About Michael
I have been an educator since 1989, and have been helping students apply to universities for much of that time. I taught English at UCLA Extension for 12 years, where I learned how to get college-bound students to optimize their writing and communication skills.
My longtime friend, Christopher Hunt, who has a highly successful essay consulting business called College Essay Mentor, has taught me a lot about editing and crafting personal statements. Through his expertise, I came to understand the most effective essays that appeal to university admissions officers.
I was born in New York City and attended the Town School in Manhattan. After moving to Los Angeles at the age of 11, I went to the Mirman School and then to Harvard/Westlake High School. I graduated from UCLA cum laude and went on to get a master’s degree from the University of Southern California.
My home is in Los Angeles, and my two children come back from college to visit their dad from time to time.
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