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The Road to 1550+: A Strategic SAT & AP Prep Plan for Senior Year

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Gain expert insights into the college application process, including what top schools seek and how to avoid common pitfalls. Learn to craft a standout application and confidently navigate every step with guidance from experienced admissions counselors.

Claire L.

Claire L is an experienced educator and college admissions counselor with over 20 years in English education and five years dedicated to guiding students through the college application process. She has worked in independent schools across Kentucky, Georgia, and Ohio, as well as serving as a writing instructor and supervisor for Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth for a decade.

Her expertise in writing and communication allows her to help students craft compelling application stories that highlight their strengths. Claire transitioned into college counseling in 2019 with Prince College Counseling, where she has built strong relationships with students and families, helping them navigate the competitive admissions landscape.

With a background in English and a passion for mentorship, Claire blends organization and creativity in her approach, ensuring that each student presents their best self in their applications.

Steven A.

As an educator, Mr. Ahn has taught for over twenty­ five years and is currently a professor at Emory University where he teaches undergraduate and post­graduate finance, investments, and economics, and quantitative analysis.

As a consultant, Mr. Ahn has been advising students for over ten years resulting in successful admissions to all Ivy League universities as well as over 50 other different universities. As a faculty member of Emory University, he has reviewed application essays and interviewed admissions and scholarship applicants. He also interviewed applicants and reviewed applications for the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) and had been evaluating applications previously for over 10 years. He continues to hold seminars on college applications topics, interviewing, essay writing, and college planning.

Mr. Ahn began his writing career as a contributor to Thinking on Paper and later authored Global Cash Management, published in three editions. His professional writing includes research reports for major institutions and editorial work for outlets such as Bloomberg, The Economist, FORTUNE, and NPR.