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Disney Engineer, NYU Tisch MFA, UC Berkeley CS, Admissions Expert
Kadie J.

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I hold a B.A. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. My academic background spans both analytical and narrative disciplines, which I draw on directly when helping students build a well-reasoned school list alongside a compelling personal essay. I also hold A.A.'s in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Sciences from Santa Barbara City College.

I have seven years of professional experience as a college admissions consultant,...

I hold a B.A. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. My academic background spans both analytical and narrative disciplines, which I draw on directly when helping students build a well-reasoned school list alongside a compelling personal essay. I also hold A.A.'s in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Applied Sciences from Santa Barbara City College.

I have seven years of professional experience as a college admissions consultant, following three years of informally coaching students before that, for a combined decade working directly with high school students on the college application process. My approach is grounded in narrative craft: I spent six years at Disney Animation, where my job centered on identifying the emotional core of a story and helping it become the clearest version of itself. I apply that same instinct to help students find and articulate what makes their own story distinct, rather than defaulting to generic "achievement lists" in their essays.

My work has been almost entirely one-on-one, with students primarily ages 14–18 (high school freshmen through seniors), covering the full arc of the admissions process: essay brainstorming and drafting, extracurricular positioning, school list strategy, and interview preparation. Students I've supported have gone onto many top 30 institutions including Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UMich, USC, UIUC, UCSD, and many more. I tailor my approach to each student's individual voice and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all essay formula.

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University of California Berkeley
Computer Science
New York University
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College Counseling

College Counseling

I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools. One of my students last year admitted to her top choice school and either admitted or waitlisted to 15 out of the 19 schools I helped her apply to. I focus on demystifying the college essay writing process for my students, breaking it into clear, manageable steps so any student can craft an unforgettable personal narrative with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I focus on demystifying the essay writing process, breaking it into clear, manageable steps: brainstorming, structure, voice, and revision, so any student can write with clarity, authenticity, and confidence, whatever the assignment. I teach writing fundamentals including, clear structure, authentic voice, strong argumentation, and effective revision, which students can apply to any essay they need to write. I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students through essay writing with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My professional background in storytelling, finding the core idea of a piece, structuring it clearly, and cutting what doesn't serve it, shapes how I teach essay writing across formats, from personal narrative and college essays to academic and analytical writing. On college admissions essays, my students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools. One of my students last year admitted to her top choice school and either admitted or waitlisted to 15 out of the 19 schools I helped her apply to. I focus on demystifying the personal statement process for my students, breaking it into clear, manageable steps so any student can craft an unforgettable personal narrative with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
Writing

Writing

I focus on demystifying the writing process, breaking it into clear, manageable steps: brainstorming, structure, voice, and revision, so anyone can write with clarity, authenticity, and confidence, whatever the assignment. I teach writing fundamentals including, clear structure, authentic voice, strong argumentation, and effective revision, which students can apply to anything they need to write. I bring a unique background that combines nearly a decade of experience coaching students through essay writing with a B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, eight years of experience in the animation industry, film credits that include Frozen II, Encanto, and Moana II, and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch, one of the most competitive writing programs in the country. My professional background in storytelling, finding the core idea of a piece, structuring it clearly, and cutting what doesn't serve it, shapes how I teach essay writing across formats, from personal narrative and college essays to academic and analytical writing. On college admissions essays, my students have been admitted to Yale, Princeton, UChicago, UCLA, UCSD, USC, University of Michigan, Cal Poly SLO Engineering, and many other top-30 schools.
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