You Don’t Need Knowledge – You Need Relationships
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by a bright young student of Rehan School Munawwar Campus, Arslan EnergWala, during my visit to Pakistan. As someone who’s lived in and visited numerous countries, each new trip brings a wealth of experiences, but my time in Pakistan this year was particularly memorable. During […]
Dan Ulin at Salim Habib University on Landing Your Dream Job
This week I was honored to speak at Salim Habib University in Karachi, Pakistan on how students can land jobs at top tier companies. Universities like Salim Habib are doing a fantastic job at training up students to take on life’s challenges. Seeing all these young faces displaying their projects at the department of bioscience […]
7 Tips for Writing a Standout College Admissions Essay
Writing a great college essay is one of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of being accepted into the university. As the founder of Elite Student Coach where we help students get admitted to the college of their dreams, I personally know how challenging this can be. A good college […]
Lean In, Stand Out, Step Up: How To Make Exceptional Students Unstoppable
Dan Ulin Speaking at Future Fest in Lahore When I started Elite Student Coach it was with a simple mission: to take exceptional students and make them unstoppable. But how does that happen? When I spoke at Future Fest in Lahore, Pakistan a few months ago I wanted to emphasize that this approach works for anyone. […]
What Different Cultures Can Teach Us About Professional Growth
I recently sat down with Saad Allahwala in Pakistan to talk about my journey, what other cultures can teach us about professional growth, and how our program, Elite Student Coach, is helping dozens of Indian and Pakistani students achieve their dreams. From my early days in Newton, Massachusetts, to diverse global experiences that have taken […]
Roger Wakefield’s Mission: Empower Tradespeople To Own Their Own Marketing
As someone whose job it is to train the students into being global citizens, we don’t talk nearly as much about who’s training folks in the trades. And that person is Roger Wakefield. Roger Wakefield has over 600,000 YouTube subscribers and over a million followers on 5 separate platforms. This makes him the largest plumbing […]
Dr. Samir Karkhanis On The Future of Higher Education In A Globalized World
Dr. Samir Karkhanis is the most prominent figure for Indian education in the 21st century. He runs an educational initiative that partners with global institutions like Harvard Business School to bring high-quality educational programs to students in India and around the world. His organization, Yangpo Education, aims to make elite educational experiences accessible and affordable […]
Building Global Citizens: How Elite Student Coach Prepares Your Child to Conquer the World Stage
What does it mean to be a global citizen? We hear this at every high school and college graduation ceremony, and everyone seems to have a different definition. For us, raising a student into a “global citizen” means that they’re capable of handling the challenges of the 21st century. This doesn’t just mean getting into […]
Building the Bridge to Ivy League: How Travel Experiences Shape Well-Rounded Ivy League Applicants
Imagine your child confidently navigating a bustling market in Marrakech, negotiating a purchase with poise and cultural understanding. Or picture them collaborating seamlessly with international peers on a project, demonstrating exceptional communication and teamwork skills. These aren’t just travel dreams – they’re the reality that awaits your well-traveled child, and the key to unlocking their […]
Beyond the Ivy League: Why Soft Skills are the Secret Weapon of High Achievers
Your child’s a high performer. Straight A’s, impressive test scores – you’ve nurtured a love of learning and set them on a path to academic excellence. But in today’s competitive landscape, there’s a hidden advantage that separates truly elite students from the pack: soft skills. Think of soft skills as the invisible currency that top […]
