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Serene Wang

Founder & Coach

Forbes Global Consulting Leader, former Columbia and NYU faculty with admissions office experience. Guided over 3,000 students into top schools and companies. Best-selling author and international speaker.

May Ling Lai

Board Member & Coach

Former Wall Street professional with 25+ years at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Partner-level advisor to firms managing $1T+ in assets. Northwestern and Columbia degrees; adjunct professor of Data Science.

Aria Li

Senior Admission Coach

PhD in Linguistics from Columbia University. Former Columbia admissions team member with 10+ years of consulting. Guided 1,000+ students toward top schools
with research expertise and
admissions insight.

Jeremiah Grant

Board Advisor & Global
Philanthropy Leader

Cornell alumni board member. Former associate at the Bezos Family Foundation and SEO. Mobilized $100M+ in philanthropic capital across five continents, advancing education, equity, and global development.

Jenny Lee

Senior Admission Coach

She graduated from Columbia University with a double major in Computer Science & Visual Arts, then earning her MBA in Finance from Wharton. She sharpened her analytical skills as an Investment Analyst at Cerberus Capital Management, but her time as a teaching assistant at Columbia revealed her true calling: guiding students through the same tough choices she once faced.

Marisa De Marco-Costanzo

Writing & Portfolio Coach

Columbia Teachers College (MA) and FIT (BFA). Certified art teacher and TEFL instructor. Former art teacher at top schools and professor at FIT, guiding students to develop art portfolios for future college admissions. Published 150+ articles and essays in leading outlets.

Daniel Gurevitch

Writing Coach

UPenn graduate with editorial experience at the White House, NASA, and global startups. Advises Fortune 100 executives and UN officials, builds AI solutions at Velocity Partners, and specializes in storytelling essays tailored to Ivy League admissions.

Andrea Schiralli

Writing Coach

Harvard M.Ed. and Cornell graduate with teaching experience in New York and China. Since 2014, she has coached students on college essays, led global writing workshops, published SAT/GRE prep books, and spoken at international education conferences.

JoJo Jin

Senior Admission Coach

Visiting Scholar at Harvard University with 11 years of admissions consulting at EliteLink. JoJo has helped 300+ students gain admission to Top 30 universities worldwide, specializing in strategic planning to maximize each student's admission success.

Lynn Huang

Family Advisor & Director of
Business Development

18+ years in business development, marketing, and international education. Worked with many colleges to design and implement bridge programs for international students. A trusted advisor to families in China, the US, and Canada.

Huay Chen

Admission & Writing Coach

Bachelor's at UCLA, Master's at NYU, and PhD at UC Santa Barbara. With former admission experience. Over 10 years of teaching, academic writing, and research experience; specializes in essays, and admissions strategy.

Sue Yang

Parterner & Star Coach

With years of experience working in prestigious consulting firms, she combined real workplace insights and industry trends to guide students in choosing the right majors and applying to business schools. Her career coaching sessions are also beloved by students and young professionals.

Michael Toothman

Project Coach

Academic writing professor at UC Irvine and 2018 UPCEA Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Has mentored 3,000+ project leaders from 1,000 companies across 37 countries, taught 200+ courses in leadership, project management, and Agile, and designed two university-level programs. A sought-after speaker on leadership, innovation, and self-development.

Alan Ariano

Broadway Star Coach (Performance)

Renowned Broadway and TV actor with lead roles in *The King and I*, *Miss Saigon*, and *Allegiance*, and appearances on *Law & Order*. He trains young performers in acting and storytelling, with workshops that inspire growth in performance majors and careers.

Yuna Liao

Lead Mentor for
Industrial/UX Design

Graduate of Tsinghua University (Bachelor of Industrial Design). She continued her studies at Pratt Institute, New York (Master of Industrial Design), Keio University, Japan (Media Design major), and Royal College of Art, London (Global Innovation Design major). Former designer at Indeed and Moret Group. Coaches students in design portfolios.

Hanxuan Wang

Creative Coach for Art Portfolio

NYU Tisch graduate, Columbia MFA graduate, and TA of Columbia film class. Award-winning filmmaker with international festival recognition, mentoring students in film and art portfolios.

Key Chen

Consultant & Mentor for
PR/Media

Former international PR
professional with 5 years of
industry experience. Guides
students in media/PR majors, admissions, and career development.

Lisa M. Patti, MS, CCC-SLP

Executive Communication &
Public Speaking Coach

Licensed speech-language pathologist and adjunct professor at SVA. Blends speech science with performance training to strengthen voice, presence, and persuasion for students and executives alike.

Team of Experts

Our strength lies in the exceptional caliber and diversity of our mentors.

Each team member brings unique expertise and real-world experience to guide your educational journey.

“Together, our team equips students not only to stand out in admissions but to excel as communicators, innovators, and leaders who will shape tomorrow's world.”

Former Ivy League Admissions Officers

Gain insider insights into the admissions process and institutional priorities from former officers and trustees who understand exactly what top universities seek.

Broadway & World Class Star Coaches

Master interviews, public speaking, and personal presence through world-class performance training from professional Broadway artists.

Best-Selling Writers

Tell your story with authenticity, creativity, and impact through guidance from accomplished authors and essay coaches.

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