Two life long educators. Between us we have fifty years of teaching experience, two degrees in English, a graduate degree in Marital and Family Therapy, another in School Administration, thirty years of coaching club and high school sports, twenty-five years of school administrative experience, five kids, two dogs, and a longing for the Marino era Dolphins. More importantly, we have helped hundreds of students to find the college that is best suited to their needs, and we would like to do the same for you.

JUDD SHAPIRO - Judd has thirty two years of experience working with young adults and their families. Presently he is in the middle of his twenty-seventh year at a local independent school where he serves as the Chair of the English Department. Moreover, he is a practicing counselor with a Masters in Marital and Family Therapy, as well as a soccer coach with Mavericks FC.  

TYRONE SANDAAL - Currently teaching English at a local independent school, Tyrone spent twenty years in Los Angeles. After graduating from Pomona College, Tyrone taught at Bishop Amat HS, before moving on to New Roads School in Santa Monica, where he taught and served as Co-Director. He has counseled numerous students on applications to most of the prestigious west coast universities and colleges.  

IVAN SHAPIRO - Ivan has a BA from Vassar with a major in English, a Masters in Social Work, and an additional Masters in Clinical Psychology. He has been working with students on their college essays for the past seven years, and he is particularly adept at helping students to find their voice as they craft a narrative that distinguishes them from other applicants.