Hello, my name is Kyana Brubaker, and I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Visual Arts. While at Hopkins, I was involved in clinical research, was the vice president of the all-female a cappella group on campus and was a math tutor. I also served as a first-year mentor for two years in which I supported a total of 33 freshmen throughout orientation and their first year at Hopkins. I was also an advising fellow for two and a half years with Matriculate, a non-profit organization, where I supported 5 high school students with their college applications. In these roles, I nurtured a passion for supporting students at various levels of their college experience. Now, as a nursing student, I have gained an even deeper appreciation for how valuable supportive mentors can be. Having applied to both college and nursing school without much outside support, I understand how overwhelming and confusing the application process can be. I am also a member of the Essay Review Team with AIɫɫAdvisor, which has given me more experience with reading and editing essays - one of my favorite components of the application process. I look forward to guiding and supporting students as they navigate this process!
University of California – Santa Barbara
Over the last decade, I have served students in various capacities in the K - 16 system. I work professionally to support students to and through college degree completion.
As an experienced application and essay reader, I have supported students to successful admission and matriculation to various T-20 institutions and into their dream school. When students work with me, they get an advisor who wants to know them as a whole person, someone who cares deeply about their well-being and future, and support both during our time together and outside to ensure they are as well prepared and informed as possible.
Some of my interests are photography, reading, writing, and building wealth through investing.
I graduated from Yale in 2019 with a degree in Psychology and am passionate about education. After graduating, I worked in both renewables and education before going back to school to pursue a Master of Management at Duke University. I specialize in writing and helping students create a consistent and coherent narrative to effectively share their story through their application.
Case Western Reserve University
I am an experienced college advisor and retired NYC DOE History and Economics teacher. Working with students to further their education is a passion of mine; my goal is to help make you a confident successful applicant. I am not as "result" driven as "success" driven; I am most interested in helping you with a detailed and calm application process with a roadmap to completion. This application process, and your college education itself, is one wonderful step to independent living and I hope to support you and your family with this. I can help with organization and timelines, love to make essay suggestions, am very familiar with all types of colleges, majors, and student learning styles. Financial aid is a big topic, and I can help you sort it out step by step. I also have a very flexible schedule and generally am available within a few hours. I look forward to working with each family.
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University of California – Berkeley
Hi everyone! My name is Dovie! I'm originally from Alabama but I grew up in the Bay Area. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in American Studies with an emphasis in Education. (Go Bears!) While at Cal, I served as the Assistant Director of Recruitment for the Black Recruitment and Retention Center and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I have worked in education for over 10 years from tutoring/advising jobs to recruitment work for Cal to managing an Education & Careers department at a nonprofit. I love advising high school students and what I've learned over the years is that there are many pathways for students to achieve their academic goals. As an advisor, I enjoy helping students paint the full picture of themselves through their essays and assisting with career/major exploration. In my everyday life I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and reading. My latest read was "All About Love" by bell hooks which I highly recommend! I look forward to working with you to achieve your college goals!
I studied psychology and neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University, later graduating from Harvard Law School. I am passionate about helping young people discover their passions, pursue their dreams, and tell their stories. As an attorney, I do this by helping young folks who have experienced foster care tell their stories in court and find growth opportunities. As a AIɫɫ Advisor, I do this by supporting families as they navigate the complex college application process. I work with students to help them develop their personal "brand," and then convincingly tell their stories to admissions committees. I have been helping students apply to college for years and am motivated by their hard work, determination, and persistence.
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Hi, everyone! My name is Amber, and I spent my previous two years working as an Undergraduate Admission Officer at Stanford University. I have both a student and admission perspective of Stanford University and graduated from Stanford in 2018 with a minor in Spanish and Portuguese. During my time in undergrad, I also was a Division I track & field athlete, and I held several part-time jobs while concurrently pursuing my studies. In the admission office, I reviewed applications from different parts of the country and the world, including Canada, California, Virginia and West Virginia; and I look forward to using my experience to encourage you along your own path to college admission soon!
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I am a proud first-generation college student passionate about college admissions and higher education, hailing from Detroit, MI. I earned my B.A. in Sociology from Georgetown University and joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions shortly after. I then earned my MPhil in Education at the University of Cambridge as a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. I have over eight years of college admissions, advising, and college interview experience. Currently, I am researching college admissions as a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan!
