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Meet the Team

Behind every acceptance letter is a team that truly cares. Meet the people dedicated to your student's success.

Roberto Hasbun
Roberto Hasbun
Founder & CEO
Princeton & Cornell alumnus with insider admissions experience. Helps students worldwide craft winning applications and maximize scholarships. Princeton & Cornell alumnus. Crafts winning applications and maximizes scholarships.
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Mafe Castro Wu
Maria Fernanda "Mafe" Castro Wu
Director of Education
International business graduate with a full scholarship from Taiwan. Blends cultural awareness and structure to help students succeed across borders. Full-scholarship grad from Taiwan. Helps students succeed across borders.
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Paola Simon
Paola Simon
Director of Marketing & Enrollment
Teacher of the Year 2024 and psychology expert. Helps students discover their strengths and make confident, informed decisions about their future. Teacher of the Year 2024. Helps students discover their strengths and find their path.
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Jalileh Garcia
Jalileh Garcia
Senior College Coach
Columbia University and Oxford graduate. Specializes in college essays and narrative development, helping students tell authentic stories with clarity and purpose.
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Kirsten Keels
Kirsten Keels
Admissions Specialist
Brings warmth and expertise to every student. Guides applicants through the entire admissions process with clarity and confidence.
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Jeanna Johnson
Jeanna Johnson
Admissions Specialist
Princeton CS graduate and software engineer. Brings rare technical expertise and alumni insight to help students tell authentic, compelling stories.
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Julia Walton
Julia Walton
Admissions Specialist
Columbia PhD candidate and Princeton graduate. Available globally, with flexible scheduling across time zones. Brings 6 years of writing expertise — turning ideas into precise, compelling essays.
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