College Admission Consultants

Meet Our College Consulting Team

With the largest team in the industry of over 100 Former College Admissions Officers from Ivy League and other top colleges, Solomon Admissions Consulting uses a team-based approach to maximize results. Our team has a combined 600+ years of college admissions committee experience, having reviewed a combined total of over 700,000+ college applications.

All of our consultants have been trained to use the Solomon Methodology, ensuring that you receive the same high quality strategies, results and experience. Below you'll find the bios of our college consultants. You can find bios of our graduate school and K-12 consultants as well:

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Founders

Vitaly Borishan

Georgetown Law

Vitaly is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley, and has a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. He is the recipient of the prestigious Warren Christopher Scholarship Award, established in honor of the former U.S. Secretary of State.

Prior to founding Solomon Admissions Consulting, Vitaly worked at two major Am Law 100 international law firms as a Corporate Attorney. Vitaly has extensive experience working with talented high school and college students to perfect their admissions applications to Ivy League and other top institutions in the country. He has assisted and consulted applicants with regards to personal statements, theme development, strategic positioning, and overall applications. He has also prepared both high school and college students for various examinations, including the PSAT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT.

Dan Lee

Georgetown Law

Dan is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and studied engineering and worked as an engineer prior to law school. Dan has also worked as an Intellectual Property Attorney at a major Am Law 100 international law firm.

Dan has over a decade of experience helping talented students gain admission to the top undergraduate and graduate institutions in the country. He has personally edited countless personal statements and has advised applicants on proper structure, language and tone. Dan has also done extensive work with students on strategic positioning consulting to position applicants in the most advantageous light possible. His clients come from all walks of life and have come from California, New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, and as far as London and Singapore. Dan is also a former SAT and LSAT prep instructor for Princeton Review.

Leadership Team

Tamy-Feé Meneide

Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
Dartmouth College

2+ Years in Dartmouth College Admissions
1+ Year in MIT Admissions
6,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Tamy-Feé has worked for decades in selective admissions, college counseling, educational strategy, and student development. At MIT and Dartmouth College, she reviewed thousands of applications and gained a deep understanding of the selection process.

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Tamy-Feé understands what admissions officers want to see in applications. She helps students identify what makes their academic, personal, and extracurricular experiences unique, and guides them in telling their story in their application.

She encourages students to show depth, curiosity, real involvement, leadership, and impact, all with a clear sense of purpose rather than just listing achievements. She helps students turn broad interests into meaningful experiences and urges them to focus on depth instead of just adding more activities.

As a certified Executive Functioning Coach, Tamy-Feé brings a unique student-development perspective to the admissions process. She supports students with academic planning, choosing extracurriculars, research projects, summer programs, leadership roles, building a college list, early application strategies, getting recommendations, creating résumés and digital portfolios, writing essays, and preparing for interviews.

Tamy-Feé also trains and mentors other counselors and education professionals. She often leads workshops, webinars, and presentations on topics such as selective college admissions, building strong application stories, executive functioning, student development, and helping families navigate complex educational choices.

Tamy-Feé earned her B.A. in Communication and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College. Her background in communication, admissions, educational leadership, and executive functioning helps her create a strategic, personalized plan for each student.

Clients Accepted To: Brown, CalTech, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, UPenn, Vanderbilt, Yale

Cathleen Sheils

Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Director of Admissions
Cornell University

Former Executive Director of Enrollment Management
SUNY

12 Years in Cornell Admissions
20,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Cathleen earned her MPS degree in Policy Analysis and Management and her BS degree in Science and Economics from Cornell University. She conducts research, writes and speaks on higher education enrollment and selective admissions trends.

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As Director of Admissions at Cornell University, Cathleen was personally responsible for reviewing several thousand applications per year and making admissions decisions for highly selective colleges and academic programs. Based on this experience she has a comprehensive understanding of the college admissions selection process and how to assemble an application that gets attention. Cathleen impresses on students and families, the importance of breaking down the college admissions process into manageable steps. She provides expert guidance and structure throughout the process.

Clients Accepted To: Brown, CalTech, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, JHU, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, UPenn, Vanderbilt, WashU

John Birney

Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions for Selection & Constituent Relations,
Johns Hopkins

Former Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Wofford College

Former Senior Enrollment Associate
University of Lynchburg

13 Years in Johns Hopkins University Admissions
7 Years in Wofford College Admissions
5 Years at Lynchburg College
75,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

In his role as Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Selection at Johns Hopkins University, John evaluated and had final authority on admissions decisions on all applicants to the Whiting School of Engineering and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. He also worked to recruit and evaluate applications from all student-athletes in both their Division I and III programs.

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Mr. Birney earned his Bachelor’s Degree in history and his Master’s Degree in Education from Lynchburg College, now the University of Lynchburg. Like many admissions professionals, John began his higher education career at his alma mater, where he focused his efforts on athletic recruitment and building strong personal relationships with his families.

In addition, while at Johns Hopkins, Mr. Birney was responsible for all merit scholarship reviews and was responsible for the office’s public relations efforts, working with over 30,000 students and families annually to help ensure a successful college visit. John’s 25 years of admissions and selection experience at selective and highly selective colleges culminated as the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mr. Birney was responsible for implementing recruitment and admission decisions for all undergraduate, international, and transfer students, and for allocating need- and merit-based scholarships and financial aid.

Additionally, Mr. Birney was fully responsible for the Admission and Financial Aid Office’s communication plans, marketing, and event planning. 25 years of enrollment experience have allowed John to understand the nuances of application review, rendering admission decisions, student positioning, and leveraging admission decisions to secure enrollment targets. John is well-versed in strategic planning, athletic admission, financial aid, and scholarships, and most importantly, building relationships with families to secure a favorable admission outcome.

Clients Accepted To: Brown, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Harvard, JHU, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, UPenn, Vanderbilt, WashU, Yale

Marisa Herrera

Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Assistant Director of Admission
Stanford University

25 years of Higher Education Experience
14 Years of Admissions Experience
6,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Dr. Marisa Herrera brings 25 years of experience in higher education, college admissions, student development, and educational leadership. She has held positions at several highly selective institutions, including UCLA, Stanford University, and the University of Southern California.

As an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University, Dr. Herrera managed one of the university’s largest admissions territories and evaluated thousands of applications for undergraduate admission. She also developed and facilitated case-study programs that helped students, educators, and college-access organizations better understand the highly selective admissions process. She has served as an Assistant Dean and Vice President prior to working in her current role with Solomon Admissions.

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Dr. Herrera earned a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, a Master of Business Management, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern California. She also has completed executive programs at Harvard University in the Kennedy School of Government, Cornell in the Dyson School of Business and Duke University's Center for Advance Hindsight.

At Solomon Admissions Consulting, Dr. Herrera draws upon her extensive experience in admissions, higher education, and student development to help students create strategic academic pathways, pursue meaningful opportunities, develop authentic personal narratives, and submit cohesive applications that reflect their individual strengths and potential.

Clients Accepted To: Brown, Caltech, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale.

Jordan Schank

Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Notre Dame

Former Director of Admissions & Director of Enrollment
Holy Cross College at Notre Dame

7+ years in University of Notre Dame Admissions
4+ years in Holy Cross College Admissions
8,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

At the University of Notre Dame, Jordan spent seven years in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, ultimately serving as Assistant Director. He read and evaluated more than 900 applications each year and led admissions committee meetings, guiding collaborative deliberations on the "close call" applicants whose files decide the shape of a highly selective class. That committee work gave him a firsthand view of how selective admissions offices weigh academic rigor, intellectual depth, extracurricular impact, and narrative coherence when the pool of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of seats available.

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Jordan also led recruitment for the Reilly Visitation Program at Notre Dame, personally identifying and cultivating high-talent candidates the office prioritized for admission. That role sharpened his eye for the qualities that move a student from strong applicant to institutional priority. This experience shapes his consulting approach—preparing clients for reach schools, honors programs, and scholarship consideration.

He then moved to Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, first as Director of Admissions and later as Director of Enrollment, where he owned admissions policy, application evaluation, and financial aid strategy for the full applicant population. He brought Holy Cross onto the Common Application and directly counseled students and families through admissions decisions, aid packages, and enrollment planning. That experience translates into practical guidance on how offers, merit awards, and yield strategy work behind the scenes.

At Solomon Admissions Consulting, Jordan helps students build a clear application narrative and a college list that matches their academic profile, goals, and constraints. He works with families on class selection, testing strategy, activities, and recommendations, and partners closely with students on essays that preserve their voice while sharpening structure and evidence. His guidance draws on more than a decade of reading applications from the other side of the desk, so students understand not only what to submit but how selective committees are likely to read it.

Jordan holds a B.A. in Theology and Preprofessional Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where he was named to the Dean's List. He enjoyed his time playing trombone in the Band of the Fighting Irish on football Saturdays.

Clients Accepted To: CMU, Cornell, Duke, Harvard, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, Notre Dame, UPenn, Yale

Maura Connors

Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Senior Admissions Counselor
University of Chicago

2 Years in University of Chicago Admissions
4,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated
12+ Years in Admissions

Maura brings more than 12 years of selective admissions experience. As a Senior Admissions Counselor at the University of Chicago, she evaluated more than 4,000 applications, advocated for students in admissions committee, served on merit scholarship, waitlist, and gap year committees, and helped select UChicago’s essay prompts. She pairs that insider perspective with a background in marketing, helping students tell a clear, compelling story. Since joining Solomon in 2017, she has guided students through more than 1,000 applications, with admits to over 30 highly selective institutions, particular strength across the Ivy League, and consistent ED1 wins at Columbia, Cornell, UChicago, Northwestern, and Rice.

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Maura understands how admissions officers read an application and recognizes the central role of storytelling in it. At UChicago, she recruited students nationwide, led information sessions on applying to highly selective universities, ran essay writing workshops, wrote content for the outreach team, and evaluated Division III student-athlete recruits. She helps students fine-tune their writing, clarify their personal brand, and find their best-fit colleges.

Her coaching style is kind and encouraging. She helps students build confidence through a high-pressure process while pushing them to do their strongest work. As Associate Director, she also leads and mentors a team of Solomon counselors.

Maura earned her B.A. in Geographical Studies, with a minor in Art History, from the University of Chicago, and her M.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her background in the arts gives her particular insight into working with students in the humanities, visual arts, and design.

Clients Accepted To: Brown, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, JHU, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, Notre Dame, UPenn, Vanderbilt, WashU, Yale

Carla Crooker

Associate Director of College Counseling
Solomon Admissions Consulting

Former Associate Director of Admissions
Cornell University

13+ Years in Cornell Admissions
20,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Carla Crooker is a former Associate Director of Admissions at Cornell University with more than 13 years of experience evaluating undergraduate applications and making admissions decisions at one of the nation's most selective universities. During her tenure at Cornell, she reviewed well over 20,000 applications, trained and supervised application readers, and held a leadership role in the admissions selection process.

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Her application evaluations considered academic achievement, personal qualities, and alignment with institutional priorities, while accounting for the distinct selection criteria of Cornell's undergraduate colleges and programs. Reviewing thousands of applications gave her a clear understanding of why some highly qualified applicants stand out in a highly selective applicant pool while others do not.

Since joining Solomon Admissions Consulting, Carla has guided students through every stage of the admissions process, helping them gain admission to the nation's most selective colleges and universities. Drawing on her experience inside Cornell's admissions office and her work advising students at Solomon, she helps students make strategic decisions to develop, strengthen, and position their academic profiles, activities, and accomplishments for highly selective admissions. She then helps them translate those decisions into a cohesive application in which every component supports the overall application narrative.

Before joining Cornell's admissions office, Carla worked in education and nonprofit leadership after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and Film Studies from the University of Washington. Her combined experience in admissions evaluation, selection, and student advising allows her to guide families through the college admissions process with clarity, structure, and a strategic understanding of what makes an application competitive. Carla is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

Clients Accepted To: Brown, CMU, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, JHU, NWU, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UChicago, UMichigan, Notre Dame, UPenn, WashU

Senior Consultants

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Nicholas Accrocco

Former Auxiliary Application Reader
University of Pennsylvania

Former Admissions Counselor
Vanderbilt University

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
Kogod School of Business, American University

1 Year in University of Pennsylvania Admissions
1 Year in American University Admissions
3 Years in Vanderbilt University Admissions
7,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

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Combining years of admissions experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as helping hundreds of students apply to selective colleges and universities, Dr. Nick J. Accrocco has a passion for helping students in the admissions process. Nick's experience during his time in admissions has given him insight as to what is valued within admissions committees from his work at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pennsylvania.

He has helped countless students with understanding the nuances of selective college admissions, fine-tuning all aspects of their application, as well as preparation for college interviews. Additionally, he has been a guest speaker and lecturer for high school students, their families, and education practitioners on many aspects of the college search process.

Lawrence Alexander, College Admissions Consultant

Lawrence Q. Alexander II

Former Admissions Officer
Brown University

17 years College Counseling and Admissions
4,000+ Applications Read & Evaluated

Alexander has dedicated his entire career to college admissions and education. Most recently, Alexander worked as an Associate Director of Admissions at Brown University. Throughout his 20-year career, Alexander has worked as a Director of College Counseling at public and independent boarding schools.

