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This package is designed for students applying to the University of California (UC) schools. With personalized guidance from a UC admissions expert, you’ll receive step-by-step support throughout the entire application process, ensuring you submit a strong and cohesive application that showcases your unique strengths, experiences, and aspirations. Here’s an in-depth overview of what this package entails: 1. Personalized Coach Matching: Complete a detailed matching survey to be paired with a seasoned UC application expert who understands your goals and the nuances of the UC system. 2. Kickoff and Strategic Planning Session: Start your journey with an in-depth kickoff meeting, during which your coach will learn about your background, goals, extracurriculars, academic achievements, and aspirations. Together, you will create a customized plan to tackle every aspect of the UC application. 3. UC School Selection: Collaborate closely with your coach to identify the UC campuses that best match your academic profile, interests, and goals. 4. Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) Brainstorming, Advising & Editing: Receive expert advice on selecting the PIQs that best showcase your strengths and experiences. Your coach will guide you through brainstorming, drafting, and revising each response, ensuring your personality and achievements shine through. 5. Extracurricular Activities & Awards Descriptions: Work with your coach to select and craft compelling descriptions of your extracurricular activities, awards, and honors. Together, you’ll articulate your experiences in a way that emphasizes their impact and importance. 6. Complete Application Review: Your coach will meticulously review and provide feedback on your entire application — from your PIQs to academic history and extracurriculars — to ensure consistency, clarity, and strength throughout. 7. Final Submission Guidance: Before submission, your coach will assist with final checks, ensuring all aspects of your application are complete and submitted correctly, giving you confidence that nothing has been overlooked. 8. Waitlist Strategy (if applicable): Should you be waitlisted, your coach will help you craft a strategic plan, including writing compelling update letters to improve your chances of being admitted from the waitlist. Summary: With this package, you’ll have a dedicated UC admissions expert by your side throughout the entire application process. From selecting schools to perfecting your Personal Insight Questions, you’ll receive personalized advice, support, and feedback to ensure your application stands out. Let’s get you into your dream UC school!
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit the UC application deadlines
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
Expertly articulated extracurriculars and activities in the Activities section of your college application
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
You are eligible to switch your coach any time during the first two weeks to ensure you have found the right fit for you. Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more
Starting at $2,00020h+ of coaching
Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more
Starting at $2,00020h+ of coaching
Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Interviews, and .
Joined August 2024
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Ivy League Engineer | Capstone Advisor @ Crimson | Full ride LAC, 45 IB
Wesley Tan is currently pursuing a dual major in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth College and Economics and Computer Science at Wesleyan University as a Freeman Asian Scholar, a prestigious full-merit scholarship awarded annually to one Singaporean. Wesley graduated from ACS Independent, Singapore, with a perfect 45/45 Points in the IB Diploma exams, excelling in Higher Level Physics, Mathematics, and Economics. He also achieved a 99th percentile score on the ACT, including a perfect 12/12 in ACT Writing. Wesley has mentored over 30 students from prestigious institutions like ACS Independent, ACS International, SOTA, SJI, and international students from France, the US, Germany, and Ecuador. His students have consistently achieved significant grade improvements across IB and AP subjects. Wesley has gained substantial professional experience across various roles. He interned in Product Management and Data Science at Treehouse Finance in Singapore, where he contributed to product strategy development and built comprehensive product roadmaps. Additionally, as a Research Assistant at the privacy-tech-lab in Connecticut, USA, he contributed to impactful research projects. His experience extends to investment analysis, having interned at Coinhako and Farquhar Capital in Singapore. Wesley is deeply committed to social impact and education. He founded Consultation Corner, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to IB students, and initiated tutoring programs for underprivileged youths at Clementi Wishing Well and Heartfriends. As the Head of Education & Career Guidance (ECG) at SGExams, Singapore’s largest online student society, Wesley founded pathfinding.exams.sg, an innovative integrated ECG platform that has benefited countless students. Additionally, as the Country Director of the ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO), he charted annual strategies and helmed outreach efforts, increasing the volunteer pool from 10 to over 40 youths, significantly impacting the regional community. Wesley's leadership extends to the Mathematics Competition Team Executive Committee, where he has earned top awards in international and regional competitions, including Distinction at the British Maths Olympiad, Prize Award at the Australian Intermediate Maths Olympiad, and Gold at the Singapore & Asian Schools Maths Olympiad. As the Director of Conferences for the Young Diplomats’ Society, Wesley organized and chaired major conferences, enhancing students' understanding of global affairs and international law. Wesley’s expertise spans various domains, including social impact initiatives, technical skills in coding (Python, JavaScript), and research in privacy technologies. He has a strong foundation in project management and non-profit startups, having led and mentored several initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fostering educational development. Wesley believes in fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for his students. His approach to mentoring emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental concepts over rote memorization, encouraging students to think critically and creatively. Wesley strives to empower his students to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for their academic and professional journeys.
10h+ of coaching