After graduating with honors from UCLA in 2001, Alexis White founded A-List Admissions and Tutoring, a comprehensive educational services company providing academic tutoring, test prep, K-12 admissions, and college admissions consulting. As an independent college admissions consultant, Alexis has gotten hundreds of clients into their top choice universities and last year, she started alexiscollegexpert.com – inspired by her social media presence. Alexis and her team now provide clients all over the world with the same fabulous attention Alexis has always given her in-person clients – from essay editing to one-on-one coaching. Alexis has appeared as a college admissions expert on CBS and ABC News and has been interviewed in The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post and Unacceptable (a nonfiction book about the college admissions scandal). Alexis loves guiding students through these next steps of their educational journey – from selecting and visiting colleges to assisting students with building their resumes and uncovering their true passions, to crafting a beautiful application that “pops” – Alexis sees every step of the process as a critical growth experience for young adults.

Dr. Alyson Mischel Ein is a college admissions expert with a rich academic background and extensive experience in counseling. Graduating from Stanford University with a Bachelor's in Communication and a Master's in Sociology, Alyson furthered her education with a Master's in Social Work from USC and a PhD in Psychology from Fielding Graduate Institute. She has worked in graduate admissions at UCLA and was an adjunct professor at USC for over a decade. In her academic and counseling work, Alyson focuses on guiding students through various aspects of their lives, including academics, interpersonal relationships, health, career, and finances, providing institutions with a holistic perspective of her clients. Alyson's expertise lies in understanding and nurturing her students' passions and facilitating smooth transitions between life phases. Beyond her academic and admissions work, Alyson maintains a private practice, where she has counseled hundreds of tweens, teens, and young adults enriching their lives with her insights and guidance.

Over the past thirty years, Carolyn has experienced the admissions process from almost every angle: as a classroom teacher, as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Crossroads School for sixteen years, as a K-12 and college admissions consultant and as a mother who navigated the process for her own daughter (Alexis!), a graduate of Marlborough School and UCLA. At Alexis Collegexpert, she lends her expertise as a writer and writing teacher (she taught middle and high school English for 10 years), guiding students, along with Alexis, through every facet of the admissions process — from school selection, to their personal statements and supplements. Some of Carolyn’s most recent students (from the 2022 and 2023 admissions cycles) have gained admission to everywhere from Harvard Law School to Barnard, Georgetown and UCLA!

Nicole Galindo, a former business owner, discovered her passion for education, particularly in administration, during the pandemic, when she began working one-on-one with her own children, who are both neuro-diverse. It was then that she teamed up with Alexis as the client coordinator for A-List Admissions and Tutoring and Alexis Collegexpert. Nicole is the first point of contact for Alexis Collegexpert clients, and once they chat with her, they’ll learn how the admissions process with Alexis and her team works – including all of the incredible services we provide. Nicole is a voice of reason and calm, and consults with clients throughout their work with the team – from the moment they sign up for comprehensive consulting, submit an essay, schedule a coaching call, or sign up for test prep.

Joey graduated with honors from the University of Kansas with a degree in finance and a concentration in chemistry and attended the Notre Dame School of Law. He has a passion for teaching that blossomed while mentoring many of the University of Kansas student-athletes in math and science. With a commitment to empowering his students, Joey takes pride in instilling the confidence needed to set and achieve their academic goals. Alongside his studies at KU, he showcased his creative side by directing and writing musicals, orchestrating a memorable homecoming parade, and experiencing a transformative study abroad program at the Asian School of Business in Trivandrum, India. Joey embraces students’ unique learning styles, guiding them to discover and harness the best strategies for academic success. With his dedication and personalized approach, Joey inspires students to view their college essays as an opportunity to think deeply about who they are, their passions, and how to add strength and dimension to their applications.

Daisy Valadez is a dynamic professional who graduated from Syracuse University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in cognitive science and a concentration in neuroscience. With a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners, Daisy has honed her expertise as an Applied Behavioral Analysis specialist, excelling in her ability to empower individuals to thrive. Daisy speaks Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin, and firmly believes that language learning extends beyond the confines of the classroom. She has applied her linguistic skills on a global scale, traversing over 26 countries. With her diverse skill set and global perspective, Daisy is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others, fostering inclusive environments, and promoting cross-cultural understanding -- something that she enjoys imparting to her students as they work to craft application essays that stand out.

Alice Cutler is a passionate educator who holds a degree from Vassar College. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, her expertise spans a diverse range of skill sets and grade levels, fostering growth and achievement in her students. Alice enjoys working one-on-one with students on their college essays, particularly because she has a knack for non-fiction writing, and a passion for helping students share their unique voices. Committed to giving back, Alice volunteers with the Young Storytellers Foundation, guiding young writers in crafting captivating screenplays. Additionally, Alice shares her warmth and compassion as a volunteer with Love on 4 Paws, bringing comfort and joy to children at the local hospital alongside Freddie, her therapy dog.

With nearly two decades of tutoring experience, Robert Spuhler is not only an authority on writing and specifically, personal narratives, he is also a leading authority on test preparation, specializing in private tutoring for the ACT and SAT exams. Robert graduated with honors from American University with a degree in print journalism and a minor in government. Whether guiding students through “The Great Gatsby" or the complexities of triangles, Robert is expert at both unraveling literary themes and explaining mathematical concepts. He enjoys the vibrant cultural scene of Los Angeles, attending concerts, or showcasing his skills on the soccer field. Additionally, Robert channels his passion for writing by contributing to esteemed publications such as The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Vulture. Robert’s students learn to tell their unique stories in powerful ways that weave their academic pursuits with personal passions to create a through-line that shines in their applications.