Amanda graduated cum laude with a BS from Villanova University before pursuing an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. With extensive admissions counseling experience, Amanda's journey began with a two-year tenure on the Ross School of Business Admissions Student Committee. In this role, she served as both an interviewer and applicant evaluator. Additionally, she served as a College Coach with ScholarMatch, where she guided students in finding their ideal college fit, reviewed SAT/ACT policies, finalized college lists, edited essays, secured recommendation letters, and assisted with applications for financial aid and scholarships.
Professionally, Amanda’s career has spanned the financial, software, and nonprofit industries. Her experience includes marketing communications, program development, strategic planning, and new business development. She has worked for several notable companies, including JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley.
For Amanda, the most rewarding aspect of her work is passing along her skills and knowledge. She finds it extremely fulfilling to help change the trajectory of someone's future by laying down the foundation for lifelong learning by guiding students through college decisions.
As a coach, Amanda prioritizes collaboration and rapport with students, recognizing that trust is fundamental in these relationships. She maintains open lines of communication, ensuring students know they can always rely on her as she is there to support them on their personal journeys. She also excels at staying organized; she sets realistic goals and deadlines while maintaining high expectations for both her students and herself.
Drawing from her admissions experience, she knows committee members look for applicants who demonstrate genuine interests that align with their institution. She ensures each student's passion shines through in their applications and always highlights the positive aspects of their background.
In her free time, Amanda likes to travel, go on nature walks, practice yoga, and read.
Sulaimaan earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics/Chemistry from Stony Brook University and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Medicine at the same institution. With a wealth of tutoring experience, including serving as a teaching assistant for an organic chemistry class, Sulaimaan has worked with students from diverse backgrounds. His tutoring journey began with a simple desire to assist others in achieving success.
Sulaimaan's passion for tutoring is fueled by the meaningful connections he forms with students and his capacity to help them achieve their goals. He specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring and other subjects as needed, including AP courses.
Sulaimaan's tutoring approach is highly interactive and hands-on. He challenges the conventional notion that lecturing is the most effective method of learning. Instead, he actively engages students through practice problems and flashcards and encourages them to articulate concepts in their own words. By employing these strategies, Sulaimaan ensures that students not only grasp the material but also internalize it more effectively. While maintaining high expectations for his students, Sulaimaan also prioritizes creating an enjoyable learning experience. He knows when to incorporate breaks to maintain focus and infuses students’ interests into his lessons.
One of Sulaimaan's most notable strengths as a tutor lies in his ability to guide students through their self-doubt. He firmly believes that everyone possesses the capability to learn and improve, but it requires a particular mindset to achieve this. Sulaimaan actively fosters this mindset in students, working to convince them of their own potential and empowering them to overcome their doubts.
When Sulaimaan isn't occupied with tutoring or his medical studies, he enjoys playing basketball and video games, going to the gym, and spending time with his cat named Bunny.
Elizabeth graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, before completing her MBA from INSEAD. She has extensive experience supporting students through after-school literacy programs, high school SAT prep programs, and arts mentorship programs. She has also served in the FEMBA office for the UCLA Anderson School of Business, supporting MBA students.
Elizabeth has spent a large part of her life working with youth and tutoring in some capacity. She believes that maintaining a growth mindset and being curious about life and learning is important. Elizabeth also feels that it’s only through the furtherance of education that we can work to improve our lives, gain access to better opportunities, and make a difference in whatever way we desire. As such, she is passionate about helping students elevate their exposure and ability to receive a quality education.
Elizabeth believes in a collaborative coaching approach, partnering with students to build upon their strengths and interests. As a coach, she is known for her positivity and upbeat demeanor. She prioritizes empathy, support, and patience, working closely with each student to develop the right approach. She values self-reflection and growth over speed, adapting her methods to fit each candidate's unique style and needs.
Elizabeth also emphasizes the holistic promotion of a student's abilities, employing creative strategies to showcase their strengths through their application. She keeps students' interests and passions at the forefront during the application process, recognizing them as the most captivating part of the application. She also focuses on celebrating small victories and excels at breaking down the application process into manageable steps to reduce stress.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys baking, reading a good book, being active by playing soccer or going for runs, traveling, and learning new languages. She has traveled to over 15 different countries and is currently working on learning Mandarin, Spanish, and Portuguese!
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