One-on-One Science Tutoring: Ace Classes and Tests With Reason Test Prep Edu

Ellen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University. Having personally gone through the college application and transfer process, Ellen brings a unique perspective on the challenges students face and how to overcome them. Professionally, she has served as a Communications Executive at BNY Mellon and an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan. 

Ellen's active listening skills and passion for learning about applicants enable her to help students shape their stories meaningfully and authentically. She understands the immense pressure that applicants and their families experience and is committed to making the process as smooth and memorable as possible.

Ellen's coaching approach is centered on tailoring her guidance to meet the individual needs of each applicant. Her strong organizational skills and time management abilities ensure that the process remains transparent and on track, despite the many demands on students' time.

As an expert in written responses, Ellen takes great care to ensure that every submission is of the highest standard. She is a skilled brainstormer and is always eager to help students showcase their best selves through writing. Her encouraging and optimistic personality makes her an ideal partner and cheerleader throughout the college application journey.

Ellen is committed to supporting students and their families throughout this process and takes their trust in her very seriously. Her goal is to help each applicant shine and achieve their college dreams. 

Outside of coaching, Ellen enjoys spending time with her dog Ava, practicing yoga and Pilates, attending ballet performances, and improving her culinary skills.

Michelle holds an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. She has served as a Student Admissions Advisor and Interviewer at Cornell University, reviewing student applications for admission and conducting prospective student interviews. 

Michelle is passionate about helping students achieve their goals and takes pride in seeing their hard work and dedication lead to successful outcomes. Her greatest strength as a coach is in using her project planning skills to help parents and students organize the application process into achievable steps while guiding students to create a strong individual brand and cohesive application package. She takes a personalized approach to coaching and is committed to her student's success. Michelle enjoys every step of the college application process, from school selection to preparing for interviews.

During her time on the admissions team, Michelle learned that students are viewed as more than their greatest academic, scholastic, or extracurricular achievements. She understands that a student's entire application package matters, and strategically submitting a well-rounded, cohesive admissions package and having a well-prepared interview can make all the difference.

Michelle's coaching has resulted in numerous acceptances to top-tier universities, including Cornell University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, and Georgetown University. 

When she isn't coaching, Michelle enjoys traveling both internationally and domestically. She and her family spend a lot of time outdoors, taking advantage of the great Florida weather and beaches, especially when they can bring their Frenchies. Michelle is also a season ticket member of the Tampa Bay Lightning and enjoys attending as many hockey games as possible.

Aimee joins the Quad Education team with almost a decade of experience in highly-selective college admissions and college counseling. She began her career in admissions at her alma mater, Colby College, where she read thousands of applications and advocated for students throughout the reading and committee process. In addition to application reading, her work in admissions ranged from coordinating fly-in programs and events for inclusion and equity weekends, managing tour guides and Diversity Associates, and serving as a member of the athletic recruitment committee. As an admissions officer, she prioritized evaluating each student as an individual and seeing the value in each applicant's accomplishments and experiences.

‍

Aimee's time in admissions sparked her passion for working more closely with students and families and serving as a mentor through the college application process. She has spent the last six years working for the Schuler Scholar Program, a non-profit organization that provides students the necessary preparation to gain access to and succeed at highly-selective colleges and universities. She spent her first four years in the program as a college counselor, creating academic and course selection plans for students, leading them through their college research process, and working closely with them on each aspect of their college applications. Through her strong understanding of and performance in this work, she was promoted to Assistant Director of College Counseling, where she currently manages and mentors a region of college counselors and serves as a regional consultant and expert on the college application process. 

‍

Aimee has a deep understanding of the criteria and nuances of private, highly-selective admissions, including small liberal arts schools and larger research institutions across the country. She has also served on athletic recruitment committees and gone through DIII recruitment herself as a college athlete, so she is well-versed in the recruitment process for prospective athletes. Her career has been dedicated to helping students and families from various backgrounds find the best-fit college for them and preparing them each step of the way. While Aimee's New England roots provide her with a straightforward approach to work and communication, she has also adopted the Midwest kindness from her time in Chicago and Illinois. She genuinely enjoys building relationships and better understanding the needs of those she works with and helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves.