“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have.”
― Howard Thurman
YOUR college PREP COACH
M.A.R., Yale University
M.A., Fordham University
A polymath, Danny has studied world history, economics, educational leadership and religious studies. He enjoys working with students on a wide variety of topics. He brings a tremendous amount of academic knowledge and expertise to this work. Throughout his career, Danny has supported numerous clients throughout their college application and essay writing processes. Using a data driven yet highly personal approach, his clients have collectively enjoyed an acceptance rate of over 80 percent - many having been offered admission into several prominent schools.
He has worked with students from India, China, the US, Mexico, Russia, the EU, and Ukraine.
WHAT APPLICANTS ARE SAYING
“Before I met Mr. Carter, I knew nothing about the US application process. I dreamed of attending a prestigious school, yet struggled with self-discipline and career choice. Through Mr. Carter's guidance, I was able to understand myself better. In turn, I was able to realize the importance of finding a place that fits me. Mr. Carter explained the why more than the what. When I was struggling with my supplemental essays, he spent all day at a coffee shop sitting patiently next to me while helping me write and edit my essays. Mr. Carter has been a great mentor and a meaningful part of my life.”
Ruogu Li Beijing, China
TOP ADMITS: Occidental, Bucknell, Lehigh. Case Western, Indiana - Bloomington, Union, RPI
“Danny was a huge help to me. I was lost before I started working with him. …. I was an unorganized student who with his help and structure was able to navigate the application process and essays. He took the time to get to know me and help me figure out schools that were good fits for me. I can’t say enough about Danny, I recommend him completely.”
Madeleine GASPARINI Guilford, Connecticut
TOP ADMITS: Rhode Island, Furman, Denver, Loyola - Maryland, St. Lawrence, Elon
“Danny…devoted his time to artfully guiding me through the college application and decision process. He provided thought provoking questions that helped me reflect deeply on my essays and their intentions, ultimately helping me secure admission to top universities including Stanford, Northwestern, UCLA, and Emory. His knowledge of the inner workings of the higher education system is simply unmatched. He spent many an hour on Zoom with me offering insight and patiently listening as I made my final college decision and was always an email away if I had any questions.”
Maggie Monday Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
TOP ADMITS: Emory, UCLA, Northwestern, Stanford
“I had no idea what the college application process looked like. All these essays were stressing me out as I did not know what to write or where to begin. I was so anxious about applications…. Danny structured the whole process and split it into different steps. The whole task became less daunting. …. Instead of just writing essays for me, he taught me the logic of how universities view applications. The first 3 we did together; the next 5 I did by myself.”
Arsenii NAsikovskyi Kyiv, Ukraine
Queen Mary, University of London“Danny has been extremely patient, supportive, and dedicated throughout my college prep process, and has guided me step by step throughout the planning, writing, and revising of my college essays. .… He played an essential role in getting me into my dream school.”
JUNNING SON Beijing, China
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