Former Application Reader at Stanford University
Former Director of High School Admissions at New York City Public Schools
1 Year in Stanford University Admissions
7 Years in NYC High School Admissions
3,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated
At Stanford, Lida, as a member of the admissions team, evaluated thousands of competitive applications to identify top candidates.
As Director of High School Admissions for New York City Public Schools, she managed admission to the city’s most competitive schools and guided families through a complex, merit-based process.
She holds an M.S. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University, where she contributed to education research.
Lida leverages her experience as an evaluator, admissions leader, and researcher to help students develop authentic narratives, make strategic extracurricular choices, and submit compelling applications to selective colleges. She is dedicated to guiding students in expressing intellectual curiosity, academic growth, and purpose-driven goals that resonate with admissions committees.
Prior to her work with Stanford, Lida served as Director of High School Admissions for New York City Public Schools, overseeing admissions to the city’s most competitive public high schools. In this role, she supported tens of thousands of students and families annually in navigating a complex, merit-based admissions landscape.
Lida holds an M.S. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University and was part of a Fulbright team at Columbia University. She leverages her deep knowledge of selective admissions and her background in education policy to help students craft compelling, authentic applications. Lida is passionate about helping students uncover and articulate their intellectual interests, ensuring they present their strongest, most authentic selves to colleges and universities.
