Finalizing Your Application: Your Last-Minute Checklist

Dr. Nick was a former admissions officer at Vanderbilt University and an application reader for the University of Pennsylvania. In his roles at Vanderbilt and Penn, Dr. Nick evaluated more than 7000 applications and 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 U.S. 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 national conferences on the details of the admissions process.

Maisha has a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a PhD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With over a decade of experience as an admissions coach, Maisha has helped applicants gain acceptance into the country’s top colleges. Maisha looks forward to passing along the skills and knowledge she has gained throughout her career to contribute to the growth and development of future successful academic leaders in their pursuit of higher education. Her greatest strengths include helping candidates create timelines and breaking down the application process into manageable steps. Additionally, she excels at helping candidates determine their interests, brainstorm essay topics, and revise their essays.