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If you are here, chances are you're a stressed-out teen or parent seeking guidance on the college admissions process. With over 5,000 hours of experience working with students, I understand how overwhelming this process can be. Here’s my message for teens: tune in to yourself - you have more wisdom than you think.

I provide a unique blend of college admissions consulting and personal development coaching. Read on to learn more!

Meet Irina

Quick Facts: 

  • Guided 230+ students prepare for and apply to college in the United States
  • 5,000+ hours of college admissions experience
  • 100+ hours of training  from the Co-Active Training Institute, the gold-standard for coach training
  • Master's candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
  • Philosophy: When working with students, I prioritize school fit, personal development, and well-being over simply doing 'whatever it takes' to gain admission to college

100+ hours of coach training

Trusted By Parents and Students

Student Testimonial

“Irina helped me get into the school perfect for me. She didn’t force me to apply to any school. This near 1 year experience with Irina is structured and helped guarantee my success as a college applicant”

-Nicholas O.

Parent Testimonial

“Embarking on the journey toward higher education can be overwhelming for parents as they navigate many decisions and uncertainties. However, my son's college admission success reached new heights thanks to the exceptional support and guidance provided by Irina's College Admission Services…She implemented personalized strategies that significantly increased my son's chances of acceptance… She eliminated my stress and transformed my son's college admissions journey into an exceptional one. As a parent, I wholeheartedly recommend her services!”

-Laura T.

More Praise

  • Irina is patient, organized, and helpful. I am a first-generation immigrant, so I have no experience with college applications in the US. I was glad we found Irina to help my son with this process. She met with my son to know who he is and helped him think through and narrow down the list of colleges for application. Her suggestion for the summer program was also helpful. Irina kept detailed notes of the meetings that helped my son track what he needed to do and allowed me to see the progress easily. She answered our questions and made the entire process less confusing. I strongly recommend Irina.

    -Chung-Wen Chang

  • Irina was super helpful when I was applying to colleges. She’s very knowledgeable about the application process and was able to provide many insightful tips on writing my personal/supplemental essays. Her advice greatly improved how I highlighted my strengths and aspirations through my writing and resume. She was easy to reach whenever I had questions and they were always thoroughly answered. Irina also helped me prepare for college interviews, providing tips and tricks that significantly boosted my confidence. The overall application process was much less confusing and stressful with her guidance. I’d definitely recommend Irina to students applying to college!

    -Evan K.

  • Irina played a key role for our family in the college admissions process. We started the journey providing feedback to our son by going off memories from his older siblings. However, the process and requirements have changed over the years and we struggled to add value. Irina joined the picture and stress levels went down and confidence went up! Irina was patient, honest, flexible, persistent, kind and most importantly knowledgable. She helped our son navigate the journey and kept us informed as needed. We highly recommend Irina to families who are serious about their children’s education.

    -Keith D.