
When Amanda isn’t coaching, she loves reading books, starting book clubs, volunteering, kayak, and playing trivia.
Amanda’s Pro Tip?
It’s most important to reveal who you uniquely are as a student. This will allow you to connect powerfully with admissions staff and build personalized strategies for each element of your application.
Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. She has over 14 years of counseling experience, having coached her students at top universities such as Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Georgetown University, among others. Amanda also holds a certificate from Columbia Business School’s Executive Education Developing Leader’s Program.
Amanda is a strong project manager; she meets every deadline and ensures it feels doable for her students and their families. She is also highly perceptive and can understand her students’ strengths and character to tell powerful stories that showcase these character traits. Amanda has applied these skills with her Quad students by helping them develop strong essays and resumes, coaching her students through interviews, and ensuring that their applications are impactful. Amanda knows how important getting into college is for her students; she hopes to honor the importance of this process through her work ethic, commitment, and follow-through.
Her passion for working with students and guiding them through the admissions process comes from her experience of getting into her dream school. Amanda has spent her entire career working in education because she knows how powerful education is as a tool for transformative change. Spending time with her students – hearing their stories, learning more about their skills and passions, and being part of their educational, professional, and civic journeys – is incredibly special to her. She is committed to her students and wants to see them have their moment in the sun when they receive their acceptance letters.
When Amanda isn’t coaching, she loves reading books, starting book clubs, volunteering, kayak, and playing trivia.
Amanda’s Pro Tip?
It’s most important to reveal who you uniquely are as a student. This will allow you to connect powerfully with admissions staff and build personalized strategies for each element of your application.
Ankita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Economy from UC Berkeley. Professionally, Ankita has years of experience working at Meta (formerly Facebook) as a Project Manager.
Ankita feels that one of her greatest strengths as a coach comes from her being an empathetic person. This allows her to form deep bonds and make strong connections with the students she coaches. She understands that the process of applying to college is complicated, so she aims to view the process through the lens of a student, enabling her to be extremely intuned to Quad applicants’ strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Ankita’s own experience as a college applicant 10+ years ago motivated her to start coaching candidates. She moved to the Bay Area in the middle of 9th grade and attended one of the top 50 public high schools in the country, an incredibly competitive one. She navigated the challenging college application process herself throughout high school and succeeded. She was admitted to several top schools, including Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, USC (full merit scholarship), and UC Berkeley (which she ended up attending).
Ankita uses her talents as a Project Manager to manage timelines and break down various parts of the application process into manageable steps. Ankita enjoys helping students craft their stories and narrative for their essays and narrow down which schools they should apply to, given their background.
In her spare time, Ankita can be found browsing Reddit, investing in the stock market, working out at the gym, and watching Indian movies.
Ankita holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Economy from UC Berkeley. Professionally, Ankita has years of experience working at Meta (formerly Facebook) as a Project Manager.
Ankita feels that one of her greatest strengths as a coach comes from her being an empathetic person. This allows her to form deep bonds and make strong connections with the students she coaches. She understands that the process of applying to college is complicated, so she aims to view the process through the lens of a student, enabling her to be extremely intuned to Quad applicants’ strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Ankita’s own experience as a college applicant 10+ years ago motivated her to start coaching candidates. She moved to the Bay Area in the middle of 9th grade and attended one of the top 50 public high schools in the country, an incredibly competitive one. She navigated the challenging college application process herself throughout high school and succeeded. She was admitted to several top schools, including Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, USC (full merit scholarship), and UC Berkeley (which she ended up attending).
Ankita uses her talents as a Project Manager to manage timelines and break down various parts of the application process into manageable steps. Ankita enjoys helping students craft their stories and narrative for their essays and narrow down which schools they should apply to, given their background.
In her spare time, Ankita can be found browsing Reddit, investing in the stock market, working out at the gym, and watching Indian movies.
With over twelve years of experience in higher education, Anthony is au fait with the admissions process. Anthony has served as an admissions reader for UC Berkeley. Additionally, he was also an Admissions Counselor at Syracuse University, Assistant Direct of Admissions at University of Richmond, and Assistant Director of Admissions at Earlham College. He has interviewed prospective students, overseen diversity recruitment, and rendered both scholarship and admissions decisions. These experiences have allowed Anthony to gain a strong understanding of what admissions officers are looking for and in turn, what candidates can do to make themselves stand out.
As a coach, Anthony strives to empower his students, ensuring they make an informed decision on which college to attend. Anthony is aware of challenges and hurdles in the admissions process and works diligently with students to overcome them. Anthony feels that every student has a unique story to tell and helps students identify their unique strengths and weaknesses, allowing their individual voices to shine through. He loves helping students navigate the entire application process: from building college lists to crafting personal statements to preparing for the interview, Anthony’s goal is to be with Quad applicants every step of the way.
Outside of Quad, Anthony enjoys singing, playing piano, and traveling.
Anthony’s Pro Tip?
You must constantly learn and unpack the things that prevent you from succeeding.
With over twelve years of experience in higher education, Anthony is au fait with the admissions process. Anthony has served as an admissions reader for UC Berkeley. Additionally, he was also an Admissions Counselor at Syracuse University, Assistant Direct of Admissions at University of Richmond, and Assistant Director of Admissions at Earlham College. He has interviewed prospective students, overseen diversity recruitment, and rendered both scholarship and admissions decisions. These experiences have allowed Anthony to gain a strong understanding of what admissions officers are looking for and in turn, what candidates can do to make themselves stand out.
As a coach, Anthony strives to empower his students, ensuring they make an informed decision on which college to attend. Anthony is aware of challenges and hurdles in the admissions process and works diligently with students to overcome them. Anthony feels that every student has a unique story to tell and helps students identify their unique strengths and weaknesses, allowing their individual voices to shine through. He loves helping students navigate the entire application process: from building college lists to crafting personal statements to preparing for the interview, Anthony’s goal is to be with Quad applicants every step of the way.
Outside of Quad, Anthony enjoys singing, playing piano, and traveling.
Anthony’s Pro Tip?
You must constantly learn and unpack the things that prevent you from succeeding.
April has a Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies from Yale University and a Master's degree in Film Directing from Brooklyn College. Professionally, April has experience as a playwright, phylogenetic researcher, video artist, documentary filmmaker, and teacher.
April believes that a great coach is both a role model for and an ardent supporter of their students, a north star of both focus and big-picture thinking during a demanding period in students' lives. April is passionate about using her narrative insight as a filmmaker to help college applicants find and communicate their sense of purpose in the world to specific audiences: in this case, the college of their dreams. April has coached hundreds of students over the past five years, and her passion is to guide them toward educational experiences that will be challenging, formative, and a good fit for their life purposes. College is no exception!
April's greatest strength as a coach is helping students identify and compellingly represent their strengths through essay writing and the interview process. She begins with the big picture of the whole student - their strengths and what they have to give to the college community and the world - and structure the application prep process from there, bringing focus and clarity to the small, important details that go into a successful application.
When April isn't coaching, she loves to cook, discover new and old music, play and write songs on the guitar, go hiking, and research how movies are made.
April has a Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies from Yale University and a Master's degree in Film Directing from Brooklyn College. Professionally, April has experience as a playwright, phylogenetic researcher, video artist, documentary filmmaker, and teacher.
April believes that a great coach is both a role model for and an ardent supporter of their students, a north star of both focus and big-picture thinking during a demanding period in students' lives. April is passionate about using her narrative insight as a filmmaker to help college applicants find and communicate their sense of purpose in the world to specific audiences: in this case, the college of their dreams. April has coached hundreds of students over the past five years, and her passion is to guide them toward educational experiences that will be challenging, formative, and a good fit for their life purposes. College is no exception!
April's greatest strength as a coach is helping students identify and compellingly represent their strengths through essay writing and the interview process. She begins with the big picture of the whole student - their strengths and what they have to give to the college community and the world - and structure the application prep process from there, bringing focus and clarity to the small, important details that go into a successful application.
When April isn't coaching, she loves to cook, discover new and old music, play and write songs on the guitar, go hiking, and research how movies are made.
Arianna is a counselor at Quad Education and has been on the admissions team at Dartmouth College. She loves being able to help guide students and lessen the anxiety that the process causes. Arianna likes to inspire students and help them reach the goals they were unsure were attainable prior.
Arianna was heavily involved in interviewing candidates at Dartmouth, which led to her greatest learning in admissions that interviewing a candidate is just as much on the interviewer as the interviewee. Later in her admissions journey, she realized how this also applies to other aspects of the application. If you search for the candidate to fail, then they will, but if you have no expectation then the candidate's performance will be their own. Arianna incorporates this philosophy into her coaching style as a consultant at Quad.
Arianna is an expert at guiding students throughout the application process. She really enjoys helping students determine their strengths, guiding them through each step in an understandable way, college list creation, and helping students discover their theme to utilize for their application and personal essay. Although she loves helping all students, she is particularly passionate about helping diverse and POC candidates, STEM, LGBTQ+, women and disadvantaged candidates.
Arianna loves to play the violin, learn languages (currently working on Portuguese and Italian), and writing poetry and short stories.
Arianna is a counselor at Quad Education and has been on the admissions team at Dartmouth College. She loves being able to help guide students and lessen the anxiety that the process causes. Arianna likes to inspire students and help them reach the goals they were unsure were attainable prior.
Arianna was heavily involved in interviewing candidates at Dartmouth, which led to her greatest learning in admissions that interviewing a candidate is just as much on the interviewer as the interviewee. Later in her admissions journey, she realized how this also applies to other aspects of the application. If you search for the candidate to fail, then they will, but if you have no expectation then the candidate's performance will be their own. Arianna incorporates this philosophy into her coaching style as a consultant at Quad.
Arianna is an expert at guiding students throughout the application process. She really enjoys helping students determine their strengths, guiding them through each step in an understandable way, college list creation, and helping students discover their theme to utilize for their application and personal essay. Although she loves helping all students, she is particularly passionate about helping diverse and POC candidates, STEM, LGBTQ+, women and disadvantaged candidates.
Arianna loves to play the violin, learn languages (currently working on Portuguese and Italian), and writing poetry and short stories.
Arthur is a graduate of Brown University, where he studied Biomedical Engineering. A life-long tutor, he is extremely passionate about coaching college applicants. Arthur believes that every applicant has a purpose and that everyone is the best at something. Arthur’s passion for coaching stems from his belief that everyone can find their path if given enough and the right information to make an educated decision about what's right for them. He is excited to commit himself to doing just that for potential college applicants.
Professionally, Arthur has a background as a management consultant. In this capacity, he has advised and coached C-suite executives at some of the world’s most prestigious companies on how to make critical decisions. He has also worked as a coach for the Talented Student Program at The Wheeler School, where he worked with students to figure out their passions, which would end up becoming the foundations of their college applications.
Arthur’s greatest strengths as a coach are organization, communication, and marketing. As an empathetic and knowledgeable person, he finds it both rewarding and enjoyable to chat with people to get them to open up and start finding their passion. Arthur emphasizes open communication and dialogue when working with candidates. From what schools to pick as reaches, matches, and safeties, all the way to identifying the core strengths of an applicant, Arthur believes that open communication and trust are the first steps to getting them where they need to be. On top of his communication skills, Arthur loves helping candidates stay extremely organized through detailed and specific project plans. Lastly, as a consultant, Arthur has honed his marketing skills, which are critical in framing the applicant in the right way to the right college.
Candidates that Arthur has recently coached have gotten accepted to Brown University, Stanford University, Northeastern University, and Boston University, among other top schools. In his free time, Arthur enjoys long walks and going to the theater. As a transplant New Yorker, he loves the proximity to Broadway, where he enjoys getting exposed to new musicals. As a musician and actor in college, Arthur also enjoys making music and jamming out with friends.
Arthur is a graduate of Brown University, where he studied Biomedical Engineering. A life-long tutor, he is extremely passionate about coaching college applicants. Arthur believes that every applicant has a purpose and that everyone is the best at something. Arthur’s passion for coaching stems from his belief that everyone can find their path if given enough and the right information to make an educated decision about what's right for them. He is excited to commit himself to doing just that for potential college applicants.
Professionally, Arthur has a background as a management consultant. In this capacity, he has advised and coached C-suite executives at some of the world’s most prestigious companies on how to make critical decisions. He has also worked as a coach for the Talented Student Program at The Wheeler School, where he worked with students to figure out their passions, which would end up becoming the foundations of their college applications.
Arthur’s greatest strengths as a coach are organization, communication, and marketing. As an empathetic and knowledgeable person, he finds it both rewarding and enjoyable to chat with people to get them to open up and start finding their passion. Arthur emphasizes open communication and dialogue when working with candidates. From what schools to pick as reaches, matches, and safeties, all the way to identifying the core strengths of an applicant, Arthur believes that open communication and trust are the first steps to getting them where they need to be. On top of his communication skills, Arthur loves helping candidates stay extremely organized through detailed and specific project plans. Lastly, as a consultant, Arthur has honed his marketing skills, which are critical in framing the applicant in the right way to the right college.
Candidates that Arthur has recently coached have gotten accepted to Brown University, Stanford University, Northeastern University, and Boston University, among other top schools. In his free time, Arthur enjoys long walks and going to the theater. As a transplant New Yorker, he loves the proximity to Broadway, where he enjoys getting exposed to new musicals. As a musician and actor in college, Arthur also enjoys making music and jamming out with friends.
Ashley attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Mathematics, and Economics. Ashley strongly believes in making education more accessible to all, which sparked her desire to coach college applicants.
Professionally, Ashley has worked at Google. In this capacity, she has consulted with C-suite executives, agencies, and marketing directors to assess marketing goals, analyze campaign performance, and pitch new brand, targeting, and campaign initiatives.
Ashley understands how daunting the college admission process can be. Still, she feels the benefits of having a world-class higher education, from networking and personal self-actualization to post-college earning potential, are immense. For this reason, Ashley strives to help relieve stress and make the application process as smooth as possible.
Ashley’s greatest strengths as a coach are delivering a customized approach to uncovering candidates’ strengths, helping to compile a balanced list of universities, and making meaningful contributions to the essay-writing process.
Candidates that Ashley has recently coached have gotten accepted at several top-tier colleges, including UPenn, Washington University in St. Louis, Rice University, and Duke University.
Ashley is a huge Formula 1 fan, so you can always find her watching live races or highlights when she’s not coaching. She also loves traveling and painting!
Ashley’s Pro Tip?
Be sure to share your authentic self beyond your GPA and test scores and ask insightful questions to express genuine interest in the respective school/program.
Ashley attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Mathematics, and Economics. Ashley strongly believes in making education more accessible to all, which sparked her desire to coach college applicants.
Professionally, Ashley has worked at Google. In this capacity, she has consulted with C-suite executives, agencies, and marketing directors to assess marketing goals, analyze campaign performance, and pitch new brand, targeting, and campaign initiatives.
Ashley understands how daunting the college admission process can be. Still, she feels the benefits of having a world-class higher education, from networking and personal self-actualization to post-college earning potential, are immense. For this reason, Ashley strives to help relieve stress and make the application process as smooth as possible.
Ashley’s greatest strengths as a coach are delivering a customized approach to uncovering candidates’ strengths, helping to compile a balanced list of universities, and making meaningful contributions to the essay-writing process.
Candidates that Ashley has recently coached have gotten accepted at several top-tier colleges, including UPenn, Washington University in St. Louis, Rice University, and Duke University.
Ashley is a huge Formula 1 fan, so you can always find her watching live races or highlights when she’s not coaching. She also loves traveling and painting!
Ashley’s Pro Tip?
Be sure to share your authentic self beyond your GPA and test scores and ask insightful questions to express genuine interest in the respective school/program.
Augie has a Bachelor's degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Augie has also served as an interviewer for Stanford. Augie's greatest learning from this experience is that a student's academic profile is just one aspect of their application; colleges are looking for well-rounded candidates rather than just smart candidates.
Augie understands that college applicants often don't apply to schools they would excel at due to the confusing and intimidating application process. He aims to demystify the process, helping students navigate through it, tackle any challenges head-on, and put their best foot forward.
Applicants that Augie has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top schools, including Stanford University, The University of Chicago, and Vanderbilt University.
In his spare time, Augie enjoys sailing, single-engine aircraft flying, road-tripping, and trying restaurants.
Augie's Pro Tip?
Augie knows what it is like to be accepted and rejected by top schools for undergraduate and graduate school; the key is learning from each instance and taking that knowledge to the next application process.
Augie has a Bachelor's degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Augie has also served as an interviewer for Stanford. Augie's greatest learning from this experience is that a student's academic profile is just one aspect of their application; colleges are looking for well-rounded candidates rather than just smart candidates.
Augie understands that college applicants often don't apply to schools they would excel at due to the confusing and intimidating application process. He aims to demystify the process, helping students navigate through it, tackle any challenges head-on, and put their best foot forward.
Applicants that Augie has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top schools, including Stanford University, The University of Chicago, and Vanderbilt University.
In his spare time, Augie enjoys sailing, single-engine aircraft flying, road-tripping, and trying restaurants.
Augie's Pro Tip?
Augie knows what it is like to be accepted and rejected by top schools for undergraduate and graduate school; the key is learning from each instance and taking that knowledge to the next application process.
Aurora has a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Master's degree from the University of Miami. Aurora has served as an interviewer and student recruiter for Cornell. One of Aurora's greatest learnings in admissions is that it is crucial to have an angle as an applicant – something that makes you unique and stands out. Being the whole package is not always enough. Professionally, Aurora has over ten years of experience as an educator and has mentored dozens of students through the college application process.
Aurora loves working with students to achieve their goal of attending the college or university of their dreams. Seeing students light up at all the possibilities college entails is exciting for her. As a coach, Aurora views her student's success as her success. Her greatest strengths include helping students break down the application process, giving feedback on essays and resumes, helping define a candidate's strengths, giving advice on college major selection, and helping students secure scholarships. It brings Aurora great joy to coach students through the college application process, just as her teachers did for her over a decade ago.
When Aurora isn't coaching Quad applicants, she enjoys reading at the beach.
Aurora's Pro Tip?
Ensure you devote significant time to crafting your essays and preparing for your interviews. They are essential aspects of the application process because they provide the admissions team with additional information to form a more coherent picture of you.
Aurora has a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Master's degree from the University of Miami. Aurora has served as an interviewer and student recruiter for Cornell. One of Aurora's greatest learnings in admissions is that it is crucial to have an angle as an applicant – something that makes you unique and stands out. Being the whole package is not always enough. Professionally, Aurora has over ten years of experience as an educator and has mentored dozens of students through the college application process.
Aurora loves working with students to achieve their goal of attending the college or university of their dreams. Seeing students light up at all the possibilities college entails is exciting for her. As a coach, Aurora views her student's success as her success. Her greatest strengths include helping students break down the application process, giving feedback on essays and resumes, helping define a candidate's strengths, giving advice on college major selection, and helping students secure scholarships. It brings Aurora great joy to coach students through the college application process, just as her teachers did for her over a decade ago.
When Aurora isn't coaching Quad applicants, she enjoys reading at the beach.
Aurora's Pro Tip?
Ensure you devote significant time to crafting your essays and preparing for your interviews. They are essential aspects of the application process because they provide the admissions team with additional information to form a more coherent picture of you.
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 that will help them succeed in the future.
In her free time, Brittney enjoys cooking, salsa dancing, and hiking with her rescue dog Odi.
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 that will help them succeed in the future.
In her free time, Brittney enjoys cooking, salsa dancing, and hiking with her rescue dog Odi.
Casey attended the University of Notre Dame for his Bachelor’s and UC Berkeley for his MBA. He has served on the admissions team at UC Berkeley, conducting interviews and working closely with the admissions team to uncover candidates' goals and strengths, ultimately making admissions recommendations.
Through his time in admissions, Casey learned how important it is that a candidate expresses themselves authentically and consistently across their applications. While academics and test scores are absolutely important pieces, they're not the entire story. Genuinely and effectively conveying who you are, what you love and what makes you tick is the only way to let the admissions teams get to know you. He specializes in working with candidates to put in the self-discovery work up front to understand who they are as a person.
Having worked for over six years in the financial services industry, Casey is also an expert in organization and project management, and uses these skills to make the daunting application process as simple and manageable as possible for students and families. He has also worked with many types of students in the past and has an excellent ability to empathize with students from different backgrounds.
Casey loves to travel and explore the world. I also enjoys film and film festivals (Telluride is a favorite), wine (certified WSET Level 1),finding new hikes around the Bay Area, reading, and exercising.
Casey attended the University of Notre Dame for his Bachelor’s and UC Berkeley for his MBA. He has served on the admissions team at UC Berkeley, conducting interviews and working closely with the admissions team to uncover candidates' goals and strengths, ultimately making admissions recommendations.
Through his time in admissions, Casey learned how important it is that a candidate expresses themselves authentically and consistently across their applications. While academics and test scores are absolutely important pieces, they're not the entire story. Genuinely and effectively conveying who you are, what you love and what makes you tick is the only way to let the admissions teams get to know you. He specializes in working with candidates to put in the self-discovery work up front to understand who they are as a person.
Having worked for over six years in the financial services industry, Casey is also an expert in organization and project management, and uses these skills to make the daunting application process as simple and manageable as possible for students and families. He has also worked with many types of students in the past and has an excellent ability to empathize with students from different backgrounds.
Casey loves to travel and explore the world. I also enjoys film and film festivals (Telluride is a favorite), wine (certified WSET Level 1),finding new hikes around the Bay Area, reading, and exercising.
Chad has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Cognitive Science from UCLA. Chad has worked in UCLA’s transfer admissions, reviewing transfer requirements, applications, and personal statements. Professionalyl, Chad has worked as a Market Research Manager at a large marketing firm and as a Senior Consulting Analyst at Mercer.
After going through cancer and being homeschooled his senior year of high school, Chad started at community college before transferring to his dream school, UCLA. This experience made him realize how invaluable it was to have mentors help him navigate the application process and is what led him down the path of mentoring college applicants.
What Chad loves most about coaching is helping students achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. Chad believes that entering college is a pivotal moment for students, being a stepping stone into the adult world. It’s there that they’ll create lasting experiences, learn more about themselves, and discover their career path. Chad is keen to make an impact and help guide students along their journey.
As a coach, Chad is skilled in creating timelines and breaking down the application process into manageable steps. He also understands that it can be challenging for students to describe their personality, strengths, or career goals in their applications. Chad’s strong interpersonal skills and extroverted personality allow him to easily connect with students, providing a friendly and comfortable setting to allow for introspection.
Students that Chad has recently coached have gotten accepted at several top universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Cornell University.
In his free time, Chad can be found lifting weights at the gym or, as an avid traveler, visiting a new place. He loves to listen to music, particularly EDM and Hip-Hop, and frequently goes to festivals such as Coachella and EDC. He enjoys watching basketball, football, and movies, particularly film franchises and thrillers.
Chad’s Pro Tip?
Having the grades shows that you are studious, but having strong extracurriculars demonstrates your interests and passions outside the classroom. Admissions officers love well-rounded individuals.
Chad has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Cognitive Science from UCLA. Chad has worked in UCLA’s transfer admissions, reviewing transfer requirements, applications, and personal statements. Professionalyl, Chad has worked as a Market Research Manager at a large marketing firm and as a Senior Consulting Analyst at Mercer.
After going through cancer and being homeschooled his senior year of high school, Chad started at community college before transferring to his dream school, UCLA. This experience made him realize how invaluable it was to have mentors help him navigate the application process and is what led him down the path of mentoring college applicants.
What Chad loves most about coaching is helping students achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. Chad believes that entering college is a pivotal moment for students, being a stepping stone into the adult world. It’s there that they’ll create lasting experiences, learn more about themselves, and discover their career path. Chad is keen to make an impact and help guide students along their journey.
As a coach, Chad is skilled in creating timelines and breaking down the application process into manageable steps. He also understands that it can be challenging for students to describe their personality, strengths, or career goals in their applications. Chad’s strong interpersonal skills and extroverted personality allow him to easily connect with students, providing a friendly and comfortable setting to allow for introspection.
Students that Chad has recently coached have gotten accepted at several top universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Cornell University.
In his free time, Chad can be found lifting weights at the gym or, as an avid traveler, visiting a new place. He loves to listen to music, particularly EDM and Hip-Hop, and frequently goes to festivals such as Coachella and EDC. He enjoys watching basketball, football, and movies, particularly film franchises and thrillers.
Chad’s Pro Tip?
Having the grades shows that you are studious, but having strong extracurriculars demonstrates your interests and passions outside the classroom. Admissions officers love well-rounded individuals.
Chris is a former admissions officer with 8+ years of experience working in top universities, evaluating applications from around the world, and advising students/candidates as they navigate the college admissions process. He recently finished business school at MIT Sloan and is based in New York City.
Chris grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, where he interned with the admissions office for four years. Upon graduation, Chris joined the Admissions Office as an Assistant Director of Admissions where he recruited students and reviewed applications across Latin America, East Asia, and various parts of the United States. It was both an interesting and fulfilling experience to help build future classes at his alma mater, and it gave him a keen appreciation for the complexities and nuances that go into building a dynamic class of students each year.