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Haley Artime

Former Admissions Counselor
Washington University in St. Louis

Former Admissions Reader
Washington University in St. Louis

Former Transfer Admissions Counselor
Lindenwood University

4 years in Washington University in St. Louis Admissions
1 year in Lindenwood University Admissions
2,000+ Applications Read & Evaluated

After graduating with her B.S in Communication from Millikin University, Haley worked in the finance industry, before pursuing her passion in higher education.

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Haley worked in Washington University Undergraduate Admissions for a little over 3 years, then served as a file reader for the 2021-2022 application season. She has read applications and essays across the US- reading and evaluating applications for all undergraduate schools including Olin Business School, McKelvey School of Engineering, and the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. She has also read scholarship applications for Olin Business School and Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program. Her favorite part of the application is seeing a student shine through the paper- after all, every student has a name and story.

Haley has experience in multiple aspects of the college search process, including financial aid processes, advising, 1:1 interviews, large group information sessions, and more. As a first-generation college student, Haley was left to do the college application process on her own, with little help from her high school counselor and family. Through her own experiences, she became passionate about helping others through the college application process. She is dedicated to making, what can seem like an intimidating process, one of ease.

Alex Atkins - College Admissions Consultant

Al Atkins

Former Assistant Director of Admission
Rice University

3 Years in Rice University Admissions
10,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Al, a Rice University alumna, served as Assistant Director and departmental liaison on the admissions team. She evaluated domestic and international applicants across all majors and made admission decisions. Al used rigorous criteria to identify merit scholars, including recipients of the Distinguished Trustee and Presidential awards.

Al taught AP and on-level Biology through Teach for America, where she developed curriculum and mentorship skills to support students pursuing higher education.

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At Rice University, she refined her expertise in application evaluation, committee decision-making, and communication over three admissions cycles. She led applicant interviews, interviewer training, essay workshops, and collaborated with financial aid and peer institutions to organize nationwide information sessions. As a teacher, science department head, and admissions professional, she effectively guides students to meet university expectations. Al is dedicated to helping students identify their admissions narrative and strategy, align with best-fit colleges, and build skills for academic success.

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Sera Bailey-Emberson

Former Admissions Officer
Johns Hopkins University

3 Years in Johns Hopkins University Admissions
13,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Sera earned their B.A. at Johns Hopkins University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins School of Education.

As an Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University, Sera managed national recruitment planning, coordinated large-scale public sessions, organized high school visits, and has led many application workshops to help students learn how to craft their strongest applications.

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Adria Belin

Former Associate Director of Admissions
Dartmouth College

Former Associate Director of Admissions
Regis College

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
Simmons University

Former Admissions Counselor
The College of New Rochelle

7 years in Dartmouth College Admissions
2 years in Regis College Admissions
4 years in Simmons University Admissions
1 year in The College of New Rochelle Admissions
10,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

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Adria’s experience in college admissions and college counseling spans over 15 years. She has worked in admissions at several colleges and universities, including Dartmouth College and Simmons University. In her role at Dartmouth College, Adria managed outreach initiatives, transfer, and summer admissions reviews.

In addition to her work in admissions, Adria has served as a college counselor at independent schools and non-profit organizations. Adria has been an engaged member of regional and national admissions organizations, including presenting at conferences. The Northeast Consortium Bridging Access to College (NECBAC) has recognized Adria for her commitment to the organization and its mission of providing access to post-secondary education.

As a first-generation college student, Adria earned her B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in Psychology from Susquehanna University. She furthered her academic pursuits at Northeastern University, where she received an M.S. in Leadership.

Courtney Bradshaw

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Pennsylvania

Former Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives and Community Relations
Temple University

6+ Years in College Admissions
3+ Years in Penn Admissions
15,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Courtney earned her B.A. in Speech Pathology with a Certificate in Sign Language and a Certificate in Student Affairs Leadership from Temple University. She is currently completing her Masters in Education, Culture, and Society for the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.

At University of Pennsylvania, Courtney oversaw recruitment for specific areas, application evaluation, and student selection. She read applications for Wharton, the College of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Nursing.

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In addition, she led the review and selection process for the Pre-First Year Program and Penn in Focus. Courtney also has experience reviewing applications from domestic regions across the United States, particularly the Midwest, and has read for Penn’s highly selective M&T program.

Her career in higher education began at Temple University, where she worked in both the Diversity Office and the Wellness Resource Center. She also served as a NUFP Fellow and as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board.

As a first-generation college student, Courtney understands the importance of mentorship, access, and meaningful student support throughout the admissions journey. She has proudly helped thousands of students and families navigate the college search, application, and decision-making process.

