
Thomas B.
150+ Ivy & Top 30 Admits | Former Ivy Adcom Fellow | Expert w/ 15+ YOE
25,456 min coached
189 followers
Top Expert
Admissions Committee at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Ivy Journey LLC
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 10:30 PM UTC
Accepting clients for 1) MBA Admissions, 2) Undergraduate Admissions, and 3) Consulting Recruiting/Case Interview Prep. For Intro Calls: Please send a quick blurb regarding your coaching needs/goals when scheduling an intro call to help assess fit. Open to appointments at other times as well - please message me directly.
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Thomas's Offerings
Custom hourly · $259/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Editing, and .
Thomas’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
70+ people coached for College
Thomas has helped clients get into these schools:
Hi! I am Becky Song - an expert admissions consultant with over 15 years of experience supporting students through their academic and admissions journeys. I received my MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and my BA from Vanderbilt University, where I was a recipient of the prestigious full-tuition Chancellor’s Scholarship. As an admissions consultant and Executive Director of Ivy Journey LLC (https://www.theivyjourney.com/), I have successfully mentored 150+ students, empowering them to achieve their full academic potential by gaining admission to their dream colleges. I provide personalized and comprehensive guidance to help my students navigate the complex college admissions process with confidence and success. My students have earned spots at many of the top institutions in the US, such as Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Stanford, UPenn, UC Berkeley, JHU, Duke, Vanderbilt, CMU, NYU, etc. I believe every student has a unique and compelling story to tell, and I am dedicated to helping them craft an engaging narrative and build a personal brand that resonates with admissions committees and differentiates them from other applicants. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, resume review, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your academic dreams. In addition to my college admissions consulting services, I also offer comprehensive career coaching to help my students land internships and job offers in a competitive market. I provide expert guidance on networking, resume & cover letter writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. I am committed to helping my students launch rewarding and impactful careers, empowering them to become future leaders of the next generation. I am excited to learn more about you and look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Reach out today to jump start your new journey!
Thomas can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Thomas also coaches for MBA, Management Consulting, Master’s Programs, Career Coaching, and Business Operations & Strategy. View all.
About Thomas
Hi! I am Becky Song - an expert admissions consultant and professional career coach with over 15 years of experience supporting students and candidates through their admissions and career development journeys. Over the past decade, I have successfully mentored 250+ college and MBA applicants, empowering them to achieve their full academic potential by gaining admission to their dream programs. I provide personalized and comprehensive guidance to help my students navigate the complex college admissions process with confidence and success. For college admissions, my students have earned spots at many of the top institutions in the US, such as Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Stanford, UPenn, UC Berkeley, JHU, Duke, Vanderbilt, CMU, NYU, etc. For MBA admissions, my clients have earned spots at many of the top programs in the US, such as HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Columbia, Kellogg, Booth and other T15 and T20 schools. I believe every candidate has a unique and compelling story to tell, and I am dedicated to helping them craft an engaging narrative and build a personal brand that resonates with admissions committees and differentiates them from other applicants. As a recruiting coach and career consultant, I have coached 100+ candidates, helping them boost their chances of successfully secure management consulting and strategy related roles at their dream companies in a competitive job market. Whether you're a student looking for an internship, a fresh graduate from college or graduate school looking for your first job, a MBA candidate looking to make a career transition or a seasoned professional who's looking for their next big move, you've come to the right place! I hold an MBA degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Finance, and a BA from Vanderbilt University, where I was a recipient of the prestigious full-tuition Chancellor’s Scholarship. Personally, I have made many successful transitions in my career, from actuary to non-profit leader, strategy consultant to entrepreneur. I have a diverse background in various industries, including consulting, government, healthcare and education. As an experienced management consultant and manager who has led many teams at various top consulting firms, I have served a wide range of federal government and Fortune 500 clients in the healthcare, retail, CPG, and technology industries. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, resume review, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your academic and professional dreams. I am excited to learn more about you and look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Reach out today to jump start your new journey!
Why do I coach?
I coach because I truly love helping my clients achieve their dreams and find clarity in their journeys. I love working directly with individuals and being able to help them navigate pivotal moments in their lives. There’s something incredibly rewarding about helping a student earn a spot at their dream college or MBA program or supporting someone through a career transition or land a dream job offer, knowing that my insights can have a lasting, positive impact. I’m all about creating a supportive and encouraging space where my clients feel understood and empowered. It’s not just about strategy—it’s about helping people realize what’s possible for them and guiding them toward that success!
Work Experience

Engagement Manager
Strategy&
2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
Business Transformation, Strategic Planning and +6 skills

Strategy Consultant
Strategy&
2021 - 2023

Founder & Executive Director
Ivy Journey LLC
January 2015 - Present
https://www.theivyjourney.com/ Professional Admissions & Career Consultant

Consultant
Deloitte
2015 - 2019
Nanotechnology Researcher
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2011 - 2013
Thomas was also given offers to work at

Accenture

Pfizer

Willis Towers Watson

Mercer

Meta (Facebook)

EY
KPMG

Deloitte

Fidelity Investments
DuPont

Estée Lauder
Education
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Activities and societies: Vanderbilt Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations Director of Operations and Internal Affairs, Vanderbilt Entrepreneurial Society Vice President, Vanderbilt GlobeMed Director of Publicity and Campaigns

The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Triple Major in Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Finance
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: President of Wharton Family Business Club; Education Director of Wharton Consulting Club; Career Director of Wharton Women in Business; Creative Director of Wharton Dealmaker's Club; Student Admissions Fellow & Ambassador; PE/VC Club; Entrepreneurship Club; Founders Club; Digital Health Club; Dance Studio; Art Club
Thomas was also personally admitted to

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Columbia Business School

MIT Sloan
Johns Hopkins University

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Duke University

University of California, Berkeley

University of Southern California

New York University
NYU Stern School of Business
University of Maryland, College Park
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of California, Los Angeles

Cornell University
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Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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