An Ambitious Student in Need of Direction
Andrew had always been passionate about business and economics, but lacked the standout extracurricular activities that reflected this passion. To remedy this, we developed a strategy to position him as a leader and change-maker – starting with him founding and leading a student business club, via which he and his teammates began participating in multiple international business, investment, and entrepreneurship competitions.
Turning Interest Into Action
Andrew began growing into a leader, mentoring younger students through the process of participating in these competitions. With my guidance, he secured spots at elite summer programs (including a prestigious Wharton business experience) and a competitive internship at a global bank. I also coached him through the process of cold-emailing professors, eventually pairing him with a mentor in economics who supported his independent research project.
Refining His Voice
For his personal statement, Andrew initially wanted to write about following his father’s career in business. However, I encouraged him to think more deeply about his passions, resulting in him ultimately penning a powerful, highly original piece that drew from fascinating travel experiences and economic observations about life in Singapore – weaving in his passion for systems thinking and his awareness of the sociopolitical consequences of different economic policies.
Academic Support & Balanced Scheduling
While Andrew wasn’t a stellar musician, we crafted a strategy to help him earn high certifications in music that left him with enough study time to still achieve a 1500+ SAT score and a strong A-Level performance. He was accepted into several top U.S. business programs, including multiple Ivy League institutions. His application ultimately demonstrated he was not just a candidate interested in economic policy, but someone ready to shape it in the future.