Delphine L. Byrd

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Former Associate Director of Admissions
University of Michigan Law School

Former Assistant Dean for Admissions
University of Florida College of Law

18 years (combined) in University of Michigan Ann Arbor Undergraduate and Law School Admissions
2 years in University of Florida College of Law Admissions
20,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Delphine has reviewed more than 20,000 applications and has read well over 30,000 personal statements and essays throughout her professional career. She has held decision-making positions at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and the University of Florida.

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Moreover, she received the University of Michigan Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community for her efforts in admissions and recruiting. During her tenure at UF Law, Delphine made all final admissions decisions, and was the Ex-officio member of the Faculty Admissions Committee. She was also responsible for all scholarship allocation determinations, including scholarship negotiations.

Delphine has traveled domestically and internationally as an ambassador for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Law School, and the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

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Maureen Carroll

Former Director of Admissions
Cornell University

Former Recruitment Specialist
Syracuse University

14+ Years in Cornell Admissions
25,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated
19+ Years in Admissions & Student Services

Maureen brings nearly 15 years of experience in highly selective college admissions at Cornell University with her to Solomon. At Cornell, she led the strategic expansion of applicant pools while managing holistic review and selection processes for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Maureen has reviewed thousands of applications annually, chaired selection committees, and implemented data-driven yield strategies. She is also a recognized expert in compliance, having designed Cornell’s admissions Conflict of Interest training and served as university lead for FERPA-related requests.

Maureen’s admissions career has been distinguished by a focus on student engagement and an emphasis on nuance and personal fit. She has spearheaded recruitment and yield events of record-breaking scale, managed national outreach through programs like QuestBridge and LAUNCH, and founded impactful student ambassador groups. With deep expertise in enrollment strategy, communications, and systems implementation, Maureen offers clients the insight of a seasoned top-tier admissions insider dedicated to student-centered guidance.

Olivia Cheche

Former Admissions Reader
University of Pennsylvania

1 Year in University of Pennsylvania Admissions
2,000+ applications read and evaluated

Olivia Cheche serves as an Admissions Consultant for Solomon Admissions Consulting. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and her M.S.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania. With time, Olivia is continuously building a career focused on higher education policy.

She is passionate about students sharing their unique story and lived experiences in the college applications process.

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A former reader for the University of Pennsylvania’s undergraduate admissions office, she is excited to help students navigate the complexities of the college application process while embracing their voice. A first-generation college student herself, Olivia is a strong advocate for the value of higher education. She looks forward to assisting students as they set goals, craft compelling essays, and convey their “why” along the way.

Kelly Connors

Former Admissions Reader
Duke University

Former Undergraduate Advising Coordinator
George Mason University

4 years in Duke University Admissions
2 years in George Mason University Admissions
1,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Kelly earned a Masters of Education at George Mason University where she also engaged in student advising support. Kelly joined the undergraduate admissions team at Duke University where she reviewed and evaluated hundreds of applications per year and provided admit recommendations for committee review.

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As a Solomon Admissions Senior Consultant Kelly uses her extensive admissions background and expertise to help students navigate the often overwhelming admissions process and strives to assist her clients in shaping a compelling application for highly selective colleges and universities. Her passion and commitment in helping students identify the best university fit is evident in the relationships that she builds with each of her clients.

Jeffery Cooks

Former Senior Assistant Director of Admission
Northwestern University

12 years in undergraduate admissions
4 years in Northwestern University Admissions
11,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Jeffery is a graduate of Butler University School of Education, where he also received the first of
three master’s degrees. Currently, Jeffery is a doctoral candidate in the area of curriculum and
instruction. In more than 25 years of educational experience, nearly half of that time was spent
in enrollment management with schools such as Butler University and Northwestern University.

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At Northwestern University, Jeffery was responsible for reviewing thousands of applications each year for the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the McCormick School of Engineering, and the School of Education and Social Policy. Jeffery was also a member of the admission team responsible for training new staff and part-time application readers and ultimately serving as one of the final readers in selecting candidates for admission.

As a school principal, Jeffery has guided his school’s post-secondary department to increase college enrollment and scholarship dollars generated each year under his leadership. Students have received admission offers to schools such as the University of Chicago, Brown, Princeton, etc. He has established and emphasized programming that enhances opportunities for students to build stronger profiles for their post-secondary options.

Jeffery’s background in both the Secondary and Post-secondary environments provides a unique perspective and understanding of creating a competitive profile that will place candidates in the best position possible for their schools of choice.