Since then, Chris spent 5+ years living abroad and working with U.S. institutions like NYU and Yale University to establish and grow their international campuses in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He developed programs and services for hyper diverse, high achieving students from around the world, and helped launch new initiatives to support their successful transition to college. More recently, Chris served as Senior Advisor to the Dean at New York University Abu Dhabi and served on the Admissions Committee for three years. He participated in global trainings with NYU's Admissions Office and held responsibility for reviewing hundreds of applications annually from various parts of Central/East Asia and the Middle East.
In the last few years, Chris has advised countless students of many different backgrounds as they navigated the college admissions process. He enjoys the opportunity to help students find their voice through writing and chart an effective strategy for admission that builds upon their strengths and interests. Chris believes every student's approach to the college search and application process will look different given their background and context, and he loves to tailor his approach to meet each student's goals.
In his spare time, he is an avid traveler, aspiring coffee brewer, and very slowly improving his Spanish language skills.
Chris is a former admissions officer with 8+ years of experience working in top universities, evaluating applications from around the world, and advising students/candidates as they navigate the college admissions process. He recently finished business school at MIT Sloan and is based in New York City.
Chris grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, where he interned with the admissions office for four years. Upon graduation, Chris joined the Admissions Office as an Assistant Director of Admissions where he recruited students and reviewed applications across Latin America, East Asia, and various parts of the United States. It was both an interesting and fulfilling experience to help build future classes at his alma mater, and it gave him a keen appreciation for the complexities and nuances that go into building a dynamic class of students each year.
Since then, Chris spent 5+ years living abroad and working with U.S. institutions like NYU and Yale University to establish and grow their international campuses in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He developed programs and services for hyper diverse, high achieving students from around the world, and helped launch new initiatives to support their successful transition to college. More recently, Chris served as Senior Advisor to the Dean at New York University Abu Dhabi and served on the Admissions Committee for three years. He participated in global trainings with NYU's Admissions Office and held responsibility for reviewing hundreds of applications annually from various parts of Central/East Asia and the Middle East.
In the last few years, Chris has advised countless students of many different backgrounds as they navigated the college admissions process. He enjoys the opportunity to help students find their voice through writing and chart an effective strategy for admission that builds upon their strengths and interests. Chris believes every student's approach to the college search and application process will look different given their background and context, and he loves to tailor his approach to meet each student's goals.
In his spare time, he is an avid traveler, aspiring coffee brewer, and very slowly improving his Spanish language skills.
Chris brings his 20+ years of higher education experience to Quad Education as a senior strategist and thought-leader -- and he's a world traveler at 57 countries and counting.
His depth of experience includes leading recruitment and admissions efforts at Boston University, George Washington University, and Brandeis, while most recently serving as the Global Head of Events at QS. With 20+ years of experience working in college admissions, Chris has read 5000+ applications and considers himself a self-identified college nerd who shares secrets of highly selective college admission offices with families. His students have been accepted to Ivies, UCs, and most top 40 colleges.
During his time in admissions, Chris also made merit-based scholarship decisions and was part of the committee that set the criteria for diversity and equity initiatives at his schools. With numerous presentations to educational conferences and long-term experience working with multiple school departments, Chris a deep understanding of how to talk to university audiences, especially those that are a part of the admissions committee.
He grew up in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and has lived in North Carolina, Boston, London, and Washington, DC. He holds both a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.
Chris brings his 20+ years of higher education experience to Quad Education as a senior strategist and thought-leader -- and he's a world traveler at 57 countries and counting.
His depth of experience includes leading recruitment and admissions efforts at Boston University, George Washington University, and Brandeis, while most recently serving as the Global Head of Events at QS. With 20+ years of experience working in college admissions, Chris has read 5000+ applications and considers himself a self-identified college nerd who shares secrets of highly selective college admission offices with families. His students have been accepted to Ivies, UCs, and most top 40 colleges.
During his time in admissions, Chris also made merit-based scholarship decisions and was part of the committee that set the criteria for diversity and equity initiatives at his schools. With numerous presentations to educational conferences and long-term experience working with multiple school departments, Chris a deep understanding of how to talk to university audiences, especially those that are a part of the admissions committee.
He grew up in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York and has lived in North Carolina, Boston, London, and Washington, DC. He holds both a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.
Chris has a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Additionally, he has also worked as an admissions committee member for undergraduate and graduate school applications at UCLA.
Having worked as an educator and lecturer with many driven pupils, Chris genuinely enjoys having discussions with his students about their futures and learning about the place in the world they want to carve out for themselves as they mature. Chris is most excited to build a meaningful discourse with his Quad students about how to get into college while figuring out what they want in life and how best to achieve that moving forward. He deeply values his role as a coach and understands that learning from a mentor is a vital asset in the college application process. He aims to help his students tactically prepare for their college journey, giving them the space to craft a sense of who they are in a way that would help them succeed in the future.
As a coach, Chris’s greatest strength is working with students holistically, helping his Quad students synthesize different elements of their life, skills, and experience to create a unified vision of who they are and what they can bring to a school. Chris possesses various academic and professional life experiences–pursuing multiple passions within seemingly disparate fields of interest. His breadth of experience makes him highly perceptive to his students’ needs, working with them to bring out a sense of what makes them unique, what matters to them, and how they can better shape their lives.
When Chris isn’t coaching, he is creative writing, building his YouTube channel, traveling, exercising, and learning more about history and current events.
Chris’s Pro Tip?
Admissions committees assess differences amongst an extraordinarily competitive applicant pool and have a clear picture of what sorts of applications genuinely stand out. As an applicant, it is essential to understand how to craft your story through effective writing styles, self-described life trajectories, letters of recommendation, and the overall personal tone of your application to stand out.
Chris has a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Additionally, he has also worked as an admissions committee member for undergraduate and graduate school applications at UCLA.
Having worked as an educator and lecturer with many driven pupils, Chris genuinely enjoys having discussions with his students about their futures and learning about the place in the world they want to carve out for themselves as they mature. Chris is most excited to build a meaningful discourse with his Quad students about how to get into college while figuring out what they want in life and how best to achieve that moving forward. He deeply values his role as a coach and understands that learning from a mentor is a vital asset in the college application process. He aims to help his students tactically prepare for their college journey, giving them the space to craft a sense of who they are in a way that would help them succeed in the future.
As a coach, Chris’s greatest strength is working with students holistically, helping his Quad students synthesize different elements of their life, skills, and experience to create a unified vision of who they are and what they can bring to a school. Chris possesses various academic and professional life experiences–pursuing multiple passions within seemingly disparate fields of interest. His breadth of experience makes him highly perceptive to his students’ needs, working with them to bring out a sense of what makes them unique, what matters to them, and how they can better shape their lives.
When Chris isn’t coaching, he is creative writing, building his YouTube channel, traveling, exercising, and learning more about history and current events.
Chris’s Pro Tip?
Admissions committees assess differences amongst an extraordinarily competitive applicant pool and have a clear picture of what sorts of applications genuinely stand out. As an applicant, it is essential to understand how to craft your story through effective writing styles, self-described life trajectories, letters of recommendation, and the overall personal tone of your application to stand out.
Christopher is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and The University of Chicago. Christopher has also worked with the admissions committee at The University of Chicago, reviewing applications, assessing essays, and conducting interviews.
When it comes to coaching, Christopher loves helping Quad applicants realize their strengths, gain confidence in their decision-making, and reach their ultimate goals. Exciting, nerve-wracking, scary, and rewarding are all fitting words to describe the college application process. Christopher appreciates that this journey can be an emotional roller coaster but knows it’s always worth it!
His greatest strength as a coach is discovering unexplored balance. He excels at highlighting the uniqueness of the boy who feels ordinary, finding the right fit school for the quirky girl, accentuating the creative side of the math nerd, emphasizing the personal connections within large group activities, building confidence in the insecure, and tapping into a vulnerability of the self-assured. Christopher believes that humans are multifaceted creatures; he shines at painting a colorful and nuanced picture to capture who they truly are.
Students Christopher has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier schools, including Brown University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, UPenn, Cornell University, and Dartmouth College.
When Christopher isn’t coaching students, he enjoys “unplugging” in nature, taking improv comedy classes with his wife, and riding roller coasters with his teenagers. He is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and runs a website “geeking out” on SEO strategies.
Christopher is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and The University of Chicago. Christopher has also worked with the admissions committee at The University of Chicago, reviewing applications, assessing essays, and conducting interviews.
When it comes to coaching, Christopher loves helping Quad applicants realize their strengths, gain confidence in their decision-making, and reach their ultimate goals. Exciting, nerve-wracking, scary, and rewarding are all fitting words to describe the college application process. Christopher appreciates that this journey can be an emotional roller coaster but knows it’s always worth it!
His greatest strength as a coach is discovering unexplored balance. He excels at highlighting the uniqueness of the boy who feels ordinary, finding the right fit school for the quirky girl, accentuating the creative side of the math nerd, emphasizing the personal connections within large group activities, building confidence in the insecure, and tapping into a vulnerability of the self-assured. Christopher believes that humans are multifaceted creatures; he shines at painting a colorful and nuanced picture to capture who they truly are.
Students Christopher has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier schools, including Brown University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, UPenn, Cornell University, and Dartmouth College.
When Christopher isn’t coaching students, he enjoys “unplugging” in nature, taking improv comedy classes with his wife, and riding roller coasters with his teenagers. He is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and runs a website “geeking out” on SEO strategies.
Cole is a graduate of Stanford University, where he obtained both his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. He also obtained a second Master’s at Yenching Academy of Peking University.
Cole believes the college application process is an opportunity for students to crystallize what matters to them, what makes them unique, and what they hope to gain from the college experience. While Cole himself was applying to undergrad and grad school, he experienced this self-affirming impact of college applications. Cole understands that applying to college can be stressful. Still, it is also an incredibly exciting time and an amazing opportunity for students to think about what makes them who they are today. Professionally, Cole has worked at some of the most prestigious research institutions in the world including the Center for Strategic and International Relations in Washington, DC.
As a coach, Cole enjoys working with applicants to determine the most important 'watershed' moments that have shaped them. His strengths include: helping students incorporate past experiences and demonstrated interests to show, not tell; outlining a clear schedule with deliverables creating a manageable application process; and creating a warm, welcoming environment in which applicants feel comfortable sharing their worries and concerns. Additionally, Cole prides himself on his ability to empathize and connect with applicants to create a stress-free and open working relationship. Cole looks forward to applying his expertise and advice to help support Quad applicants in this journey!
Student’s Cole has recently coached have gotten into Stanford University, McGill University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Emory University.
Cole grew up in the Bay Area in California, the DC area, and Moscow, Russia. English is his native language, but he also speaks and reads Chinese at the intermediate-high level. Cole enjoys cooking, playing basketball, hiking, and listening to podcasts in his free time.
Cole’s Pro Tip?
It’s essential to craft an intentional, revealing, and unique narrative throughout your application that remains absolutely true to who you are and what you have done.
Cole is a graduate of Stanford University, where he obtained both his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. He also obtained a second Master’s at Yenching Academy of Peking University.
Cole believes the college application process is an opportunity for students to crystallize what matters to them, what makes them unique, and what they hope to gain from the college experience. While Cole himself was applying to undergrad and grad school, he experienced this self-affirming impact of college applications. Cole understands that applying to college can be stressful. Still, it is also an incredibly exciting time and an amazing opportunity for students to think about what makes them who they are today. Professionally, Cole has worked at some of the most prestigious research institutions in the world including the Center for Strategic and International Relations in Washington, DC.
As a coach, Cole enjoys working with applicants to determine the most important 'watershed' moments that have shaped them. His strengths include: helping students incorporate past experiences and demonstrated interests to show, not tell; outlining a clear schedule with deliverables creating a manageable application process; and creating a warm, welcoming environment in which applicants feel comfortable sharing their worries and concerns. Additionally, Cole prides himself on his ability to empathize and connect with applicants to create a stress-free and open working relationship. Cole looks forward to applying his expertise and advice to help support Quad applicants in this journey!
Student’s Cole has recently coached have gotten into Stanford University, McGill University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Emory University.
Cole grew up in the Bay Area in California, the DC area, and Moscow, Russia. English is his native language, but he also speaks and reads Chinese at the intermediate-high level. Cole enjoys cooking, playing basketball, hiking, and listening to podcasts in his free time.
Cole’s Pro Tip?
It’s essential to craft an intentional, revealing, and unique narrative throughout your application that remains absolutely true to who you are and what you have done.
Collin has extensive experience as an admissions officer for his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College (CMC). His main priority as a part of the Quad Education team is to help students find their voices and craft narratives from their past experiences.
As a student at CMC, Collin studied Biochemistry and Computer Science while also competing in NCAA Cross Country and Track. He also studied abroad in New Zealand where he dodged sea lions at remote surf breaks and learned about the connections between our minds and computers. As a volunteer with K-12 groups, he uses his experience to reform STEM education and reconnect students and curriculum with real world problems.
Collin has interviewed hundreds of domestic and international students pursuing a liberal arts education at the Claremont Colleges. At Quad Education, Collin draws on his past admissions experience to guide applicants in sharing their own stories. One of his favorite activities is to challenge students to dig into a college’s resources and offerings. He believes that a student’s ability to picture themselves as a student on a campus is a key component to drafting their best application.
Collin has extensive experience as an admissions officer for his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College (CMC). His main priority as a part of the Quad Education team is to help students find their voices and craft narratives from their past experiences.
As a student at CMC, Collin studied Biochemistry and Computer Science while also competing in NCAA Cross Country and Track. He also studied abroad in New Zealand where he dodged sea lions at remote surf breaks and learned about the connections between our minds and computers. As a volunteer with K-12 groups, he uses his experience to reform STEM education and reconnect students and curriculum with real world problems.
Collin has interviewed hundreds of domestic and international students pursuing a liberal arts education at the Claremont Colleges. At Quad Education, Collin draws on his past admissions experience to guide applicants in sharing their own stories. One of his favorite activities is to challenge students to dig into a college’s resources and offerings. He believes that a student’s ability to picture themselves as a student on a campus is a key component to drafting their best application.
Corey has a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center. In addition, they have an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. Corey has served as an Interviewer at Georgetown University, where they interviewed and scored applicants. Professionally, Corey has served as an Attorney with over fifteen years of experience in public policy, including a decade of work in sexual and reproductive health and LGBTQ rights.
Corey’s interest in coaching stemmed from their own experience of applying to college as a first-generation student at a public school. They had to navigate the process solo and quickly became an expert among their friends. Corey’s guidance counselors even hung their application materials on the office walls as a template for other students! Since then, Corey has coached many students on their educational journey - whether as a teacher, an alum providing outreach, an employer mentoring interns, or a community volunteer working with youth programs.
As a coach, Corey thoroughly enjoys getting to know Quad applicants and learning about their goals. They pride themselves on being a good listener and motivating students to create what they hope to. Corey addresses any roadblocks honestly and works with students to find solutions together. Corey’s greatest strength as a coach is their approach to the application; they work with students to tackle it one step at a time while also planning ahead. This puts Quad applicants at ease, allowing them to enjoy applying to college with as little stress as possible. Corey is also a big fan of backward planning. They encourage applicants to start with what they are passionate about and what they can imagine spending their life doing - and working backward from there. At the end of the day, college admissions is very important, but it's only the first step on the road to your future.
Writing and reading are two of Corey’s main passions. They have contributed to two forthcoming books, but they also love to write just for them. Corey also loves spending time with their family, gaming, and traveling.
Corey’s Pro Tip?
An applicant might be identical on paper to many other students, but there is a lot that is unique about you that can come out in different ways in this process. What is your story? Why is this college perfect for you, and what can YOU offer to the college? Answering these questions is easily worth as much as a test score or GPA.
Corey has a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center. In addition, they have an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. Corey has served as an Interviewer at Georgetown University, where they interviewed and scored applicants. Professionally, Corey has served as an Attorney with over fifteen years of experience in public policy, including a decade of work in sexual and reproductive health and LGBTQ rights.
Corey’s interest in coaching stemmed from their own experience of applying to college as a first-generation student at a public school. They had to navigate the process solo and quickly became an expert among their friends. Corey’s guidance counselors even hung their application materials on the office walls as a template for other students! Since then, Corey has coached many students on their educational journey - whether as a teacher, an alum providing outreach, an employer mentoring interns, or a community volunteer working with youth programs.
As a coach, Corey thoroughly enjoys getting to know Quad applicants and learning about their goals. They pride themselves on being a good listener and motivating students to create what they hope to. Corey addresses any roadblocks honestly and works with students to find solutions together. Corey’s greatest strength as a coach is their approach to the application; they work with students to tackle it one step at a time while also planning ahead. This puts Quad applicants at ease, allowing them to enjoy applying to college with as little stress as possible. Corey is also a big fan of backward planning. They encourage applicants to start with what they are passionate about and what they can imagine spending their life doing - and working backward from there. At the end of the day, college admissions is very important, but it's only the first step on the road to your future.
Writing and reading are two of Corey’s main passions. They have contributed to two forthcoming books, but they also love to write just for them. Corey also loves spending time with their family, gaming, and traveling.
Corey’s Pro Tip?
An applicant might be identical on paper to many other students, but there is a lot that is unique about you that can come out in different ways in this process. What is your story? Why is this college perfect for you, and what can YOU offer to the college? Answering these questions is easily worth as much as a test score or GPA.
Dahlila received her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Following her undergraduate degree, she pursued a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and Organizational Structure and Counseling at Boston College, where she held a position as a Admissions Counselor and an Admissions and Financial Aid Assistant.
Dahlila has since acted as an admissions counselor for top universities in the United States, namely the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, and UCLA. In addition to coaching and counseling prospective students, Dahlila has played an integral part in creating rules, regulations, and best practices in undergraduate and graduate admissions across various departments and fields of study. With her experience, she has coached college applicants formally and informally, gaining her students admission into UCLA, Columbia University, and New York University, among others.
Through her close participation in college admissions, she understands the value of excellent storytelling and views the college admissions process as a time of self-inquiry and exploration. Dahlila is passionate about helping students, parents, and families through this process. She believes this is a transformational period in a person’s life that allows them to truly evaluate what they want from higher education while simultaneously creating a vision for their futures.
As a coach, Dahlila has a great ability to listen and give detailed, streamlined feedback based on desired outcomes, particularly as it relates to writing and personal statement essays. Knowing the value of having a message within the application process, she helps her Quad students skillfully develop and craft their stories. Dahlila’s greatest strength is helping her students see the greatness already within them, allowing them to build a narrative that genuinely and impactfully reflects who they are during the admissions process.
In her spare time, Dahlila loves writing short stories and composing music. She is also deeply passionate about neuroscience, space, and metaphysics.
Dahlila’s Pro Tip?
The ability of a student to tell a story is one of the most captivating keys to the admissions process. Admission counselors read hundreds to thousands of applications during the season, many of which are the same. A reviewer can tell if an applicant is different from the rest within seconds, so being able to capture a reviewer’s attention authentically is a special skill not just in college but in life.
Dahlila received her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Following her undergraduate degree, she pursued a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and Organizational Structure and Counseling at Boston College, where she held a position as a Admissions Counselor and an Admissions and Financial Aid Assistant.
Dahlila has since acted as an admissions counselor for top universities in the United States, namely the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, and UCLA. In addition to coaching and counseling prospective students, Dahlila has played an integral part in creating rules, regulations, and best practices in undergraduate and graduate admissions across various departments and fields of study. With her experience, she has coached college applicants formally and informally, gaining her students admission into UCLA, Columbia University, and New York University, among others.
Through her close participation in college admissions, she understands the value of excellent storytelling and views the college admissions process as a time of self-inquiry and exploration. Dahlila is passionate about helping students, parents, and families through this process. She believes this is a transformational period in a person’s life that allows them to truly evaluate what they want from higher education while simultaneously creating a vision for their futures.
As a coach, Dahlila has a great ability to listen and give detailed, streamlined feedback based on desired outcomes, particularly as it relates to writing and personal statement essays. Knowing the value of having a message within the application process, she helps her Quad students skillfully develop and craft their stories. Dahlila’s greatest strength is helping her students see the greatness already within them, allowing them to build a narrative that genuinely and impactfully reflects who they are during the admissions process.
In her spare time, Dahlila loves writing short stories and composing music. She is also deeply passionate about neuroscience, space, and metaphysics.
Dahlila’s Pro Tip?
The ability of a student to tell a story is one of the most captivating keys to the admissions process. Admission counselors read hundreds to thousands of applications during the season, many of which are the same. A reviewer can tell if an applicant is different from the rest within seconds, so being able to capture a reviewer’s attention authentically is a special skill not just in college but in life.
Dan is a graduate of Stanford University, where he obtained his MBA. He has several years of professional experience in the education sector as an admissions coach, technologist, and teacher. Dan spent 6 years on Google’s education team, where he built tools used by thousands of schools across the country.
Dan also has extensive experience helping college candidates get into their dream schools. Dan likes to use the power of coactive coaching to help Quad applicants uncover their top strengths so they can craft engaging stories that highlight those strengths in a compelling way. He is a big appreciator of the value of authenticity and helps students reflect, turning seemingly small moments into memorable anecdotes. Above all, Dan is focused on using the problem-action-impact framework to make every word of students’ application materials count.
Candidates that Dan has recently coached have been accepted to Stanford University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, among other top schools.
With a passion for continuous learning, Dan finds himself glued to ‘The Great Courses’ when he isn't coaching students. He is also an outdoor enthusiast, regularly running, hiking, mountain biking, and camping.
Dan’s Pro Tip?
Sometimes it seems counterintuitive, but a humble awareness of your shortcomings can be one of your most endearing traits.
Dan is a graduate of Stanford University, where he obtained his MBA. He has several years of professional experience in the education sector as an admissions coach, technologist, and teacher. Dan spent 6 years on Google’s education team, where he built tools used by thousands of schools across the country.
Dan also has extensive experience helping college candidates get into their dream schools. Dan likes to use the power of coactive coaching to help Quad applicants uncover their top strengths so they can craft engaging stories that highlight those strengths in a compelling way. He is a big appreciator of the value of authenticity and helps students reflect, turning seemingly small moments into memorable anecdotes. Above all, Dan is focused on using the problem-action-impact framework to make every word of students’ application materials count.
Candidates that Dan has recently coached have been accepted to Stanford University, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, among other top schools.
With a passion for continuous learning, Dan finds himself glued to ‘The Great Courses’ when he isn't coaching students. He is also an outdoor enthusiast, regularly running, hiking, mountain biking, and camping.
Dan’s Pro Tip?
Sometimes it seems counterintuitive, but a humble awareness of your shortcomings can be one of your most endearing traits.
Darryl acquired nearly 20 years of experience working in college admissions before moving on to lead a successful college counseling office for an independent secondary school for the past 12 years. Previously Darryl was Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Tufts University where he gained valuable insight into the world of highly selective college admissions. Darryl began his career at Union College (NY), his alma mater, in 1992 where he started as admissions counselor and rose to the leadership role of Associate Dean.
Darryl has nationally recognized expertise and industry insights in every aspect of the college admission process. Throughout his career, he has been featured in several admissions publications including the NY Times best-selling book, “Who Gets in and Why.” Darryl has an extensive network of college admissions professionals with whom he continually collaborates.
He has sat in on admissions selection for a variety of highly selective institutions, including colleges in the Ivy League and NESCAC like Dartmouth College and Middlebury College. Darryl has also served on selection committees for prestigious scholarships at Davidson College and Lafayette College. He regularly trains new admissions professionals and conducts presentations and workshops for organizations including The College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
At Quad, Darryl is passionate about sharing his knowledge to make the college admission process more accessible and less mysterious. He has a special interest in how the admission process is perceived from the student and parent perspective and is known for putting families at ease.
Darryl acquired nearly 20 years of experience working in college admissions before moving on to lead a successful college counseling office for an independent secondary school for the past 12 years. Previously Darryl was Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Tufts University where he gained valuable insight into the world of highly selective college admissions. Darryl began his career at Union College (NY), his alma mater, in 1992 where he started as admissions counselor and rose to the leadership role of Associate Dean.
Darryl has nationally recognized expertise and industry insights in every aspect of the college admission process. Throughout his career, he has been featured in several admissions publications including the NY Times best-selling book, “Who Gets in and Why.” Darryl has an extensive network of college admissions professionals with whom he continually collaborates.
He has sat in on admissions selection for a variety of highly selective institutions, including colleges in the Ivy League and NESCAC like Dartmouth College and Middlebury College. Darryl has also served on selection committees for prestigious scholarships at Davidson College and Lafayette College. He regularly trains new admissions professionals and conducts presentations and workshops for organizations including The College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
At Quad, Darryl is passionate about sharing his knowledge to make the college admission process more accessible and less mysterious. He has a special interest in how the admission process is perceived from the student and parent perspective and is known for putting families at ease.
David a former admissions officer at Brown University who is currently based South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University with a dual concentration in History and Biomedical Ethics. David has had a long and successful career both in and outside the admissions world. After working for a large law firm in Washington DC for a year, he attended Cornell Law School graduating with a Juris Doctor in Public Law. Following his graduation from law school, David served in the United States Navy as a Judge Advocate for three years on active duty while stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois and Newport, Rhode Island. Following his military service, David worked as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. Thereafter, he practiced immigration law for over 10 years.
After a long legal career, David transitioned into his true passion, higher education with the goal of helping undergraduate students find engaging internships and post-graduation positions and assisting them with applications to top colleges. He started off at Northeastern University, heading the pre-law office, where he made decisions on which pre-law students to admit and also helped them get accepted at top law schools. In addition, he taught hundreds of international students in a professionalism and career readiness course designed to prepare them for working in the United States.
Following his work at the illustrious Northeastern University admissions office, David ran a program for student veterans at the University of Massachusetts Boston, helping students prepare and gain admittance to highly selective colleges. Having found his niche in providing one on one advising to students, David returned to his Alma Mater to work as an Admission Specialist for the Brown University admission office. At Brown, David was responsible for evaluating thousands of applications and making admissions committee recommendations. In addition, he was also responsible for all merit scholarship reviews and has an in-depth understanding of what highly selective schools such as Brown are looking for when making scholarship decisions.
Outside of work, David tries to keep up with his three amazing children, the oldest one a rising a senior with a stellar academic record at atop university. He often spends weekends hiking through the woods, streams and ponds of rural northwestern Rhode Island. A lifelong baseball (Red Sox!) fan, David is often found in and around baseball and softball diamonds through the spring and summer, and roaming the sidelines of volleyball courts in the winter. Currently, he is trying his hand at starting a small orchard with the hopes of someday making small batch jams and wines.
David a former admissions officer at Brown University who is currently based South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University with a dual concentration in History and Biomedical Ethics. David has had a long and successful career both in and outside the admissions world. After working for a large law firm in Washington DC for a year, he attended Cornell Law School graduating with a Juris Doctor in Public Law. Following his graduation from law school, David served in the United States Navy as a Judge Advocate for three years on active duty while stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois and Newport, Rhode Island. Following his military service, David worked as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. Thereafter, he practiced immigration law for over 10 years.
After a long legal career, David transitioned into his true passion, higher education with the goal of helping undergraduate students find engaging internships and post-graduation positions and assisting them with applications to top colleges. He started off at Northeastern University, heading the pre-law office, where he made decisions on which pre-law students to admit and also helped them get accepted at top law schools. In addition, he taught hundreds of international students in a professionalism and career readiness course designed to prepare them for working in the United States.
Following his work at the illustrious Northeastern University admissions office, David ran a program for student veterans at the University of Massachusetts Boston, helping students prepare and gain admittance to highly selective colleges. Having found his niche in providing one on one advising to students, David returned to his Alma Mater to work as an Admission Specialist for the Brown University admission office. At Brown, David was responsible for evaluating thousands of applications and making admissions committee recommendations. In addition, he was also responsible for all merit scholarship reviews and has an in-depth understanding of what highly selective schools such as Brown are looking for when making scholarship decisions.
Outside of work, David tries to keep up with his three amazing children, the oldest one a rising a senior with a stellar academic record at atop university. He often spends weekends hiking through the woods, streams and ponds of rural northwestern Rhode Island. A lifelong baseball (Red Sox!) fan, David is often found in and around baseball and softball diamonds through the spring and summer, and roaming the sidelines of volleyball courts in the winter. Currently, he is trying his hand at starting a small orchard with the hopes of someday making small batch jams and wines.
David is currently a neurosurgeon in his seventh year of residency at Vanderbilt University. David graduated from UCLA as a Regent’s Scholar with a B.S. in Neuroscience and subsequently attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine on a full-ride, merit-based scholarship. At The University of Chicago, David was awarded a two-year Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)research grant, and at Vanderbilt University, David was awarded a two-year NIH/F32 NRSA research grant to study the molecular biology of GBM, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer.
During his time at The Pritzker School of Medicine, David was heavily involved with the medical school admissions process. Throughout his first five years, he interviewed hundreds of medical school applicants and, in his final year of medical school, he was selected by faculty to be one of three students to serve as a voting member on the admissions committee. During his time at Pritzker, David reviewed 5000+ applications, interviewed over 750+ applicants, and worked closely with the Office of Admissions in coordinating interview days, organizing revisit weekends, and fine-tuning the application process.
Since graduating from The University of Chicago, David has mentored lots of students throughout their medical school admissions process. His knowledge and experience go beyond simple application and essay completion. David helps applicants perfect their interview skills, create strategic medical school application lists, obtain the highest quality letter of recommendations, navigate waitlists and multiple admission offers, and helps applicants construct application stories that truly highlight their best and most appealing attributes. Simply put, David has the insider knowledge and mentoring experience to help applicants put together their best application package.
David is currently a neurosurgeon in his seventh year of residency at Vanderbilt University. David graduated from UCLA as a Regent’s Scholar with a B.S. in Neuroscience and subsequently attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine on a full-ride, merit-based scholarship. At The University of Chicago, David was awarded a two-year Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)research grant, and at Vanderbilt University, David was awarded a two-year NIH/F32 NRSA research grant to study the molecular biology of GBM, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer.
During his time at The Pritzker School of Medicine, David was heavily involved with the medical school admissions process. Throughout his first five years, he interviewed hundreds of medical school applicants and, in his final year of medical school, he was selected by faculty to be one of three students to serve as a voting member on the admissions committee. During his time at Pritzker, David reviewed 5000+ applications, interviewed over 750+ applicants, and worked closely with the Office of Admissions in coordinating interview days, organizing revisit weekends, and fine-tuning the application process.
Since graduating from The University of Chicago, David has mentored lots of students throughout their medical school admissions process. His knowledge and experience go beyond simple application and essay completion. David helps applicants perfect their interview skills, create strategic medical school application lists, obtain the highest quality letter of recommendations, navigate waitlists and multiple admission offers, and helps applicants construct application stories that truly highlight their best and most appealing attributes. Simply put, David has the insider knowledge and mentoring experience to help applicants put together their best application package.
David has a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a Master's degree from Washington University in St Louis. As a coach, David is extremely goal-oriented and receives great satisfaction in seeing students succeed. He believes in the college admissions application process's transformative nature and educational value as discrete from classroom education. The college application process is a tremendous opportunity to discover vital aspects of students' interests and ambitions. The more rigorously one engages and commits to the college admissions process, the more rewards one yields in self-discovery.
David's greatest strengths as a coach include his extreme acuity to detail and fierce command of language. With a keen focus on his candidates' holistic profiles, David can quickly identify their strengths and determine the best ways to form a compelling and persuasive case for each applicant's respective candidacies. Additionally, David is extraordinarily adaptable, works well under pressure, and can synthesize elements of a candidate's background into guiding approaches to college application documents.
Applicants David has recently coached have gotten accepted into Columbia University, The University of Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Georgetown University, Washington University in St. Louis, New York University, and The University of Virginia.
David is a major foodie, and when he's not reading or working on a manuscript, he loves to survey new or exciting restaurants, bars, and cafes in Saint Louis or New York.
David's Pro Tip?
Admissions officers must be clearly guided toward a candidate's most persuasive strengths in the application; strong candidacy alone does not create successful candidacy. Rather, a cogent presentation of one's strengths is essential.
David has a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a Master's degree from Washington University in St Louis. As a coach, David is extremely goal-oriented and receives great satisfaction in seeing students succeed. He believes in the college admissions application process's transformative nature and educational value as discrete from classroom education. The college application process is a tremendous opportunity to discover vital aspects of students' interests and ambitions. The more rigorously one engages and commits to the college admissions process, the more rewards one yields in self-discovery.
David's greatest strengths as a coach include his extreme acuity to detail and fierce command of language. With a keen focus on his candidates' holistic profiles, David can quickly identify their strengths and determine the best ways to form a compelling and persuasive case for each applicant's respective candidacies. Additionally, David is extraordinarily adaptable, works well under pressure, and can synthesize elements of a candidate's background into guiding approaches to college application documents.
Applicants David has recently coached have gotten accepted into Columbia University, The University of Chicago, The University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, Georgetown University, Washington University in St. Louis, New York University, and The University of Virginia.
David is a major foodie, and when he's not reading or working on a manuscript, he loves to survey new or exciting restaurants, bars, and cafes in Saint Louis or New York.
David's Pro Tip?
Admissions officers must be clearly guided toward a candidate's most persuasive strengths in the application; strong candidacy alone does not create successful candidacy. Rather, a cogent presentation of one's strengths is essential.
Demi has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science & Policy with a Minor in Political Science from Duke University. She has also earned a JD from The University of North Carolina School of Law. Professionally, Demi has worked closely with the Academic Advising office at Emory School of Law. Her most significant learning from this experience is that there is no perfect candidate alone; each candidate comes together with the incoming student body to form a great class. Some candidates had more experience while others had a better academic record, but the incoming class was always whole.
Demi's passion for coaching stemmed from the help she received when applying to college herself. Based on her environment and situation, she did not have the resources to go to college. However, she had mentors who helped her at every step; they encouraged her to participate in pre-college programs she wasn't sure she qualified for, and they encouraged her to sign up for competitions she never dreamed of. Most importantly, her mentors believed there was no limit to what she could do and were willing to get her where she needed to go. Demi understands the difficulties of applying to college, and her goal is to help applicants have options on where they go to college and beyond.
Demi's greatest strengths as a coach include helping Quad applicants look through their experiences in a non-intrusive way to see the best version of themselves and articulate it in their application materials. She is also a great listener and takes extra steps to ensure the entire family feels involved and comfortable during the process.
When Demi isn't coaching, she enjoys drinking international teas, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her husband and cat.
Demi has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science & Policy with a Minor in Political Science from Duke University. She has also earned a JD from The University of North Carolina School of Law. Professionally, Demi has worked closely with the Academic Advising office at Emory School of Law. Her most significant learning from this experience is that there is no perfect candidate alone; each candidate comes together with the incoming student body to form a great class. Some candidates had more experience while others had a better academic record, but the incoming class was always whole.
Demi's passion for coaching stemmed from the help she received when applying to college herself. Based on her environment and situation, she did not have the resources to go to college. However, she had mentors who helped her at every step; they encouraged her to participate in pre-college programs she wasn't sure she qualified for, and they encouraged her to sign up for competitions she never dreamed of. Most importantly, her mentors believed there was no limit to what she could do and were willing to get her where she needed to go. Demi understands the difficulties of applying to college, and her goal is to help applicants have options on where they go to college and beyond.
Demi's greatest strengths as a coach include helping Quad applicants look through their experiences in a non-intrusive way to see the best version of themselves and articulate it in their application materials. She is also a great listener and takes extra steps to ensure the entire family feels involved and comfortable during the process.
When Demi isn't coaching, she enjoys drinking international teas, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her husband and cat.
Dominique has served on the admissions team at Dartmouth College. She is also a graduate of Dartmouth, where she studied Anthropology and Hispanic Studies. In the past, Dominique has worked with the Dartmouth admissions office on initiatives to give insights to prospective students and families insight into the opportunities available at the school and what the campus culture was like. She has also served as an interviewer for the college, conducting interviews of undergraduate applicants and then rating students, submitting reports about their character, academic and extracurricular engagement, and overall professionalism, as part of the Admissions Committee’s assessments.
Through her work in admissions, Dominique realized that the importance of telling a compelling story in the personal statement and developed a solid understanding of all of the important notes that the essay should hit to score highly in all of the different buckets that admissions committees use to score it.
Dominique is deeply passionate about education and also has four years of teaching experience. She was selected for the prestigious Teach for America program after completing her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth.
During her time as a teacher, Dominique also has extensive mentorship experience. She had an advisory group of students that she coached through all four years of high school, helping them choose classes/extracurriculars that make sense for their goals in addition to helping with SAT prep and editing essays and scholarship applications. She also mentored them on how to choose the best school to attend based on award letters, prestige, major-specific programming, and school culture fit. In her free time, Dominique enjoys hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and attending concerts.
Dominique has served on the admissions team at Dartmouth College. She is also a graduate of Dartmouth, where she studied Anthropology and Hispanic Studies. In the past, Dominique has worked with the Dartmouth admissions office on initiatives to give insights to prospective students and families insight into the opportunities available at the school and what the campus culture was like. She has also served as an interviewer for the college, conducting interviews of undergraduate applicants and then rating students, submitting reports about their character, academic and extracurricular engagement, and overall professionalism, as part of the Admissions Committee’s assessments.
Through her work in admissions, Dominique realized that the importance of telling a compelling story in the personal statement and developed a solid understanding of all of the important notes that the essay should hit to score highly in all of the different buckets that admissions committees use to score it.
Dominique is deeply passionate about education and also has four years of teaching experience. She was selected for the prestigious Teach for America program after completing her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth.
During her time as a teacher, Dominique also has extensive mentorship experience. She had an advisory group of students that she coached through all four years of high school, helping them choose classes/extracurriculars that make sense for their goals in addition to helping with SAT prep and editing essays and scholarship applications. She also mentored them on how to choose the best school to attend based on award letters, prestige, major-specific programming, and school culture fit. In her free time, Dominique enjoys hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and attending concerts.
As a consultant at Quad and a former admissions committee member at Harvard, Donovan is passionate about helping students from all over the world realize their true potential. One of the most important things he learned through working in admissions is an emphasis on depth over breadth. Many incorrectly assume that universities want a well-rounded student, whereas they're actually seeking a well-rounded student body. Informed by this understanding, Donovan helps students demonstrate expertise and develop a focused, cohesive narrative across their application, both of which are incredibly important to top-tier schools.
Donovan also has an in-depth understanding of the importance of school-specificity in each application, as every school values different things. Having produced more U.S. presidents and Nobel Prize winners than any other university, Harvard, for example, tends to place greater weight on leadership qualities among applicants. Adjacent to Palo Alto and in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford values an entrepreneurial spirit and calculated risk-taking more than many schools. Thus, it's imperative that supplemental essays are tailored to a school and its characteristics, something that Donovan is passionate to help students with.
As a former varsity collegiate rower who was recruited to Harvard's heavyweight crew team, Donovan has helped countless students excel in their sport and successfully navigate the athletic recruiting process. He likens his approach to that of a coach and thoroughly enjoy working with ambitious student-athletes. Having pursued cutting-edge STEM research and competitions throughout his career, Donovan likes building passion projects with students and is particularly interested in working with students who want to solve problems using STEM. At Quad, Donovan aims to be an approachable, accessible ally, and am more than happy to work with students of all backgrounds.
In his spare time, Donovan writes screenplays, teleplays, and sketch comedies. He enjoys reading nonfiction psychology books, and loves board games like Catan and Monopoly. Apart from this, Donovan hangs out with his bearded dragon and is considering getting a giant breed dog soon.
As a consultant at Quad and a former admissions committee member at Harvard, Donovan is passionate about helping students from all over the world realize their true potential. One of the most important things he learned through working in admissions is an emphasis on depth over breadth. Many incorrectly assume that universities want a well-rounded student, whereas they're actually seeking a well-rounded student body. Informed by this understanding, Donovan helps students demonstrate expertise and develop a focused, cohesive narrative across their application, both of which are incredibly important to top-tier schools.
Donovan also has an in-depth understanding of the importance of school-specificity in each application, as every school values different things. Having produced more U.S. presidents and Nobel Prize winners than any other university, Harvard, for example, tends to place greater weight on leadership qualities among applicants. Adjacent to Palo Alto and in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford values an entrepreneurial spirit and calculated risk-taking more than many schools. Thus, it's imperative that supplemental essays are tailored to a school and its characteristics, something that Donovan is passionate to help students with.
As a former varsity collegiate rower who was recruited to Harvard's heavyweight crew team, Donovan has helped countless students excel in their sport and successfully navigate the athletic recruiting process. He likens his approach to that of a coach and thoroughly enjoy working with ambitious student-athletes. Having pursued cutting-edge STEM research and competitions throughout his career, Donovan likes building passion projects with students and is particularly interested in working with students who want to solve problems using STEM. At Quad, Donovan aims to be an approachable, accessible ally, and am more than happy to work with students of all backgrounds.
In his spare time, Donovan writes screenplays, teleplays, and sketch comedies. He enjoys reading nonfiction psychology books, and loves board games like Catan and Monopoly. Apart from this, Donovan hangs out with his bearded dragon and is considering getting a giant breed dog soon.
Dorien is a graduate of Colgate University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dorien has extensive experience both as an admissions coach as well as as an admissions professional. Dorien served as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Syracuse University, an Application Reader at Swathmore College, and an Undergraduate Student Advisor at Case Western Reserve University. While serving on admissions teams, Dorien was responsible for reading applications, interviewing prospective students, coordinating campus visits and events, training admissions volunteers, and making scholarship decisions. She also has experience coaching students on all aspects of their college experience, including major exploration, academic/study skills, engaging in campus life and opportunities, and other areas of adjustment to college life.
As a coach, Dorien believes that building a positive, trusting relationship with Quad applicants is essential. She is an active listener, allowing her to get to know her students on a deeper, personal level and give individualized advice. She thoroughly enjoys coaching students through multi-phased processes in a way that does not overwhelm them but also gives them ownership over their own decisions each step of the way.
In terms of strengths, Dorien has clear oral and written communication skills, which she hones in on while helping Quad applicants draft and edit their essays as well as other personal documents for the application process.
When Dorien isn’t coaching, she is an avid reader (with a healthy dose of binge TV watching for balance), loves to cook and try new recipes, and travel both in the US and abroad. She also has both a dog (a dachshund mix named Ellie) and a cat (named Athena)!
Dorien’s Pro Tips?
Don't tell admissions officers what you think they "want" to hear; they can tell! This won't help to make you more "admissible" and certainly won't result in a good-fit school at the end of the process.
Applying to college takes research, thoughtful self-reflection, and, most importantly: TIME. Don't rush the process.
Dorien is a graduate of Colgate University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dorien has extensive experience both as an admissions coach as well as as an admissions professional. Dorien served as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Syracuse University, an Application Reader at Swathmore College, and an Undergraduate Student Advisor at Case Western Reserve University. While serving on admissions teams, Dorien was responsible for reading applications, interviewing prospective students, coordinating campus visits and events, training admissions volunteers, and making scholarship decisions. She also has experience coaching students on all aspects of their college experience, including major exploration, academic/study skills, engaging in campus life and opportunities, and other areas of adjustment to college life.
As a coach, Dorien believes that building a positive, trusting relationship with Quad applicants is essential. She is an active listener, allowing her to get to know her students on a deeper, personal level and give individualized advice. She thoroughly enjoys coaching students through multi-phased processes in a way that does not overwhelm them but also gives them ownership over their own decisions each step of the way.
In terms of strengths, Dorien has clear oral and written communication skills, which she hones in on while helping Quad applicants draft and edit their essays as well as other personal documents for the application process.
When Dorien isn’t coaching, she is an avid reader (with a healthy dose of binge TV watching for balance), loves to cook and try new recipes, and travel both in the US and abroad. She also has both a dog (a dachshund mix named Ellie) and a cat (named Athena)!
Dorien’s Pro Tips?
Don't tell admissions officers what you think they "want" to hear; they can tell! This won't help to make you more "admissible" and certainly won't result in a good-fit school at the end of the process.
Applying to college takes research, thoughtful self-reflection, and, most importantly: TIME. Don't rush the process.
Eli completed his Bachelor’s degree at Columbia University. Following his degree, he acted as Columbia’s Dean’s Assistant and Interview Program Coordinator. In this position, he oversaw the interview process and provided training sessions for new and returning interviewers. He was also involved with special scholar programs, meeting prospective students and their families. With his extensive experience as a coach and admissions officer, he has helped his students gain admission into their dream colleges.
Eli has always been passionate about higher education and the college experience, which drives him to share his knowledge with prospective students. His passion drives him to help his students achieve their academic goals by coaching them through their college application timeline and ultimately building an impactful application. As a coach, Elie understands the significance of a holistic application. He ensures that his students are well-organized and equipped to manage and ace each part of the application process. He excels at identifying what qualities make a student shine through during the application process beyond the numbers.
When Eli isn’t coaching, he enjoys travelling, reading, and playing music.
Eli’s Pro Tip?
Making sure you’re organized early in the admissions process will allow you to develop a better idea and understanding of your end goals and make the most of your college experience.
Eli completed his Bachelor’s degree at Columbia University. Following his degree, he acted as Columbia’s Dean’s Assistant and Interview Program Coordinator. In this position, he oversaw the interview process and provided training sessions for new and returning interviewers. He was also involved with special scholar programs, meeting prospective students and their families. With his extensive experience as a coach and admissions officer, he has helped his students gain admission into their dream colleges.
Eli has always been passionate about higher education and the college experience, which drives him to share his knowledge with prospective students. His passion drives him to help his students achieve their academic goals by coaching them through their college application timeline and ultimately building an impactful application. As a coach, Elie understands the significance of a holistic application. He ensures that his students are well-organized and equipped to manage and ace each part of the application process. He excels at identifying what qualities make a student shine through during the application process beyond the numbers.
When Eli isn’t coaching, he enjoys travelling, reading, and playing music.
Eli’s Pro Tip?
Making sure you’re organized early in the admissions process will allow you to develop a better idea and understanding of your end goals and make the most of your college experience.
Emily C. Keily, an admissions professional with over twenty-four years of experience in higher education, was the Director of Admissions, Public Health and Professional Degree Programs, at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA from 2009 to 2021. In this position, she participated in the development of several new academic programs (Physician Asst. and DPT, for example) and the on-boarding and implementation of new admissions processes and systems. In addition to the programs mentioned above, she administered admissions for Tufts Special Master’s Program (MBS) and worked with students applying to the Medical School’s MD/MBA and MD/MPH, among other programs.
Her work with MD applicants, in particular, made her keenly aware of the merit of such a program, that medical school can be a possibility with some added “elbow grease” and that the entire medical school application process can be very nerve racking for applicants. She’s excited to help! As a member of professional associations, including NAAHP, NEAAHP, AACRAO, and NAGAP, Emily presented on topics such as the admissions process and the admissions field at national and regional conferences. She is a graduate of Emmanuel College (MA) and Stonehill College (BA).
Emily C. Keily, an admissions professional with over twenty-four years of experience in higher education, was the Director of Admissions, Public Health and Professional Degree Programs, at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA from 2009 to 2021. In this position, she participated in the development of several new academic programs (Physician Asst. and DPT, for example) and the on-boarding and implementation of new admissions processes and systems. In addition to the programs mentioned above, she administered admissions for Tufts Special Master’s Program (MBS) and worked with students applying to the Medical School’s MD/MBA and MD/MPH, among other programs.
Her work with MD applicants, in particular, made her keenly aware of the merit of such a program, that medical school can be a possibility with some added “elbow grease” and that the entire medical school application process can be very nerve racking for applicants. She’s excited to help! As a member of professional associations, including NAAHP, NEAAHP, AACRAO, and NAGAP, Emily presented on topics such as the admissions process and the admissions field at national and regional conferences. She is a graduate of Emmanuel College (MA) and Stonehill College (BA).
Emily is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Occidental College. She was a pre-med student in college and has extensive experience working with pre-med, STEM, and liberal arts students. At UC Berkeley, Emily taught biochemistry to pre-med students. She also reviewed several applications drafted by pre-med students and wrote recommendation letters for several students. I helped them identify their strengths and passion and recommended several graduate programs.
Emily has several years of experience coaching college candidates. As a counselor, she is most passionate about helping candidates identify their strengths and passion. She loves to guide her candidates to recognize their strengths and tell the best stories in their college applications.
Emily has professional experience at Kaiser Permanente, which has given her a first-hand understanding of how STEM findings play out in the real world. Her role has also provided her with exceptional organizational skills, such as breaking down the application process into manageable steps and utilizing tools to help the candidate meet various deadlines.
In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her dog. They love going on walks and exploring dog-friendly restaurants.
Emily is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Occidental College. She was a pre-med student in college and has extensive experience working with pre-med, STEM, and liberal arts students. At UC Berkeley, Emily taught biochemistry to pre-med students. She also reviewed several applications drafted by pre-med students and wrote recommendation letters for several students. I helped them identify their strengths and passion and recommended several graduate programs.
Emily has several years of experience coaching college candidates. As a counselor, she is most passionate about helping candidates identify their strengths and passion. She loves to guide her candidates to recognize their strengths and tell the best stories in their college applications.
Emily has professional experience at Kaiser Permanente, which has given her a first-hand understanding of how STEM findings play out in the real world. Her role has also provided her with exceptional organizational skills, such as breaking down the application process into manageable steps and utilizing tools to help the candidate meet various deadlines.
In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her dog. They love going on walks and exploring dog-friendly restaurants.
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Erica is a tenured admissions expert who has extensive experience in the admissions office at UCLA. At UCLA, she read freshman applications and holistically reviewed the application to determine if the student could be a candidate for admission. Her review included the grade point average, classes, rigor, activities and personal insight questions.
