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92 percent of my clients have been admitted to one of their top three preferred colleges.
PhD in theoretical physics from Yale and lover of philosophy offering comprehensive college consulting services that will make you stand out in the best possible way from the glut of applicants whose essays are filled with empty platitudes, tautologies, and truisms.
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Academic Record
Yale University
Doctorate
, GPA: 3.82
Physics as major
Sept. 1, 2016 ~ Dec. 31, 2021
New York University
Bachelor
, GPA: 3.72
Physics as major
Sept. 1, 2011 ~ May 1, 2015
Work Experiences
Total Consulting Experiences: 7.5 years
Founder Of Cosmic College Consulting
Cosmic College Consulting
Sept. 1, 2021 ~ now , 3.3 years
College consulting company that crafts applications that standout from the sea of applications that have benefitted from other college consultants.
College Consultant
Myself
Sept. 1, 2019 ~ Nov. 1, 2019 , 0.2 years
Helped writing essays and supplements that formed an application greater than the sum of its parts.
Freelance College Consultant
Myself
Oct. 31, 2014 ~ May 31, 2016 , 1.6 years
Helped writing essays and supplements that formed an application greater than the sum of its parts.
Head Physics Tutor
Polytechnic Tutoring Center of NYU
Sept. 1, 2013 ~ May 31, 2016 , 2.7 years
Worked at a drop in tutoring center where I would tutor dozens of different students each week in physics. As a result of being a model student at NYU, students would come to me to receive consultation about course selection, study strategies, career opportunities, transferring to a different school, and a plethora of other questions related to academics
Physics Tutor
Polytechnic Tutoring Center of NYU
June 2, 2012 ~ Sept. 1, 2013 , 1.2 years
Worked at a drop in tutoring center where I would tutor dozens of different students each week in physics. As a result of being a model student at NYU, students would come to me to receive consultation about course selection, study strategies, career opportunities, transferring to a different school, and a plethora of other questions related to academics.
Specialties
Languages
English
School Categories
Ivy League
Learning Disabled
Liberal Arts Colleges
Top 30 US News National Universities
University of California
Majors
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Major Categories
Engineering
Law
Math and Science
Medicine
Social Sciences and Humanities
Accepted Applications
Fall 2022
Bates College, Computer Science, Bachelor, Standard
Binghamton University-SUNY, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, Standard
Boston University, Computer Science, Bachelor, Standard
Carnegie Mellon University, Mathematics, Bachelor, Standard
Columbia University, Computational Biology, Bachelor, Standard
Cooper Union For The Advancement of Science and Art, Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, Standard
Duke University, Computer Science, Bachelor, Standard
George Washington University, Computer Science, Bachelor, Standard
Georgia Institute of Technology, Biology, Bachelor, Standard
Georgia Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, Standard
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Q&A
Q: How many hours of services does your comprehensive package offer each month?
A: We provide as many hours, “within reason,” as it takes to do the best possible job to ensure that your application is as strong as possible. I am absolutely committed to assisting you in getting into your dream school. “Within reason” means as much time that I have available between one p.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. Historically, to provide the best possible service to my clients, I have dedicated 10-15 hours a week to each one of them. However, I'm perfectly fine with dedicating more hours per week to clients if they need it.
Q: How does your consulting service compare to others?
A: I pursue a scholastic- and research-oriented approach to college consulting inspired by my experience as a physics Ph.D. student. Thus, I seek to use my research skills to help my clients craft an original application which contains insights that are profound enough to stand out amongst the plethora of essays that other consultants have helped to craft. These profound insights are inspired by my love of philosophy, in particular, dialectics ranging from Socrates, Kant, Hegel, and others. A common flaw in many applications are three glowing letters of recommendation which all say the exact same thing. I ensure their recommendations don't make this mistake.
Q: Do you read peer-reviewed research papers to help you consult?
A: Yes. I read peer reviewed research papers in relevant topics, even for undergraduate admissions, to help me be the best possible consultant for my clients. For Ph.D. admissions, I extensively read peer reviewed papers in the field that my client is applying for, especially papers written by their prospective advisors, so I can help them write the strongest Statement of Purpose possible.