Danielle Crowe

Former Admissions Reader
New York University

Former Admissions Reader
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Former Admissions Counselor & HR Generalist
University of Michigan

6 Years in New York University Admissions
1 Year in UMichigan Ross MBA Admissions
3 Years in University of Michigan Admissions
5,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

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Danielle holds a BBA with degrees in HR Management and Spanish from the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University. She also has a master’s degree in Development Administration from WMU. Danielle’s experience in undergraduate admissions began as a student, progressing through various positions over four years in the Office of Admissions at WMU.

After the Peace Corps, Danielle continued her career in higher education working as a full-time Admissions Counselor for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Michigan. Among other things, Danielle recruited and evaluated student applications from across the United States and South Asia. Danielle has continued to work in admissions as a seasonal reader for the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and New York University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. In all, Danielle has more than 14 years of experience in college admissions.

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John Enyart, College admissions consultant

John W. Enyart

Former Director of MBA & Graduate Admissions
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Former Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh

11 years of undergraduate admissions directorships for engineering, sciences and liberal arts
9 years of graduate admissions directorships for business and natural sciences
26,000+ Admissions Decisions (final authority)

Mr. Enyart draws on his experience with a wide spectrum of select academic programs and admissions processes as a teacher and director of admissions.

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Prior to launching his own technology companies, he spent over 20 years leading both graduate and undergraduate admissions programs. Mr. Enyart retired from academia as Director of MBA and Graduate Admissions and faculty member at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his tenure at Penn, Mr. Enyart was a Professor and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh.

John brings both a deep perspective on compelling admissions packages, as well as an acute awareness of current and unfolding STEM and business school communities, with a focus on integrating academic and professional opportunities. Throughout his career, John has been a dedicated mentor to hundreds of students and professionals, and is distinguished by the extensive advising experience he brings to his consulting clients. Mr. Enyart holds undergraduate degrees in Engineering and Physics from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Nathalie Galindo

Former Admissions Officer
Harvard College

Former Admissions Director
NYU Steinhardt

Former Admissions Director
UC Berkeley School of Information

4 Years in Harvard College Admissions
5,500+ Applications Read & Evaluated
2 Years at NYU Steinhardt
1 Year at UC Berkeley School of Information

Nathalie is an accomplished admissions professional who has held admissions leadership and committee roles at top colleges and universities like Harvard College, UC Berkeley and New York University.

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Nathalie’s work in Admissions has led her to work with diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, including Harvard College undergraduate admissions, UC Berkeley’s Master of Information and Data Science, NYU Steinhardt’s MS in Speech Language Pathology, and NYU Steinhardt’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Throughout her 15 year-long professional career, Nathalie has also held leadership roles at companies and organizations Google Cloud Learning Services, Udacity, 2U, Kyros AI, and College Track.

Nathalie's extensive experience in the education sector has equipped her with a deep understanding of the needs and challenges facing students in their transitions to higher education and finding their best fit schools. She holds a BA from Harvard College, and MEd from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Graduate School of Business.

Daniela Garcia

Former Graduate Student Admissions Officer
University of Pennsylvania

Former Admissions Student Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University

3 Years in Johns Hopkins University Admissions
1 Year in UPenn Undergraduate Admissions
3,500+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Daniela Garcia received her Bachelor of Science from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with honors, where she double majored in both Neuroscience and Psychology along with a minor in Film & Media Studies. She earned her Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, focusing on higher education admissions and administration.

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Having worked with students and families at various stages of the college admissions process, Daniela is committed to ensuring students are well prepared to apply to the most selective universities and ultimately determine what is the best fit school for them, having worked with both international and domestic students in the past.

While earning her master’s, Daniela worked as a Graduate Student Admissions Officer at the University of Pennsylvania. She read thousands of undergraduate student applications, rated applications, and made decisions regarding incoming students at the Wharton Business School, College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, and the School of Nursing. While an undergraduate student at Johns Hopkins University, Daniela worked as a Student Coordinator and Campus Ambassador in the Undergraduate Admissions Office alongside Senior Admissions Counselors for over 3 years. She delivered daily campus tours and assisted during admissions information session presentations. She also provided prospective students and families with information about the admissions process, the holistic application review system, and available degree program options.

As a first-generation college student herself, Daniela is passionate about providing insight throughout the entire college application process, as well as coaching students throughout their high school years. She enjoys helping students to figure out new and exciting ways to engage in activities they are passionate about in order to gain admission into the top school of their choice, along with devising creative ways to interweave these into their personal narratives and written statements.

