The Summer Program Decision Matrix –
What Top Applicants Do Differently

Matthew is a Brown University graduate (B.A. in Economics and B.A. in Public Health) and University of Oxford graduate (M.Sc. in Comparative Social Policy), with experience advising students on US and UK college admissions. He has supported students in gaining admission to top institutions, including Cambridge, Princeton, NYU Stern, Williams, and Dartmouth, and has worked extensively with financial aid applicants, helping students from India secure full scholarships.
His approach focuses on building clear academic direction and tailored strategies that align with each student's goals. At Brown, Matthew was actively involved in mentorship, supporting refugees from Syria and the Congo through academic tutoring and university applications, and serving as an international orientation mentor for new students adjusting to life in the US. These experiences continue to inform his emphasis on personalized, student-first guidance.

Arria is a Brown University graduate with a B.A. in International Relations and Education Studies and extensive experience in university counselling. They have guided students to top institutions, including Stanford, Cornell, Brown, UC Berkeley, McGill, the University of Waterloo, and the University of Toronto. She has also overseen the IB Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) program, where student projects received international recognition. Notably, three of her students were awarded the prestigious International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) fully funded scholarship at the University of British Columbia.