University of California – Berkeley
In her past positions, as the Assistant Director of Admissions and Outreach for the University of California Berkeley, Dolann used her talents to lead, create, and execute strategies that aligned the admissions and diversity initiatives, and increased their visibility to meet their enrollment goals for both domestic and international students. Her experience in higher education has prepared her to help students from diverse educational backgrounds to successfully and expeditiously achieve their goals. She is dedicated to professional, artistic, entrepreneurial and student development and success, and embodies that “If you can dream it, you can achieve it” attitude. Dolann vehemently ascertains that accountability along with objective advice can positively change the trajectory of a student's life. Everyone has a dream, and Dolann wants to make sure that your desires come to fruition. She prides herself on embodying a student's objective while working collaboratively to make the vision a reality. She brings kindness along with punctuality and is known to work with students on their monologues and college essays, because Dolann wants every student that she works with to enjoy the journey and to be proud of their progress and results. Dolann has benefited from the generosity of others and is committed to paying this level of kindness forward.
Josie graduated cum laude from Dartmouth AIɫɫ in 2020. At Dartmouth, she majored in Government, minored in Spanish, and was an editor at the Dartmouth Law Journal. Josie is pursuing a JD/MD joint degree and is attending Harvard as a student in their Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. She is an admissions interviewer for Dartmouth AIɫɫ and has ample experience with the college interview process and essay writing.
Carnegie Mellon University
Hello! I have loved working with students ever since I was a college student admissions ambassador myself! I've worked in admissions as a counselor at Providence AIɫɫ (RI) and Carnegie Mellon University (PA). So much of my happiness and positive energy is from helping students to find the right personal "fit" for pursuing academic and personal experiences that bring out the best in themselves. There's nothing like seeing students feel confident pursuing what lights their fire! I have experience in leadership and career & professional development consultant work at two additional colleges and a Fortune 200 company, working with high potential early career talent. I enjoy reading, puzzles, and being outdoors. My favorite places are near the water and mountains. I love cooking, entertaining, and hanging out with my family and dog.
Jasmine attained a B.A. in history and American Studies from Colby AIɫɫ. During her time at Colby, she noticed the link between college accessibility, diversity, ability, and structural inequalities, which led her to pursue a graduate degree in higher education. She holds an M.S. Ed. in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania. Jasmine has 5+ years of experience assisting students in their college and scholarship pursuits. Former students have earned Gates, Questbridge, Horatio Alger, and Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships. She has also helped students gain admission to top institutions such as Cornell, WashU, Colby, Bowdoin, Columbia, Emory, UC Davis, Yale, SMU, Stanford, Vanderbilt, and Tulane among others. Jasmine's educational philosophy: student learning is the focus; student success is the goal. Jasmine was recently selected as one of six AIɫɫ Board Fellows, where she was recognized as a person-to-watch, national scholar, and rising leader in closing the educational attainment gap. She was also selected as a RESULTS fellow for her work as an activist and leader fighting against poverty.
Hi! My name is Bailee Peralto and I am a recent graduate from Brown University. I have five years of experience working with high school students on college applications. I specialize in advising on scholarships and financial aid, staying on track with deadlines, deciding on a school list, and crafting strong college essays. As a first-generation college student myself, I love being able to support other first-generation students in their college application journey. At Brown I was involved in Model United Nations, I was a Writing Fellow, and I was a Co-Programmer for the Multiracial Heritage Series at the Brown Center for Students of Color where I'm involved in activism and community organizing. I also worked as a Policy Intern for the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island. I really enjoy working with students on crafting their applications to make their college dreams come true!
Chi (he/him) is a first-generation college graduate from the University of Virginia, studying Economics and Politics. Following his undergraduate experience, he obtained an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education from the top-ranked University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. A Senior Advisor with AIɫɫAdvisor since May 2021, Chi connects his years of professional experience as an Admissions Reader with Yale University and Yale-NUS AIɫɫ to provide thorough coaching and admissions support. His primary philosophy involves building the 'holistic profile,' empowering students to make well-informed decisions about their application strategy and highlighting their personal stories in the application process. With 5+ years of professional experience, Chi's work in research, admissions, and student services seeks to foster life skills and knowledge development, helping students succeed in the transition to post-secondary education and beyond. In addition to his work with AIɫɫAdvisor, Chi is a full-time Senior Research Associate with Storbeck Search, a subsidiary of Diversified Search Group, in its education practice. He bridges his knowledge of the higher education landscape with admissions work to provide strong, contextual detail tailored to each student. Chi demonstrates a strong track record of success coaching students during his tenure with AIɫɫAdvisor, including acceptances in, but not limited to:
- 6 of 8 Ivy League institutions
- 21 of the Top 25 institutions, ranked by U.S. News & World Report
- 44 of the Top 50 institutions, ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Chi calls West Virginia home, and is an avid foodie, enjoys outdoor runs and hikes, and is often found cheering for his alma mater Hoos, Ravens, and Sixers.