Adrienne Gilbert

Former Admissions Reader
Rice University

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
Mount St. Mary's University

2 years at Rice University Admissions
5 years in Undergraduate Admissions
3500+ Applications Read and Evaluated

As a college admissions professional for over 20 years, Adrienne has experience working on all sides of the proverbial admissions desk. She has read thousands of applications in her role as an admissions reader for Rice University. Adrienne has aided in developing admissions and financial aid strategies for colleges and universities worldwide as a higher education enrollment consultant, and in private school (K-12) College Counseling.

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Adrienne served as Director of College Counseling at Whitefield Academy for 3 years. She was recognized for this role in 2015 when she was selected as The University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator of the Year.

Adrienne recognizes the importance of creating a persuasive narrative in the application process. She particularly loves working with students to hone in on their individual strengths and interests and help them see creative ways to bridge those in unique and creative, stand-out ways. Having worked on over 200 college campuses when she served as an enrollment consultant, also means that Adrienne has a unique ability to pair a student's personality and interests with best-fit institutions unique to them.

Sarah J. Goebel (Sally)

Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Former Director of On-Campus Recruitment Programs
University of Pennsylvania

5 Years in Wharton MBA Admissions
3 Years in Penn Undergraduate Admissions
10,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Sally’s professional experience combines nearly a decade of Ivy League admissions work with more than 20 years advising students and parents in prestigious college preparatory schools regarding admissions and financial aid.

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Sally’s Ivy League experience spans Penn undergraduate and Wharton MBA admissions, and includes reading and evaluating many thousands of applications, executing final decision authority, training teams of auxiliary application readers, and conducting sessions to advise applicants.

Sally’s expertise regarding strategic positioning and compelling personal messaging helps applicants convey their achievements, talents and aspirations to yield optimal presentation and delivery. Sally holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Sally has had a 30 year career in admissions, including more than 20 years as admissions director.

Ariana Gueranmayeh

Former Admissions Officer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3 Years in MIT Admissions
6,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

For three years, Ariana served as an Admissions Officer at MIT, where she evaluated more than 6,000 domestic and international applications. During this time, she reviewed applications from across the country and internationally.

At MIT, Ariana managed the student tour guide program and played a key role in coordinating campus visit programming that welcomed more than 50,000 visitors each year.

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She also worked closely with students from the MITES, WISE, QuestBridge, and STARS College Network programs – experiences that deepened her passion for mentoring and supporting students.

Grounded in her background in education policy, youth development, and social innovation – and known for her empathetic, student-centered leadership style – Ariana is committed to guiding students through the admissions process with confidence and authenticity.

Ariana is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development with a degree in Youth and Social Innovation.

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Olivia Han

Former Admissions Officer
Johns Hopkins University

2 Years in Johns Hopkins University Admissions
10,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Olivia Han is a former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University, where she managed recruitment and yield initiatives across domestic and international regions. She evaluated first-year and transfer applications, conducted high school visits, and led large-scale presentations and workshops on essay writing and storytelling.

As a college admissions consultant, Olivia draws on her extensive experience to guide students and families through the highly competitive admissions process.

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Before joining Solomon, Olivia worked with a consulting firm in Seoul that supports students in Asia, primarily Korea, through university and boarding school applications, and with a US-based firm as a former admissions officer consultant, providing strategic guidance in the final stages of the application process. Olivia has successfully helped students gain admission to highly selective institutions, including Ivy League universities and other top colleges and universities.

Olivia earned her BA in History with a minor in French from Boston University, graduating with honors and induction into Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded a stipend-supported fellowship through the BU Public Humanities Undergraduate Fellows Program, funded by the NEH Distinguished Humanities Teaching Professorship, further strengthening her foundation in the humanities. Combined with her experience working with a wide range of students, particularly those pursuing STEM and pre-med pathways during her time at Johns Hopkins, this background enables Olivia to bring a well-rounded perspective to the admissions process and effectively support students with interests across both the humanities and STEM disciplines.

Kwamena Hansen-Sackey

Former Senior Assistant Director of Admission,
Stanford University

Associate Director of Admissions, FTMBA,
Rice University Jones School of Business

Associate Director of Admissions, FTMBA,
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

Admissions Counselor,
UC Berkeley

9 Years in Undergrad Admissions at Stanford, Rice & UC Berkeley
8,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Kwamena Hansen-Sackey brings nearly a decade of hands-on admissions experience from three of the country's most selective institutions.

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Having personally read and evaluated thousands of applications at UC Berkeley and Stanford University, he has an insider view of what makes an application stand out - and how to help students present themselves most compellingly.

