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OUR TEAM

WE MAKE IT WORK

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STEPHEN

FOUNDER & CEO

J.D., Harvard Law School

Master of Public Policy, University of Michigan
B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan

 

Multi-industry experience, including senior roles in higher education, financial services, legal practice, and technology. Also served in government and nonprofit roles.

Specialties: college admissions advising and college essay coaching

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JOANNE

CHIEF OPERATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER

M.B.A., Fordham University
B.A., Advertising, Pennsylvania State University

 

Multi-industry experience, including senior roles with prominent digital advertising agencies on both U.S. coasts, and roles in telecommunications. Extensive pharmaceutical industry expertise, with experience supporting multiple national product launches. 

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ANGELA

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

M.S., Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
B.A., History, University of Michigan

 

Mother of three, with rich experience as a home-schooling educator, second-grade teacher, education policymaker, and youth development advocate. Also served as an admissions officer at Northwestern University.

Specialties: college admissions advising and college essay coaching 

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KEVIN

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

Ph.D., History, Yale University
M.A., Southeast Asian Studies, University of Michigan
B.A., History, Wheaton College

 

Deep academia experience, including teaching and advising at elite universities. Awarded major international fellowships. Published in peer-reviewed journals. Completed postdoctoral program and reviewed postdoctoral fellowship applications.

Specialties: college admissions advising and college essay coaching

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DALE

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

J.D., NYU School of Law
B.A., Yale University

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Practiced law in New York City, with law firm and corporate legal experience. Also served as nonprofit leader and board member. Has coached numerous high school students, helping them get admitted to selective colleges; also led college admissions and essay writing workshops. Experience as a member of Yale's Alumni Schools Committee, participating in recruiting. Specialties: college admissions advising and college essay coaching

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MADIHA

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

J.D., New York Law School
B.A., History, Humanities & Law, University of California - Irvine

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Powerful networker with experience as senior advisor and legal counsel to high-profile companies in financial technology, advertising, and other industries. Founded two legal organizations and served in non-profit roles. Navigated NYC and LA job markets.  Specialties: college admissions advising and college essay coaching 

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BERNADETTE

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

B.A., Organizational Leadership, Fordham University

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Mother of four children – three with college degrees + one current college student. Two of her children have advanced degrees. Served as a financial aid officer at a major university for 13+ years. Also held various roles in telecommunications.

Specialties: college financial aid advising

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