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Margaret has a Bachelor’s degree in International Public Health and Sociology from New York University. She also has a Master's degree in Sociology from UC Berkeley, where she is currently pursuing her PhD. Margaret has several years of teaching and mentoring experience and looks forward to helping Quad applicants get into their dream schools.

As the oldest of six children, Margaret has always loved helping people through the unknown. Margaret was a remote mentor to high school students through the Illinois Science and Technology Institute and an honors thesis mentor for Berkeley seniors. Developing longstanding relationships with students as they explore their curiosities and discover the directions in which these passions might take them has been a highlight of her academic career. 

Margaret is passionate about emphasizing the versatility of an applicant's strengths and prioritizes clear, collaborative schedules for consistent progress that help applicants feel confident about the process. With so many components and so few visible guidelines, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by college admissions - but with honest, supportive feedback and some planning, she encourages students to view each component of the application process as a joyful reflection of experiences and plans.

As an experienced coach, Margaret employs her distinctive learning experience to prioritize discovering a narrative that considers the dynamic and adaptable nature of students' interests and aspirations. She recognizes that it can be daunting for students whose experiences or passions don't conform to conventional expectations. Yet, she has come to appreciate that most students possess a deep-seated curiosity or interest, even if they struggle to articulate it. Moreover, Margaret acknowledges that traditional narratives of definitive goals or passions often dominate the college or career terrain.

When Margaret isn't coaching, she is experimenting with sourdough, knitting, and playing cards with her family.

Sue earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Boston University and a Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has extensive experience in higher education admissions. Sue was part of the admissions team at Boston University and has also served on the Johns Hopkins admissions team as an Admissions Recruiter, Enrollment Manager, and Assistant Director of Admissions. In these roles, she reviewed applicants, collaborated with faculty members, and released admissions decisions.

When it comes to coaching, Sue strives to take a holistic approach. She wants all of her students to not only feel prepared for the admissions process but also aims to help them transition into college life. She enjoys learning what students are passionate about and helping their roadmap for the future (college and beyond!). Sue understands that the college application process can be overwhelming. She strives to make the process manageable (and maybe even fun!). Her greatest strengths as a coach include helping candidates determine their interests, navigating the school selection process, and brainstorming for their essays.

Students that Sue has recently coached have gotten accepted to several top schools, including Princeton University, Cornell University, and Carnegie Mellon University.

In her spare time, Sue enjoys working on her sculptures, playing with her puppy named Papaya, and discovering new parts of DC.

Jason has a PhD from Duke University, where he acted as an admissions committee assistant. In this role, he evaluated admissions profiles, acquiring first-hand knowledge of what makes a competitive application. Professionally, Jason has over ten years of experience as an educator and counselor. 

Jason is passionate about coaching college applicants because it allows him to help students in a truly significant moment in their lives. He understands that students undergoing the college application process often face a lot of stress and pressure as they navigate the complex and competitive college admissions process. As a coach, he loves providing students with the guidance, support, and expertise to reduce their anxiety and succeed. 

Jason has worked with numerous candidates, guiding them through all aspects of the college admissions process, from application essays, extracurricular profiles, and interview preparation, to grants, fellowships, and research proposals. He has helped students gain acceptance into the country’s top universities, such as Princeton, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, UPenn, Northwestern, NYU, and more. 

As a coach, Jason excels at helping students navigate the complex world of college admissions. He enjoys helping students determine what they want from their academic path by helping them choose their majors, build college lists, and deal with college admissions anxiety by compartmentalizing the process into manageable steps. 

When Jason isn’t coaching, he likes to read weird philosophy papers, write articles on pop culture, and watch TV.