Erica is an expert at understanding the nuances of what top schools are looking for. Working in admissions has helped her understand different universities’ individualized way of reviewing the college application. This includes an in-depth understanding of the many aspects taken into consideration when reviewing an application including the school environment the student comes from. Erica can pinpoint why a student from one school can be admitted with a weighted 4.7 a student from another school may be admitted with a weighted 3.9.
Erica loves helping students explore their college options, guiding them until they find the colleges that are the best fit for them, and the excitement and determination she sees in so many college applicants. She wants her students to turn in an application that is complete, correct and that shows the college who they are and what they are passionate about.
In her free time, Erica loves spending time with her family, going to the movies, walking her dog, and hiking with her friends.
Erica is a tenured admissions expert who has extensive experience in the admissions office at UCLA. At UCLA, she read freshman applications and holistically reviewed the application to determine if the student could be a candidate for admission. Her review included the grade point average, classes, rigor, activities and personal insight questions.
Erica is an expert at understanding the nuances of what top schools are looking for. Working in admissions has helped her understand different universities’ individualized way of reviewing the college application. This includes an in-depth understanding of the many aspects taken into consideration when reviewing an application including the school environment the student comes from. Erica can pinpoint why a student from one school can be admitted with a weighted 4.7 a student from another school may be admitted with a weighted 3.9.
Erica loves helping students explore their college options, guiding them until they find the colleges that are the best fit for them, and the excitement and determination she sees in so many college applicants. She wants her students to turn in an application that is complete, correct and that shows the college who they are and what they are passionate about.
In her free time, Erica loves spending time with her family, going to the movies, walking her dog, and hiking with her friends.
Erin has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Public Health Studies and a Master’s degree in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins University. Through her extensive coaching experience, Erin has realized that everyone has a unique story to tell; college is not a destination but a place that can kickstart the rest of your life. Erin is excited to work with Quad applicants and will do her absolute best to help them create an amazing application!
Erin understands that the college application process can be overwhelming. She aims to help students make the right choices and put their best foot forward so they are set up for success through the college application period and beyond. Her greatest strengths as a coach include helping students manage their time, match their strengths to excellent colleges, and stand out from other applicants. Additionally, she is skilled in helping students optimize college selection, decide on scholarships, prepare for their interviews, revise their essays, and select their major.
When Erin isn’t coaching, she enjoys spending her time boxing, investing, cooking, and exploring cities.
Erin has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Public Health Studies and a Master’s degree in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins University. Through her extensive coaching experience, Erin has realized that everyone has a unique story to tell; college is not a destination but a place that can kickstart the rest of your life. Erin is excited to work with Quad applicants and will do her absolute best to help them create an amazing application!
Erin understands that the college application process can be overwhelming. She aims to help students make the right choices and put their best foot forward so they are set up for success through the college application period and beyond. Her greatest strengths as a coach include helping students manage their time, match their strengths to excellent colleges, and stand out from other applicants. Additionally, she is skilled in helping students optimize college selection, decide on scholarships, prepare for their interviews, revise their essays, and select their major.
When Erin isn’t coaching, she enjoys spending her time boxing, investing, cooking, and exploring cities.
Erin has a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Erin has also served as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador at Columbia. There, she coached interviewees and conducted interviews, and evaluated and recommended candidates to the admissions committee. Additionally, Erin has over a decade of experience as an educator.
Erin is passionate about helping young people identify and appreciate their strengths, tell their unique stories, and transition to the next exciting phase in life. She enjoys building trusting relationships with Quad applicants where she can gain a deeper understanding of their unique background and stories to ensure their application represents their best, authentic selves.
Erin understands that applying to college can be stressful. Still, she feels that the college application process is a wonderful learning opportunity for students to gain self-confidence, professional and academic skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Her greatest strengths as a coach include breaking down the college application process into manageable chunks and helping applicants brainstorm and craft a final polished personal statement.
Applicants Erin has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top-tier colleges, including Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.
In her free time, Erin enjoys acting, singing, reading, writing, watching bad reality tv, and playing with her kids. She also has an interest in interior design, fitness, and travel.
Erin’s Pro Tip?
Always be your authentic self throughout the application process.
Erin has a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Erin has also served as an Alumni Admissions Ambassador at Columbia. There, she coached interviewees and conducted interviews, and evaluated and recommended candidates to the admissions committee. Additionally, Erin has over a decade of experience as an educator.
Erin is passionate about helping young people identify and appreciate their strengths, tell their unique stories, and transition to the next exciting phase in life. She enjoys building trusting relationships with Quad applicants where she can gain a deeper understanding of their unique background and stories to ensure their application represents their best, authentic selves.
Erin understands that applying to college can be stressful. Still, she feels that the college application process is a wonderful learning opportunity for students to gain self-confidence, professional and academic skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves. Her greatest strengths as a coach include breaking down the college application process into manageable chunks and helping applicants brainstorm and craft a final polished personal statement.
Applicants Erin has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top-tier colleges, including Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.
In her free time, Erin enjoys acting, singing, reading, writing, watching bad reality tv, and playing with her kids. She also has an interest in interior design, fitness, and travel.
Erin’s Pro Tip?
Always be your authentic self throughout the application process.
Ethan completed his Bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he pursued his filmmaking degree (with an emphasis on producing and animation) at the school of Theater, Film and Television. After graduating, he was approached by the TFT admissions office to participate in the application review process, and was a member of the team for two years. Simultaneously, he jumped headfirst into the television industry, and has been working on shows for the last few years. He also has significant experience as a writing editor, helping his peers and other professionals draft and edit cover letters, resumés, and college applications.
When he entered the entertainment industry, Ethan’s primary pursuit was to reach a position where he could democratize and diversify the stories on the air, and that same philosophy holds true in his approach to admissions counseling. At Quad Education, Ethan resonates with his mantra believing that every applicant, regardless of background, status, or life experience, has a compelling story to tell - the difficult part is in chiseling it out.
When he’s not working, Ethan loves spending time with his dog and cat, binge-watching the latest Disney+ Marvel series with his girlfriend, and eating as much sushi as humanly possible.
Ethan completed his Bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he pursued his filmmaking degree (with an emphasis on producing and animation) at the school of Theater, Film and Television. After graduating, he was approached by the TFT admissions office to participate in the application review process, and was a member of the team for two years. Simultaneously, he jumped headfirst into the television industry, and has been working on shows for the last few years. He also has significant experience as a writing editor, helping his peers and other professionals draft and edit cover letters, resumés, and college applications.
When he entered the entertainment industry, Ethan’s primary pursuit was to reach a position where he could democratize and diversify the stories on the air, and that same philosophy holds true in his approach to admissions counseling. At Quad Education, Ethan resonates with his mantra believing that every applicant, regardless of background, status, or life experience, has a compelling story to tell - the difficult part is in chiseling it out.
When he’s not working, Ethan loves spending time with his dog and cat, binge-watching the latest Disney+ Marvel series with his girlfriend, and eating as much sushi as humanly possible.
Gabriel has a BA in Economics and International Relations from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. At Brown, Gabriel was a leader within the Brown International Scholarship Committee, where he partnered with the Admissions Office in efforts to recruit international students and source funding for international student scholarships. In working with the Admissions Office, Gabriel provided application feedback to numerous prospective students from around the world and different socioeconomic backgrounds and helped them prepare for interviews. Gabriel is also an experienced alumni interviewer for Brown, interviewing a variety of prospective students from Latin America for admission. Beyond undergraduate admissions, Gabriel also possesses extensive experience in graduate admissions for top MBA programs. Through these experiences, Gabriel has worked with dozens of students and gained extensive training on application development and review and interview coaching.
As a college admissions consultant, Gabriel seeks to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of students' stories, strengths, and interests to design a compelling applicant persona and coach students to write structured, thoughtful and authentic essays. Throughout the process, Gabriel works on building meaningful connections with students and their families to build trusting relationships.
Having worked in roles across finance, management consulting, and branding at companies like Goldman Sachs, LVMH, and Oliver Wyman, Gabriel has also built nearly a decade of experience in strategic positioning, storytelling, and persuasive writing.
Gabriel is based in New York and loves to exercise, play volleyball and cook in his free time. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Gabriel has a BA in Economics and International Relations from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. At Brown, Gabriel was a leader within the Brown International Scholarship Committee, where he partnered with the Admissions Office in efforts to recruit international students and source funding for international student scholarships. In working with the Admissions Office, Gabriel provided application feedback to numerous prospective students from around the world and different socioeconomic backgrounds and helped them prepare for interviews. Gabriel is also an experienced alumni interviewer for Brown, interviewing a variety of prospective students from Latin America for admission. Beyond undergraduate admissions, Gabriel also possesses extensive experience in graduate admissions for top MBA programs. Through these experiences, Gabriel has worked with dozens of students and gained extensive training on application development and review and interview coaching.
As a college admissions consultant, Gabriel seeks to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of students' stories, strengths, and interests to design a compelling applicant persona and coach students to write structured, thoughtful and authentic essays. Throughout the process, Gabriel works on building meaningful connections with students and their families to build trusting relationships.
Having worked in roles across finance, management consulting, and branding at companies like Goldman Sachs, LVMH, and Oliver Wyman, Gabriel has also built nearly a decade of experience in strategic positioning, storytelling, and persuasive writing.
Gabriel is based in New York and loves to exercise, play volleyball and cook in his free time. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Gabriella has a Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gabriella has also served on the Harvard Admissions Team. Additionally, while at Harvard, she guided students to the appropriate resources that were available to them to make attending Harvard a financial possibility. Gabriella also has years of experience working with students as a counselor, teacher, and mentor.
Through Gabriella’s experiences as both an academic and admissions coach, she has the impeccable ability to draw out the good, bad, or seemingly ugly to craft an astounding narrative that demonstrates the giftedness and ability of every student she works with; in any field of interest.
Gabriella understands how important it is to know the "Why?" behind a college application: "Why should we admit you?" "Why are you interested in this major?" "Why are we the best fit as a university for you?" Her strengths include working with Quad applicants to help put together the pieces of their own puzzle that showcases the depth, breadth, and magnitude of their passions and accomplishments. In addition, Gabriella loves helping students enjoy the journey of applying to college and breaking down the application process to help them manage all of its moving parts.
When Gabriella isn’t coaching students, she loves spending time with her husband, creating social media content, and serving at her local church.
Gabriella’s Pro Tip?
Every student needs to understand which school would be the best fit for them academically, financially, and even in its location. In addition, it’s important to know what each prospective school offers, whether that's in scholarships, internships, or other extracurricular activities.
Gabriella has a Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gabriella has also served on the Harvard Admissions Team. Additionally, while at Harvard, she guided students to the appropriate resources that were available to them to make attending Harvard a financial possibility. Gabriella also has years of experience working with students as a counselor, teacher, and mentor.
Through Gabriella’s experiences as both an academic and admissions coach, she has the impeccable ability to draw out the good, bad, or seemingly ugly to craft an astounding narrative that demonstrates the giftedness and ability of every student she works with; in any field of interest.
Gabriella understands how important it is to know the "Why?" behind a college application: "Why should we admit you?" "Why are you interested in this major?" "Why are we the best fit as a university for you?" Her strengths include working with Quad applicants to help put together the pieces of their own puzzle that showcases the depth, breadth, and magnitude of their passions and accomplishments. In addition, Gabriella loves helping students enjoy the journey of applying to college and breaking down the application process to help them manage all of its moving parts.
When Gabriella isn’t coaching students, she loves spending time with her husband, creating social media content, and serving at her local church.
Gabriella’s Pro Tip?
Every student needs to understand which school would be the best fit for them academically, financially, and even in its location. In addition, it’s important to know what each prospective school offers, whether that's in scholarships, internships, or other extracurricular activities.
George has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Duke University and an MBA from Georgia Tech.
George has extensive coaching experience and is a big believer in mentorship, building on the successes of others, and not repeating past mistakes. As a first-generation college student, George understands how challenging it can be to navigate the college application process. He was fortunate enough to have a supportive and knowledgeable high school counselor who kept him laser-focused on the application process when he was applying. High school seniors everywhere need similar support and coaching, so it makes George happy to know that he can help young adults in one of the most stressful periods of their lives.
George’s greatest strength as a coach is helping students find and describe their own strengths and relay them to others directly, concisely, and convincingly. George feels it is his shared responsibility with parents to help guide students on their journey through the application process, ensuring that their efforts are focused, impactful, and give them the best chances of success.
When George isn’t coaching Quad applicants, he likes to be away from monitors -- outside on his bike, rock climbing, playing volleyball with friends, and reading about personal finance.
George’s Pro Tip?
Find your narrative; those that are truly successful in pivoting into fulfilling careers are the ones who can tell their stories well.
George has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Duke University and an MBA from Georgia Tech.
George has extensive coaching experience and is a big believer in mentorship, building on the successes of others, and not repeating past mistakes. As a first-generation college student, George understands how challenging it can be to navigate the college application process. He was fortunate enough to have a supportive and knowledgeable high school counselor who kept him laser-focused on the application process when he was applying. High school seniors everywhere need similar support and coaching, so it makes George happy to know that he can help young adults in one of the most stressful periods of their lives.
George’s greatest strength as a coach is helping students find and describe their own strengths and relay them to others directly, concisely, and convincingly. George feels it is his shared responsibility with parents to help guide students on their journey through the application process, ensuring that their efforts are focused, impactful, and give them the best chances of success.
When George isn’t coaching Quad applicants, he likes to be away from monitors -- outside on his bike, rock climbing, playing volleyball with friends, and reading about personal finance.
George’s Pro Tip?
Find your narrative; those that are truly successful in pivoting into fulfilling careers are the ones who can tell their stories well.
Entering his fourteenth year in higher education, Giles serves as an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission at Emory University. In this position, Giles is responsible for the recruitment and selection of students from a number of US States and Caribbean Nations. Additionally, Giles has guided the development of recruiting programs and initiatives to assist military connected students and their families, fine artists and athletes. Giles holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia. He is a graduate of the Harvard Summer Institute of Higher Education and an active member of the Southern Association of College Admission Counselors and the Fitzwilliam Conference for College Admission Professionals. He lectures frequently in the Atlanta area to students and parents about college access. Giles is the proud husband of Dr. Aundrea Eady, a Prosthodontist in Decatur, GA. In his spare time, Giles plays as much golf as possible and serves his community, not only as an Quad Education Admissions Consultant, but a Emergency Medical Technician as well.
Entering his fourteenth year in higher education, Giles serves as an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission at Emory University. In this position, Giles is responsible for the recruitment and selection of students from a number of US States and Caribbean Nations. Additionally, Giles has guided the development of recruiting programs and initiatives to assist military connected students and their families, fine artists and athletes. Giles holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia. He is a graduate of the Harvard Summer Institute of Higher Education and an active member of the Southern Association of College Admission Counselors and the Fitzwilliam Conference for College Admission Professionals. He lectures frequently in the Atlanta area to students and parents about college access. Giles is the proud husband of Dr. Aundrea Eady, a Prosthodontist in Decatur, GA. In his spare time, Giles plays as much golf as possible and serves his community, not only as an Quad Education Admissions Consultant, but a Emergency Medical Technician as well.
Harley has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale University and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Harley has also served on Yale's admissions team as an Admissions Counselor, reviewing and evaluating applications to determine which applicants should be offered admission to the college or university. This involved reviewing various materials, including transcripts, test scores, essays, activity lists, and letters of recommendation, and assessing each applicant's academic and personal qualifications. Additionally, Harley conducted interviews with applicants and provided feedback and advice to help them improve their applications. Overall, Harley's role was to help the college or university identify the most qualified and promising applicants and to make admission offers to the students who would be the best fit for the institution.
As a first-generation low-income student, Harley understands the challenges and obstacles that students from similar backgrounds can face in the college admissions process. He is passionate about helping first-generation low-income students navigate the complex, sometimes daunting, college application process. He believes that every student should have the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background or circumstances, and is committed to providing the guidance and support that these students need to succeed.
As a dedicated coach and teacher, Harley is passionate about coaching college applicants because he believes in the transformative power of higher education. He has seen firsthand how a college education can open up new opportunities and experiences for students. He is passionate about helping students find the right college or university that will allow them to thrive and succeed. Harley also enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with college applicants, who are often at a critical juncture in their lives. Helping them make informed decisions about their education and career paths is incredibly fulfilling, and he takes great pride in seeing his students succeed. Additionally, Harley finds that working with college applicants allows him to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in higher education and to continually learn and grow as a coach and teacher.
As a coach, Harley's greatest strengths are his ability to break down complex problems into manageable and simple steps and provide clear and concise guidance and instruction. Harley believes that the key to helping students succeed is to provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to tackle any challenge. He is passionate about helping students understand and overcome any obstacles they may face. Harley is an excellent communicator and listener and can clearly convey his thoughts and ideas to students in a way that is easy for them to understand. He is also patient and supportive and is committed to helping Quad applicants achieve their goals. Harley welcomes the opportunity to work with you and help you on your journey to success.
Applicants Harley has recently coached have gotten accepted at Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Brown University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Duke University, University of Washington, and the University of Michigan.
In his spare time, Harley enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities that allow him to relax and unwind. Cooking is one of his favorites, and he loves trying out new recipes and experimenting with different cuisines. He also enjoys writing and reading.
Harley has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale University and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Harley has also served on Yale's admissions team as an Admissions Counselor, reviewing and evaluating applications to determine which applicants should be offered admission to the college or university. This involved reviewing various materials, including transcripts, test scores, essays, activity lists, and letters of recommendation, and assessing each applicant's academic and personal qualifications. Additionally, Harley conducted interviews with applicants and provided feedback and advice to help them improve their applications. Overall, Harley's role was to help the college or university identify the most qualified and promising applicants and to make admission offers to the students who would be the best fit for the institution.
As a first-generation low-income student, Harley understands the challenges and obstacles that students from similar backgrounds can face in the college admissions process. He is passionate about helping first-generation low-income students navigate the complex, sometimes daunting, college application process. He believes that every student should have the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of their background or circumstances, and is committed to providing the guidance and support that these students need to succeed.
As a dedicated coach and teacher, Harley is passionate about coaching college applicants because he believes in the transformative power of higher education. He has seen firsthand how a college education can open up new opportunities and experiences for students. He is passionate about helping students find the right college or university that will allow them to thrive and succeed. Harley also enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with college applicants, who are often at a critical juncture in their lives. Helping them make informed decisions about their education and career paths is incredibly fulfilling, and he takes great pride in seeing his students succeed. Additionally, Harley finds that working with college applicants allows him to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in higher education and to continually learn and grow as a coach and teacher.
As a coach, Harley's greatest strengths are his ability to break down complex problems into manageable and simple steps and provide clear and concise guidance and instruction. Harley believes that the key to helping students succeed is to provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to tackle any challenge. He is passionate about helping students understand and overcome any obstacles they may face. Harley is an excellent communicator and listener and can clearly convey his thoughts and ideas to students in a way that is easy for them to understand. He is also patient and supportive and is committed to helping Quad applicants achieve their goals. Harley welcomes the opportunity to work with you and help you on your journey to success.
Applicants Harley has recently coached have gotten accepted at Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Brown University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Duke University, University of Washington, and the University of Michigan.
In his spare time, Harley enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities that allow him to relax and unwind. Cooking is one of his favorites, and he loves trying out new recipes and experimenting with different cuisines. He also enjoys writing and reading.
Hawa has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Yale University, where she also served on the Admissions Team as a Senior Interviewer, interviewing dozens of prospective students for admission.
Due to her passion for equitable education, Hawa serves her former high school as a board member. Hawa is a first-generation college student passionate about working with first-generation and low-income students of color as they navigate the admissions process.
On a personal level, Hawa comes from a big family. She has five sisters and a little brother. Hawa enjoys writing, baking, walking, and fitness.
Hawa has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Yale University, where she also served on the Admissions Team as a Senior Interviewer, interviewing dozens of prospective students for admission.
Due to her passion for equitable education, Hawa serves her former high school as a board member. Hawa is a first-generation college student passionate about working with first-generation and low-income students of color as they navigate the admissions process.
On a personal level, Hawa comes from a big family. She has five sisters and a little brother. Hawa enjoys writing, baking, walking, and fitness.
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Heather is a senior admissions consultant at Quad. She has been working with college applicants for 30+ years. As a former admissions officer at Dartmouth College, Heater wrote admissions materials for many years, attended consulting presentations and planning meetings to determine admissions criteria and even trained other admissions experts.
Heather is particularly passionate about helping applicants figure out their own story and how best to show it in their applications. She prides herself on being a skilled, fast editor, nurturing coach, and imaginative brainstormer. Working in the admissions office has also given Heather a deep understanding of how bias in the admissions office works and what applicants can do to counter it.
Heather is passionate about storytelling in many different forms. In her spare time, she runs a community theater. She also received a grant from the Kennedy Center’s Fund for New American Plays, a project in cooperation with the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Her debut fantasy novel LightLand, published by Scholastic/Orchard Books, earned a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Heather lives in Connecticut with her husband and children!
Heather is a senior admissions consultant at Quad. She has been working with college applicants for 30+ years. As a former admissions officer at Dartmouth College, Heater wrote admissions materials for many years, attended consulting presentations and planning meetings to determine admissions criteria and even trained other admissions experts.
Heather is particularly passionate about helping applicants figure out their own story and how best to show it in their applications. She prides herself on being a skilled, fast editor, nurturing coach, and imaginative brainstormer. Working in the admissions office has also given Heather a deep understanding of how bias in the admissions office works and what applicants can do to counter it.
Heather is passionate about storytelling in many different forms. In her spare time, she runs a community theater. She also received a grant from the Kennedy Center’s Fund for New American Plays, a project in cooperation with the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Her debut fantasy novel LightLand, published by Scholastic/Orchard Books, earned a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Heather lives in Connecticut with her husband and children!
As a PhD candidate at Princeton University, Henrietta studied at the School of Public and international Affairs, with a concentration on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. Her research focused on diplomacy and international negotiations, particularly in the context of technical international security issues and the Middle East. Prior to her master’s and PhD studies, she received her undergraduate degree in Biophysics and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College, with the support of the Interdisciplinary Science Scholarship.
Henrietta has worked extensively with college applicants and undergraduate students, including serving as a senior admissions committee member for Claremont McKenna College and Princeton. In her personal life as well, She loves exploring new cultures and have traveled extensively, and is currently learning Persian and Arabic at an advanced level. Henrietta is originally from Kuopio, Finland, and grew up in a Finnish-Polish family.
As a PhD candidate at Princeton University, Henrietta studied at the School of Public and international Affairs, with a concentration on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. Her research focused on diplomacy and international negotiations, particularly in the context of technical international security issues and the Middle East. Prior to her master’s and PhD studies, she received her undergraduate degree in Biophysics and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College, with the support of the Interdisciplinary Science Scholarship.
Henrietta has worked extensively with college applicants and undergraduate students, including serving as a senior admissions committee member for Claremont McKenna College and Princeton. In her personal life as well, She loves exploring new cultures and have traveled extensively, and is currently learning Persian and Arabic at an advanced level. Henrietta is originally from Kuopio, Finland, and grew up in a Finnish-Polish family.
Isabel is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago. She has extensive experience guiding college aspirants through the process. Isabel understands that the college application process can be discouraging, and parents and students can feel lost in such a crowded applicant field. She strives to help push past those anxieties and keep the process in perspective. Isabel enjoys realizing all students’ unique qualities and talents and seeing them rise to their full potential, wherever that may lead them!
As a coach, Isabel aims to get to know a candidate personally to help them determine their strengths. She loves drawing out candidates’ self-knowledge and encouraging them to be themselves. As a highly organized individual, Isabel enjoys helping families plan the application process to ensure all the components are manageable. Isabel is also proactive about communication at every step of the process. She ensures that parents and students are on the same page, fostering a mutually supportive and secure working relationship.
Isabel’s favorite part of the application process is the personal essay, where applicants can highlight not only what they’ve accomplished but who they really are. Isabel’s priority is to make this process rewarding, challenging, and hopefully fun. In the competitive college admissions process, it can be easy to lose sight of every individual’s uniqueness and inherent worth. Working on the essays with Quad applicants is a great way to stay grounded while keeping long-term goals in mind.
Applicants Isabel has recently coached have gotten accepted at many top universities, including Brown University, NYU, and Cornell University.
When Isabel isn’t coaching, you can find her reading, watching movies, and going out with friends. She also has a variety of hobbies, including paper crafts, embroidery, and “snail mail.” She plays the guitar and loves live music and art. Recently, Isabel has been spending time walking and biking along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront with her partner.
Isabel is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago. She has extensive experience guiding college aspirants through the process. Isabel understands that the college application process can be discouraging, and parents and students can feel lost in such a crowded applicant field. She strives to help push past those anxieties and keep the process in perspective. Isabel enjoys realizing all students’ unique qualities and talents and seeing them rise to their full potential, wherever that may lead them!
As a coach, Isabel aims to get to know a candidate personally to help them determine their strengths. She loves drawing out candidates’ self-knowledge and encouraging them to be themselves. As a highly organized individual, Isabel enjoys helping families plan the application process to ensure all the components are manageable. Isabel is also proactive about communication at every step of the process. She ensures that parents and students are on the same page, fostering a mutually supportive and secure working relationship.
