Cole Tom
He/Him/His
Cole Tom
About
I am a professional Linguist with 5+ years of experience in essay editorial work. This includes 2 cycles as a college admissions counselor, as well as 4 years as a lead editor for Columbia’s Undergraduate Law Review. I have experience applying as a high school senior and as a college transfer; and have additional professional experience in Machine Learning, and in the Arts.
San Francisco
5 years of experience
Spanish
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Columbia University – BA | Linguistics & Philosophy
How I work
I believe a strong college application should offer more than a summary of achievements: it should reveal the student behind the resume. My approach is highly collaborative and iterative. I prefer frequent, focused check-ins and multiple rounds of drafting to help students reflect their voice, values, and individuality, ensuring each component adds up to a story only they could tell.
I’ve helped students get accepted to…
Columbia University
Florida State University
Harvey Mudd College
University of Michigan