Meet Ariana Kim
Education
Harvard University, ALM Psychology & Certificate in Human Behavior
University of Southern California, BA Communication & Emphasis in Cognitive Science
Ariana Kim is an expert private college admissions consultant with valuable insight working both in and outside of the admissions office. With nearly a decade of college admissions experience ranging from Admissions Guidance at private high schools – to Admissions Ambassadors at the University of Southern California – to Private Consultant at leading Bay Area firms, Ariana provides her students and families with invaluable knowledge.
Having personally reviewed applications at competitive US colleges, Ariana knows how to craft admissions profiles that make students shine. Her mission is to bring out the best in students, empowering them to tell their unique story and embrace their most confident selves.
Based in Mountain View, California, Ariana specializes in working with students from the San Francisco Bay Area, where the challenges of the local education system demand efficiency and effectiveness. Ariana does work globally with students ranging from Canada to China the U.K. and beyond. With a focus on time management and goal setting, she ensures all deadlines are met with a sense of ease.
Ariana's hands-on approach guides her students through the meticulous admissions process, drawing from her experience working at the USC college admissions office. Her guidance has secured student acceptances to prestigious institutions such as: Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, and each of the UCs and Ivy Leagues.
For Ariana, it's not just about strategy and outcomes. She finds joy in helping students discover their best-fit school environments while fostering personal growth and reflection throughout their journey.
To provide the utmost dedication and quality, Ariana works 1:1 with just 10 seniors per academic year, guaranteeing personalized attention. This sets her apart from other consultants and admissions firms that struggle to offer the same level of care amidst overwhelming student ratios.
When not with students & families, you'll find Ariana indulging in interior design, practicing meditative yoga, and hiking in forests.
Having personally reviewed applications at competitive US colleges, Ariana knows how to craft admissions profiles that make students shine. Her mission is to bring out the best in students, empowering them to tell their unique story and embrace their most confident selves.
Based in Mountain View, California, Ariana specializes in working with students from the San Francisco Bay Area, where the challenges of the local education system demand efficiency and effectiveness. Ariana does work globally with students ranging from Canada to China the U.K. and beyond. With a focus on time management and goal setting, she ensures all deadlines are met with a sense of ease.
Ariana's hands-on approach guides her students through the meticulous admissions process, drawing from her experience working at the USC college admissions office. Her guidance has secured student acceptances to prestigious institutions such as: Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, and each of the UCs and Ivy Leagues.
For Ariana, it's not just about strategy and outcomes. She finds joy in helping students discover their best-fit school environments while fostering personal growth and reflection throughout their journey.
To provide the utmost dedication and quality, Ariana works 1:1 with just 10 seniors per academic year, guaranteeing personalized attention. This sets her apart from other consultants and admissions firms that struggle to offer the same level of care amidst overwhelming student ratios.
When not with students & families, you'll find Ariana indulging in interior design, practicing meditative yoga, and hiking in forests.