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Max completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University. During his undergraduate career at Yale University, he worked extensively with high school students as an ambassador to Yale's undergraduate admissions office. As an admissions ambassador, Max spoke to hundreds of high school students, interviewing prospective students and identifying the unique features of each student's application. With ten years of accumulated experience in admissions, tutoring, and coaching, Max's students have been admitted to top universities such as Vanderbilt, Emory, New York University, Duke, and Yale.

Growing up as a first-generation student in an underrepresented community, Max heavily values higher education. He is passionate about helping bright students achieve as much as possible in their educational and professional careers. Max has extensive experience in project management and mentorship. As a coach, he is very detail-oriented and milestone-focused. Max can communicate on different levels with his students, advising and guiding them and their families throughout the application process.

With a thorough understanding of the admissions process, Max understands the significance of empathy and understanding his students' perspectives. He knows what separates a good candidate from a superb candidate. He is eager to draw out the most vital qualities in his Quad students, crafting an application that authentically shares their story.

When Max is not coaching, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, video editing, chess, and being in the great outdoors.

Eli completed his Bachelor’s degree at Columbia University. Following his degree, he acted as Columbia’s Dean’s Assistant and Interview Program Coordinator. In this position, he oversaw the interview process and provided training sessions for new and returning interviewers. He was also involved with special scholar programs, meeting prospective students and their families. With his extensive experience as a coach and admissions officer, he has helped his students gain admission into their dream colleges.

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Eli has always been passionate about higher education and the college experience, which drives him to share his knowledge with prospective students. His passion drives him to help his students achieve their academic goals by coaching them through their college application timeline and ultimately building an impactful application. As a coach, Elie understands the significance of a holistic application. He ensures that his students are well-organized and equipped to manage and ace each part of the application process. He excels at identifying what qualities make a student shine through during the application process beyond the numbers.

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When Eli isn’t coaching, he enjoys travelling, reading, and playing music.

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Eli’s Pro Tip?

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Making sure you’re organized early in the admissions process will allow you to develop a better idea and understanding of your end goals and make the most of your college experience.

Hannah earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania before obtaining a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University. With extensive experience in student guidance, including five years as a high school mathematics teacher and tutor and teaching college bridge courses to high school graduates, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching role.

As a classroom teacher, Hannah built interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills while providing high-quality support to students, their families, and colleagues. After constantly answering college and financial aid questions, she realized her passion for counseling students toward their higher education goals. 

As a coach, Hannah loves getting to know students holistically to understand their interests and passions and help uplift those skills. She is a cheerleader and motivator, believing in students even when they don't believe in themselves. Recognizing the anxiety and overwhelm that can accompany the admissions process, she aims to alleviate stress and always lends a listening ear when students need to vent. One of her go-to mentoring methods for helping students manage tasks is the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a 5-minute break, with a longer 30-minute break every 90 minutes. This approach allows her to help students break down large tasks into manageable, bite-sized chunks.

Hannah is excited to support students in the admissions process and ensure they submit compelling applications to schools where they can thrive and contribute to a diverse school community!

In her free time, Hannah enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, where she rock climbs, runs, skateboards, hikes, and surfs. She lived in Hawaii for three and a half years and learned how to surf there. Now, she surfs in a wetsuit in the freezing cold water of New York City at Rockaways Beach! She is also an avid reader, puzzle-solver, and cook.