New York University

I am a proud former first-generation college student who is now a first-generation professional. I have 6+ years of professional experience working with students and their families to navigate the higher education system. I recently (within the last 5 years) obtained a master's degree in education with an emphasis in Student Affairs from UCLA. I attended University of California, Berkeley for my undergraduate education and my major was Psychology with a minor in Chicano Studies. My passion is to assist students and their families on their higher education journey. A skill I feel I have while working with students is truly listening to their wants and needs and adapting my advising from there. I approach my work by honoring my students' lived experiences. On a one-on-one basis I’ve assisted with creating college school lists, academic road mapping, how to choose and change a major, financial aid, and career prep. Outside of student affairs I enjoy reading, cycling, and spending time with my family and friends.

Hello! My name is Victoria Li, and I am a current third year student on a five-year BA/MA dual degree studying Education Studies/Social Policy with a minor in Public Policy and Management. My interests particularly lie in finding the intersection between the economic inequities in education, social impact, and business. On campus, I am involved with 180 Degrees Consulting NYU, EmpowerED Consulting, and intramural volleyball. I have been private tutoring in demographics ranging from elementary schools to prospective college students for over 3 years. I have expertise with students interested in business and humanities, essay writing, standardized test prep, career advising, and interview prep. Since high school, I also have had a lot of experience with tutoring international students, particularly helping with college applications and visa complications. I can speak Mandarin, Shanghainese, and English. I got accepted into NYU ED II and Rutgers. Some colleges that my students who I have tutored have gotten into Cornell, Yale, Wellesley, USC, and UCSB.

Tayla is a junior at Michigan Ross pursuing Business Administration and a minor in User Experience (UX) Design, with the goal to work in consulting post-graduation. She is heavily involved with professional business organizations on campus, specifically her business fraternity and professional consulting club. Tayla interned this past summer with United Airlines in Chicago, IL and will be working in consulting this upcoming summer in New York City. Tayla is experienced in essay writing and revisions, activity and extra-curricular selection, and the financial aid/scholarship application process! She currently works on-campus as a student ambassador and career peer coach at the Michigan Ross School of Business Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Hello from Brooklyn! I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 with a degree in political science. After graduating, I have worked for four years as a college advisor with the College Advising Corps and CollegePoint. My specialties include college list building, affordability, and essay development. I am currently a Masters Student in the City University of New York Graduate Center Liberal Studies Program with a concentration in Film Studies. Talk to me about movies, books and language learning!

As an accomplished educator, my background in tutoring has prepared me exceptionally well to serve as a college advisor. I have a proven track record of tutoring a wide range of subjects, including English Literature & Language, Math, History, French, Italian, Latin, Biology, and Physics. Through my expertise, I consistently elevate students' academic performance, often resulting in a minimum of a three-grade improvement within the first year of instruction. This highlights both the effectiveness of my teaching methods and my ability to provide tailored support to meet each student's unique needs and goals. What sets me apart is not just my professional experience but also my personal journey through the college application process. I took the SATs, and subject tests (in Maths and English Literature), scoring in the top 99th percentile for all, and wrote my college essays for Common App with very limited assistance from school advisors. My firsthand experience navigating the complexities of the college application process equips me to offer valuable insights to students embarking on the same journey. Furthermore, my unique experience of being a U.S. citizen applying to colleges while attending highschool in London, UK, allows me to provide specialized guidance to international students looking to pursue higher education in the United States. I understand the distinct challenges and considerations that international students face and can offer tailored support to help them achieve their academic goals in a foreign educational system.

Like many residents of Washington Heights, I was born to immigrant parents who came here with nothing and had limited options. I am family-oriented, an advisor, a leader, and passionate about what I do. I have been a college advisor for the past 5 years. Within this position, I have been able to advise students at such a pivotal point in their lives where I am able to guide them towards a better future, whether it be college, trade school, work, or even building some post-secondary plan. I graduated with my Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU Steinhardt, hoping to push further to become the best version of myself and continue advising students toward a better future. This expedition was not only for me but for others to see that it is possible, underserved students need representation. One must know that no one can stop you from achieving your goals but yourself.

I received my BA in Comparative Literature and Society from Columbia University, where I graduated summa cum laude in 2022 and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Hispanic Studies at Brown University. I have been helping high school students with the college admissions process since 2018, and I am passionate about demystifying college admissions and helping students find schools and programs that are a good academic, social, and economic fit for them. I take a flexible approach to advising, taking into account each student's organizational style and personal goals.

Hello! I am a recent graduate from Cal Poly SLO's blended Bachelor's/Master's program in Computer Science and am excited to help guide you through your college application process. I am fluent in French & English and have additionally earned a minor in Spanish during my undergraduate studies as I studied abroad in Valladolid, Spain. Throughout my time in university, I cultivated a background in STEM research including publishing and presenting research at the International Conference for Advanced Learning Technologies, entering a Boeing-sponsored project at the collegiate Team Tech engineering competition, and designing, programming, and defending my master's thesis in natural language processing. I was the first in my family to attend college in the United States and am therefore intimately familiar with the uncertainty that often shrouds the college application process. I have learned that every student has a unique blend of strengths, skills, and interests that set them apart from the rest - I am here to help you identify your brightest qualities and prepare you to put your best foot forward. Let's do this!

Hi! I am Lisa, a First-Generation Columbia University graduate. Originally from Brazil, I've been working as a college advisor for about 4 years. Using the knowledge I gained during my own college application process, I've directly helped more than 23 ambitious and determined students get admitted into the top 20 schools. I was an Advisor Fellow Leader at the non-profit Matriculate for over two years, managing a community group of 15 advisors and a total of 50 students. I have helped students with all steps of the college process, including financial aid and scholarships. Particularly, I have extensive experience with essay writing, college list building, standardized test prep, application questions, mock interviews and career advising! I am passionate about helping students pursue their passions and achieve their higher education goals!