“Whether it be because of your parents or because of the people around you, a high school student can’t help but be swayed by the reputation of universities. I was, of course, not an exception. But reputation is not everything when considering which university to apply to, in fact it should only be considered in balance with other more important aspects. Before I first met Hilary, I was convinced that Harvard University was the right university for me, even when I wished to pursue mechanical engineering. After discussing my interests and interests, including my SAT and academic grades, she immediately suggested California Institute of Technology, a school which, for some reason, had flown under my radar. As I began to research the university with Hilary’s aid, I came to realize that it offered everything that I wanted in my college career. Hilary helped me contact the baseball coach and write a thorough application that candidly brought out my best aspects. When I visited the campus, I was able to confirm Hilary’s conviction that Caltech was a perfect match for me. If I had not received her help, I never would have had such a positive outcome with a world class school; and for that I am forever grateful.”

– Minjae, Cal Tech (CA)