Strategies for Crafting the Ultimate College List

Varna received a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology and English from the University of Michigan. After her undergraduate degree, she pursued a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Analysis at Columbia University.

Varna was a member of the admissions team at Columbia University, conducting admissions interviews for prospective students. She has coached many students through medical school applications helping with resume and CV development, personal statement writing, and interviews. As a member of the admissions team at Columbia, Varna conducted over 200 interviews, working closely with the department to field questions from prospective applicants throughout the admissions process.

Nicholas has earned a Master’s and PhD from UCLA and has extensive experience in admissions and the higher education field. He has served as an Admissions Reader for the honors college and medical school at the University of Arizona and master's and doctoral admissions at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Chicago. In addition to these admissions roles, he has contributed his expertise as an SAT/ACT instructor and tutor. Over the course of almost a decade, he has mentored and guided numerous students on their journey to academic success.

With nearly a decade of experience as an editor, Nicholas has overseen undergraduate, master's, and doctoral theses, guiding numerous students to achieve their academic goals. Having navigated the entire college trajectory himself, he brings a unique perspective. He has also served on admissions committees for master's, doctoral, and medical programs and faculty hiring committees, lending him a keen eye for evaluating application materials.