ABOUT
We have a proven track record of helping students earn admission into the world’s most selective colleges and universities, including all Ivy League and other top-tier schools.
Most importantly, we also pride ourselves on helping students find the best “fit” for them — the place where they’ll be happiest and most successful.
Meet the Team
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Julio graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 2003 with a degree in Literature and History. In his role as founding advisor, Julio has helped hundreds of students earn admission into their top-choice colleges. He works directly with students while overseeing all client relationships. A consummate professional, Julio upholds the highest levels of discretion and privacy.
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“Most families are aware of—and naturally stress over—the pivotal role that essays and applications play in the college admissions process. I focus on helping students maximize the unique platform that applications offer: the rare opportunity for teenagers to go beyond grades and test scores in order to talk about what matters most to them. Under my guidance, students learn to identify and articulate their dreams, challenges, and goals. One of the greatest joys of my job is helping students realize they have a unique and compelling story to tell.”
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Luke has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Dickinson College and has been working in the college admissions field for more than 15 years. In his role as a co-founding advisor, Luke oversees all communication with students. When he’s not working on college apps, Luke is a writer and filmmaker whose film EL MAR Y EL was featured on HBO. His other credits include THE METER MAN OF LE MOUTRECHON, which was awarded "Best Director" and "Audience Favorite" in the Cinema Slam competition at the Miami International Film Festival. A consummate professional, Luke upholds the highest levels of discretion and privacy.
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“It's fascinating to watch and listen as students begin to identify and articulate the “thing” that fuels and drives them. This can take some nudging, of course. In some cases, students have strong feelings about what their passion is or could be. Other times, and I would say in most cases, students are bewildered either because they have too many extra-curricular activities or because they have very few. Through conversation, we learn not only what a student thinks but also how he or she thinks—a very important distinction when brainstorming and writing essays. It’s a lot of fun learning what makes each of our students ‘tick.’ Because, ultimately, that is the thing that will make eyes widen and hearts flutter as admissions officers read their stories.”
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Celeste most recently worked as Assistant Director of Admissions at Princeton University. Prior to Princeton, Celeste worked as Assistant Dean of Admissions at Johns Hopkins University and NYU, respectively. A graduate of Boston College, Celeste earned her Masters degree from New York University in Higher Education Administration. At NYU, Celeste taught a New Student Seminar for International students with the goal of assisting them in their transition to the academic community.
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“I enjoyed college admissions before I even recognized it as a potential career. As an undergraduate student at Boston College, I hosted prospective students and served as a volunteer in admissions. The truth is that admissions doesn’t have to be so stressful or complicated. My job is demystifying the process while helping applicants clearly and effectively showcase their talents and passions. I was a first-generation college student, so I take exceptional pride in helping students achieve their dreams.”