Isabel’s favorite part of the application process is the personal essay, where applicants can highlight not only what they’ve accomplished but who they really are. Isabel’s priority is to make this process rewarding, challenging, and hopefully fun. In the competitive college admissions process, it can be easy to lose sight of every individual’s uniqueness and inherent worth. Working on the essays with Quad applicants is a great way to stay grounded while keeping long-term goals in mind.
Applicants Isabel has recently coached have gotten accepted at many top universities, including Brown University, NYU, and Cornell University.
When Isabel isn’t coaching, you can find her reading, watching movies, and going out with friends. She also has a variety of hobbies, including paper crafts, embroidery, and “snail mail.” She plays the guitar and loves live music and art. Recently, Isabel has been spending time walking and biking along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront with her partner.
Jacque brings over a decade of Admissions and Higher Education experience to Quad as an Assistant Dean of Admissions and Director of African American Recruitment at her alma mater, Pomona College. Upon leaving Pomona, Jacque worked as an Admissions and SAT/Test Prep counselor at Bell Curves in her hometown, NYC. A citizen of the world, Jacque is bi-coastal in the USA raised in both the Bronx, NY and San Diego, CA.
Upon achieving her BA in Black Studies with a focus on Media representation of Black women, she lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for two years as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar where she studied at the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of Witwatersrand. Jacque has also served as a Young Ambassador to Israel with the American-Israel Friendship League and studied abroad for a semester at La Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Jacque began helping students in Admissions as early as her sophomore year of college, working as an intern in Special Programs, Communications, Alumni Volunteer and the Tour Guides programs throughout her college tenure. She interviewed applicants and sat on Admissions Committees during her senior year of college before starting her post graduate career as an Admissions Officer. Jacque has traveled to or read applications for CA, NY, GA, AL, TN, CO, IL, WI, SD, UT, the African Diaspora countries (ie. African continent, Jamaica, Brasil), and Bulgaria to name a few locations.
Jacque also had the privilege to live on campus as a Dean on Call in Campus Life, supervising Resident Advisors, Pomona's first year Sponsor Program and the Student of Color Alliance (SOCA). Upon attending a faculty in residence crafting event, she has since become an avid knitter and she spins her own yarn!
As a lifelong learner, Jacque enjoys helping students find their fit and enjoy a successful college career. Let's get started!
Jacque brings over a decade of Admissions and Higher Education experience to Quad as an Assistant Dean of Admissions and Director of African American Recruitment at her alma mater, Pomona College. Upon leaving Pomona, Jacque worked as an Admissions and SAT/Test Prep counselor at Bell Curves in her hometown, NYC. A citizen of the world, Jacque is bi-coastal in the USA raised in both the Bronx, NY and San Diego, CA.
Upon achieving her BA in Black Studies with a focus on Media representation of Black women, she lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for two years as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar where she studied at the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of Witwatersrand. Jacque has also served as a Young Ambassador to Israel with the American-Israel Friendship League and studied abroad for a semester at La Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Jacque began helping students in Admissions as early as her sophomore year of college, working as an intern in Special Programs, Communications, Alumni Volunteer and the Tour Guides programs throughout her college tenure. She interviewed applicants and sat on Admissions Committees during her senior year of college before starting her post graduate career as an Admissions Officer. Jacque has traveled to or read applications for CA, NY, GA, AL, TN, CO, IL, WI, SD, UT, the African Diaspora countries (ie. African continent, Jamaica, Brasil), and Bulgaria to name a few locations.
Jacque also had the privilege to live on campus as a Dean on Call in Campus Life, supervising Resident Advisors, Pomona's first year Sponsor Program and the Student of Color Alliance (SOCA). Upon attending a faculty in residence crafting event, she has since become an avid knitter and she spins her own yarn!
As a lifelong learner, Jacque enjoys helping students find their fit and enjoy a successful college career. Let's get started!
Jacqueline graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts and an M.S. Subsequently, she graduated with her second Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University.
With extensive experience in higher education, Jacqueline has helped her students get into top universities such as Cornell University, Brown University, New York University, Pennsylvania State University, Boston College, and many more.
Jacqueline is passionate about helping each of her students get into their perfect college. As someone who cherishes her time as a college student, she finds that being able to utilize her skills to help students find the right post-secondary paths highly rewarding. While pursuing a degree should be challenging and enjoyable, the process will look different for every student. Jacqueline believes that at the right school, students will experience a substantial amount of growth, not only in their academics but as individuals.
Jacqueline loves helping her students showcase their voices. She excels in finding her students’ strengths and differentiators, adding value and authenticity to their personal statements, resumes, and overall applications. She is a great listener and is passionate about helping each of her students through every step of the application process. Jacqueline is exceptionally detail-oriented and understands how the application process can sometimes feel overwhelming. She has helped her Quad students and their families develop management strategies throughout the college application process to help them more easily take on the challenges that come along.
When Jacqueline is not coaching, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and dogs. She also loves playing soccer, running, biking, yoga, and travelling.
Jacqueline graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts and an M.S. Subsequently, she graduated with her second Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University.
With extensive experience in higher education, Jacqueline has helped her students get into top universities such as Cornell University, Brown University, New York University, Pennsylvania State University, Boston College, and many more.
Jacqueline is passionate about helping each of her students get into their perfect college. As someone who cherishes her time as a college student, she finds that being able to utilize her skills to help students find the right post-secondary paths highly rewarding. While pursuing a degree should be challenging and enjoyable, the process will look different for every student. Jacqueline believes that at the right school, students will experience a substantial amount of growth, not only in their academics but as individuals.
Jacqueline loves helping her students showcase their voices. She excels in finding her students’ strengths and differentiators, adding value and authenticity to their personal statements, resumes, and overall applications. She is a great listener and is passionate about helping each of her students through every step of the application process. Jacqueline is exceptionally detail-oriented and understands how the application process can sometimes feel overwhelming. She has helped her Quad students and their families develop management strategies throughout the college application process to help them more easily take on the challenges that come along.
When Jacqueline is not coaching, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and dogs. She also loves playing soccer, running, biking, yoga, and travelling.
James earned a Bachelor's of Science at Stanford University. He previously worked at Stanford as an admissions officer and as an educator. With over 20 years of cumulative experience in coaching and higher education, James has helped his students get into top universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Duke, Brown, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, and Cornell, among many others.
James brings a breadth of experience coaching his students through the college application process. He is passionate about helping his students make the best choices for them. He integrates the knowledge he has gained as an admissions officer and educator with his Quad students, helping them create compelling applicant profiles that go beyond just test scores and grades. James aims to remove all the stress connected to college applications for each student, especially when it comes to personal statements and supplemental essays. He excels in helping his students tell their stories in a meaningful and impactful way. He deeply cares about his students and always acts with their best interests in mind–helping them with thorough planning, college selection, and staying resilient throughout the application process.
When James isn't coaching, he loves to read, create art, and never misses an opportunity to go spearfishing.
James' Pro Tip?
Your SAT scores and overall GPA isn't all that colleges look for. As you apply for college, the crucial question is: "what does each top university want to see in its students?"
James earned a Bachelor's of Science at Stanford University. He previously worked at Stanford as an admissions officer and as an educator. With over 20 years of cumulative experience in coaching and higher education, James has helped his students get into top universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Duke, Brown, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, and Cornell, among many others.
James brings a breadth of experience coaching his students through the college application process. He is passionate about helping his students make the best choices for them. He integrates the knowledge he has gained as an admissions officer and educator with his Quad students, helping them create compelling applicant profiles that go beyond just test scores and grades. James aims to remove all the stress connected to college applications for each student, especially when it comes to personal statements and supplemental essays. He excels in helping his students tell their stories in a meaningful and impactful way. He deeply cares about his students and always acts with their best interests in mind–helping them with thorough planning, college selection, and staying resilient throughout the application process.
When James isn't coaching, he loves to read, create art, and never misses an opportunity to go spearfishing.
James' Pro Tip?
Your SAT scores and overall GPA isn't all that colleges look for. As you apply for college, the crucial question is: "what does each top university want to see in its students?"
Jeffrey is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where he studied Computer Science. In addition to extensive experience coaching college candidates, Jeffrey has also worked as a software engineer at some of the most prestigious companies in the world. He has been on the software engineering team at Amazon, Uber, and Stripe.
As an admissions counselor, Jeffrey specialized in helping candidates write stellar essays that show personal growth, as well as advising students aiming to break into STEM, especially CS/tech! Jeffrey believes that it doesn't matter what your interests are. When it comes to college admissions, the most important thing is that a candidate is phenomenal at what they are interested in. He is an expert at helping candidates showcase these interests to the admissions committee through compelling application documents.
Applicants that Jeffrey has recently coached were accepted at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and New York University, among other top schools.
In his free time, Jeffrey enjoys playing tennis, attempting to eat healthy, and attending concerts. He is a big fan of iann dior, Carly Rae Jepsen, YG, accusefive (Taiwanese rock band).
Jeffrey is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where he studied Computer Science. In addition to extensive experience coaching college candidates, Jeffrey has also worked as a software engineer at some of the most prestigious companies in the world. He has been on the software engineering team at Amazon, Uber, and Stripe.
As an admissions counselor, Jeffrey specialized in helping candidates write stellar essays that show personal growth, as well as advising students aiming to break into STEM, especially CS/tech! Jeffrey believes that it doesn't matter what your interests are. When it comes to college admissions, the most important thing is that a candidate is phenomenal at what they are interested in. He is an expert at helping candidates showcase these interests to the admissions committee through compelling application documents.
Applicants that Jeffrey has recently coached were accepted at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and New York University, among other top schools.
In his free time, Jeffrey enjoys playing tennis, attempting to eat healthy, and attending concerts. He is a big fan of iann dior, Carly Rae Jepsen, YG, accusefive (Taiwanese rock band).
Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and over 20 years of experience in higher education admissions. Most recently, Jennifer has served as the Director of College Counseling at Springdale Preparatory School. Previously, she has also served on admissions committees at Harvard University and Washington University in St. Louis.
In these roles, Jennifer was responsible for recruitment, making scholarship decisions, student credential evaluation, transfer credit evaluation, and interviewing applicants. This extensive experience gives Jennifer a unique, holistic understanding of selective undergraduate programs. She enjoys encouraging college applicants to maintain a big-picture view of their professional and personal goals and helping them understand the factors that will contribute to a deep engagement with the institution.
Jennifer’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping students articulate their strengths and unique attributes in their college essays, presenting a range of academic programs for consideration, and strategic planning stretching beyond the college experience,
When Jennifer isn’t coaching, she enjoys playing the harp, gardening, and hiking with her beagles. She also loves baking with her twin daughters, traveling, and watching sunrises over the Atlantic and sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and over 20 years of experience in higher education admissions. Most recently, Jennifer has served as the Director of College Counseling at Springdale Preparatory School. Previously, she has also served on admissions committees at Harvard University and Washington University in St. Louis.
In these roles, Jennifer was responsible for recruitment, making scholarship decisions, student credential evaluation, transfer credit evaluation, and interviewing applicants. This extensive experience gives Jennifer a unique, holistic understanding of selective undergraduate programs. She enjoys encouraging college applicants to maintain a big-picture view of their professional and personal goals and helping them understand the factors that will contribute to a deep engagement with the institution.
Jennifer’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping students articulate their strengths and unique attributes in their college essays, presenting a range of academic programs for consideration, and strategic planning stretching beyond the college experience,
When Jennifer isn’t coaching, she enjoys playing the harp, gardening, and hiking with her beagles. She also loves baking with her twin daughters, traveling, and watching sunrises over the Atlantic and sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She has been involved in higher education for several years and brings a sincere passion and commitment to helping students maximize their opportunities for college. Previously, she was an M&A professional at PwC, facilitating mergers and acquisitions for some of the most prestigious companies in America.
Jenny has been a part of the admissions team at Harvard University. As an admissions representative at Harvard, Jenny helped organize and participated in admissions events for prospective students. This includes admissions panel discussions and information sessions, class visits, and other campus events.
As a counselor, Jenny is most passionate about helping candidates identify their most compelling stories. She loves to dig into the "why" behind every story to help candidates pull out deeper, more impactful, and more memorable essays. Her unique approach has helped several of her candidates get into top schools such as Yale, Dartmouth, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis, among others.
In her free time, she loves traveling to new countries and trying all the best local foods. At home, she loves to spend time outside-going for walks, long runs, and picnics in the park.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She has been involved in higher education for several years and brings a sincere passion and commitment to helping students maximize their opportunities for college. Previously, she was an M&A professional at PwC, facilitating mergers and acquisitions for some of the most prestigious companies in America.
Jenny has been a part of the admissions team at Harvard University. As an admissions representative at Harvard, Jenny helped organize and participated in admissions events for prospective students. This includes admissions panel discussions and information sessions, class visits, and other campus events.
As a counselor, Jenny is most passionate about helping candidates identify their most compelling stories. She loves to dig into the "why" behind every story to help candidates pull out deeper, more impactful, and more memorable essays. Her unique approach has helped several of her candidates get into top schools such as Yale, Dartmouth, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis, among others.
In her free time, she loves traveling to new countries and trying all the best local foods. At home, she loves to spend time outside-going for walks, long runs, and picnics in the park.
Jonathan is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University where he majored in Neuroscience. While an undergraduate, he did extensive basic and clinical research in the fields of Neurology, Orthopedics, and Anesthesiology. After graduating with Honors, he completed his MD at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, where he performed research in Anesthesiology and participated in a healthcare administrative internship.
Jonathan has served as a member of the Admissions Committee at Hofstra. He was intimately involved in the application process, where he interviewed numerous candidates and gained extensive training in application review.
Jonathan has also founded his own start-up company dedicated to infection prevention in the healthcare setting. The company has filed patents, raised seven figures in investment dollars, and is bringing product to the market at large. He was the winner of Innovate LI, Innovator of the Year award for his work on the company.
In his free time, Jonathan loves to travel, especially to visit vineyards, including across the US and Europe!
Jonathan is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University where he majored in Neuroscience. While an undergraduate, he did extensive basic and clinical research in the fields of Neurology, Orthopedics, and Anesthesiology. After graduating with Honors, he completed his MD at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, where he performed research in Anesthesiology and participated in a healthcare administrative internship.
Jonathan has served as a member of the Admissions Committee at Hofstra. He was intimately involved in the application process, where he interviewed numerous candidates and gained extensive training in application review.
Jonathan has also founded his own start-up company dedicated to infection prevention in the healthcare setting. The company has filed patents, raised seven figures in investment dollars, and is bringing product to the market at large. He was the winner of Innovate LI, Innovator of the Year award for his work on the company.
In his free time, Jonathan loves to travel, especially to visit vineyards, including across the US and Europe!
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.
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.
Joy is an independent film producer who facilitates storytelling and narrative-crafting in artistic and educational endeavors. Her films have been showcased at film festivals such as Sundance, Toronto, Venice, and Cannes.
Joy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia University in History and a Master’s Degree in Screenwriting and Directing at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is the recipient of a SAG Award for her work in television during her five seasons as an actress on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
Joy's unique background and experience as an NYU Admissions Committee member at the graduate level have drawn her to Quad where she can mentor non-traditional candidates for elite programs. She especially enjoys getting to know candidates to help develop a strong, cohesive, and persuasive narrative to support their application.
Joy is an independent film producer who facilitates storytelling and narrative-crafting in artistic and educational endeavors. Her films have been showcased at film festivals such as Sundance, Toronto, Venice, and Cannes.
Joy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia University in History and a Master’s Degree in Screenwriting and Directing at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is the recipient of a SAG Award for her work in television during her five seasons as an actress on ABC's Desperate Housewives.
Joy's unique background and experience as an NYU Admissions Committee member at the graduate level have drawn her to Quad where she can mentor non-traditional candidates for elite programs. She especially enjoys getting to know candidates to help develop a strong, cohesive, and persuasive narrative to support their application.
Jules is a Los Angeles resident, a Houston native, and a graduate of Boston University’s prestigious College of Communications. She is an experienced admissions officer in both undergraduate and graduate education, having served as a recruiter for UCLA, and later as Director of Admissions for USC.
Jules has personally counselled and prepped hundreds of high school and community college students in the “how to’s” of developing a winning profile. Jules is a passionate advocate of education and an inspiring, practical guide who partners with students on the “how to’s” of developing a winning profile that will draw them closer to achieving their admissions dreams. At Quad, her students span the gamut from STEM standout to creative art phenom, and everyone in between, including those labelled struggling students.
Working with young people and their families as they navigate the world of college selection, applications and admittance is her superpower. Her motto – “Anything is possible as long as you are willing to show up and do the work!”
When not working with either student or professional population, you will find her building her non-profit organization, The Afara Collective, painting, refurbishing furniture, AND always you will find her playing with her chihuahua mix Milo.
Jules is a Los Angeles resident, a Houston native, and a graduate of Boston University’s prestigious College of Communications. She is an experienced admissions officer in both undergraduate and graduate education, having served as a recruiter for UCLA, and later as Director of Admissions for USC.
Jules has personally counselled and prepped hundreds of high school and community college students in the “how to’s” of developing a winning profile. Jules is a passionate advocate of education and an inspiring, practical guide who partners with students on the “how to’s” of developing a winning profile that will draw them closer to achieving their admissions dreams. At Quad, her students span the gamut from STEM standout to creative art phenom, and everyone in between, including those labelled struggling students.
Working with young people and their families as they navigate the world of college selection, applications and admittance is her superpower. Her motto – “Anything is possible as long as you are willing to show up and do the work!”
When not working with either student or professional population, you will find her building her non-profit organization, The Afara Collective, painting, refurbishing furniture, AND always you will find her playing with her chihuahua mix Milo.
Julia has earned a Bachelor's degree from Brown University. Julia loves helping students feel more comfortable and confident throughout the college application process. She remembers how daunting and stressful this time was for her as a student, so she is eager to give other students the tools to navigate this process successfully. Julia believes every student has a unique story to tell, so she loves helping students find their voice and explain their passions through their applications. She finds it very exciting when a student gets into their dream school, and all their hard work pays off.
Julia encourages Quad applicants to take the time to think about what they want from a college; just because a college is number one on a prestigious list doesn't mean it is the right fit for them. It takes a lot of research and reflection to determine which school is a great fit for you and your goals.
As a coach, Julia prides herself on being friendly and approachable, and through thoughtful discussions, she helps students clarify their goals. Her empathetic nature and involvement in conversations with students help them feel comfortable being open about their experiences, concerns, and questions. After getting to know a student, Julia helps them draw connections between their experiences and passions and turn those connections into thoughtful and impactful essays. She helps students engage more deeply with their experiences and tap into their emotions so they can tell an authentic and reflective story through their personal statements.
One of Julia's greatest strengths as a coach is helping students overcome writer's block to draft essays that they are proud of. She also excels at breaking the application process into manageable steps and communicating instructions at every stage.
Applicants that Julia has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier schools, including Brown University, Dartmouth College, and NYU.
In her spare time, Julia loves to go on hiking and camping trips (her favorite spot is Acadia National Park in Maine.) She also loves to bake and is always trying out new recipes. She plays tennis several times a week in central park and enjoys acting, improv classes, and theater around NYC.
Julia's Pro Tip?
You have to be truthful and authentic. Admissions officers can tell when you are selling them things you think they want to hear. It is much more interesting to come across an applicant authentically representing themselves.
Julia has earned a Bachelor's degree from Brown University. Julia loves helping students feel more comfortable and confident throughout the college application process. She remembers how daunting and stressful this time was for her as a student, so she is eager to give other students the tools to navigate this process successfully. Julia believes every student has a unique story to tell, so she loves helping students find their voice and explain their passions through their applications. She finds it very exciting when a student gets into their dream school, and all their hard work pays off.
Julia encourages Quad applicants to take the time to think about what they want from a college; just because a college is number one on a prestigious list doesn't mean it is the right fit for them. It takes a lot of research and reflection to determine which school is a great fit for you and your goals.
As a coach, Julia prides herself on being friendly and approachable, and through thoughtful discussions, she helps students clarify their goals. Her empathetic nature and involvement in conversations with students help them feel comfortable being open about their experiences, concerns, and questions. After getting to know a student, Julia helps them draw connections between their experiences and passions and turn those connections into thoughtful and impactful essays. She helps students engage more deeply with their experiences and tap into their emotions so they can tell an authentic and reflective story through their personal statements.
One of Julia's greatest strengths as a coach is helping students overcome writer's block to draft essays that they are proud of. She also excels at breaking the application process into manageable steps and communicating instructions at every stage.
Applicants that Julia has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier schools, including Brown University, Dartmouth College, and NYU.
In her spare time, Julia loves to go on hiking and camping trips (her favorite spot is Acadia National Park in Maine.) She also loves to bake and is always trying out new recipes. She plays tennis several times a week in central park and enjoys acting, improv classes, and theater around NYC.
Julia's Pro Tip?
You have to be truthful and authentic. Admissions officers can tell when you are selling them things you think they want to hear. It is much more interesting to come across an applicant authentically representing themselves.
Julie has been in the higher education and EdTech arena managing admissions, student services, partnerships and career development for the past 15 years. She has worked in admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University, New York University and an institution in Europe. In addition, she has spent a number of years in Washington, D.C. overseeing two professional development internship and fellowship programs that assisted college and post-graduate students in finding short-term opportunities in the public and private sector, including positions at financial institutions, startups, the White House, State Department and Congress. Julie also served as a vice president at JP Morgan Chase & Co. managing summer internships for law students.
Julie has worked extensively with students and parents—advising and speaking on topics including college applications, major choice, student success and professional development. She has also guided a wide range of students with varied interests, from the arts and humanities to social sciences and the STEM fields. As a counselor at Quad, she particularly enjoys helping students find the “right fit,” tapping into skills and interests that are transferable and marketable on their college applications, internship/fellowship/job searches and other professional opportunities.
At Quad, Julie collaborates with students to develop their own voices during their academic career and postgraduate journey. She is happy to advise on how to build an impactful resumé of academics, personal and professional accomplishments that will paint a clear picture of students' talents and ambitions and assist them throughout the admissions process.
Julie has been in the higher education and EdTech arena managing admissions, student services, partnerships and career development for the past 15 years. She has worked in admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University, New York University and an institution in Europe. In addition, she has spent a number of years in Washington, D.C. overseeing two professional development internship and fellowship programs that assisted college and post-graduate students in finding short-term opportunities in the public and private sector, including positions at financial institutions, startups, the White House, State Department and Congress. Julie also served as a vice president at JP Morgan Chase & Co. managing summer internships for law students.
Julie has worked extensively with students and parents—advising and speaking on topics including college applications, major choice, student success and professional development. She has also guided a wide range of students with varied interests, from the arts and humanities to social sciences and the STEM fields. As a counselor at Quad, she particularly enjoys helping students find the “right fit,” tapping into skills and interests that are transferable and marketable on their college applications, internship/fellowship/job searches and other professional opportunities.
At Quad, Julie collaborates with students to develop their own voices during their academic career and postgraduate journey. She is happy to advise on how to build an impactful resumé of academics, personal and professional accomplishments that will paint a clear picture of students' talents and ambitions and assist them throughout the admissions process.
Kadie graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Chemical Engineering. Professionally, Kadie has years of experience working as a software engineer in the Film and Television industry. She has worked with some of the most reputed software engineering teams in the world including teams at Disneytoon Studios, Disney ABC Television Group, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Working in the film industry has strengthened Kadie’s love of storytelling and ability to recognize what makes a good story – one of her greatest strengths as an admissions coach. Kadie believes that being able to tell a personal story as compellingly as possible is essential for differentiating an application from the thousands of others. Kadie thoroughly enjoys helping Quad applicants recognize the greatness in their own unique journeys in order to tell their stories the best way possible.
Kadie’s other strengths include helping Quad applicants identify their strengths, approach the writing process in a way that isn’t daunting, and prepare for their interviews.
In her spare time, Kadie loves getting outside and enjoys activities such as paddleboarding, dancing, hiking, and biking.
Kadie’s Pro Tip?
Don't underestimate the power of storytelling. The applications of storytelling go far beyond your personal essays.They are essential in interviews, presentations, conversations, and everyday life!
Kadie graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Chemical Engineering. Professionally, Kadie has years of experience working as a software engineer in the Film and Television industry. She has worked with some of the most reputed software engineering teams in the world including teams at Disneytoon Studios, Disney ABC Television Group, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Working in the film industry has strengthened Kadie’s love of storytelling and ability to recognize what makes a good story – one of her greatest strengths as an admissions coach. Kadie believes that being able to tell a personal story as compellingly as possible is essential for differentiating an application from the thousands of others. Kadie thoroughly enjoys helping Quad applicants recognize the greatness in their own unique journeys in order to tell their stories the best way possible.
Kadie’s other strengths include helping Quad applicants identify their strengths, approach the writing process in a way that isn’t daunting, and prepare for their interviews.
In her spare time, Kadie loves getting outside and enjoys activities such as paddleboarding, dancing, hiking, and biking.
