Meet the Team

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Rachel Lau
A highly driven admissions consultant passionate about her students' personal and professional goals, Rachel brings a unique and multidisciplinary perspective to guiding students through the U.S. college admissions process. She holds a BA from the University of Southern California in International Relations (Global Business), an MSc in Global Public Health and Policy from Queen Mary University of London, and a JD from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.

She also brings international work experience, having worked as a journalist in Hong Kong and as an attorney at a Medical-Legal Partnership in Austin, Texas.Rachel prides herself in helping students from diverse backgrounds apply to top-tier U.S. universities and law schools. Her approach combines personalized advice with a deep understanding of the admissions landscape, ensuring that each student’s individual strengths, ambitions, and personal experiences are highlighted in their applications.

Outside of consulting, Rachel is passionate about public health advocacy and mentoring young adults in their academic and professional pursuits. She works part-time at a social enterprise to deliver cutting-edge AI tools to students with ADHD and volunteers at a harm-reduction hub in East London. In her free time, she enjoys watching American football, throwing dinner parties, and going on long country walks with her partner and their dog, Millie.

Our services to help you succeed

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  • SAT & ACT courses
  • Test specific tuition
  • US university advising
  • Application guidance
  • Common Application
  • Early vs. Regular strategy
  • Course & Extracurriculars
  • Summer Programs
  • College Essays
  • Scholarship guidance
  • Bespoke campus tours
  • Targeted tuition
  • Academic mentoring
  • School partnerships

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