About Us

Justin Neiman

Founder & Director of Admissions Strategy

Justin Neiman is a former Harvard Admissions Officer and Assistant Dean at Stanford University with twelve years of experience in higher education. As an Undergraduate Admissions Officer at Harvard, he evaluated undergraduate and transfer applications from around the world, reviewing academic credentials and reading essays, interviewing applicants, and participating directly in admissions decision-making.

Before joining the Harvard Admissions Office, Justin served as an Ombudsman at Harvard Medical School, where he worked closely with academic leaders across the Harvard science community and several jointly affiliated MIT programs, including the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program.

During his tenure at Stanford University, Justin served for more than five years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. In that role, he advised first-year students, taught courses in leadership and interpersonal learning, and served as the Residence Dean for the Stanford in Oxford Program.

Justin earned his master’s degree from Stanford University and his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. He is a frequent speaker on college admissions and has been featured in outlets such as Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Justin Neiman

Founder & Director of Admissions Strategy

Justin Neiman is a former Harvard Admissions Officer and Assistant Dean at Stanford University with twelve years of experience in higher education. As an Undergraduate Admissions Officer at Harvard, he evaluated undergraduate and transfer applications from around the world, reviewing academic credentials and reading essays, interviewing applicants, and participating directly in admissions decision-making.

Before joining the Harvard Admissions Office, Justin served as an Ombudsman at Harvard Medical School, where he worked closely with academic leaders across the Harvard science community and several jointly affiliated MIT programs, including the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD Program.

During his tenure at Stanford University, Justin served for more than five years as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. In that role, he advised first-year students, taught courses in leadership and interpersonal learning, and served as the Residence Dean for the Stanford in Oxford Program.

Justin earned his master’s degree from Stanford University and his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College. He is a frequent speaker on college admissions and has been featured in outlets such as Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Valerie Ong

Senior Admissions Counselor

Valerie Ong is an admissions counselor with over a decade of experience in higher education, including undergraduate admissions roles at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. She brings deep, first-hand insight into how highly selective admissions decisions are made across both private and public research universities.

As an Admissions Officer in Stanford University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission, Valerie reviewed and evaluated undergraduate and transfer applications, served on admissions committees, and contributed to final admissions decisions. She also represented Stanford at international recruitment events and served as an Admissions Reader for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies and the Stanford Summer Humanities Institute.

At the University of California, Berkeley, Valerie served as an Undergraduate Admissions Reader in the Office of Admissions, a study abroad advisor, and a Resident Engagement Manager at the International House. Valerie is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Trevor King

Senior Admissions Counselor

Trevor King brings over a decade of experience helping students navigate the admissions process for highly selective U.S. colleges. He earned his degree in Psychology from Dartmouth College, where he collaborated with the Chair of the Education Department on a series of anthologies published by Cornell University Press. A sought-after speaker on admissions trends and strategies, Trevor has presented seminars both nationally and internationally alongside Directors of Admission from Stanford, Duke, and NYU. Trevor is particularly passionate about education technology and has researched and written white papers on how school districts can stay ahead of the curve in delivering effective technological solutions.

Myles McMurchy

Essay Specialist

Myles McMurchy is a writing coach and editor with a strong background in academic research and storytelling. He earned his B.A. in History from Dartmouth College, graduating magna cum laude with highest honors. During his time at Dartmouth, he served as the university’s Head Writing Tutor, worked as a research assistant, and was a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar. After graduation, Myles joined SRI International's Center for Education Policy in Silicon Valley as a research assistant before attending NYU School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship. As a high school student, he was a National Merit Scholar and accomplished the rare “Ivy Sweep,” meaning he was admitted to all eight Ivy League universities. He is currently preparing his first novel for publication.

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Our Mission

We see the college application process as a learning opportunity for students. Our mission is to empower students to gain admission to the universities of their choice while developing valuable skills that will serve them in their educational and professional endeavors.

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Selective Admissions honors your right to privacy. We do not disclose the use of our services with any outside parties without your consent.