Kadie’s Pro Tip?
Don't underestimate the power of storytelling. The applications of storytelling go far beyond your personal essays.They are essential in interviews, presentations, conversations, and everyday life!
Kayla is a graduate of Brown University, where she earned two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Theatre Arts &Performance Studies, and the other in Modern Culture & Media. She has also worked for Brown University’s Admissions Department. She regularly co-presented application information sessions for prospective students and also learned how Brown evaluates candidates. This experience provided her with a unique understanding of what constitutes a strong college applicant. Kayla specialized in answering the question: When applicants have similarly strong test scores and grades, what sets an admitted student apart from the others?
Kayla excels at providing structure for both students and parents throughout the entire application process, turning the daunting task of applying to colleges into manageable, actionable steps. She supports her students in identifying and showcasing what sets them apart from other applicants. Kayla’s past students have said that essays become easy with her guidance and have expressed gratitude for the sense of direction she is able to provide.
Kayla is a passionate storyteller and has extensive professional experience as an actor, writer, and director. She is the recipient of the New Players Company Directing Award and the Brown University T. Carpenter Prize for Elocution.
Students that Kayla has recently worked with were accepted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and Emerson College, among other top schools.
Kayla is a graduate of Brown University, where she earned two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Theatre Arts &Performance Studies, and the other in Modern Culture & Media. She has also worked for Brown University’s Admissions Department. She regularly co-presented application information sessions for prospective students and also learned how Brown evaluates candidates. This experience provided her with a unique understanding of what constitutes a strong college applicant. Kayla specialized in answering the question: When applicants have similarly strong test scores and grades, what sets an admitted student apart from the others?
Kayla excels at providing structure for both students and parents throughout the entire application process, turning the daunting task of applying to colleges into manageable, actionable steps. She supports her students in identifying and showcasing what sets them apart from other applicants. Kayla’s past students have said that essays become easy with her guidance and have expressed gratitude for the sense of direction she is able to provide.
Kayla is a passionate storyteller and has extensive professional experience as an actor, writer, and director. She is the recipient of the New Players Company Directing Award and the Brown University T. Carpenter Prize for Elocution.
Students that Kayla has recently worked with were accepted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Pomona College, and Emerson College, among other top schools.
Kendra is a tenured admissions professional with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked in various capacities with the admissions office at Columbia University including as an Admissions Manager and an Assistant Director of Admissions. Having evaluated thousands of applicants over the years, Kendra has played an active role in representing Columbia at information sessions and school fairs, interviewing candidates, making admit decisions as part of the admissions committee, and coordinating orientation.
These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the admissions office. Kendra believes that admissions is an art, not a science. At Columbia, Kendra led initiatives to ensure she and her colleagues were crafting a class of students that would contribute to the school community. Kendra believes that it's important for candidates to share their whole selves authentically and she is excited to help candidates do so at Quad.
Kendra is one of the most tenured admissions coaches in the country, having helped more than 700 candidates get into some of the country’s most selective schools over the course of her career. Her coaching style is thorough, questioning, and supportive. Kendra prides herself on working as hard as her candidates on their applications.
Although Kendra has worked with nearly every type of applicant over the years, she has a particularly deep understanding of liberal arts & humanities admissions and athletic admissions, two areas where she focused during her time at Columbia. In her free time, Kendra likes to read, quilt, and work on home improvement projects.
Kendra is a tenured admissions professional with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked in various capacities with the admissions office at Columbia University including as an Admissions Manager and an Assistant Director of Admissions. Having evaluated thousands of applicants over the years, Kendra has played an active role in representing Columbia at information sessions and school fairs, interviewing candidates, making admit decisions as part of the admissions committee, and coordinating orientation.
These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the admissions office. Kendra believes that admissions is an art, not a science. At Columbia, Kendra led initiatives to ensure she and her colleagues were crafting a class of students that would contribute to the school community. Kendra believes that it's important for candidates to share their whole selves authentically and she is excited to help candidates do so at Quad.
Kendra is one of the most tenured admissions coaches in the country, having helped more than 700 candidates get into some of the country’s most selective schools over the course of her career. Her coaching style is thorough, questioning, and supportive. Kendra prides herself on working as hard as her candidates on their applications.
Although Kendra has worked with nearly every type of applicant over the years, she has a particularly deep understanding of liberal arts & humanities admissions and athletic admissions, two areas where she focused during her time at Columbia. In her free time, Kendra likes to read, quilt, and work on home improvement projects.
Kevin holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Kevin deeply values the impact of education and is passionate about helping students maximize their potential. He enjoys uncovering the stories that make each applicant unique and helping students share those stories in an authentic way. Kevin has extensive experience as a Career Coach at the University of Michigan, where he helped applicants put together resumes and personal statements, and prepare for interviews.
Through his work in this capacity, Kevin realized the importance of having a succinct story that is consistent across all components of the application. He learned how connecting that story or passion to an applicant's "roots" makes it more real for admissions. Kevin has a particularly deep understanding of how liberals arts & humanities majors, STEM majors, and undecided students can best position themselves for success.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys reading upon latest technology trends, traveling (visited 20+ countries and 12 national parks), watching Michigan football (Go Blue!), mentoring students (iMentor),and eating chicken parm!
Kevin holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Kevin deeply values the impact of education and is passionate about helping students maximize their potential. He enjoys uncovering the stories that make each applicant unique and helping students share those stories in an authentic way. Kevin has extensive experience as a Career Coach at the University of Michigan, where he helped applicants put together resumes and personal statements, and prepare for interviews.
Through his work in this capacity, Kevin realized the importance of having a succinct story that is consistent across all components of the application. He learned how connecting that story or passion to an applicant's "roots" makes it more real for admissions. Kevin has a particularly deep understanding of how liberals arts & humanities majors, STEM majors, and undecided students can best position themselves for success.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys reading upon latest technology trends, traveling (visited 20+ countries and 12 national parks), watching Michigan football (Go Blue!), mentoring students (iMentor),and eating chicken parm!
Krystal is an education professional committed to impacting the fields of higher education and K-12. She pursued her Master's in English Literature from Mercy College, where she got introduced to the world of admissions while working as an enrollment services counselor specializing in financial aid and academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students. She recently completed her doctor of education degree in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College. Krystal's dissertation examines the lived experiences of perceived stress of first-generation African American male college students.
Krystal's passion for both youth development and higher education took her to Columbia University as an admissions specialist and financial aid officer. She enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and reading a book with her tuxedo cat Kaito during my free time.
Krystal is an education professional committed to impacting the fields of higher education and K-12. She pursued her Master's in English Literature from Mercy College, where she got introduced to the world of admissions while working as an enrollment services counselor specializing in financial aid and academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students. She recently completed her doctor of education degree in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College. Krystal's dissertation examines the lived experiences of perceived stress of first-generation African American male college students.
Krystal's passion for both youth development and higher education took her to Columbia University as an admissions specialist and financial aid officer. She enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and reading a book with her tuxedo cat Kaito during my free time.
Krystal received a Bachelor of Science at Colorado State University and pursued a Master’s in Economics following her undergraduate degree. She acted as an Alumni and Scholarship Program Fellow and Coordinator and as a Leadership Coach for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. With over ten years of coaching and leadership experience, Krystal has helped her students gain acceptance into top universities such as Stanford, the University of California schools, and Harvard University, among others.
Krystal is a prestigious scholarship expert, attaining full-ride scholarships from the National Coca-Cola, Boettcher, Intel, Rotary, Masonic, Scientific Education, and Research Institute Scholarships, the President’s Leadership Program, and Honors Undergraduate Research Scholarships for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has also written and received multiple multi-thousand-dollar grants to conduct and present her scientific research at international conferences. She has led product marketing teams for Coca-Cola, partnered with university admissions, and spearheaded programming for state-wide scholarship programs.
Krystal's experience as a coach involved providing informational sessions for high school graduates, reviewing applications including resumes, short answer questions, essay questions, counselor recommendations, and teacher letters of recommendation, interviewing final candidates, and making final acceptance decisions.
Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed and holds a strong belief that knowledge is potential power. She loves coaching her students as they navigate the college application process, utilizing creative problem-solving to enhance the outcomes for her students. By helping students at this stage in their lives, she helps them achieve their educational goals in pursuit of their career aspirations to help them build happy and successful lives. Krystal is extremely passionate about resume building, telling her students’ unique stories, and helping them find the university of their dreams.
She thrives on making the application experience enjoyable for her Quad students while still holding a sense of accountability and making it one of the best experiences of their lives. In addition to acceptances to top universities, she has coached, counseled, and worked with college students who have successfully navigated and accepted prestigious scholarships, including Fulbright, Coca-Cola, Gates, Marshall, Rhodes, Dell, Goldwater, and Boettcher. Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed.
When Krystal isn’t coaching, she enjoys teaching Aqua Zumba, mountain biking, SCUBA diving, and painting large murals.
Krystal’s Pro Tip?
As part of the admissions process, it is essential to demonstrate a strong through-line across one’s application. Showing a strong interest in something should go beyond taking classes in that field. Adding in volunteer experience, community service, and research in that same area indicates true passion and dedication.
Krystal received a Bachelor of Science at Colorado State University and pursued a Master’s in Economics following her undergraduate degree. She acted as an Alumni and Scholarship Program Fellow and Coordinator and as a Leadership Coach for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. With over ten years of coaching and leadership experience, Krystal has helped her students gain acceptance into top universities such as Stanford, the University of California schools, and Harvard University, among others.
Krystal is a prestigious scholarship expert, attaining full-ride scholarships from the National Coca-Cola, Boettcher, Intel, Rotary, Masonic, Scientific Education, and Research Institute Scholarships, the President’s Leadership Program, and Honors Undergraduate Research Scholarships for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has also written and received multiple multi-thousand-dollar grants to conduct and present her scientific research at international conferences. She has led product marketing teams for Coca-Cola, partnered with university admissions, and spearheaded programming for state-wide scholarship programs.
Krystal's experience as a coach involved providing informational sessions for high school graduates, reviewing applications including resumes, short answer questions, essay questions, counselor recommendations, and teacher letters of recommendation, interviewing final candidates, and making final acceptance decisions.
Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed and holds a strong belief that knowledge is potential power. She loves coaching her students as they navigate the college application process, utilizing creative problem-solving to enhance the outcomes for her students. By helping students at this stage in their lives, she helps them achieve their educational goals in pursuit of their career aspirations to help them build happy and successful lives. Krystal is extremely passionate about resume building, telling her students’ unique stories, and helping them find the university of their dreams.
She thrives on making the application experience enjoyable for her Quad students while still holding a sense of accountability and making it one of the best experiences of their lives. In addition to acceptances to top universities, she has coached, counseled, and worked with college students who have successfully navigated and accepted prestigious scholarships, including Fulbright, Coca-Cola, Gates, Marshall, Rhodes, Dell, Goldwater, and Boettcher. Krystal is passionate about giving students the tools they need to succeed.
When Krystal isn’t coaching, she enjoys teaching Aqua Zumba, mountain biking, SCUBA diving, and painting large murals.
Krystal’s Pro Tip?
As part of the admissions process, it is essential to demonstrate a strong through-line across one’s application. Showing a strong interest in something should go beyond taking classes in that field. Adding in volunteer experience, community service, and research in that same area indicates true passion and dedication.
Lawrence has a Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UC Berkeley. Professionally, Lawrence has served as an Informatics Specialist, contributing to California’s COVID-19 response at the California Department of Public Health.
Lawrence’s passion for coaching stemmed from his own experience of applying to college, where he had little support in navigating the application process. He looks forward to the opportunity to make this process easier for Quad applicants, turning a daunting process into a manageable one. Lawrence is excited to work as a team with students; however, the heavy lifting is on them: At the end of the process, he wants Quad applicants to feel accomplished from all of their hard work!
Lawrence’s greatest strength as a coach is project management; he helps students and parents by breaking down the daunting task of applying to college into digestible pieces, creating a time-bound and manageable undertaking. He also excels at helping students recognize their strengths and convey them in their application materials.
Applicants Lawrence has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier universities, including UC Berkeley, Northwestern University, and The University of Michigan.
In his spare time, Lawrence enjoys reading, hiking, camping, swimming, and learning new programming tools.
Lawrence has a Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UC Berkeley. Professionally, Lawrence has served as an Informatics Specialist, contributing to California’s COVID-19 response at the California Department of Public Health.
Lawrence’s passion for coaching stemmed from his own experience of applying to college, where he had little support in navigating the application process. He looks forward to the opportunity to make this process easier for Quad applicants, turning a daunting process into a manageable one. Lawrence is excited to work as a team with students; however, the heavy lifting is on them: At the end of the process, he wants Quad applicants to feel accomplished from all of their hard work!
Lawrence’s greatest strength as a coach is project management; he helps students and parents by breaking down the daunting task of applying to college into digestible pieces, creating a time-bound and manageable undertaking. He also excels at helping students recognize their strengths and convey them in their application materials.
Applicants Lawrence has recently coached have gotten accepted into several top-tier universities, including UC Berkeley, Northwestern University, and The University of Michigan.
In his spare time, Lawrence enjoys reading, hiking, camping, swimming, and learning new programming tools.
Les has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, where he also served as an Admissions Associate. His greatest learning from this experience is the importance of viewing the college application process as a simple pie chart with three key slices: academic life, involvement in or with a community, and personal story. Each of these slices is viewed equally for the top 20 schools, meaning one’s personal statement holds the same weight as their high school transcript in the decision-making process.
Les understands that the admissions cycle is a jarring experience. In fact, his challenging journey to college is what sparked his interest in coaching students. Even though he attended a high school recognized as a college preparatory school, Les found it troubling how minimal access he had as a high school student to college counselors, SAT and ACT prep, and information about private institutions outside of the state.
Moreover, during his college application cycle, his college counselor highly suggested he keep his college search within a more “reasonable” scope. He spent countless weeks and hours crafting his applications and was accepted into 14 of the 18 universities he applied to. Les was the first in his high school to attend Stanford. He is passionate about guiding students and parents through this process to ensure their success!
Les’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping candidates develop and execute a project plan and timeline, identify a list of schools tiered for maximum success and admission reassurance, and highlight their strengths and voice in their essays. Additionally, Les is highly skilled in interview preparation, helping students curate a stellar resume, and tailoring essays to fit the expectations for each desirable school choice.
In his spare time, Les loves going on runs along the San Francisco harbor and Golden Gate Park. He also enjoys listening to NPR politics and the Wall Street Journal report in the morning. His interests include cooking new recipes, reading, talking to friends and family, and developing himself professionally!
Les’s Pro Tip?
Admissions officers want a well-rounded candidate they can argue for before a committee of their peers! Bring your voice. Bring your story. Bring your insight. Your essays hold the key to your potential spot at the school of your dreams.
Les has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, where he also served as an Admissions Associate. His greatest learning from this experience is the importance of viewing the college application process as a simple pie chart with three key slices: academic life, involvement in or with a community, and personal story. Each of these slices is viewed equally for the top 20 schools, meaning one’s personal statement holds the same weight as their high school transcript in the decision-making process.
Les understands that the admissions cycle is a jarring experience. In fact, his challenging journey to college is what sparked his interest in coaching students. Even though he attended a high school recognized as a college preparatory school, Les found it troubling how minimal access he had as a high school student to college counselors, SAT and ACT prep, and information about private institutions outside of the state.
Moreover, during his college application cycle, his college counselor highly suggested he keep his college search within a more “reasonable” scope. He spent countless weeks and hours crafting his applications and was accepted into 14 of the 18 universities he applied to. Les was the first in his high school to attend Stanford. He is passionate about guiding students and parents through this process to ensure their success!
Les’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping candidates develop and execute a project plan and timeline, identify a list of schools tiered for maximum success and admission reassurance, and highlight their strengths and voice in their essays. Additionally, Les is highly skilled in interview preparation, helping students curate a stellar resume, and tailoring essays to fit the expectations for each desirable school choice.
In his spare time, Les loves going on runs along the San Francisco harbor and Golden Gate Park. He also enjoys listening to NPR politics and the Wall Street Journal report in the morning. His interests include cooking new recipes, reading, talking to friends and family, and developing himself professionally!
Les’s Pro Tip?
Admissions officers want a well-rounded candidate they can argue for before a committee of their peers! Bring your voice. Bring your story. Bring your insight. Your essays hold the key to your potential spot at the school of your dreams.
Lianne brings her vast experience as a college advisor providing support to high school students, from as early as the 9th grade, to Quad Education. She enjoys working with students that are undecided as well as those that wish to enter the fields related to psychology, higher education, and student affairs, but supports all kinds of students through their respective journeys. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and is completing a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
Lianne brings her vast experience as a college advisor providing support to high school students, from as early as the 9th grade, to Quad Education. She enjoys working with students that are undecided as well as those that wish to enter the fields related to psychology, higher education, and student affairs, but supports all kinds of students through their respective journeys. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and is completing a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
Lucy graduated Summa AmissionCum Laude from Bowdoin College with a B.A. in Mathematics and Government. She then pursued her graduate degree at Harvard Kennedy School, receiving a Master’s in Public Administration and International Development. In her professional career, she has taken on prominent roles within the Bank of America and at Harvard’s Center for International Development.
She is passionate about her students and works hard to ensure that each of them can have the opportunity to have the best higher education experience they can. She is committed to opening more doors for her students by helping them find those opportunities.
Lucy enjoys working with students and their families–coaching them through the college application process in smaller steps. She pushes her students to reflect on and recognize their strengths, genuinely letting them shine through in their college applications.
When Lucy isn’t coaching, she enjoys playing the piano, attending classical concerts, cooking, climbing, skiing, and learning a new language.
Lucy’s Pro Tip?
It’s essential to narrow down what you want to accomplish throughout your college experience as much as possible. This will ultimately make the application process smoother and help you find the best college for you!
Lucy graduated Summa AmissionCum Laude from Bowdoin College with a B.A. in Mathematics and Government. She then pursued her graduate degree at Harvard Kennedy School, receiving a Master’s in Public Administration and International Development. In her professional career, she has taken on prominent roles within the Bank of America and at Harvard’s Center for International Development.
She is passionate about her students and works hard to ensure that each of them can have the opportunity to have the best higher education experience they can. She is committed to opening more doors for her students by helping them find those opportunities.
Lucy enjoys working with students and their families–coaching them through the college application process in smaller steps. She pushes her students to reflect on and recognize their strengths, genuinely letting them shine through in their college applications.
When Lucy isn’t coaching, she enjoys playing the piano, attending classical concerts, cooking, climbing, skiing, and learning a new language.
Lucy’s Pro Tip?
It’s essential to narrow down what you want to accomplish throughout your college experience as much as possible. This will ultimately make the application process smoother and help you find the best college for you!
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Luke is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship in medicine which led him to complete a dual MD/MBA degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Stern School of Business. He was 1 of 5 applicants selected to be a Silverstein Scholar and receive a prestigious full cost of attendance scholarship.
In business school, he worked for a healthcare venture capital firm, performing due diligence on medical device and diagnostic companies, as well as tech-enabled healthcare services, leading to several multimillion dollar investments. Prior to medical school, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University where he studied Neuroscience and Behavioral biology and Applied Mathematics. He was an Advanced-EMT with the Emory EMS service which helped solidify his path to clinical medicine. Prior to matriculation he conducted basic science research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, investigating cocaine addiction and restless leg syndrome, resulting in multiple publications in Molecular Medicine.
At Emory, he was a founding member of the Pre-Health Mentoring Office Peer Mentor program, helping underclassmen prepare medical school applications. At NYU, he served on the admissions committee, reviewing applications and selecting interview candidates, and he currently interviews candidates for residency at Harvard.
Luke is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship in medicine which led him to complete a dual MD/MBA degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Stern School of Business. He was 1 of 5 applicants selected to be a Silverstein Scholar and receive a prestigious full cost of attendance scholarship.
In business school, he worked for a healthcare venture capital firm, performing due diligence on medical device and diagnostic companies, as well as tech-enabled healthcare services, leading to several multimillion dollar investments. Prior to medical school, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University where he studied Neuroscience and Behavioral biology and Applied Mathematics. He was an Advanced-EMT with the Emory EMS service which helped solidify his path to clinical medicine. Prior to matriculation he conducted basic science research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, investigating cocaine addiction and restless leg syndrome, resulting in multiple publications in Molecular Medicine.
At Emory, he was a founding member of the Pre-Health Mentoring Office Peer Mentor program, helping underclassmen prepare medical school applications. At NYU, he served on the admissions committee, reviewing applications and selecting interview candidates, and he currently interviews candidates for residency at Harvard.
Madison has a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. Following her undergraduate degree, she pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from Drexel University. Throughout her education, Madison worked closely with Cornell’s admissions team as both a Student Admissions Ambassador and an Alumni Admissions Ambassador.
Madison has extensive coaching experience, working with high school students through undecided majors, navigating financial aid and scholarships, school selection, and application support. She has worked with young people and has always loved their energy and enthusiasm for taking their next life steps, like applying to college. Madison is passionate about being a part of that process, sharing what she has learned from her personal and professional experiences.
In addition to her work with admissions committees and high school students, she spent several years working with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds (e.g., candidates of color, low-income applicants, and first-generation students) in post-secondary planning.
These experiences gave her a thorough understanding of the different challenges and perspectives students have when pursuing higher education–allowing her to empathize deeply with her students and go through the application process through their eyes.
When Madison isn’t coaching, she loves to bake, cook, travel, and spend time outdoors.
Madison’s Pro Tip?
Schools are looking for well-rounded students who hope to add to their campus community. Your application should communicate your unique journey and how your experiences make you an asset to the colleges you apply for.
Madison has a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. Following her undergraduate degree, she pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from Drexel University. Throughout her education, Madison worked closely with Cornell’s admissions team as both a Student Admissions Ambassador and an Alumni Admissions Ambassador.
Madison has extensive coaching experience, working with high school students through undecided majors, navigating financial aid and scholarships, school selection, and application support. She has worked with young people and has always loved their energy and enthusiasm for taking their next life steps, like applying to college. Madison is passionate about being a part of that process, sharing what she has learned from her personal and professional experiences.
In addition to her work with admissions committees and high school students, she spent several years working with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds (e.g., candidates of color, low-income applicants, and first-generation students) in post-secondary planning.
These experiences gave her a thorough understanding of the different challenges and perspectives students have when pursuing higher education–allowing her to empathize deeply with her students and go through the application process through their eyes.
When Madison isn’t coaching, she loves to bake, cook, travel, and spend time outdoors.
Madison’s Pro Tip?
Schools are looking for well-rounded students who hope to add to their campus community. Your application should communicate your unique journey and how your experiences make you an asset to the colleges you apply for.
Mahnoor has over 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, where she has helped individuals from all walks of life achieve their financial, educational, and professional goals. She is passionate about inspiring people to reach their full potential.
While at the University of California (UC) she worked with disadvantaged students in helping them to successfully navigate their way around the UC and California State University system, through writing and mentorship.
During her time as a graduate admissions officer at Stanford University, she learned the importance of students sharing their stories and how impactful those narratives can be in the admissions process. Her strength lies in honing in on students’ life experiences to best tell their personal journey.
Mahnoor holds a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communication and a master’s degree in Public Administration. In addition to her work with Inspira Next, she serves on the Board of Trustees for Valley Montessori School, where she focuses on issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and community engagement. She also sits on the board of a domestic violence organization helping to alleviate the stigma around this topic in her community. She has called the Bay Area home for most of her life, and currently resides there with her family.
Mahnoor has over 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, where she has helped individuals from all walks of life achieve their financial, educational, and professional goals. She is passionate about inspiring people to reach their full potential.
While at the University of California (UC) she worked with disadvantaged students in helping them to successfully navigate their way around the UC and California State University system, through writing and mentorship.
During her time as a graduate admissions officer at Stanford University, she learned the importance of students sharing their stories and how impactful those narratives can be in the admissions process. Her strength lies in honing in on students’ life experiences to best tell their personal journey.
Mahnoor holds a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communication and a master’s degree in Public Administration. In addition to her work with Inspira Next, she serves on the Board of Trustees for Valley Montessori School, where she focuses on issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and community engagement. She also sits on the board of a domestic violence organization helping to alleviate the stigma around this topic in her community. She has called the Bay Area home for most of her life, and currently resides there with her family.
Marina received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. After her undergraduate studies, Marina received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has since worked as a research analyst for some of the world's most reputed companies including Yahoo!, The Kraft Heinz Company, Hyatt Hotels, and Facebook.
Additionally, Marina has participated as a member of the admissions committee at the University of Chicago and as an interviewer at both UChicago and UPenn. Within these positions, she reviewed college application packages and interviewed candidates, providing recommendations to the final admissions committee. She has coached many college applicants who have achieved admission at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, and the University of Chicago, among others.
Marina is passionate about helping her students determine their strengths and bring them to life through a well-thought-out application strategy. She loves to help her Quad students tell their unique stories through their applications and is energized by helping students create something they are proud of.
