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COLLEGE APPS REVIEW: Applying to college can get overwhelming fast. As a first-gen, international applicant who had no idea how the US college admissions process worked — and no clear “spike” from juggling a lot of different extracurriculars — I’ve been there before. We can go through your school list, personal statement, supplemental essays, extracurriculars, and overall story, especially if you’re unsure how to frame who you are or what you’ve done so far.
Qualications: Accepted to UPenn M&T (<3% acceptance rate) regular decision on a full ride scholarship. Also won $100K+ in Canadian scholarships and was accepted to all Canadian programs applied to (including Waterloo SE & CS, UofT Track 1 Eng, Queens, McMaster, and more).
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GAP YEAR HELP: Thinking about taking a gap year? As someone who was once a lost and burnt-out sophomore who took a gap year to figure things out, I’m here to help you brainstorm and talk through any ideas you have. We’ll discuss goals and tradeoffs, weigh pros and cons, think through how to make the most of the year, and give it structure without forcing a single “right” plan.
Qualifications: Took a gap year after sophomore year. Navigated visa changes from F-1 status, solo-travelled across Asia, won $10K+ at hackathons, landed a full-time growth job at a robotics company in SF, got my O-1 visa approved, worked content gigs for major tech companies, started my own C-Corp.
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O-1 VISA QUESTIONS: The O-1 process can feel confusing and opaque, especially if you’re navigating it as a founder or a student following a non-traditional path. I had my O-1 approved at 20 y/o on first submission with no RFEs, and I’m happy to talk through how the process actually looks in practice. We can cover timelines, costs, working with lawyers, positioning, and the parts people tend to overthink or misunderstand. Disclaimer: This is based on my personal experience. I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.
Qualifications: O-1 approved at 20 y/o on first submission with no RFEs. Fulfilled 6 out of 8 criteria. Over 100 questions over DMs on O-1 advice answered.