College Preparatory Program

Kevin brings over 15 years of experience in college admissions and advising, including serving as Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at UChicago's Booth School of Business. With a college advising certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University, he has helped students earn admission to top institutions including Harvard, Yale, Brown, Princeton, Cornell, UPenn, UChicago, and Northwestern.

Kristen brings nearly 20 years of experience in college advising, with a background spanning independent college consulting, essay coaching, academic tutoring, and school counseling. She has worked with both domestic and international students to navigate the admissions process and has guided students to highly selective universities including Harvard, Rice, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, NYU, and Georgetown.

With 20 years in college counseling and former roles as Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Michael is an experienced admissions strategist who has helped students gain acceptance to top universities including MIT, Harvard, Yale, UPenn, Columbia, UChicago, Michigan, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon.

Chelsea is a college admissions and career planning professional with 11 years of experience helping students navigate the transition from high school to their next chapter. She’s guided students through the admissions process at a wide range of institutions, including highly selective universities, large public schools, and international programs. Her students have earned admission to schools such as Tufts, UT-Austin, University of Rochester, University of Georgia, Case Western and IU-Bloomington.

Shaun is a passionate educator and counselor with over 15 years of experience in teaching, school counseling, college counseling, and college admissions, including serving as a BS/MD application reader. His students have earned admission to highly selective institutions including Princeton, Cornell, UNC Chapel Hill, NYU, the University of Michigan, Boston University, and Johns Hopkins.

As a dedicated counselor with 25 years of experience assisting students with college applications, José Ireta possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and nuances involved in the college admission process. His previous roles as both a private college counselor and a public school counselor at an International Baccalaureate high school have honed his skills in essay editing, building realistic college lists, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. His academic background in Counseling & Guidance (M.S.) and Educational Administration (M.A.), coupled with his commitment to student success, allows for a greater perspective on the college admission process.

With almost 10 years of college advising experience and 20+ years as a school counselor and educator, Nicole has guided hundreds of students through the admissions process—including acceptances to Ivy League schools, top-tier liberal arts colleges, and highly ranked national universities. A certified School Counselor and IEP/504 Counselor, she helps students find best-fit colleges and build confident, personalized plans. Nicole holds a B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College and a master's in Counseling.

Christopher Wilson is an archaeologist, art historian, military veteran, and current Mid-Career Master in Public Administration student at Harvard University. A graduate of Princeton University, Yale University, and the University of Chicago, Christopher has dedicated his career to protecting archaeological and cultural resources while advocating for underserved communities. A Registered Professional Archaeologist, Pat Tillman Scholar, and frequent conference speaker, he is passionate about using his expertise to make a lasting impact, whether through mentoring students, supporting veterans and marginalized communities, or preserving history for future generations.

Tracey Bradnan has worked in higher education for more than a decade and brings a deep understanding of the inner workings of top-ranked universities. She lives in Austin, Texas.