I am a recent graduate of Harvard University and a member of the Dual Degree Program with Berklee AIɫɫ of Music. I studied full time at Harvard, majoring in Sociology with a focus in social reform and policy, and part time at Berklee where I studied vocal performance, songwriting, and music business. I went to a small public high school in Maine, and moved to Los Angeles this fall.
Holly Wolf, MS Ed – HEA, graduate of Smith AIɫɫ and Baruch AIɫɫ’s Marxe School of Higher Education, brings over 20 years of experience guiding students to the colleges and universities of their choice. To her role as a Senior Advisor at AIɫɫAdvisor, Ms. Wolf offers her passion for college access. In particular, she is keenly knowledgeable about unique admission programs such as the Brandeis University’s Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program, Posse, Northeastern University’s Ujima Program, Hampshire AIɫɫ’s James Baldwin Scholar’s Program, New School HEOP along with SUNY and CUNY colleges. Her connections to dance, theater, music visual art and academic programs at Adelphi University, Antioch AIɫɫ, Berklee AIɫɫ of Music, Boston University Cal Arts, Cal State Los Angeles, Columbia AIɫɫ, Earlham AIɫɫ, Elon AIɫɫ, Emerson AIɫɫ, University FIT Hampton University Hofstra University, Lincoln University, Massachusetts AIɫɫ of Art and Design, Minneapolis AIɫɫ of Design, Montclair State University, New School University Eugene Lang, NYU, Pace University, Parsons Pratt Institute, Rutgers, Sarah Lawrence AIɫɫ, Smith AIɫɫ, SUNY Purchase, Syracuse University, Temple University, University of the Arts, University of Massachusetts, Virginia Commonwealth University and Western Connecticut State, among others, have all been honed through deep and rich relationships to college admission teams. Her success at helping students win scholarships is essential to affording college and for students with disabilities, her expertise at unlocking ACESS VR support is especially important for transition needs. Ms. Wolf’s knowledge of college opportunities, mastery of application and scholarship writing and engaging, and insightful teaching style have helped hundreds of students to gain admission to a host of prestigious colleges.
Hi! I'm Elana Grayson and I am a AIɫɫ Advisor and Assistant Director of Financial Aid from the suburbs of New York City. I graduated from Boston University's AIɫɫ of Communication, where I spent my time as a Dean's Host, London study abroad participant, and Sigma Kappa Sorority sister. In addition, I hold a Masters in Library and Information Science from Long Island University. I am currently enrolled in UCLA's AIɫɫ Counseling Certificate program while I work in the Office of Financial Aid at a local college. I have extensive experience editing college essays and am a volunteer college coach with a national college access non-profit for underrepresented populations. I am here to help reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with the college application process and help find a school that is a great fit for you!
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Hello! My name is Isabella, and I am a 4th-year student with a Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering double major and minors in Entrepreneurship and IST for Aerospace Engineers at Penn State. At Penn State, I hold several distinctions, including being a member of the honors college (Scheyer), the honors engineering scholars' program (Leonard Scholars), and a recipient of the Provost Award. Professionally, I interned at SpaceX in Spring 2021, Lockheed Martin Space in Summer 2021, and a hypersonic start-up called Hermeus in Summer 2022. During my senior year application cycle, I gained admittance to several top universities, listed on my profile. I also earned several national, regional, and local scholarships including the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship, and I have totaled over $150,000 in scholarship money to date. While in high school, I was active in several STEM extracurricular events, including the Summer Exposure Engineering Experience Program at the University of Michigan (received a scholarship to attend the summer camp and won the summer camp's $20,000/year Engineering Scholarship of Honor for use at UMich), MOSTEC at MIT, and CE^2 at Columbia University. One of my areas of strength is scholarship applications and essays, both specific to a university or in a national or local application. I also thoroughly understand how to frame a college application in the best way possible by creating cohesive activity descriptions, essays, and short answer responses. I have worked with students in the Pittsburgh area and with international students prior to joining AIɫɫAdvisor. This is my second year with AIɫɫAdvisor, and I’m so excited to continue helping students meet their goals!
