Amre has a BA from the University of Michigan (where he was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey) and a JD from Harvard Law School. He is a practicing lawyer, researcher, and writer interested in international human rights law, law and technology, and online privacy and censorship issues. Previously, he was Head of Policy at Clubhouse and worked in content policy for violent extremism and graphic violence at YouTube.
Amre discovered his passion for academic coaching through his experience teaching and tutoring students. He came to appreciate how fun and rewarding it was to play a part in helping students to achieve their dreams. He enjoys seeing students, often for the first time, actually voice what drives them, excites them, and even scares them. Amre believes the best part of his job as a coach is to not only help students express themselves but translate those feelings into stellar application materials.
One of Amre's notable strengths is his ability to help students shape the narratives they wish to convey in their applications. He excels at guiding individuals in telling their unique stories, crafting compelling essays, providing unwavering encouragement, and simplifying the application process into manageable steps with clear objectives to ensure accountability.
For students aspiring to Ivy League institutions, Amre offers valuable insights based on his own journey at Harvard and his profound understanding of the requirements for top colleges.
When he’s not coaching, Amre loves traveling and working on his own creative writing.
Sue has a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, where she served on the admissions team. She has tutored over 50 students, assisting them with college admissions essays, rhetorical writing, SAT prep, English speaking and listening, and general academic guidance. Professionally, Sue has over 15 years of experience as a tutor, essay coach, and academic success counselor.
Sue is passionate about helping college applicants gain admission to their dream schools. As a first-generation immigrant and the first person in her family to attend college in the United States, she fully understands how overwhelming and lost students can feel when beginning their college admission journey. Sue feels the proudest and happy when she can demystify the admission process and help students effectively showcase their unique personal narratives.
As a coach, Sue uses her expertise to take a holistic approach tailored to each individual. She provides step-by-step guidance and organized schedules to manage deadlines and reduce anxiety. She is passionate about forming strong bonds and creating a calm, warm, and encouraging environment.
Sue has learned that a student's self-perceived shortcomings or "failures" are often the source of their greatest personal development story, which makes for a great personal essay topic. She also encourages her applicants to understand that the college admission application is not just about grades, test scores, or what's written on the resume – it is a beautiful opportunity to self-reflect and proudly exhibit your unique persona.
Sue has helped applicants gain acceptance into the country's top universities, such as Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, and the University of Michigan.
When Sue isn't coaching, she likes writing about Korean film and literature, crocheting, watching documentaries, and being a couch potato with her dog Oliver.
Kadie graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Chemical Engineering. Professionally, Kadie has years of experience working as a software engineer in the Film and Television industry. She has worked with some of the most reputed software engineering teams in the world including teams at Disneytoon Studios, Disney ABC Television Group, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Working in the film industry has strengthened Kadie’s love of storytelling and ability to recognize what makes a good story – one of her greatest strengths as an admissions coach. Kadie believes that being able to tell a personal story as compellingly as possible is essential for differentiating an application from the thousands of others. Kadie thoroughly enjoys helping Quad applicants recognize the greatness in their own unique journeys in order to tell their stories the best way possible.
Kadie’s other strengths include helping Quad applicants identify their strengths, approach the writing process in a way that isn’t daunting, and prepare for their interviews.
In her spare time, Kadie loves getting outside and enjoys activities such as paddleboarding, dancing, hiking, and biking.
Kadie’s Pro Tip?
Don't underestimate the power of storytelling. The applications of storytelling go far beyond your personal essays.They are essential in interviews, presentations, conversations, and everyday life!
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