About O'Neill Educational Consulting

I have spent the past decade helping students find the right next educational step for their own interests and passions. Originally a biomedical scientist and business strategy professional with a long volunteer experience in college admissions, I switched careers when I saw an increasing need to provide help to students and families as they navigate the complex and stressful world of college admissions. 

My combined experience in the elite college admissions process, professional project management, and as a student and teacher at top public and private universities positions me well to help today’s college-bound student navigate their own educational path. 

I hope I can help you find yours...

12+ years involvement in top tier college admissions

• Two years as a member of MIT’s admissions and financial aid policy-making body
• Two admissions seasons reading MIT applications and participating in admissions committee decisions
• Ten years as a volunteer evaluative interviewer for MIT applicants

12+ years as an independent professional college admissions consultant

• Hands-on work with students & families, specializing in competitive academic admissions
• Active in keeping up-to-date on admissions trends and campus visits

Education & Professional experience: 

• Undergrad: MIT (Chemical Engineering and Biology)
• Ph.D.: UC Berkeley (Chemical and Biological Engineering)
• Management education: UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
• Professional experience: The Boston Consulting Group (Consultant and Project Leader)
• Academic experience: Adjunct Chemistry Professor at Las Positas College, Teaching Assistant at MIT and UC Berkeley