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!
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 teaching journey almost two decades ago where he got his start as a swim coach and a math tutor for elementary students. He has tutored all subjects of the SAT and ACT as well as a range of AP courses. 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.
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