College Advisors

My name is Ankitha and I am a first year medical student at NYU. I went to Emory for undergrad, where I studied Public health and Religion. During my cycle I was also accepted to Penn, Rice, Northwestern, UNC, BU, Tufts, Case Western, and more! I started ConneXions in 2020 during the pandemic and have served in various roles since then. In my free time, I love listening to country music and going to country concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my friends and family.

Skills: Family consultations, creative essay ideas, brainstorming topics, why major and why this school essays

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My name is Aadhi and I am a second-year student at UC Berkeley pursuing a double degree in Data Science and Applied Mathematics. During my admissions cycle, I was also accepted to UCLA, UC San Diego, UMichigan, Georgia Tech, UT-Austin, UW-Madison, UMN, and more. I have been involved with ConneXions since 2023, and as a past Executive Director, I am incredibly passionate about helping students achieve their full potential. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, meditation, and cooking!

Skills: Family consultations, mock interviews, UC application, self-introspection, college research, "My why?" essays, grammar and flow

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My name is Anokhi Shah, and I am a freshman at Northwestern University studying Social Policy on a pre-law track. During the college application cycle, I was accepted to Northwestern through the Early Decision round. Prior to withdrawing my applications, I also applied to the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, UCLA, American, Boston University, and more! I am passionate about guiding students to create the best application that reflects them and their values and making the college application cycle a little less stressful! In my free time, you can find me cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with friends & family!

Skills: Early decision applications, creating a cohesive narrative, connecting students’ activities with future goals, researching colleges and majors, essay brainstorming/writing,

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My name is Nabiha and I’m a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill studying Public Health on the pre-med track as a Morehead-Cain Scholar. During my college application cycle, I was also accepted to Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Princeton, Georgetown, Emory, the UCs, UMich, and more! I wrote my Common App Essay about how South Asian chai helped me find my voice. In my free time, I love exploring new places and hiking, spending time with my friends and family, and drinking iced coffee!

Skills: Brainstorming cohesive narratives, refining essays/other writing, brainstorming school lists, scholarship applications

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My name is Tallulah and I am a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Political Economy and English on a pre-law track. During my college application cycle, I was also accepted to UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, Wesleyan University, Vassar College, and Hamilton College, among others! I am passionate about politics and journalism. I am excited to help students share their passions and find their voice in writing, taking my experience from copy editing for the Daily Californian. In my free time, I enjoy dancing ballet, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family!

Skills: Creative essay structures, refining word choice, flow, syntax, applications for liberal arts schools (LACs)

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My name is Khushi and I’m a junior at the University of Wisconsin Madison majoring in neurobiology and minoring in Global Health on the pre-med track. During my college application cycle, I was also accepted to Boston University, UC Davis, Rutgers, Northeastern, and the University of Minnesota. I work at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and as a behavioral health CNA at SSM Health. I am also involved in Parkinson’s ophthalmology research, vitamin A clinical trials, and headache research at Mayo Clinic. In my free time, I enjoy going out with friends, trying new vegetarian food, reading books, going to the gym, and running along Lake Mendota. I wrote my common app personal statement about the Wizard of Oz and the phrase “there’s no place like home”. I’m excited to help students articulate their unique stories to college admission boards!

Skills: Brainstorming, common app essay, sentence flow, clarity in communication, storytelling ability, voice development, and overall grammar

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My name is Kaid and I am currently a sophomore attending Vanderbilt University studying Neuroscience and Psychology on the pre-med track. I was accepted at Vanderbilt during the early decision process. Prior to withdrawing my other applications, I applied to schools such as the University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, and many more! I have been a part of ConneXions for two years as both a subject tutor and more recently as a college advisor. I have loved my time with ConneXions and am excited to continue being involved. I love helping other students reach their aspirations. It is awesome learning about a student's passions and values, and being able to help a student craft an application that represents them. In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends/girlfriend, being outdoors, running, pickleball, and to be honest I’m really always down to do anything!

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My name is Jana and I'm a sophomore at Cornell University majoring in Computer Science. During my college application cycle, I was accepted to Cornell during the Early Decision round as a Meining National Scholar, given to the top 2% of admits. I also have experience with scholarship applications, having won the Timothy O'Shaughnessy Lifelong Learner and Bobby Joe Price Legacy Scholarships. In my free time, I enjoy binging anime, playing the French Horn, photography, and sampling new foods from all over the world. I wrote my Common App essay about how my love for Zelda led me to founding my school's first game development club. I love working with students to craft narratives that connect their diverse passions, ranging from STEM, the arts, leadership, or service. I'm excited to help others find their voice and share it with the world!

Skills: Storytelling, holistic learning, creative vocabulary, scholarship research, introspection, and creating authentic narratives.

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My name is Rohini and I’m a sophomore at Macalester College studying Political Science and International Studies. During my application cycle, I was accepted to UIUC, UW-Madison, UMN, and more. I’m involved in student government, moot court, and campaign work! I have been involved with ConneXions since 2023, and I was a former Assistant Director. I wrote my common app essay about Kathak (classical Indian dance). I’m passionate about working with students to make sure they have authentic narratives. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends/family, reading, and watching movies!

Skills: Storytelling, activities section, brainstorming essay ideas, and tackling supplemental essays

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My name is Sindhuja and I am a recent graduate of Emory University, where I studied Biology on the pre-med track. During my college application cycle, I was accepted to Case Western Reserve University, University of Maryland, and University of Pittsburgh. In my free time, I love to dance, experiment with vegetarian-inspired dishes, and spend time with friends and family. I wrote my Common App essay about my Indian clothing and how its vibrant colors represent my connection to my culture, personal values, and appreciation for cultural diversity. I am excited to help students put their best foot forward in their applications and craft thoughtful, authentic essays that showcase who they are.

Skills: Common app activities section, refining essays for clarity/impact, pre-med planning, and interview prep

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My name is Keerthi and I am a sophomore studying Neuroscience at UCLA. During my college application cycle, I was also accepted to UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and Baylor University. In my free time, I love to try new sweet treats, dance, and listen to music! I wrote my Common App essay about storytelling through Bharatanatyam. I am excited to help students craft their narrative and bring their application to life!

Skills: Storytelling, UC applications, essay structure, tackling supplemental essays

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My name is Abhinav and I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Economics and Data Science. During my admissions cycle, I was also accepted to UMichigan, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and more. I have been involved with ConneXions since 2024, and as a past Director of Tutoring, I am incredibly passionate about volunteering and supporting students through the college admissions process. In my free time, I enjoy baking, working out, sleeping, and taking walks!

Skills: Grammar, interview prep, developing clarity of thought, and writing essays that emulate "your" voice

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My name is Nick and I am a sophomore at the University of Maryland studying Computer Science. I am also currently finishing my research under the First-Year Innovation and Research Experience program. During my college admissions cycle, I was also accepted into UMichigan, Boston University, and URochester, among others! In my free time, I like to read poetry, understand the history of subcultural movements, write about machine learning and AI safety, and also study computer graphics research. I wrote my Common App personal statement on how searching for Waldo led me to discover my passion for scientific research. Last year, I worked with ConneXions to help students showcase their story, passions, and interests throughout the essay-writing process; I’m excited to continue doing so this year!

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