At Stanford, Kwamena served as Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, where he also directed Stanford's involvement in the Small Town and Rural Students College Network. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for thoughtful mentorship and a genuine investment in student success.

Kwamena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare with an emphasis in Education and Public Health, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco. He works with students on application strategy, essay development, school selection, and profile-building - drawing on direct knowledge of how admissions offices evaluate candidates to help each student put their best foot forward.

Catherine Hare

Former Associate Director of Admissions
Dartmouth College

Former Director of Admission & Scholarship Programs
Davidson College

4 Years in Dartmouth College Admissions
6 Years in Davidson College Admissions
7,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Catherine’s responsibilities included evaluating applications for admission and for scholarship opportunities. She is passionate about guiding students through the college application process with a focus on finding the right fit.

Arturo Herrera

Former Admissions Counselor,
Stanford University

Former Admissions Counselor,
UC Irvine

1 Year in Stanford Undergraduate Admissions
1 Year in UC Irvine Undergraduate Admissions
10+ Years in Stanford Medical School Admissions
3,200+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Mr. Herrera is a results-driven professional with a passion for guiding aspiring leaders through the complex and challenging landscape of admissions. With a career spanning over 15 years in higher education and public service, he brings a wealth of leadership and process-management expertise to Solomon Admissions Consulting.

A first-generation college student, Mr. Herrera earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. He is deeply committed to "paying it forward," having dedicated more than 15 years to mentoring high school, undergraduate, and medical students.

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Anoi Hindle

Former Admissions Officer
Johns Hopkins University

Former Assistant Director of Admissions
St. Mary's College of Maryland

2 Years in Johns Hopkins University Admissions
2 Years in St. Mary's Admissions
3,500+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Anoi served on the admissions teams at St. Mary's College of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University, where he reviewed both domestic and international applications.

At JHU, Anoi traveled across the United States to provide admissions information and guidance to prospective students and high school counselors. He also led application workshops, conducted information sessions, and managed athletic recruitment, the student ambassador program, and recruitment territories.

With experience reviewing thousands of applications, Anoi leverages his admissions expertise to assist students in developing competitive applications.

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During his time as an admissions officer at Johns Hopkins University, he traveled nationwide to provide admissions information and tips to prospective students and school counselors. He also led many application workshops to help students learn how to craft their strongest applications and helped hire and train the university's student ambassadors. As the assistant director of admissions at St. Mary's College of Maryland, he led athletic recruitment for the entire College as well as read applications and managed the student ambassador program.

Anoi spent two years as an admissions officer at Johns Hopkins University, where he read thousands of applications from around the world, including those for Biomedical Engineering. His experience as an admissions officer has allowed him to help students craft distinguished applications. After being in admissions for 3+ years, he realized his passion lies in helping and supporting students in their application process.

Mark Hoffman

Former Admissions Reader
Dartmouth College

Former Assistant Dean
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy

Former Director of Communities
Dartmouth College Alumni Relations

Former Director of Student Center/Student Activities
Dartmouth College

Former Director of Student Activities/Student Center
Connecticut College

Former Assistant General Counsel
Chicago Board of Education

2 years at Dartmouth College Admissions
2,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

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At the core of Mark’s belief in the transformative power of higher education, in his own life and the lives of thousands of students with whom he has worked, is his philosophy of centering the individual student to understand their unique identity, needs, passions, and goals to effectively assist them in realizing their dreams.

Mark brought his knowledge of student development, academic affairs, and university administration to serve as a respected admissions reader at Dartmouth. He then continued that work in alumni relations to build connections with admitted students. He continues his student-centered work managing the admissions process and academic advising for Northwestern University’s Master’s program in Higher Education Administration and Policy.

Mark earned his JD from the Chicago-Kent College of Law (where he earned CALI awards for being the top student in 3 courses and was recognized for contributions to the law school), his MS in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University, and his BA in History from Colorado State University (where a university-wide committee selected him as homecoming king). Recently, Mark has also been fortunate to spend time in Colombia to develop his Spanish language skills.

Clarissa Hyde

Former Admissions Officer
Dartmouth College

2 years in Dartmouth College Admissions
2,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

After graduating from Vassar College with a B.A. in English and a minor in Hispanic Studies, Clarissa accepted a position working as an Admissions Officer with Dartmouth College. As an Admissions Officer, Clarissa read and evaluated over 2,000.

She presented information sessions to the public, travelled to over 50 high schools per year, and facilitated college essay writing workshops for summer fly-in programs. After discovering her passion for working with students, Clarissa accepted a position working at Solomon Admissions Consulting as a Senior Consultant.

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