
Junius W.
5.0
College Essay & Application Coaching from Harvard Alumnus

Studied at Harvard University

Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available Monday at 6:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 8 hours
I'm accepting new clients through 1st May 2025.
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Juniusβs College Qualifications
College admissions can be stressful and confusing - let me help you and your family navigate the process ππΎ π I get it: The admissions process was stressful when I was applying and has only gotten more so ever since. With support from my family, mentors, and high school, I was able to navigate the process, securing admission to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, University of Chicago, Amherst, Georgetown, and NYU Abu Dhabi. I ultimately chose Harvard, a decision that changed my life. I want to help others do the same. π Admissions essay review: Since graduating from Harvard, I've had a successful career in consulting and investment advisory, through which I've honed strong written and verbal communication skills, which I then leveraged to succeed in the master's and J.D. process. I am a strong writer and editor, having won several awards for my book-length undergraduate thesis. I can help you communicate your narrative effectively in a rapidly changing college admissions environment. βοΈ Strategy: The U.S. college admissions process is a game of chess, not checkers. Beyond communicating the narrative, I can help you identify the schools and programs that might be a good fit, provide guidance on the early admissions process, and contextualize the financial aid process.
Junius can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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About Junius
ππΎ Hi! I'm a current NYU J.D. candidate with diverse experiences in management consulting, investment advisory, and international law. I am excited to help you unlock your full potential. π I graduated from Harvard in 2018, worked at McKinsey as a Business Analyst, moved to Iraq for two years to work at CrossBoundary, and then matriculated to NYU Law School, where I'm now a Joyce Lowinson Institute for International Law and Justice Scholar. π I have lived, worked, and studied in four continents and am passionate about international law and business. I am keen to support clients who seek to build careers in these and other fields - whether in the US or abroad. π Overall, I'm here to support your growth and offer a helping hand. I have extensive experience coaching peers and mentees in interviews and career development strategy, particularly for management consulting, as well as college and graduate school admissions. I can support applicants with essays, cover letters, resumes, and more.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've benefitted from great mentorship and training and want to help others succeed. Ivy League universities, management consulting, international investment, T14 law school admissions, and BigLaw recruiting are all difficult spaces to navigate without some help. Luckily, I've seen them all and can offer the best of what I know after 10+ years of experience.
Work Experience
Associate / Senior Associate
CrossBoundary
March 2021 - May 2023
Hiring Manager
CrossBoundary is a global investment firm focused on unlocking capital in underserved markets. I was an investment professional in Iraq and Jordan for over two years, leaving the firm as a Senior Associate. CrossBoundary attracts top talent from global consultancies, investment banks, and other financial institutions. I was part of several interview and hiring processes.

Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
July 2019 - February 2021
Member of the Electric Power and Natural Gas Practice. Advised rate-regulated utilities in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Also supported public sector clients in the U.S.
Education
NYU School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
2023 - 2026
Currently a second-year J.D. candidate, focused primarily on international law. Joyce Lowinson Institute for International Law & Justice (IILJ) Scholar. Career shift after four years in consulting and investment advisory.

Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), African Studies & Arabic
2014 - 2018
Graduated Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Field & language citation in Arabic (summa cum laude on senior thesis).
Junius was also personally admitted to
Columbia University
Columbia Law School
Georgetown University Law Center
Yale University
Amherst College
Georgetown University
George Washington University
American University
University of Chicago
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