Success Stories

Meet Kiaan (not his real name). Bright student. Strong in humanities. A good writer. An exceptional public speaker. Captain of the Speech & Debate team. Involved in UNICEF.

His GPA: 3.9 and ACT: 34/36. Yet, he felt like just another face in the crowd. The pressure of applications was overwhelming. Especially with visa complications.

He aimed for the best. All the Ivy Leagues. Fifteen schools and 20 essays loomed. He didn’t know what to write. How could his unique potential truly shine?

This is where a focused, personal approach made all the difference.  Here’s my strategy to help Kiaan standout from the field and leave a lasting impression with admissions committees:

1. Uncovering Hidden Strengths: I looked beyond the usual. Explored unique opportunities like writing History research paper for publishing in the Concord Review . Drawing on prior experience in teaching Social Studies, I identified what truly set him apart and recommended a topic as well as guiding his research (even though he didn’t finish, the strategic thinking was key).
2. Honing Powerful Skills: I focused on his love for public speaking and recommended Mock Trial his major pursuit. My coaching, stemming from years of guiding students, elevated his courtroom abilities. His team excelled. He consistently won individual awards. I have a knack for seeing a student’s raw talent and nurturing it.
3. Finding the Perfect Stage: I identified the Harlan Moot Court Competition as our next project. A prestigious national platform. Real Supreme Court cases. Real federal judges. My intensive coaching and legal background helped Kiaan understand complex subjects and impress judges – all leading to a remarkable second-place finish.
4. Guiding Teacher Recommendations: I helped Kiaan draft requests for teacher recommendations. I provided short prompts to give his teachers more context about his out-of-school activities and why he enjoyed their classes, with specific examples of assignments he excelled in. This ensured his teachers could write compelling and insightful letters.
5. Crafting a Unique Story: College essays became a canvas. I helped him blend his heritage and faith. He was positioned as a passionate public advocate. Essays were carefully shaped to reflect his genuine voice. Vulnerability added depth. Every piece of his application worked together to create a powerful impression, moving beyond just stats.

The results? Absolutely incredible.

Kiaan was accepted to Vanderbilt University – with a full four-year scholarship!

Almost unheard of for a non-US student.

His Moot Court partner? Also someone I coached. Also accepted to Duke with a full scholarship!

Another student from this small high school and Kiaan’s mock trial teammate? Also my client. Accepted to Vanderbilt with a full ride!

Three students. Three Full scholarships. Top universities. All from the same small school. All in one graduating class.

This shows what’s possible when a student’s unique story is told authentically and powerfully.

If your college application feels fragmented, and you’re ready to make a lasting impression, I can help you craft a compelling profile that truly connects with admissions officers.