Q: Do you help with researching and applying to scholarships?
A: I absolutely do. All clients receive comprehensive scholarship consulting services for no additional charge with my comprehensive package. The value of the scholarships I help my clients secure are far greater than my consulting fees. These scholarships include Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, and many more. I do everything that I can to ensure my clients will receive a positive return on their investment in my services.
Q: What is your preferred method of communication for consulting?
A: Primarily email to keep records of our agreed upon courses of action. Zoom meetings will be a secondary source of communication.
Q: Do you offer tutoring services as well?
A: I absolutely do. I am concerned with any factor that can influence one's chances of being admitted. That is why I constantly monitor the grades of my clients and if I see any dips in their grades I intervene promptly. It is part of my job to ensure my clients have the highest grades they can achieve so they have the best chances of being admitted to their first choice college. That is why I offer tutoring for all math, physics, and humanities classes conducted in the English language. For tutoring needs outside of those aforementioned categories, I help find tutors for my clients.
Q: Do you offer standardized test tutoring (SAT, ACT, ect)?
A: I don't do so personally. But because standardized test scores still matter (thankfully not as much as they used to), I help find my clients appropriate tutors and do anything else that is within my power to make sure they receive the best possible scores.
Q: What services do you offer for those who are a year or two away from applying to college?
A: 1. Advising which courses and extracurricular activities one should take part in while in high school. 2. Looking for competitions (such as Intel) and events that clients can take part in to highlight their skills and distinguish themselves. 3. Coaching them in these competitions and events, to the best of my abilities, as someone with a doctorate in physics. 4. Monitoring grades and offering tutoring services to ensure that good grades are consistently achieved. 5. Looking for scholarships and helping with scholarship applications. 6. Helping to look for and to apply for internships. 7. An early start on brainstorming and writing common app and supplemental essays.
Q: What's your life story?
A: I grew up in a single parent household in the Bronx, New York, where my prospects of receiving a rigorous math and physics education were bleak. Fortunately, I started Brooklyn Technical High School in the tenth grade. Attending Brooklyn Tech changed my life for the better, but at the time it did not seem that way considering how unprepared I was and how much I struggled. Nonetheless, I made it through Brooklyn Tech by the skin of my teeth, and graduated New York University magna cum laude with a degree in physics. I obtained my Ph.D. in physics at Yale, specializing in quantum gravity and lattice field theory. Now I help others achieve the same dream that I did.
Q: Describe your philosophy on common app essays?
A: It is critical that whoever reads the common app essay learns something new they didn't know before beyond personal information concerning the applicant. If they can learn a new fact, or perspective, they will remember your essay and it will go a long way in securing your admission into your dream school. I help clients achieve this by employing my specialized knowledge of STEM and philosophy. I also work to make sure the common app essay synergies well with the supplemental essays and overall application. The best applications are more than the sum of their parts.
Q: What is your approach on recommendation letters?
A: I recommend having a draft of your common app and supplemental essays written for your top choice school prior to asking for letters of recommendation. This way you can highlight to your recommenders what you would like them to corroborate. Overall, it also helps them figure out what they should write. I help clients identify what parts of their applications can be further strengthened by corroboration and help them choose which recommenders are best for providing that corroboration. I also help my clients to get their recommenders to be in touch with each other in order to reduce redundancies.
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I offer a 30-minute free initial consultation over the phone or Zoom.
Phone: 917-558-3576
During our consultations, I will assist you with any aspect of the college admissions process that you wish. This includes reviewing essays, helping you select which schools to apply to, planning high school courses and extracurriculars, helping you decide what majors and programs to apply to, and more.
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The Complete Pacakge
Standard enrollment, 12 schools
I offer a 30-minute free initial consultation over the phone or Zoom.
Phone: 917-558-3576
This comprehensive package is designed to ensure your applications for all of your college are as strong as possible. It includes assistance with writing the Common App and supplemental essays, in addition to help with activities, interview prep, and more.