Kyndall has earned a Bachelor's degree from Princeton University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Kyndall has served as a Princeton Alumni Interviewer, interviewing prospective students and providing evaluation notes to the admissions committee. Additionally, she has experience delivering course curricula in an ed-tech startup designed for high school students to build compelling narratives when applying to Ivy League schools and the UC system.
Kyndall's coaching style is focused on helping students identify and develop their authentic passions, goals, and voice. As a first-generation college student, she understands students' challenges and is committed to demystifying the admissions process. Her approach involves active and empathetic listening, challenging assumptions and presumptions, holding people accountable, and making hard work fun.
One of her greatest learnings as part of the Princeton admissions team has been the importance of authenticity in the admissions process. She understands that students often feel pressure to present themselves in a certain way to impress admissions committees, but she believes that it's essential for students to feel comfortable being themselves in interviews and presenting themselves holistically.
By building this space for authenticity, Kyndall has helped many students successfully navigate the admissions process and gain acceptance to their dream schools, including Harvard University, Columbia University, Princeton University, Brown University, UPenn, UC Berkeley, and USC.
In her spare time, Kyndall enjoys staying active through activities such as dance, yoga, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Charles has a Bachelor of Science from Mercer University and received his MS and PhD from Texas A&M University. He has over 12 years of experience serving as a mentor and advisor for students in research and academia.
Charles is presently a university professor, research consultant, and tech advisor. He has worked with students from various backgrounds, from high school to entry-level college students, graduate students, and working professionals. Students that Charles has worked with have gone on to attend various prestigious colleges and universities, with many pursuing careers within the tech sector.
Charles is passionate about helping others realize the beauty of learning and science. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with any young scholars seeking the guidance of another young, experienced researcher.
Charles' coaching approach is rooted in his belief that an effective mentor understands the significance of building strong relationships with their mentees. He feels it is essential to take the time to get to know mentees by learning about their strengths and weaknesses and understanding their goals and aspirations. This approach allows him to tailor his coaching and advice to the unique needs of each mentee, providing the support and guidance they need to succeed.
As a QRI mentor, Charles understands the importance of fostering growth and development in mentees. He helps students achieve growth by providing constructive feedback, encouraging self-reflection, offering guidance and support, creating a safe and supportive environment, and celebrating successes. Charles believes that offering specific feedback on strengths and areas for improvement can help students develop a deeper understanding of their abilities and areas where they can improve. By asking thoughtful questions, listening actively, and guiding students to reflect on their experiences, he helps them gain new insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Charles hopes to instill in QRI students a lifelong love of learning and a constant desire to improve and grow. By doing so, they can succeed in anything they set their minds to.
Emily has a Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught Biochemistry to pre-med students. She also reviewed several applications drafted by pre-med students and wrote recommendation letters. Additionally, she has helped numerous students looking to pursue graduate programs identify their strengths and passions and recommend suitable programs.
As a project manager at Kaiser Permanente, Emily has gained valuable insight into the application of STEM findings in the real world. This role has also provided her with exceptional organizational skills, allowing her to break down the application process into manageable steps and utilize tools to help applicants meet various deadlines.
Emily's passion for coaching students stems from the challenge she faced as a college applicant in determining her strengths and passions. This experience motivates her to guide applicants to identify their strengths and passions and tell the best stories in their college applications.
In her free time, Emily enjoys exploring dog-friendly restaurants and spending time with her furry companion.
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