Michael is an admissions expert with a decade of experience helping students navigate high-stakes academic transitions. Having evaluated over 3,000 applications annually as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston University and served as an admissions reader for Dartmouth College, Michael possesses a deep, "behind-the-scenes" understanding of what makes a candidate competitive at selective institutions.
Michael offers specialized expertise in navigating the rigorous requirements of STEM, health, and pre-med pathways. However, his core strength lies in narrative strategy: helping students across all disciplines – from the humanities to the social sciences – translate their unique lived experiences into memorable, high-impact applications.
A Denison University graduate and Posse Scholar, Michael’s work is rooted in a commitment to educational equity. His coaching style is warm, honest, and highly strategic, ensuring students from all backgrounds approach the admissions process with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
- Recent Student Acceptances: Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, UCs, Boston University, Boston College, NYU, Tulane, College of the Holy Cross, The University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, and Howard University.