Marina believes the skills students can develop during college application can be life-changing. The application process allows candidates to honestly reflect and craft powerful and clear stories that are meaningful for their college applications, future careers, and personal lives. Marina has had many wonderful mentors that helped her find her path, and she dedicates herself to doing the same for her students.
In her spare time, Marina makes children's books that sing in different languages. She also loves working on puzzles with her husband and two young kids, going for hikes with their dog, and travelling.
Marina's Pro Tip?
Being honest about our failures can be incredibly powerful! Dedicating time to reflection and building self-awareness is one of the keys to a stand-out application and to getting the most out of the college experience.
Marina received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. After her undergraduate studies, Marina received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has since worked as a research analyst for some of the world's most reputed companies including Yahoo!, The Kraft Heinz Company, Hyatt Hotels, and Facebook.
Additionally, Marina has participated as a member of the admissions committee at the University of Chicago and as an interviewer at both UChicago and UPenn. Within these positions, she reviewed college application packages and interviewed candidates, providing recommendations to the final admissions committee. She has coached many college applicants who have achieved admission at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, and the University of Chicago, among others.
Marina is passionate about helping her students determine their strengths and bring them to life through a well-thought-out application strategy. She loves to help her Quad students tell their unique stories through their applications and is energized by helping students create something they are proud of.
Marina believes the skills students can develop during college application can be life-changing. The application process allows candidates to honestly reflect and craft powerful and clear stories that are meaningful for their college applications, future careers, and personal lives. Marina has had many wonderful mentors that helped her find her path, and she dedicates herself to doing the same for her students.
In her spare time, Marina makes children's books that sing in different languages. She also loves working on puzzles with her husband and two young kids, going for hikes with their dog, and travelling.
Marina's Pro Tip?
Being honest about our failures can be incredibly powerful! Dedicating time to reflection and building self-awareness is one of the keys to a stand-out application and to getting the most out of the college experience.
Marisa earned a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University, MPH from University of Michigan, and JD from University of Michigan. She was a part of the admissions team at Yale University, where she wore several hats. Marisa was a recruitment coordinator, senior interviewer, and senior presenter at Yale.
During this time, she organized admitted students' days, shared institutional thought leadership with prospective families, organized and conducted campus tours, interviewed prospective students, and subsequently provided input on admissions decisions.
Through her experiences, Marisa has learned that there is no perfect never-heard-before answer, the best answers are the honest answers. She brings this philosophy to Quad as she helps students craft unique answers. Marisa’s main strengths as a coach are her ability to help candidates stay organized, identify and highlight character traits through writing (i.e., showing not telling), and patience as we work to perfect every single part of the college application. In her free time, Marisa enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with furry friends.
Marisa earned a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University, MPH from University of Michigan, and JD from University of Michigan. She was a part of the admissions team at Yale University, where she wore several hats. Marisa was a recruitment coordinator, senior interviewer, and senior presenter at Yale.
During this time, she organized admitted students' days, shared institutional thought leadership with prospective families, organized and conducted campus tours, interviewed prospective students, and subsequently provided input on admissions decisions.
Through her experiences, Marisa has learned that there is no perfect never-heard-before answer, the best answers are the honest answers. She brings this philosophy to Quad as she helps students craft unique answers. Marisa’s main strengths as a coach are her ability to help candidates stay organized, identify and highlight character traits through writing (i.e., showing not telling), and patience as we work to perfect every single part of the college application. In her free time, Marisa enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with furry friends.
Mark brings an expansive amount of experience as an educator starting from his thirty-four years as a public educator to which he then served as a mentor for a total of fifteen years ranging from his time as a high school counselor at Chapel Hill High School to an admissions counselor at Northern Arizona University, and later UC Berkeley. Mark strongly believes that nothing more rewarding than being of assistance to young people who are pursuing their higher education and career dreams. At Quad Education his aim is always to create a collaborative relationship with his clients and get to the root of their motivations and needs as they move forward through to their secondary education careers. Mark’s philosophy towards education dictates that he will always do whatever he can to help his clients make informed decisions regarding their next steps in life instead of issuing directives.
Mark brings an expansive amount of experience as an educator starting from his thirty-four years as a public educator to which he then served as a mentor for a total of fifteen years ranging from his time as a high school counselor at Chapel Hill High School to an admissions counselor at Northern Arizona University, and later UC Berkeley. Mark strongly believes that nothing more rewarding than being of assistance to young people who are pursuing their higher education and career dreams. At Quad Education his aim is always to create a collaborative relationship with his clients and get to the root of their motivations and needs as they move forward through to their secondary education careers. Mark’s philosophy towards education dictates that he will always do whatever he can to help his clients make informed decisions regarding their next steps in life instead of issuing directives.
Marlee has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University. She has served on the admissions teams at Northwestern University and University of Illinois Chicago. In these roles, Marlee has been a part of scholarship review committees and has been responsible for overall enrollment management, especially for international students.
Marlee is a staunch advocate for higher education and believes it is a critical access point for all students. She feels that education presents an opportunity for students to grow personally, professionally, and academically to become important members of society supporting change, innovation, and progress in the world.
This passion is what led Marlee to coach Quad applicants. Marlee is committed to getting to know her students and working with them to present their best representation of themselves. She thoroughly enjoys learning about and identifying what makes each student unique and helping them share these qualities and strengths with their chosen colleges. Her greatest strengths include helping students identify goals, create a strategic and organized plan to meet those goals, manage their time effectively, and craft powerful resumes.
When Marlee isn’t coaching, she loves to run, dance, and travel.
Marlee has a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University. She has served on the admissions teams at Northwestern University and University of Illinois Chicago. In these roles, Marlee has been a part of scholarship review committees and has been responsible for overall enrollment management, especially for international students.
Marlee is a staunch advocate for higher education and believes it is a critical access point for all students. She feels that education presents an opportunity for students to grow personally, professionally, and academically to become important members of society supporting change, innovation, and progress in the world.
This passion is what led Marlee to coach Quad applicants. Marlee is committed to getting to know her students and working with them to present their best representation of themselves. She thoroughly enjoys learning about and identifying what makes each student unique and helping them share these qualities and strengths with their chosen colleges. Her greatest strengths include helping students identify goals, create a strategic and organized plan to meet those goals, manage their time effectively, and craft powerful resumes.
When Marlee isn’t coaching, she loves to run, dance, and travel.
Through her many professional roles, at both the undergraduate level and the graduate level, Mary has served for almost forty years as an important resource to students, faculty and corporate partners.
With her outgoing personality, Mary plays an integral role in the lives of every Quad applicant she works with, and she often builds relationships that last far longer than the typical advising experience. After teaching for more than 16 years as an educator, her graduate studies brought her to Columbia University where she began a career in student services that would include senior positions in admissions, financial aid, athletics, academic advising and career services, and corporate outreach.
Early in her career, Mary served at Columbia as the Associate Director of Athletics and then as the Director of Financial Aid. Her vast experience in both undergraduate and graduate school admissions includes positions as the Director of Admissions for the School of Education, Nursing and the Arts at New York University; the Director of Admissions, Columbia School of Nursing and the Associate Director of Admissions for MBA Programs at the Columbia School of Business.
Mary spent many years at the Columbia School of Business, where she also served as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for MBA Academic Advising and as the Corporate Director for Executive Education Programs. In 2000, Mary moved back to one of her alma maters, the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she spent twelve years as Director of Career Services for both undergraduate and graduate students at the Leeds School of Business, and an additional six years as Manager for Corporate Outreach and Student Engagement for Burridge Center for Finance.
Finally, in 2014, while still working part-time at CU Boulder, Mary accepted a 3-year assignment as Director of Colorado Mountain College in Buena Vista, CO.
Through her many professional roles, at both the undergraduate level and the graduate level, Mary has served for almost forty years as an important resource to students, faculty and corporate partners.
With her outgoing personality, Mary plays an integral role in the lives of every Quad applicant she works with, and she often builds relationships that last far longer than the typical advising experience. After teaching for more than 16 years as an educator, her graduate studies brought her to Columbia University where she began a career in student services that would include senior positions in admissions, financial aid, athletics, academic advising and career services, and corporate outreach.
Early in her career, Mary served at Columbia as the Associate Director of Athletics and then as the Director of Financial Aid. Her vast experience in both undergraduate and graduate school admissions includes positions as the Director of Admissions for the School of Education, Nursing and the Arts at New York University; the Director of Admissions, Columbia School of Nursing and the Associate Director of Admissions for MBA Programs at the Columbia School of Business.
Mary spent many years at the Columbia School of Business, where she also served as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for MBA Academic Advising and as the Corporate Director for Executive Education Programs. In 2000, Mary moved back to one of her alma maters, the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she spent twelve years as Director of Career Services for both undergraduate and graduate students at the Leeds School of Business, and an additional six years as Manager for Corporate Outreach and Student Engagement for Burridge Center for Finance.
Finally, in 2014, while still working part-time at CU Boulder, Mary accepted a 3-year assignment as Director of Colorado Mountain College in Buena Vista, CO.
Max has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Vermont. Max has many years of experience as an Admissions Coach and SAT/ACT Tutor. Additionally, Max has served as a Newspaper & TV Journalist, identifying compelling stories and spicing up the written prose. He feels delighted when a student can channel his/her/their authentic inner voice and cares deeply about working with young people.
Max is passionate about guiding students through the college admissions process — from requesting recommendation letters, and editing resumes to crafting heartfelt essays, strategizing over Early Decision versus Regular Decision, and weighing financial aid packages.
Max’s greatest strength as a coach is his ability to establish a personal-professional rapport with his students. He partners with Quad applicants to break down tasks, working systematically to overcome any fears surrounding the college application process. Max also uses his journalism chops to interview the student and solicit essay-ready insights.
Students Max has recently coached have gotten accepted to Princeton University, Yale University, Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Duke University, University of Chicago, Washington University, and Northwestern University.
In his free time, Max enjoys pushing himself to the limit at CrossFit and running half-marathons. He also likes to read novels and non-fiction and sit in a coffee shop arguing politics with friends.
Max’s Pro Tip?
Don’t underestimate the importance of brutal honesty in the essay writing process. Students need to be blunt and write profoundly and deeply.
Max has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Vermont. Max has many years of experience as an Admissions Coach and SAT/ACT Tutor. Additionally, Max has served as a Newspaper & TV Journalist, identifying compelling stories and spicing up the written prose. He feels delighted when a student can channel his/her/their authentic inner voice and cares deeply about working with young people.
Max is passionate about guiding students through the college admissions process — from requesting recommendation letters, and editing resumes to crafting heartfelt essays, strategizing over Early Decision versus Regular Decision, and weighing financial aid packages.
Max’s greatest strength as a coach is his ability to establish a personal-professional rapport with his students. He partners with Quad applicants to break down tasks, working systematically to overcome any fears surrounding the college application process. Max also uses his journalism chops to interview the student and solicit essay-ready insights.
Students Max has recently coached have gotten accepted to Princeton University, Yale University, Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Duke University, University of Chicago, Washington University, and Northwestern University.
In his free time, Max enjoys pushing himself to the limit at CrossFit and running half-marathons. He also likes to read novels and non-fiction and sit in a coffee shop arguing politics with friends.
Max’s Pro Tip?
Don’t underestimate the importance of brutal honesty in the essay writing process. Students need to be blunt and write profoundly and deeply.
Max completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University. During his undergraduate career at Yale University, he worked extensively with high school students as an ambassador to Yale's undergraduate admissions office. As an admissions ambassador, Max spoke to hundreds of high school students, interviewing prospective students and identifying the unique features of each student's application. With ten years of accumulated experience in admissions, tutoring, and coaching, Max's students have been admitted to top universities such as Vanderbilt, Emory, New York University, Duke, and Yale.
Growing up as a first-generation student in an underrepresented community, Max heavily values higher education. He is passionate about helping bright students achieve as much as possible in their educational and professional careers. Max has extensive experience in project management and mentorship. As a coach, he is very detail-oriented and milestone-focused. Max can communicate on different levels with his students, advising and guiding them and their families throughout the application process.
With a thorough understanding of the admissions process, Max understands the significance of empathy and understanding his students' perspectives. He knows what separates a good candidate from a superb candidate. He is eager to draw out the most vital qualities in his Quad students, crafting an application that authentically shares their story.
When Max is not coaching, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, video editing, chess, and being in the great outdoors.
Max completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University. During his undergraduate career at Yale University, he worked extensively with high school students as an ambassador to Yale's undergraduate admissions office. As an admissions ambassador, Max spoke to hundreds of high school students, interviewing prospective students and identifying the unique features of each student's application. With ten years of accumulated experience in admissions, tutoring, and coaching, Max's students have been admitted to top universities such as Vanderbilt, Emory, New York University, Duke, and Yale.
Growing up as a first-generation student in an underrepresented community, Max heavily values higher education. He is passionate about helping bright students achieve as much as possible in their educational and professional careers. Max has extensive experience in project management and mentorship. As a coach, he is very detail-oriented and milestone-focused. Max can communicate on different levels with his students, advising and guiding them and their families throughout the application process.
With a thorough understanding of the admissions process, Max understands the significance of empathy and understanding his students' perspectives. He knows what separates a good candidate from a superb candidate. He is eager to draw out the most vital qualities in his Quad students, crafting an application that authentically shares their story.
When Max is not coaching, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, video editing, chess, and being in the great outdoors.
Megan is a tenured admission professional with over a decade of experience in selective college admissions. Most recently, she has served as the Director of Recruitment & Enrollment at Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, she has worked at the University of Puget Sound as an Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornish College of the Arts as an Admissions Counselor, Florida State University as an Admissions Assistant, and College of William & Mary as an Admissions Liaison.
Years of experience in admissions have helped Megan realize that admission committees are not always looking for what you think they are! It's not all about grades or test scores but rather a holistic understanding of a student and their institutional fit.
Megan’s greatest strengths as a coach are helping students understand themselves and what they want, separate from what they believe is the best career choice or what someone else may tell them they want. Megan truly believes there is a school out there for everyone who wishes to attend college.
In her free time, Megan likes to read, foster cats, train dogs, and maintain a creative practice.
Megan is a tenured admission professional with over a decade of experience in selective college admissions. Most recently, she has served as the Director of Recruitment & Enrollment at Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, she has worked at the University of Puget Sound as an Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornish College of the Arts as an Admissions Counselor, Florida State University as an Admissions Assistant, and College of William & Mary as an Admissions Liaison.
Years of experience in admissions have helped Megan realize that admission committees are not always looking for what you think they are! It's not all about grades or test scores but rather a holistic understanding of a student and their institutional fit.
Megan’s greatest strengths as a coach are helping students understand themselves and what they want, separate from what they believe is the best career choice or what someone else may tell them they want. Megan truly believes there is a school out there for everyone who wishes to attend college.
In her free time, Megan likes to read, foster cats, train dogs, and maintain a creative practice.
Melissa comes to Quad as one of Princeton University’s most tenured admissions readers. During her time in admissions at Princeton, she was a core part of the team and read over 2,000 applications. In2017, Princeton gave her an honorable mention for having one of the highest application reads. Melissa read different types of applications including Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfers, and across multiple states and international territories, becoming familiar with the admissions landscapes in major territories such as the Northeast, California, and international applications. She advocated for students during the committee process to inform final admissions decisions.
Her time in admissions has shaped her outlook towards helping applicants. Melissa realized that there will always be more amazing candidates than spaces available, and many qualified students will be rejected. From her experience in admissions, she thinks the best way to standout is to have depth and leadership in extracurricular activities. As such, she specializes in working with her students to bring forth these experiences in their applications.
Melissa has a Master's of Education degree in College Student Affairs and before working as a coach at Quad, has worked as an academic advisor, transfer dean, and instructor. This experience in higher education combined with her experience advising high school students gives her a unique perspective about finding the right fit college for a student.
In her free time, Melissa plays the dulcimer (a stringed instrument) and makes art.
Melissa comes to Quad as one of Princeton University’s most tenured admissions readers. During her time in admissions at Princeton, she was a core part of the team and read over 2,000 applications. In2017, Princeton gave her an honorable mention for having one of the highest application reads. Melissa read different types of applications including Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfers, and across multiple states and international territories, becoming familiar with the admissions landscapes in major territories such as the Northeast, California, and international applications. She advocated for students during the committee process to inform final admissions decisions.
Her time in admissions has shaped her outlook towards helping applicants. Melissa realized that there will always be more amazing candidates than spaces available, and many qualified students will be rejected. From her experience in admissions, she thinks the best way to standout is to have depth and leadership in extracurricular activities. As such, she specializes in working with her students to bring forth these experiences in their applications.
Melissa has a Master's of Education degree in College Student Affairs and before working as a coach at Quad, has worked as an academic advisor, transfer dean, and instructor. This experience in higher education combined with her experience advising high school students gives her a unique perspective about finding the right fit college for a student.
In her free time, Melissa plays the dulcimer (a stringed instrument) and makes art.
Michelle has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from the University of Southern California. At USC, Michelle has also served on the admissions team as the Associate Director of Student Programs. She reviewed applications, made scholarship decisions, and trained staff interviewers in this position.
As a coach, Michelle enjoys supporting students in this exciting new chapter and helping them think deeply about how to get the most out of their college experience. She also appreciates the opportunity to help students reflect on their journey and how it's shaped them and explore how they'd like to continue growing in this new setting.
Michelle's approach to coaching starts with clear, consistent, and open communication. She values dialogue and feedback, ensuring everyone is clear about (and agrees to) expectations. In her experience, projects are most successful when everyone is fully engaged in the process and confident about their roles and work.
To help form deep bonds with Quad applicants, Michelle asks reflective questions that help candidates gain a deeper understanding of their values and skills and explore ways to combine them. This is extremely valuable in strategizing how to write impactful narratives and organize the application process into manageable steps (i.e., less overwhelming!).
When Michelle isn't coaching, you can find her walking her Boxer, playing word games, doing yoga, or watching stand-up comedy.
Michelle's Pro Tip?
The most compelling applications effectively show the candidate's interests, commitment, and potential. Applications that lack authenticity and thought are easy to sniff out!
Michelle has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from the University of Southern California. At USC, Michelle has also served on the admissions team as the Associate Director of Student Programs. She reviewed applications, made scholarship decisions, and trained staff interviewers in this position.
As a coach, Michelle enjoys supporting students in this exciting new chapter and helping them think deeply about how to get the most out of their college experience. She also appreciates the opportunity to help students reflect on their journey and how it's shaped them and explore how they'd like to continue growing in this new setting.
Michelle's approach to coaching starts with clear, consistent, and open communication. She values dialogue and feedback, ensuring everyone is clear about (and agrees to) expectations. In her experience, projects are most successful when everyone is fully engaged in the process and confident about their roles and work.
To help form deep bonds with Quad applicants, Michelle asks reflective questions that help candidates gain a deeper understanding of their values and skills and explore ways to combine them. This is extremely valuable in strategizing how to write impactful narratives and organize the application process into manageable steps (i.e., less overwhelming!).
When Michelle isn't coaching, you can find her walking her Boxer, playing word games, doing yoga, or watching stand-up comedy.
Michelle's Pro Tip?
The most compelling applications effectively show the candidate's interests, commitment, and potential. Applications that lack authenticity and thought are easy to sniff out!
Monica is a graduate of Harvard College. She also served on the admissions team at Harvard, where she was tasked with interviewing several candidates every application cycle and completing a comprehensive interview form for each individual, to be presented to the Admissions Office team when deliberating admittance. Through this experience, Monica learned what top-tier colleges search for in attractive applicants, beyond exceptional scores and academic performance. She also came to appreciate the degree of authenticity and genuineness that is valued in the college application process.
Monica is deeply passionate about providing college coaching in an individualized and rigorous fashion. She truly believes every student is unique, and enjoys getting to really know each student in order to help showcase their profile in an authentic, original, and engaging manner. She also enjoys the process of motivating individuals and keeping them on track for achieving their hard-earned goals.
As an editor in practice, Monica is especially skilled in proofreading and editing primary and supplementary writing materials for the college application process. Additionally, having mentored and coached several students throughout their high school years, she has learned how to tailor her coaching style to the needs and desires of each individual. As such, Monica is skilled at extracting important information from personal conversations with her students and translating these into recognizable strengths and areas of improvements.
Students that Monica has recently coached have gotten accepted to Harvard College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University, among other top schools.
In her free time, Monica enjoys practicing yoga, reading and writing historical nonfiction works, conducting creative writing workshops, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Monica is a graduate of Harvard College. She also served on the admissions team at Harvard, where she was tasked with interviewing several candidates every application cycle and completing a comprehensive interview form for each individual, to be presented to the Admissions Office team when deliberating admittance. Through this experience, Monica learned what top-tier colleges search for in attractive applicants, beyond exceptional scores and academic performance. She also came to appreciate the degree of authenticity and genuineness that is valued in the college application process.
Monica is deeply passionate about providing college coaching in an individualized and rigorous fashion. She truly believes every student is unique, and enjoys getting to really know each student in order to help showcase their profile in an authentic, original, and engaging manner. She also enjoys the process of motivating individuals and keeping them on track for achieving their hard-earned goals.
As an editor in practice, Monica is especially skilled in proofreading and editing primary and supplementary writing materials for the college application process. Additionally, having mentored and coached several students throughout their high school years, she has learned how to tailor her coaching style to the needs and desires of each individual. As such, Monica is skilled at extracting important information from personal conversations with her students and translating these into recognizable strengths and areas of improvements.
Students that Monica has recently coached have gotten accepted to Harvard College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, and Johns Hopkins University, among other top schools.
In her free time, Monica enjoys practicing yoga, reading and writing historical nonfiction works, conducting creative writing workshops, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Nadia has a Bachelor’s in Science from the Huntsman Program at the Wharton School, a Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. Professionally, she has worked as a management consultant at The Parthenon Group and as a Strategy Officer at The Gates Foundation.
Nadia believes that college is an exciting opportunity to explore your interests and understand how you can give back to society and your community in your career! As such, she is excited to help applicants understand themselves better, improve their writing and storytelling, and find the best-fit schools for them.
Nadia is a strong writer and editor and enjoys supporting applicants in the process of writing and refining their personal statements / short answers. She also has strong skills in project management to help break down the application process, which can seem daunting! Additionally, she has also been an interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania, which has given her insight into what admissions committees look for in candidates.
In her free time, Nadia enjoys watercolor painting and running.
Nadia has a Bachelor’s in Science from the Huntsman Program at the Wharton School, a Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. Professionally, she has worked as a management consultant at The Parthenon Group and as a Strategy Officer at The Gates Foundation.
Nadia believes that college is an exciting opportunity to explore your interests and understand how you can give back to society and your community in your career! As such, she is excited to help applicants understand themselves better, improve their writing and storytelling, and find the best-fit schools for them.
Nadia is a strong writer and editor and enjoys supporting applicants in the process of writing and refining their personal statements / short answers. She also has strong skills in project management to help break down the application process, which can seem daunting! Additionally, she has also been an interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania, which has given her insight into what admissions committees look for in candidates.
In her free time, Nadia enjoys watercolor painting and running.
Naiara was born in Brazil and raised in Somerville, MA. She attended Somerville High School, where she played soccer and tennis. She then attended Tufts University on a Doris York Scholarship. Naiara was the first recipient of this scholarship, which provided full tuition to girls from Somerville who attended Somerville High School for four years, who graduated in the top 20% of their class, and who demonstrated financial need. Naiara was first generation to college in her family. While at Tufts, Naiara majored in International Relations with a focus on global conflict and cooperation in South Asia and the Middle East.
She took classes in many subjects, ranging from sociology, anthropology and political science to biological anthropology, astronomy and French. Naiara played intramural soccer with friends, she was part of the multicultural organization of students at Tufts, and she was a peer mentor at the Latino Center. She also studied abroad in Paris during her juinior year. After graduating, Naiara worked as a college adviser at Somerville High School where she worked with hundreds of students on their post-high school educations plans. Naiara worked with students on everything from figuring out what they wanted to do post high school to creating lists of potential schools to personal statements and school specific essays.
Naiara's goal was to provide overall support and guidance to high schools juniors and seniors by listening to their specific needs and wants and helping them craft a plan that made sense for them. She also planned a college campus visit and tour for every freshman in order to introduce them to the concept of college. Naiara then became an admissions counselor at Tufts University, where she worked for two years. While at Tufts, Naiara worked with and read applications from students all over the country and the world (specifically South America which she also traveled to for work). Other than reading and evaluating thousands of applications, Naiara was part of diversity recruitment which included hosting a wide range of students on campus.
She also assisted in creating a bridge program for first-generation students. Using the advocacy skills she learned as an admissions counselor, Naiara applied to law school and attended Suffolk University Law School. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2016 and currently works as an attorney for the state of Massachusetts. In her free time, Naiara loves watching soccer (and playing when possible), traveling, and spending time with her nieces.
Naiara was born in Brazil and raised in Somerville, MA. She attended Somerville High School, where she played soccer and tennis. She then attended Tufts University on a Doris York Scholarship. Naiara was the first recipient of this scholarship, which provided full tuition to girls from Somerville who attended Somerville High School for four years, who graduated in the top 20% of their class, and who demonstrated financial need. Naiara was first generation to college in her family. While at Tufts, Naiara majored in International Relations with a focus on global conflict and cooperation in South Asia and the Middle East.
She took classes in many subjects, ranging from sociology, anthropology and political science to biological anthropology, astronomy and French. Naiara played intramural soccer with friends, she was part of the multicultural organization of students at Tufts, and she was a peer mentor at the Latino Center. She also studied abroad in Paris during her juinior year. After graduating, Naiara worked as a college adviser at Somerville High School where she worked with hundreds of students on their post-high school educations plans. Naiara worked with students on everything from figuring out what they wanted to do post high school to creating lists of potential schools to personal statements and school specific essays.
Naiara's goal was to provide overall support and guidance to high schools juniors and seniors by listening to their specific needs and wants and helping them craft a plan that made sense for them. She also planned a college campus visit and tour for every freshman in order to introduce them to the concept of college. Naiara then became an admissions counselor at Tufts University, where she worked for two years. While at Tufts, Naiara worked with and read applications from students all over the country and the world (specifically South America which she also traveled to for work). Other than reading and evaluating thousands of applications, Naiara was part of diversity recruitment which included hosting a wide range of students on campus.
She also assisted in creating a bridge program for first-generation students. Using the advocacy skills she learned as an admissions counselor, Naiara applied to law school and attended Suffolk University Law School. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2016 and currently works as an attorney for the state of Massachusetts. In her free time, Naiara loves watching soccer (and playing when possible), traveling, and spending time with her nieces.
Natalie is a graduate of Harvard University and has served on the admissions team at Harvard and University of Southern California. At the University of Southern California, Natalie read applications, conducted interviews, delivered application information sessions, prepared admission materials, and assisted with admission events such as Open House and Admitted Students Day. At Harvard, Natalie was responsible for evaluating applications and helping students prepare for the application process. She also corresponded with prospective students to answer admission inquiries and assisted with recruitment events.
Natalie’s greatest lessons from being part of the admissions team are learning the importance of authenticity in the application process, how to be proactive in reaching out to admissions team members, and how to determine fit in a school’s culture. At Quad, she uses these learnings to help candidates apply to the right schools and best position themselves in front of the admissions committee.
Natalie has extensive experience supporting students of color, transfer students, and students interested in the arts and humanities. She also specializes in helping students interested in pursuing a pre-law or research-intensive college track.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys going to art museums, engaging in meditation, practicing photography, and creative inclusive communities wherever she visits.
Natalie is a graduate of Harvard University and has served on the admissions team at Harvard and University of Southern California. At the University of Southern California, Natalie read applications, conducted interviews, delivered application information sessions, prepared admission materials, and assisted with admission events such as Open House and Admitted Students Day. At Harvard, Natalie was responsible for evaluating applications and helping students prepare for the application process. She also corresponded with prospective students to answer admission inquiries and assisted with recruitment events.
Natalie’s greatest lessons from being part of the admissions team are learning the importance of authenticity in the application process, how to be proactive in reaching out to admissions team members, and how to determine fit in a school’s culture. At Quad, she uses these learnings to help candidates apply to the right schools and best position themselves in front of the admissions committee.
Natalie has extensive experience supporting students of color, transfer students, and students interested in the arts and humanities. She also specializes in helping students interested in pursuing a pre-law or research-intensive college track.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys going to art museums, engaging in meditation, practicing photography, and creative inclusive communities wherever she visits.
Natalie brings a dozen years of professional experience in higher education and college access work -- balancing leadership positions at access organizations, college advising, and admissions. She has evaluated over 15,000 applications for selective colleges coast to coast, having begun her admissions career at her alma mater, Occidental College.
In addition to providing college advising services, Natalie is a nonprofit strategy consultant. For over a decade, Natalie has been a catalyst for college access and success, leading teams and organizations committed to educational equity and making college possible for all. As an agent of change, she led The TEAK Fellowship through a season of scaling their program, providing exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with educational opportunities.
At The Wonderful Company, she led a team of 40 coaches and peer mentors supporting 1,000 scholars from California’s Central Valley to overcome systemic barriers to college success. A Los Angeles native, Natalie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Occidental College, where she was a Centennial Scholar.
She earned a Master's degree from Teachers College Columbia University, where she studied Education Policy with an emphasis on the high school to college transition. Natalie also completed Harvard’s Institute on College Admissions Counseling in 2017. She is a member of NACAC, NPEA, and NCAN.
Natalie brings a dozen years of professional experience in higher education and college access work -- balancing leadership positions at access organizations, college advising, and admissions. She has evaluated over 15,000 applications for selective colleges coast to coast, having begun her admissions career at her alma mater, Occidental College.
In addition to providing college advising services, Natalie is a nonprofit strategy consultant. For over a decade, Natalie has been a catalyst for college access and success, leading teams and organizations committed to educational equity and making college possible for all. As an agent of change, she led The TEAK Fellowship through a season of scaling their program, providing exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with educational opportunities.
At The Wonderful Company, she led a team of 40 coaches and peer mentors supporting 1,000 scholars from California’s Central Valley to overcome systemic barriers to college success. A Los Angeles native, Natalie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Occidental College, where she was a Centennial Scholar.
She earned a Master's degree from Teachers College Columbia University, where she studied Education Policy with an emphasis on the high school to college transition. Natalie also completed Harvard’s Institute on College Admissions Counseling in 2017. She is a member of NACAC, NPEA, and NCAN.
Naveed has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. He served on Cornell’s admissions team as an Admissions Reader and as an Alumni Interviewer. Professionally, Naveed has worked in investment banking at Lazard and Truist Securities. He has also been on the Business Operations and Strategy teams of top technology firms, including Samsara and Splunk.
As a first-gen college applicant, Naveed didn’t have help or access to many resources when he applied to college. His high school historically sent only 1-2 students to all of the Ivys combined per year. Despite this, Naveed received acceptances to many top-tier colleges before settling on Cornell and secured the Buick Achievers Scholarship ($25K per year, renewable annually). At Cornell, Naveed studied applied economics and management. Naveed’s experience applying to college on his own, coupled with his time spent in admissions, sparked his passion for mentoring students through the college application process. As a coach, he loves to share the wisdom he’s gained so others can make informed decisions and not have to experience the same struggle he experienced while trying to navigate the application process solo.
Regarding coaching, Naveed knows the importance of having a prescriptive yet flexible plan. He works with students to break down the application process (which can seem daunting) into smaller deliverables. He does this by forming deep connections with candidates (and parents), making them feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. His greatest strengths as a coach include finding unique experiences to help craft essays and short answer narratives to set applicants apart from others and helping candidates decide which schools they should apply to. He always encourages students to open themselves up to opportunities they may not have initially considered, which often leads to conversations that help students decide what they want in their college journey. He enjoys celebrating students’ progress and prides himself on being available when needed and when best fits the candidate’s schedule.
Naveed has been helping students through the college application process for the past nine years. Applicants Naveed has recently coached have gotten accepted into Cornell University, UPenn, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, Duke University, and Harvard.
Naveed’s Pro Tip?
To ensure your profile is read thoroughly, aim to quickly grab the reviewer’s attention with a personal story or obvious passion.
Naveed has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. He served on Cornell’s admissions team as an Admissions Reader and as an Alumni Interviewer. Professionally, Naveed has worked in investment banking at Lazard and Truist Securities. He has also been on the Business Operations and Strategy teams of top technology firms, including Samsara and Splunk.
As a first-gen college applicant, Naveed didn’t have help or access to many resources when he applied to college. His high school historically sent only 1-2 students to all of the Ivys combined per year. Despite this, Naveed received acceptances to many top-tier colleges before settling on Cornell and secured the Buick Achievers Scholarship ($25K per year, renewable annually). At Cornell, Naveed studied applied economics and management. Naveed’s experience applying to college on his own, coupled with his time spent in admissions, sparked his passion for mentoring students through the college application process. As a coach, he loves to share the wisdom he’s gained so others can make informed decisions and not have to experience the same struggle he experienced while trying to navigate the application process solo.
Regarding coaching, Naveed knows the importance of having a prescriptive yet flexible plan. He works with students to break down the application process (which can seem daunting) into smaller deliverables. He does this by forming deep connections with candidates (and parents), making them feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. His greatest strengths as a coach include finding unique experiences to help craft essays and short answer narratives to set applicants apart from others and helping candidates decide which schools they should apply to. He always encourages students to open themselves up to opportunities they may not have initially considered, which often leads to conversations that help students decide what they want in their college journey. He enjoys celebrating students’ progress and prides himself on being available when needed and when best fits the candidate’s schedule.
Naveed has been helping students through the college application process for the past nine years. Applicants Naveed has recently coached have gotten accepted into Cornell University, UPenn, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, Duke University, and Harvard.
Naveed’s Pro Tip?
To ensure your profile is read thoroughly, aim to quickly grab the reviewer’s attention with a personal story or obvious passion.
Neil completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California, Berkeley. He then pursued a Master's Degree at Columbia University. Following his graduate studies, he held a position at Stanford University as a Program Associate.
For the duration of Neil's graduate studies, he worked in the private admissions consulting field. His passion for this work derives from the belief that higher education can grant students opportunities that span the globe. Neil serves as an advocate for education and hopes to uplift students who are ready to embark on their distinct journeys. Neil has helped his students gain admission into top schools such as UC Berkeley, Case Western University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, NYU, Georgetown, Boston College, and John Hopkins University, among many others.
As a coach, Neil offers a high level of interdisciplinary insight into several fields. Being trained in the liberal arts at UC Berkeley and obtaining an MSW at Columbia University, Neil's coaching style is inclusive, non-judgmental, and approachable. He helps his students prep for interviews, edit and brainstorm for personal statements and admissions essays, and make college and focus decisions. Whether it be determining a student's strengths or helping them figure out what major to pursue, Neil provides his students with a safe space to think, get organized, and be authentically themselves. He is always ready to lend a listening ear to his students to support them through the process.
Neil is a big fan of continued learning and is currently taking Japanese classes and regularly reads books on the Asia Pacific region. When he's not coaching, Neil likes to play basketball, take photographs, and go on city walks.
Neil's Pro Tip?
Everyone's interest is likely to be covered by a unique college program. Regardless of prestige, there is likely a program out there that will accommodate all students' academic and career goals. Whether you want to design sneakers or research a specific health concern, you'll undoubtedly find programs out there that suit your passion.
Neil completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California, Berkeley. He then pursued a Master's Degree at Columbia University. Following his graduate studies, he held a position at Stanford University as a Program Associate.
For the duration of Neil's graduate studies, he worked in the private admissions consulting field. His passion for this work derives from the belief that higher education can grant students opportunities that span the globe. Neil serves as an advocate for education and hopes to uplift students who are ready to embark on their distinct journeys. Neil has helped his students gain admission into top schools such as UC Berkeley, Case Western University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, NYU, Georgetown, Boston College, and John Hopkins University, among many others.
As a coach, Neil offers a high level of interdisciplinary insight into several fields. Being trained in the liberal arts at UC Berkeley and obtaining an MSW at Columbia University, Neil's coaching style is inclusive, non-judgmental, and approachable. He helps his students prep for interviews, edit and brainstorm for personal statements and admissions essays, and make college and focus decisions. Whether it be determining a student's strengths or helping them figure out what major to pursue, Neil provides his students with a safe space to think, get organized, and be authentically themselves. He is always ready to lend a listening ear to his students to support them through the process.
Neil is a big fan of continued learning and is currently taking Japanese classes and regularly reads books on the Asia Pacific region. When he's not coaching, Neil likes to play basketball, take photographs, and go on city walks.
Neil's Pro Tip?
Everyone's interest is likely to be covered by a unique college program. Regardless of prestige, there is likely a program out there that will accommodate all students' academic and career goals. Whether you want to design sneakers or research a specific health concern, you'll undoubtedly find programs out there that suit your passion.
Nia has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Columbia University. She graduated on the Dean’s List and is a Thompson-Muñoz Scholar. As a New York City native, Nia studied Molecular Biology on the pre-medical track with additional coursework in Literature, Writing, and Philosophy.
Professionally, Nia has diverse and extensive experience coaching students through the admissions process to both independent schools and competitive colleges. Nia has also coached students through the Oliver Scholars program: a community-based organization that helps support selected high-achieving, low-income students of color and their families in the admission process to preparatory schools and top universities. As an alumna of the program, Nia is uniquely qualified to help students in this endeavor.
Nia is passionate about college coaching because it allows her to witness and assist in this process of self-discovery. She loves getting to know a student's unique personality and using the mentor-mentee connection to support such a critical phase in a student’s academic journey.
As a coach, some of Nia’s greatest strengths are: helping develop strong personal statements and written supplements, advising students and families on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, organizing application processes into manageable schedules, and creating personalized test-prep curriculums. Nia prioritizes building rapport with her students to develop a clear picture of their personalities. She connects with Quad applicants by creating a fun and welcoming learning environment where students are encouraged to speak their minds.
Applicants Nia has recently coached have gotten accepted to various top colleges and universities, including John Hopkins University, Tufts University, and UPenn.
Nia enjoys cooking, biking, gardening, learning new languages, and reading fantasy and non-fiction books in her spare time.
Nia has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Columbia University. She graduated on the Dean’s List and is a Thompson-Muñoz Scholar. As a New York City native, Nia studied Molecular Biology on the pre-medical track with additional coursework in Literature, Writing, and Philosophy.
Professionally, Nia has diverse and extensive experience coaching students through the admissions process to both independent schools and competitive colleges. Nia has also coached students through the Oliver Scholars program: a community-based organization that helps support selected high-achieving, low-income students of color and their families in the admission process to preparatory schools and top universities. As an alumna of the program, Nia is uniquely qualified to help students in this endeavor.
Nia is passionate about college coaching because it allows her to witness and assist in this process of self-discovery. She loves getting to know a student's unique personality and using the mentor-mentee connection to support such a critical phase in a student’s academic journey.
As a coach, some of Nia’s greatest strengths are: helping develop strong personal statements and written supplements, advising students and families on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, organizing application processes into manageable schedules, and creating personalized test-prep curriculums. Nia prioritizes building rapport with her students to develop a clear picture of their personalities. She connects with Quad applicants by creating a fun and welcoming learning environment where students are encouraged to speak their minds.
Applicants Nia has recently coached have gotten accepted to various top colleges and universities, including John Hopkins University, Tufts University, and UPenn.
Nia enjoys cooking, biking, gardening, learning new languages, and reading fantasy and non-fiction books in her spare time.
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Dr. Nick was a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University and application reader for the University of Pennsylvania. In his roles at Vanderbilt and Penn, Dr. Nick evaluated more than 7000 applications as well as set the admissions committee strategy for the school across majors and applicant demographics. Dr. Nick also organized the Vandy Alumni Interview Program where he managed a team of 50+ interviewers across the US to drive a rigorous selection process for the school.
Dr. Nick is a graduate of an independent school and has devoted his career to helping students navigate the admissions process. He has a B.A. in History and Anthropology and an M.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt, a College Counseling specialization from UCLA, and an Ed.D from the University of Houston. Dr. Nick has also worked as a Director of College Counseling in several school communities, co-wrote a book on college admissions, and taught adult learners about the admissions process for UPenn. Additionally, he has given many presentations at high schools and at national conferences on the details of the admissions process.
At Quad, he takes his passion for higher education to support students from various backgrounds and interests. He has helped many students get into some of the most competitive programs in the nation, obtain prestigious scholarships, and choose the school that is the best fit for them. Through his humorous nature, Dr. Nick prides himself in building a solid rapport with students and helping them bring out the best version of themselves. He likes to work closely with candidates to focus on creating a competitive candidacy for the top schools while helping foster important relationships through the right confidence-building initiatives.
Dr. Nick was a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University and application reader for the University of Pennsylvania. In his roles at Vanderbilt and Penn, Dr. Nick evaluated more than 7000 applications as well as set the admissions committee strategy for the school across majors and applicant demographics. Dr. Nick also organized the Vandy Alumni Interview Program where he managed a team of 50+ interviewers across the US to drive a rigorous selection process for the school.
Dr. Nick is a graduate of an independent school and has devoted his career to helping students navigate the admissions process. He has a B.A. in History and Anthropology and an M.Ed in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt, a College Counseling specialization from UCLA, and an Ed.D from the University of Houston. Dr. Nick has also worked as a Director of College Counseling in several school communities, co-wrote a book on college admissions, and taught adult learners about the admissions process for UPenn. Additionally, he has given many presentations at high schools and at national conferences on the details of the admissions process.
At Quad, he takes his passion for higher education to support students from various backgrounds and interests. He has helped many students get into some of the most competitive programs in the nation, obtain prestigious scholarships, and choose the school that is the best fit for them. Through his humorous nature, Dr. Nick prides himself in building a solid rapport with students and helping them bring out the best version of themselves. He likes to work closely with candidates to focus on creating a competitive candidacy for the top schools while helping foster important relationships through the right confidence-building initiatives.
Nina has a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Culture and Media and American Studies from Brown University. Nina’s passion for coaching stems from her experience applying to college independently. Nina attended a public school that didn't often send students to 4-year colleges, let alone private colleges, so she had to teach herself everything about the process.
This experience gave Nina a deep understanding of how difficult applying to college can be — but also, how to navigate the process. Nina is excited to share her knowledge and experience with Quad applicants!
Nina has extensive experience supporting college aspirants and was also a coach at Upward Bound, a college readiness program for low income, first-generation, and minority students. Nina’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping students boil down their life stories into a few key points and editing essays so they best highlight a student’s motivations, passions, interests, and achievements. As a professional writer and researcher, distilling and synthesizing information is second nature to Nina. She uses this strength to help applicants craft stand-out applications, where every sentence matters.
Applicants Nina has recently coached have gotten accepted at Princeton, NYU, UC Berkeley, and MIT, among other top schools.
In her spare time, Nina likes cooking (she’s recently been getting into making sushi), biking, and thrifting for vintage clothes to DIY!
Nina has a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Culture and Media and American Studies from Brown University. Nina’s passion for coaching stems from her experience applying to college independently. Nina attended a public school that didn't often send students to 4-year colleges, let alone private colleges, so she had to teach herself everything about the process.
This experience gave Nina a deep understanding of how difficult applying to college can be — but also, how to navigate the process. Nina is excited to share her knowledge and experience with Quad applicants!
Nina has extensive experience supporting college aspirants and was also a coach at Upward Bound, a college readiness program for low income, first-generation, and minority students. Nina’s greatest strengths as a coach include helping students boil down their life stories into a few key points and editing essays so they best highlight a student’s motivations, passions, interests, and achievements. As a professional writer and researcher, distilling and synthesizing information is second nature to Nina. She uses this strength to help applicants craft stand-out applications, where every sentence matters.
Applicants Nina has recently coached have gotten accepted at Princeton, NYU, UC Berkeley, and MIT, among other top schools.
In her spare time, Nina likes cooking (she’s recently been getting into making sushi), biking, and thrifting for vintage clothes to DIY!
Paolo completed his undergraduate education from New York University and MBA from Columbia Business School. At Quad, he specializes in helping students seeking admission to competitive and/or highly selective schools and international students.
During his time at NYU, Paolo was closely involved in helping international candidates apply to, get accepted at, and get oriented at the school. Paolo is also an expert in helping candidates interested in business and visual & performing arts. After graduating from NYU, he started his career with dance documentaries and children’s films that played at international venues like DocNYC and Newport Beach Film Festival. He then directed commercials for brands like PlayStation and Adobe under his own production company. For six years, Paolo co-organized the annual film festival at the Philippine Consulate in New York. He moved to Manila in 2019 to develop two independent feature-length films. Meanwhile, he became a journalist and senior content producer at Rappler, the same Filipino news site at the center of Ramona Diaz's 2020Sundance documentary, "A Thousand Cuts."
An all-around storyteller and advocate of the arts, Paolo uses his expertise to help candidates craft an amazing set of application documents. Paolo is also an expert in essay writing and project management. He has coached several candidates over the last few years and has helped them get accepted at top schools including MIT and NYU. In his free time, Paolo likes to write (he is a published children’s author) and is a professional breakdancer of thirteen years.
Paolo completed his undergraduate education from New York University and MBA from Columbia Business School. At Quad, he specializes in helping students seeking admission to competitive and/or highly selective schools and international students.
During his time at NYU, Paolo was closely involved in helping international candidates apply to, get accepted at, and get oriented at the school. Paolo is also an expert in helping candidates interested in business and visual & performing arts. After graduating from NYU, he started his career with dance documentaries and children’s films that played at international venues like DocNYC and Newport Beach Film Festival. He then directed commercials for brands like PlayStation and Adobe under his own production company. For six years, Paolo co-organized the annual film festival at the Philippine Consulate in New York. He moved to Manila in 2019 to develop two independent feature-length films. Meanwhile, he became a journalist and senior content producer at Rappler, the same Filipino news site at the center of Ramona Diaz's 2020Sundance documentary, "A Thousand Cuts."
An all-around storyteller and advocate of the arts, Paolo uses his expertise to help candidates craft an amazing set of application documents. Paolo is also an expert in essay writing and project management. He has coached several candidates over the last few years and has helped them get accepted at top schools including MIT and NYU. In his free time, Paolo likes to write (he is a published children’s author) and is a professional breakdancer of thirteen years.
Patrick is a Columbia University graduate with a background in admissions, product marketing, sustainable development, and creative production. He has managed global teams focused on innovation at EY (Ernst & Young) and in product marketing at high growth start-ups Transfix and Dialpad.
Patrick is a firm believer in continuous learning and bringing improvisation and fun into the creative process. He has worked with student entrepreneurs as a mentor for Silicon Valley Bank’s Trek program, launched as a founding mentor for the Broadway Tech Accelerator, and currently hosts Product Talk, a weekly podcast interviewing senior product leaders globally.
He grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts and was the valedictorian of his small public high school. He is extremely passionate about narrative crafting, resume building, and school selection.
Patrick is a Columbia University graduate with a background in admissions, product marketing, sustainable development, and creative production. He has managed global teams focused on innovation at EY (Ernst & Young) and in product marketing at high growth start-ups Transfix and Dialpad.
Patrick is a firm believer in continuous learning and bringing improvisation and fun into the creative process. He has worked with student entrepreneurs as a mentor for Silicon Valley Bank’s Trek program, launched as a founding mentor for the Broadway Tech Accelerator, and currently hosts Product Talk, a weekly podcast interviewing senior product leaders globally.
He grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts and was the valedictorian of his small public high school. He is extremely passionate about narrative crafting, resume building, and school selection.
Rachel graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins with a degree in Writing Seminars and minors in Theater Arts and Studies and Jewish Studies. Additionally, she participated in a dual program with the Peabody Institute of Music, where she studied classical voice. While at Hopkins, Rachel was a recipient of a research grant through the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, where she investigated the perception of antisemitism on college campuses in the US and the UK, visiting campuses and interviewing and surveying hundreds of students and faculty members about their experiences.
Rachel has also worked at Johns Hopkins admissions for four years, giving information sessions to prospective families, leading tours for visiting college counselors, interviewing prospective students, and acting as a college representative at campus fairs. Rachel also worked as an academic advisor, helping current college students manage their time and workload while improving their writing habits.
After graduating, Rachel began helping students with their college applications, supplemental college essays, and self-branding. There is nothing she loves more than helping a student see all that makes them unique and finding a way to best wrap it all together in an application essay.
Rachel believes the core of this process is rooted in self-discovery for the applicant, as much as it is in trying to snag a spot in a specific school. Figuring out what makes you YOU and, through that, why a school would be lucky to have YOU as a student makes for the best applications and is something you can carry with you as you head into this transitionary period of your life.
You can catch Rachel writing sketch comedy in New York City, managing the social media strategy and implementation for CPG food brands and international franchises, or hiking the White Mountains in NH.
Rachel graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins with a degree in Writing Seminars and minors in Theater Arts and Studies and Jewish Studies. Additionally, she participated in a dual program with the Peabody Institute of Music, where she studied classical voice. While at Hopkins, Rachel was a recipient of a research grant through the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, where she investigated the perception of antisemitism on college campuses in the US and the UK, visiting campuses and interviewing and surveying hundreds of students and faculty members about their experiences.
Rachel has also worked at Johns Hopkins admissions for four years, giving information sessions to prospective families, leading tours for visiting college counselors, interviewing prospective students, and acting as a college representative at campus fairs. Rachel also worked as an academic advisor, helping current college students manage their time and workload while improving their writing habits.
After graduating, Rachel began helping students with their college applications, supplemental college essays, and self-branding. There is nothing she loves more than helping a student see all that makes them unique and finding a way to best wrap it all together in an application essay.
Rachel believes the core of this process is rooted in self-discovery for the applicant, as much as it is in trying to snag a spot in a specific school. Figuring out what makes you YOU and, through that, why a school would be lucky to have YOU as a student makes for the best applications and is something you can carry with you as you head into this transitionary period of your life.
You can catch Rachel writing sketch comedy in New York City, managing the social media strategy and implementation for CPG food brands and international franchises, or hiking the White Mountains in NH.
