Duke & Columbia Grad: Ivy League Prep

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With over 10 years of experience as a private admissions consultant, alumni interviewer, and essay editor, I'm here to help students get through the tough admissions and test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT) process. 2025-2026 Results: - 2 Columbia - 2 Rice University - 1 MIT - 1 U Penn - 3 Northwestern University - 3 UC Berkeley - 1 USC - 1 U of Michigan Engineering - 1 NYU Qualifications: • Graduated from Duke University (top 10 school) as top 5% of class • Studied Philosophy and Literature, Human Rights, with professional experience in the nonprofit and education sector • Certified from UCLA and Columbia in College Counseling What makes me stand out from the rest? • The comfort and confidence I inspire in my students • I’m bilingual and specialize in helping Korean speakers / students, and helping immigrant families with the admissions process

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Usha P.

Jan 13, 2026

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Details: Preparing for standardized tests • Completing applications • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Samantha H.

Jan 13, 2026

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We worked with Michelle for both of our daughters and she was a great help and mentor to both. We are grateful to have had her patient guidance throughout their entire high school career. Our first daughter is doing wonderfully at CalTech and our second at Princeton.

Details: Preparing for standardized tests • Selecting colleges • High school Sophomore • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Colleen C.

May 2, 2026

Anil s.

Nov 19, 2024

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Michelle was very responsive and did the free initial session for helping with college application. We finally went with another counselor, but Michelle was also very responsive and knowledgeable

Details: Writing essays • Selecting colleges • Completing applications • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Elaine A.

Nov 23, 2022

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Very helpful! I felt very prepared for my test because I learned how to think about the questions and my wrong answers, not just blindly memorizing or doing hw. Ivy Light Prep was worth the time, effort and money! On practice tests, I improved my score by 200 points on average. I went from 1300 to 1530.

Details: College • SAT2 • Writing • Math • Not yet scheduled • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Duke & Columbia Grad: Ivy League Prep's reply

Great to hear about your test prep success, Elaine! I appreciated all your effort in studying and preparing well :)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer a discount for students who work with me for 5+ hours.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We review your admissions goals, your current resume and application, personal statement or candidacy drafts, and plan out a roadmap so that you can feel confident about your application.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Duke University graduate (Magna Cum Laude) with a degree in Philosophy and Literature. I am also certified in College Counseling from UCLA and from Columbia. I have helped over 300 students with their college and graduate school applications, and all of my students have successfully entered into their target schools.

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