Personalized Cornell Admissions Counseling

Yashvi earned her BA from Cornell University, followed by an MBA from Columbia Business School.  She has experience providing college application support through Minds Matter, a not-for-profit organization offering support to driven, low-income students. Currently, she is a Senior Business Operations & Strategy Manager at Integral Ad Science. She also serves as an alumni interviewer at Cornell University and Columbia Business School. 

During her time at Cornell, Yashvi interned at notable companies, including Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, and Goldman & Sachs. She was also a member of the Sphinx Head Senior Honor Society, Co-Chair of the Student Activities Funding Commission, and Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Cornell Undergraduate Asia Business Society. At Columbia, Yashvi was a Business Analytics Executive Education Course Leader, as well as a member of the Silfen Leadership Series Student Board, Student Leadership & Ethics Board, and Hermes Society.

Yashvi’s passion for coaching college applicants stems from her own academic journey and the impact that mentorship had on her. As a first-generation student from Singapore, she understands firsthand how transformative education can be and how complex the application process can feel—especially when navigating it without a roadmap. The experience of getting into her top-choice schools reinforced how much strategy, storytelling, and self-awareness matter in crafting a compelling application. Her work with Minds Matter has also been particularly meaningful—supporting high-achieving, low-income students through the application journey has shown her how guidance and access to the right resources can change someone’s trajectory.

What excites Yashvi most is helping applicants tell their story authentically—not just listing achievements, but crafting a narrative that reflects their values, ambitions, and unique experiences. The college process can feel daunting, but Yashvi believes having the right coach can make all the difference. She loves being that guide, ensuring that students not only put their best foot forward, but also gain clarity on their own strengths and potential along the way.

As an experienced advertising technology professional, Yashvi brings a strategic, data-driven mindset to the coaching process—helping candidates position themselves effectively based on their unique strengths and experiences. She also deeply understands the importance of storytelling in applications, especially for those who may not be natural test-takers. She knows how to leverage strong essays to showcase student potential, ultimately securing admission to top-choice schools. This allows her to guide applicants in balancing their applications strategically so that their story, leadership, and unique perspectives shine through. Additionally, she understands the importance of timelines and ensures students stay on track throughout the process.

In her spare time, Yashvi enjoys exploring NYC, traveling, staying active through fitness and yoga, and reading books.

Yashvi’s Pro Tip?

Admissions are more holistic than people think. Many applicants believe they need a perfect GPA, test scores, or a long list of achievements to get in, but what truly differentiates candidates is a clear, authentic narrative. The most compelling applications aren’t just a collection of accomplishments—they tell a cohesive story about who the applicant is, what they care about, and how they would contribute to the school community. Admissions committees don’t just select the “best” candidates, but the right candidates for that particular program. Strong applicants should understand what makes a school unique and clearly explain why they are a good fit, beyond ranking or reputation.

Audra earned a BA from St. John’s College and a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has extensive knowledge of the college admissions process and a strong education background, including serving as Head Teaching Assistant for UPenn’s Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science course. Additionally, she served as the NYC Chair of the Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program. Her coaching has helped students gain acceptance to prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cornell, and more.

Audra is passionate about making a meaningful, positive impact on each student’s college journey. She takes pride in getting to know each applicant personally and celebrating their strengths and accomplishments. With her keen insight into what makes an application stand out, she helps students craft exceptional applications that secure admission to top schools. 

As a coach, Audra adopts a kind and patient approach, meeting each applicant where they are and guiding them toward their goals. She strives to make the stressful admissions process smoother and more manageable. In just a few sessions, Audra identifies college applicants’ strongest skills and accomplishments and determines how to best showcase them to maximize their chances of acceptance.

When she’s not coaching, Audra enjoys reading, playing computer games, spending time with her cat, and exploring the theater scene. With significant experience in the performing arts—including acting, directing, playwriting, screenwriting, and sketch comedy—she brings creativity to everything she does. She is currently based in NYC and is directing an off-Broadway play!

Junior holds a Master’s degree from New York University. He has nearly 20 years of coaching experience and has supported 1,000+ students through their journeys to higher education. Junior served on the  Asia Pacific Leadership Program admissions committee at the University of Hawaii, helping review graduate-level applications. His work included reviewing their application materials, such as the application form, the essay for joining the program, the proposal for GIST (Group Independent Study Travel), and recommendation letters. Junior’s experiences have helped him learn to look at application material objectively while using his own knowledge to gauge the applicant's potential to succeed. 

Junior has also held many support and service roles which have allowed him to support students in grades six through 11 in obtaining internships, getting into STEM related-programs, applying to summer programs, and earning scholarships. Students he has coached have been accepted to top schools, including Duke University, Vanderbilt University, Pomona College, and others. 

Junior is a first-generation college graduate. This means that as a high school student, he could not go to his parents for help, which negatively impacted his college application experience. His journey led him to become a college counselor, working with hundreds of students through the college application process to help ease their anxiety and ensure they had the knowledge and tools needed to make well-informed decisions about their future without getting overwhelmed. Contributing to student success and helping them build confidence makes him passionate about coaching. 

Junior’s greatest power as a coach is his listening skills. Active listening requires empathy and putting one's feelings and opinions aside, allowing the coach to listen to understand—not to respond. Active listening helps him be present and facilitates mutual trust and understanding, leading to a better experience for everyone. Understanding his students' needs, fears, dreams, and aspirations allows him to focus on what's important to them, making it easier for him to help applicants accomplish their goals.

Outside of work, Junior consumes a lot of art and intellectual content. He loves listening to Afrobeats, attending Afrobeats concerts, and reading fiction, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, James Baldwin, and Salman Rushdie. He also enjoys visiting museums and art shows and saw the Whitney Biennial 2024 and the Met's Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition. Junior also loves watching independent and foreign films, running and hiking in New York's Adirondack Mountains, or traveling to places like Belize, Portugal, and the Dominican Republic.