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Kadie graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Chemical Engineering. Professionally, Kadie has years of experience working as a software engineer in the Film and Television industry. She has worked with some of the most reputed software engineering teams in the world including teams at Disneytoon Studios, Disney ABC Television Group, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. 

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Working in the film industry has strengthened Kadie’s love of storytelling and ability to recognize what makes a good story – one of her greatest strengths as an admissions coach. Kadie believes that being able to tell a personal story as compellingly as possible is essential for differentiating an application from the thousands of others. Kadie thoroughly enjoys helping Quad applicants recognize the greatness in their own unique journeys in order to tell their stories the best way possible. 

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Kadie’s other strengths include helping Quad applicants identify their strengths, approach the writing process in a way that isn’t daunting, and prepare for their interviews.

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In her spare time, Kadie loves getting outside and enjoys activities such as paddleboarding, dancing, hiking, and biking. 

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Kadie’s Pro Tip?

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Don't underestimate the power of storytelling. The applications of storytelling go far beyond your personal essays.They are essential in interviews, presentations, conversations, and everyday life!

Yasmin is a graduate of Brown University. Yasmin’s experience as a college applicant and her involvement in helping her sisters navigate the college admissions process motivated her to start coaching candidates. As a first-generation college student, navigating the application process required her to be resourceful and essentially, coach herself. She used the knowledge and experience she gained to help college candidates successfully apply to and get accepted into their dream colleges. Professionally, Yasmin has experience working at CB Insights, a large market analytics and business intelligence company where she helps private equity and venture capital investors make data-driven business decisions.

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Yasmin’s biggest strength as a Quad coach is that she takes the time to get to know her mentees. By learning who they are, she delivers constructive feedback and helps them determine which of their strengths to highlight. Her favorite part of essay revisions and interview prep is drilling down into a piece of the story and pulling out the emotion.

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Applicants Yasmin has recently coached have been accepted into Brown University, Dartmouth College, Notre Dame, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt, and Columbia University, among other top schools.

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In her spare time, Yasmin’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her partner and her family. She lives in New York City and LOVES to eat at new places. She also enjoys taking spin classes twice a week; it’s her favorite form of exercise right now!

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Yasmin’s Pro Tip?

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Don’t tell your story; make your audience feel it.

Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago before earning an MBA from the University of California, Davis. While at the University of Chicago, Jennifer served as an interviewer and project coordinator for prospective students. She has played a vital role in the admissions process for thousands of applicants and has helped them get into the University of Chicago and UC schools.

Jennifer's coaching approach is deeply rooted in her own experience navigating the college application process. Having been through it herself, she understands the stress and challenges students face. She strives to be the mentor she needed during that time, believing that with the right guidance and support, students can approach their applications with confidence and ease. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of process and structure to ensure each student has the right infrastructure and support to succeed. 

As a coach, Jennifer is personable, cares deeply about students on an individual level, and values open communication. She takes the time to understand what excites them, what drains them, and what they're curious about, believing these inputs are key to uncovering their strengths, growth opportunities, and the environment that best supports them. She meets students where they are, taking the time to tailor her approach effectively. 

Despite her friendly demeanor, Jennifer maintains a strong level of discipline in reaching goals and commitments. She treats her students with respect, allowing them autonomy as emerging adults. Considering this, Jennifer adopts a blended coaching style, checking in frequently to ensure students feel confident about their goals while also holding them accountable, ensuring they can navigate challenges on their own with resilience and determination.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys exploring new coffee shops and cafes in her neighborhood and the broader SF Bay Area, attempting new crafts and DIY projects, and spending quality time with her toy poodle and husband.