Marie has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in International Relations from San Francisco University. She has lectured and taught at Stanford, California State, Santa Clara, and USF. Passionate about coaching applicants, Marie finds immense satisfaction in helping individuals navigate the complexities of the application process. Her passion stems from a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of education and the importance of empowering aspiring candidates to achieve their academic and career goals. She prioritizes building candidates' confidence and self-assurance, instilling a sense of readiness and preparedness as they embark on this exciting journey.

As a coach, Marie’s greatest strength is breaking down the application process into manageable steps and guiding candidates through each stage with clarity and precision. She also has a knack for helping candidates identify and articulate their unique strengths, experiences, and achievements, enabling them to present a compelling and authentic application. 

Marie offers strategic guidance tailored to each candidate's unique needs, whether crafting compelling essays, preparing for interviews, or navigating complex admission requirements. Her supportive mentorship fosters a positive and encouraging environment, empowering candidates to thrive and succeed. She is eager to leverage her expertise, passion, and personalized approach to help students confidently navigate the competitive admissions landscape and achieve their goals.

In her spare time, Marie enjoys exploring the world of culinary adventures, from attempting intricate recipes to experimenting with unique flavor combinations. She firmly believes that cooking is not just about nourishment but also a delightful journey of creativity and discovery. You might find her whipping up a batch of homemade pasta or perfecting her signature dessert, much to the delight of family and friends who eagerly await her delicious creations.

Calandra’s expertise comes from years of experience in many legal settings, including clerking for the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, practicing at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., and a boutique employment law firm in Atlanta before entering the public sector.

As a coach, Calandra's primary goal is to assist students in getting into the best law schools. However, she seeks to accomplish much more for them, given that law school is one of the most significant commitments anyone can make. Calandra seeks to empower students to achieve success, happiness, and fulfillment in the increasingly competitive and ever-changing field of law. She believes that achieving these goals need not be a process of trial and error. Instead, Calandra helps students identify and articulate their personal and professional goals before strategizing to select the law schools that best align with those goals. 

Calandra’s passion for consulting is deeply rooted in her own career journey, including her admissions success and her struggles to find career satisfaction in the early stages of her profession. She believes her experience demonstrates the impact of well-thought-out applications and individualized career planning. Drawing on the lessons she’s learned, Calandra is driven to support students in reaching their goals while helping them avoid the common pitfalls that new lawyers often face.

Aside from her passion for law and guiding students, Calandra loves cats and Home Depot, and she'll be the first to admit she might be a bit obsessed with both!

Troy has a Bachelor’s degree in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale University and a JD from Harvard Law School. He has nine years of experience coaching students through the JD admissions process. After graduating from Yale, he taught math and science in the Mississippi Delta with Teach for America (TFA). After TFA, he pursued his passion for supporting socioeconomic equality through summer positions at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while attending Harvard Law. At the same time, he kept up his interest in education by consulting for standardized test designers. 

With a wealth of experience in coaching and tutoring, he expertly guides students through every step of the application process. Having worked with hundreds of students, he is dedicated to cultivating individual growth and empowering each student to reach their full potential.

As a dedicated coach, Troy excels at guiding students through the intricate law school admissions process. He provides invaluable support in navigating its complexities, streamlining the process to alleviate student stress. He works closely with each student to help them present their best selves to top-tier law schools, ensuring they effectively highlight their unique strengths, experiences, and aspirations.

When Troy isn't coaching, he enjoys exploring his vast knowledge of coffee, cocktails, and Japanese denim. He also has a background in streaming on Twitch, where he was a speedrunner for the cult indie game Crypt of the Necrodancer. In addition, Troy is the proud owner of a tortoiseshell cat named Demerara.