Hi, I'm Tina
The Best Consultant in U.S. Undergrad Admissions
First and Foremost
Belief #1
Where you go, is not who you are. But where you go, will change your life.
Belief #2
My coaching is about transformation. I feel more successful if my students improve self-discipline, motivation, prioritization, and perseverance.
Belief #3
A deeper passion leads to a better college admissions outcome. And passion leads to valuable lessons that apply to all areas of life.
I'M TINA
I hold a B.Sc from The Wharton School and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. I have been an alumni interviewer for the Ivy League for 9 years. As a native of Chicago and a current resident of Bangalore, my 15 years of work experience spans USA Fortune 500 companies to Indian venture capital to entrepreneurial endeavors. I am passionate about helping students identify their best selves and helping them secure admission to a top college.
My Philosophy
Everything you do to prepare for studying abroad will teach you the skills to continuously succeed in the future. If you do it right - meaning if you shape your college profile with your entire being - you learn discipline, self-motivation, the importance of prioritizing, discomfort, resilience etc. Witnessing the fruits of your hard work creates a powerful feedback loop and you will find yourself slowly climbing a tall mountain of achievement.
Simple isn't the way to win. Joining multiple clubs within reach won't guarantee a golden ticket to any top tier college in the US or UK. But diving deeper - much deeper - could. This journey is about cultivating a genuine desire to learn and stretch your boundaries to the furthest you have ever stretched. This journey of exploration can truly transform you. That is why it is so important to have the best education consultant.
Climbing Kilimanjaro
In 2024, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.. These lessons, I hope students learn as they go on this journey of self-discovery.
"I wanted to quit pretty much everyday because of the sheer horror of peeing in a bottle, sleeping with gloves and 4 layers on, walking through sludgy mud uphill in sheer exhaustion, washing myself with wet wipes - there was no reason it could be justified. Why purposefully impose so many discomforts?
Well it is those discomforts that build character.
Overall what did I learn? First, the mind is a fascinating thing. 90% of this was the mind. There is nothing it cannot achieve it you insist that it has to be done. The body will do what the mind commands. Am I fit enough to hike 80 hours over 9 days without full oxygen? I don't think it matters. Because it isn't your body which is carrying you, it is your mind. Second, hardship makes you resilient and breaks your expectations. We had survived so many discomforts and lived with the bare minimum. The last day, I was a rock. Leave aside the pouring rain, the mud in my shoes, the aching muscles, and the heavy pack. But guess what, nothing could do me in.
Had I known, would I have climbed Kilimanjaro? From day 1-9, not a chance. But now, as I sit in the comforts of civilization, I am beaming at what we accomplished. Would I do it again? No! But am I so thankful I did it? Absolutely.
So what is the lesson for my students? There is nothing to be gained without a little bit of pain. If you desire to study at a top college like Oxford or Harvard. Well then let's do this.
