Tyler has an extensive background in admissions at several highly selective colleges, including UC Berkeley and Boston College. During this time, he has been responsible for reviewing individual applications, interviewing candidates, making admission decisions, and awarding scholarships. Through these experiences, Tyler has developed a strong understanding of what most top-tier colleges are looking for in their applicants. He knows which aspects of the college application require what level of attention and guides Quad applicants on how much time should generally be dedicated to each.
During his time in admissions, Tyler has reviewed thousands of applications from every part of the country and also from overseas. Additionally, he has also focused on tracking applicant demographics and finding new territories to recruit students in order to diversify the incoming class each year. This has helped him develop a strong intuition for where a candidate is likely to be successful with regard to fit and overall experience based on their college application/high school profile.
Although Tyler has experience successfully helping every type of college applicant, he is particularly passionate about supporting students interested in liberal arts, STEM, and undecided applicants. Tyler enjoys reading and spending time with friends/family in his free time.
Charles has a Bachelor of Science from Mercer University and received his MS and PhD from Texas A&M University. He has over 12 years of experience serving as a mentor and advisor for students in research and academia.
Charles is presently a university professor, research consultant, and tech advisor. He has worked with students from various backgrounds, from high school to entry-level college students, graduate students, and working professionals. Students that Charles has worked with have gone on to attend various prestigious colleges and universities, with many pursuing careers within the tech sector.
Charles is passionate about helping others realize the beauty of learning and science. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with any young scholars seeking the guidance of another young, experienced researcher.
Charles' coaching approach is rooted in his belief that an effective mentor understands the significance of building strong relationships with their mentees. He feels it is essential to take the time to get to know mentees by learning about their strengths and weaknesses and understanding their goals and aspirations. This approach allows him to tailor his coaching and advice to the unique needs of each mentee, providing the support and guidance they need to succeed.
As a QRI mentor, Charles understands the importance of fostering growth and development in mentees. He helps students achieve growth by providing constructive feedback, encouraging self-reflection, offering guidance and support, creating a safe and supportive environment, and celebrating successes. Charles believes that offering specific feedback on strengths and areas for improvement can help students develop a deeper understanding of their abilities and areas where they can improve. By asking thoughtful questions, listening actively, and guiding students to reflect on their experiences, he helps them gain new insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Charles hopes to instill in QRI students a lifelong love of learning and a constant desire to improve and grow. By doing so, they can succeed in anything they set their minds to.
Eli completed his Bachelor’s degree at Columbia University. Following his degree, he acted as Columbia’s Dean’s Assistant and Interview Program Coordinator. In this position, he oversaw the interview process and provided training sessions for new and returning interviewers. He was also involved with special scholar programs, meeting prospective students and their families. With his extensive experience as a coach and admissions officer, he has helped his students gain admission into their dream colleges.
Eli has always been passionate about higher education and the college experience, which drives him to share his knowledge with prospective students. His passion drives him to help his students achieve their academic goals by coaching them through their college application timeline and ultimately building an impactful application. As a coach, Elie understands the significance of a holistic application. He ensures that his students are well-organized and equipped to manage and ace each part of the application process. He excels at identifying what qualities make a student shine through during the application process beyond the numbers.
When Eli isn’t coaching, he enjoys travelling, reading, and playing music.
Eli’s Pro Tip?
Making sure you’re organized early in the admissions process will allow you to develop a better idea and understanding of your end goals and make the most of your college experience.
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