Emily H.
5.0
Experienced admissions coach perfect for providing holistic feedback
Studied at University of Chicago
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 9 hours
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Emily’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I have a wealth of experience and achievements that uniquely qualify me to be an outstanding coach for students aspiring to enter undergraduate schools. As a graduate of the University of Chicago, I not only completed my studies with distinction but also received recognition as the top female student. This accomplishment speaks to my commitment to academic excellence and sets me apart as a role model for aspiring students. Furthermore, I was awarded scholarships and granted admission to renowned institutions, including Berkeley and other Ivy League schools. These accomplishments serve as concrete examples of the paths that potential clients themselves may aspire to walk, fostering trust and inspiration. Beyond my academic achievements, I have a diverse range of experiences that make me an aspirational coach for students. Throughout high school, I balanced my studies with employment in the restaurant industry, displaying a strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. As the valedictorian of my high school, I self-studied and successfully completed 17 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, demonstrating my self-motivation and intellectual curiosity. Moreover, my leadership roles as the captain of the Speech and Debate team and an officer of the Model United Nations (MUN) team showcase my effective communication and teamwork skills, which are invaluable assets for navigating the college admissions process. In addition to my accomplishments, I have a unique perspective on the college admissions process. I have experienced the challenges of mental health struggles firsthand, having been hospitalized at multiple points during my educational journey. This personal journey allows me to empathize with the anxieties and pressures that students face during this crucial time. I underwent a transformative period of self-reflection and evaluation in college, ultimately emerging with a clearer understanding of my own purposes and goals. I am passionate about helping others embark on their college journeys with a similar perspective, guiding them to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their aspirations. By sharing my experiences and resources, I aim to make college admissions more accessible and empower students to navigate this process successfully. By incorporating specific examples of achievements, highlighting unique experiences, and sharing aspirational stories, I aim to build trust and resonate with potential clients seeking guidance in their quest to enter undergraduate schools.
Emily can help with:
Editing
Secondary Review
Recommendations
Ding Analysis
School Selection
Application Strategy
Interviews
Essays
Resume
Waitlist Strategy
Emily also coaches for Management Consulting and Career Development. View all.
About Emily
We're all more than our LinkedIn profiles, but sometimes it's hard to look past that. To some, what they know about me are my accolades: I graduated early from a top university after earning scholarships as the top female student, established my own 6-figure design agency, collaborated with the UN on meaningful artwork, wrote my own book, co-founded a startup, and am now ex-Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, working in FinTech. I was one of the privileged individuals whose LinkedIn inbox was always flooded with headhunters and coffee chat invitations. As one of the privileged individuals lucky enough to have the opportunities I landed, I want to also use my experiences to be a platform for conversations about mental wellbeing in high-achieving environments. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 11, involuntarily held in a mental hospital at 16 for a third attempted suicide, and asked to drop out of university at 18 due to my eating disorder condition. While speaking at multiple mental health conferences, I've also taken time off of my professional life to seek rehab and therapy, and I still don't have all the answers. My work in mental health awareness hopes that others will not need to struggle through what I have to understand our very human experiences. I use my current platform to connect with individuals who are also still trying to find the answers. Whether in my eclectic collection of working experiences or my ever-growing story with mental health, I find purpose through sharing my experiences and making the professional world a little bit more human. Professionally, I am happy to chat about any of the intersections of my experiences: prestige, consulting, finance, design, start-up, and more. Personally, I am honored to help share thoughts with you so we can both find some more answers to the questions holding us back.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've felt alone in this great big world before. I still do, sometimes. And I hope that I can make others, even if just one individual, feel less alone out here -- in any way it may make sense.
Work Experience
Associate, Growth Strategy
Ramp
May 2023 - Present
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
June 2021 - May 2023
- Led undergraduate and office recruiting - Up for EM/manager promotion at time of leave - Transferred from Chicago to NYC office - Led the North America BA cohort
Emily was also given offers to work at
Goldman Sachs
Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor's, Economics, Visual Arts
2018 - 2021
- Graduated in 3 years - Awarded scholarships as the top female student
Emily was also personally admitted to
University of California, Berkeley
Brown University
University of California, Los Angeles
Duke University
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of California, San Diego
Emory University
Cornell University
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Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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