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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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When Max is not coaching, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, video editing, chess, and being in the great outdoors.

Susan has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before joining Quad Education, her career has included extensive experience in both the for- and non-profit sectors and college admissions, throughout which she has been passionate about mentoring young people on both their educational and early career journeys.

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Susan spent the early days of her career working in investment banking with Morgan Stanley in New York and LA and private equity on several turnaround efforts. After business school, she worked in strategy consulting with the Boston Consulting Group and as an independent advisor to various organizations facing unique challenges – from businesses in start-up, high-growth, or change management situations to non-profits expanding their reach, impact, and efficacy.

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She spent several years leading private communities of C-suite executives from across the globe as a director at World 50, an organization that builds private, intimate peer forums for the leaders of the world’s largest companies with the sole purpose of helping them to share ideas and experiences that advance their efforts and organizations. In that capacity, she had the privilege of leading collaboration, conversation, and curated counsel on some of the topics most crucial to global leaders. It greatly informed her sense of what current students need to continue their journey toward impactful global citizenship.

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Subsequently, Susan turned her experience back to the non-profit sector as the National Director of Employer Partnerships for the Hire Opportunity Coalition, a role in which she supports major U.S. companies in the development of their capacity to hire and retain opportunity youth (young people ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school or work).

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Fostering growth, success, and leadership in individuals has always been a passion of Susan’s. For many years, she has advised students on their college and graduate school applications, resumes, and job search efforts. On a personal level, Susan is now based in Atlanta, GA, and is the proud mom of two children, one a recent graduate and one a rising college junior. She spends her free time hiking, writing, traveling, volunteering, enjoying the arts, and collecting new memories with family and friends.