Meet the Team

As Senior Careers Advisor, Umut is responsible for leading school partnerships for A-List.

In addition to his work with A-List’s partner schools, Umut advises students on their US university application journeys, leveraging his extensive experience with international applications. He has previously worked with schools in Italy, China, Vietnam, and Turkey as an admissions advisor, essay coach, and portfolio reviewer. Umut also collaborates closely with the Harvard College Admissions Office as an interviewer.

Umut holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Art History from Harvard University, where he also completed a secondary concentration in Psychology and earned a language citation in French. As a believer in building holistic application profiles, Umut focuses on highlighting the unique aspects of a student’s personal journey through essays and interviews. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, tennis, surfing, and photography.