Monica Ware

November 21, 2024 by

• Obtained a Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Higher Education and went on to complete doctoral research in higher education leadership and admissions practices

• Served as an undergraduate application reader for UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco, reading 2500+ applications

• Has 10+ years of experience in higher education in career and professional development services and high school college counseling and is a current member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling

Victoria Sheffield

November 21, 2024 by

• Graduated from Georgetown University and is a candidate for a Master’s in Global Mental Health at the University of Glasgow

• 8+ years of experience in education working with students of all ages, including in academic consulting

• Success in helping students gain admission to Top 25/50/100 US universities and boarding schools

Daniel Klein

February 10, 2023 by

• 4 years of college counseling experience at top private high schools including Quarry Lane (ranked #17 Best High School for STEM in America)

• 8 years of coaching, mentoring, and education experience with a strong track record of helping students get accepted into the Ivy Leagues and Top 10/25 universities

• Holds a M.A. in Education with a concentration in counseling and student personnel

Brittany Merrick

December 22, 2024 by

• Graduated with highest honors from New York University and counseled students both domestically and internationally

• Oversaw hundreds of student applications with admissions into Top 10/20/50 universities, many with significant scholarships like the Global Excellence Scholarship

• Strong track record of student success in prestigious extracurricular programs (Yale Young Global Scholars, Pioneer Academics, etc.)

Elizabeth Barna

February 10, 2023 by

• Graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Ph.D. in Sociology

• 8+ years of education experience working with K-12, undergraduate and graduate students

• Served as an undergraduate admissions evaluator at Vanderbilt, with 1000+ applications reviewed, including for the School of Engineering. Also served as a Vanderbilt undergrad science fair judge

Sydney Locklear

February 8, 2024 by

• 7+ years of education experience at both the high school and university level, including working as a graduate advisor, psychology teacher, and college counselor

• Extensive experience reviewing hundreds of essays and application materials, including customizing profiles and essays for students who gained admissions to Ivy League and Top 25 universities