Carinne G.
5.0
Admissions coach with STEM background & international experience
Studied at North Carolina State University
Works at University of Michigan
Admissions Committee Experience
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 2 hours
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Carinne’s College Qualifications
60+ people coached for College
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Carinne has helped clients get into these schools:
After graduating with both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, working for UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and working as a College Admissions Consultant, I am well-versed in the world of college admissions. I've helped students with everything from choosing classes and extracurriculars, standardized test preparation, and school selections to editing their Common App Essay/personal statements, helping formulate their application, and interview preparation. I have additionally lived in four different countries and am very comfortable advising international students, as well as US students that hope to go to university abroad, specifically in the UK. Some schools my students have gotten into include: Northwestern, University of Washington, UNC Chapel Hill, Hofstra BS/MD program, Penn State Schreyer Honors College, Virginia Tech, and more.
About Carinne
I am a graduate with my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from UNC Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University trained in Chemistry and Physiology. I am an educator, having taught undergraduate science courses, and I have extensive college admissions experience (work experience at The University of Michigan and UNC Chapel Hill). I love helping students find their passion and arming them with the knowledge needed to succeed in both the college admissions process and in higher education. I have specific expertise in applications focused in STEM, medicine, education, and international students/universities.
Why do I coach?
When I applied to college back in 2015, I loved visiting the universities, writing the essays, and being a part of the admissions world, even from the perspective of an applicant. I knew during my undergraduate degree that I wanted to continue playing a part in the admissions process. My four years through the UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions cemented not only my passion, but showed me the importance and impact mentorship can have on those who are hoping to be in your shoes one day. Since then, I've gone on to start my own college admissions business and have been on the admissions committee at The University of Michigan. As a trained STEM educator, I have a deep passion for mentoring and teaching others. Combining that love with the world of college admissions was a no-brainer, and I can't wait to continue building relationships with future students and families.
Work Experience
Application Review Specialist
University of Michigan
2023 - Present
Admissions Committee Experience
- Review applications for biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, and design departments - Provide recommendation for admission based on essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation
Admissions Consultant
Freelancer
2021 - Present
- Worked with personal clients and subcontracted for PerfectFitCollege for BS/MD candidates - Coached students one-on-one, developed program list, tutored in standardized testing (SAT, ACT, MCAT), edited personal statements and essays, held mock interviews
Graduate Teaching Assistant
NC State University
2020 - 2021
- Independently taught two undergraduate laboratory courses: BIO 181 (Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity) and BIO 183 (Cellular and Molecular Biology) - Responsible for lesson planning, lecturing, grading (laboratory assignments and course exams), and mentoring students
Admissions Ambassador
UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions
2017 - 2021
- Led presentations in front of 200+ guests, co-ran Accepted Student Days, contributed recruitment material for Undergraduate Admissions, mentored applicants - Selected in rigorous process as student representative to lead weekly, 75-minute campus tours for prospective students
Research Associate
University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill
2017 - 2020
- Conducted independent research projects that identified novel biochemical interactions involved in the development and treatment of pediatric mixed lineage leukemia - Trained and mentored undergraduates with gene cloning, research, and laboratory best practices
Intern
Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte
2019 - 2019
- Funded by UNC Chapel Hill scholarship to rotate through five departments and study medical disparities and governmental differences in healthcare abroad - Daily role included research, observing surgeries, rounding on patients, and assisting in consults alongside hospital staff
Intern
UNC School of Medicine
2018 - 2018
- Trained in foundational clinician skills (taking patient histories, charting, bedside manner)
Education
North Carolina State University
Masters, Physiology
2020 - 2021
GPA: 4.0
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
2016 - 2020
- Minor in Music - Recognized as a Buckley Public Service Scholar - Recognized as a Carolina Research Scholar
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Overall Rating
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Carinne has helped clients get into these schools: