Meet Our Expert Mentors

Led by founders Adam Girsault and Lawrence Myers, our team of experienced admissions coaches, test prep specialists, and essay reviewers are dedicated to helping you succeed.

12+

Expert Mentors

Countries Represented

150+

Universities Covered

Years Avg. Experience

Our Team

Meet Our Mentors

Adam Girsault

Founder & Lead Admissions Coach

AdmissionsEssays

Studied at Oxford. Founded YourDreamSchool to help international students navigate admissions. Specialist in UK university applications and holistic profile development.

Lawrence Myers

Co-founder & Strategy Coach

StrategyUS Apps

Harvard graduate with 12+ years in education strategy. Leads university selection and overall application planning. Expert in Ivy League and top US schools.

Sarah Patel

IELTS & English Coach

IELTSWriting

Cambridge certified IELTS instructor. Helped 200+ students achieve 7.0+ scores. Specializes in speaking fluency and academic writing for international exams.

Marcus Johnson

SAT & Test Prep Specialist

SATTest Strategy

MIT graduate with 8 years of test prep experience. Average student improvement: 200+ points. Expert in data analysis to identify student weaknesses and target improvement areas.

Elena Lopez

Essay & Personal Statement Coach

EssaysPersonal Brand

Columbia University. Reviewed 500+ essays for admissions. Helps students craft authentic, compelling narratives that stand out to admissions committees.

Rafael Fernandes

TOEFL & European Specialist

TOEFLEurope

Erasmus University Rotterdam graduate. Specializes in European university applications and TOEFL test preparation for non-English speakers.

Natsuki Yamamoto

Asia-Pacific Admissions Coach

AdmissionsAsia

University of Tokyo & Cambridge. Bridges Eastern and Western education systems. Experienced with applications from Japan, South Korea, China, and Southeast Asia.

Dr. Catherine Davies

Research & Profile Coach

ResearchProfile

PhD in Education from UCL. Advises students on strengthening their academic profiles through research, projects, and extracurricular activities.

James Kelly

Interview Prep Coach

InterviewsOxbridge

Oxford alumnus. Specializes in Oxbridge and Ivy League interview preparation. Track record: 95% student success in moving past interview rounds.

Aditya Kumar

Scholarship & Financial Aid Coach

ScholarshipsFinancing

Wharton graduate. Helps students navigate financial aid, scholarships, and funding opportunities. Secured £15M+ in aid for students.

Our Method

Our Mentoring Approach

We combine expert guidance with personalized coaching tailored to your unique profile and goals.

Personalized Assessment

We start with a comprehensive evaluation of your academic profile, test scores, extracurricular activities, and personal strengths to understand what makes you unique.

Strategic Planning

Our mentors work with you to develop a customized roadmap, identifying target universities and creating a timeline for achieving your goals.

Test Prep Excellence

Whether IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT, our specialists provide targeted coaching focused on your specific weaknesses to maximize your test performance.

Application Mastery

From essays to interview prep, we guide you through every step of the application process, ensuring your submissions are compelling and authentic.

One-on-One Support

You’ll receive dedicated attention from mentors who genuinely care about your success, not templated advice from generic resources.

Continuous Feedback

Regular check-ins, detailed feedback on essays, mock interviews, and practice tests keep you on track and continuously improving.