Instructors

Roberto Hasbun

Founder & CEO | College Admissions & SAT Math Expert

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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Maria Fernanda "Mafe" Castro Wu

Director of Education | College Coach & Test Prep Specialist

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

Director of Marketing & Operations | Career Orientation Specialist

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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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

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

Admissions Specialist

Columbia PhD candidate and Princeton graduate. Based in Tokyo with 6 years of writing expertise — turns ideas into precise, compelling essays.

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Rosibel Rodas

Finance & Operations Coordinator | SAT Proctor

Keeps Avanza running behind the scenes. Manages payroll, operations, and SAT proctoring with precision and care.

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