Who we are
Golden Ticket Admissions is here to guide American and international students through the American University admissions process. Our advisors have over 10 years of experience, and a proven track record getting hundreds of students into the schools of their dreams. Our methodology is here to make the admissions processes as straightforward and fulfilling as possible for our students and their families.
We believe in creating a personalized plan for each individual student so that they feel supported throughout the whole process. Our team will guide you from the start of selection to the final step of deciding which university is right for you!
Founders
Randy
Randy, a university professor based in South Korea, has over a decade of experience guiding high school and university students worldwide. He holds a Master’s in Higher Education Leadership from Boston University and a double major in Dramatic Arts and Health Sciences. A full scholarship at Italy’s Accademia Dell’Arte inspired his global teaching career.
Randy has helped students gain admission to top universities including Harvard, Brown, UPenn, Cornell, Cambridge, and NYU. In addition, he advised two international students who received full scholarships for PhD’s in Robotics at UT Austin and Purdue University. He has collaborated with nonprofits, government agencies, and MIT on projects ranging from STEAM-based capstones to AI and ESL research.
His past roles include mentoring Silicon Valley teen leaders and working in media relations for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. Originally from Ohio, he enjoys sports, theatre, and studying Korean.
Daniel
Daniel has over a decade of admissions experience guiding high school and graduate students to their dream programs. He holds a Research Masters in International Development Studies from the University of Amsterdam and holds two Bachelors in Economics and Biological Anthropology as well as two minors in Political Science and Mathematics.
Daniel began his college prep journey almost a decade ago where he got his start as a tutor. He has tutored all subjects of the SAT and ACT as well as a range of AP courses. His teaching has not been limited just to test prep, he has taught everything from elementary school math to collegiate level economics courses, as well as outside the classroom as a swim coach. His career has spanned the globe from leading human rights research projects in Southeast Asia to serving as a writing coach for PhD students in Europe.
Throughout all of this he has remained a guide for high school students on a trajectory to top universities in the United States. Daniel spends his free time training for triathlons and can be found often at the beach or hiking in the mountains. His most recent excursion was a month-long trek in the Himalayas.
Partnership Manager
Tyler
Tyler is an international education professional based in Bangkok, Thailand. He has spent more than a decade in recruiting, partnerships and student development. He works with universities around the world to send students abroad for internships in 15 destinations and more than 30 industries. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Utah and an A.S. in Business from Ensign College.
As the first in his family to graduate from college and the first to move abroad, Tyler learned to handle these challenges largely on his own. He knows firsthand how much it takes to reach an ambitious goal, and he believes every student deserves access to a quality education. He has built study-abroad and internship programs with universities across the United States and Asia.
He also taught English to K–12 students in Si Sa Ket, Thailand, where he helped launch the district's first English program and taught about 150 students each week. His past roles include recruiting and supporting student-athletes at University of Utah Athletics and leading partnerships with the Utah Jazz, Topgolf and Lenovo. Originally from Laramie, Wyoming, Tyler loves American football, soccer, skiing and anything competitive. He also enjoys traveling the world and volunteering in his local community.
And some of our Professional Reviewers and Tutors
Jacob S. Wells
Jacob has over 10 years of experience working in primary and higher education. He received his B.A. and M.A. in English Studies from St. John's University and has spent the past 7 years teaching university courses in English writing, speaking, and literature at universities in Korea. As an educator, Jacob strives for his students to make a connection with language acquisition and apply it to their own personal interests and goals. His classroom is a collaborative space where students opinions and observations are not just heard, but valued. Students in Jacob's class leave as confident English speakers and passionate young scholars.
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