Allen Shieh
Bio
Hi! I'm Allen. I'm very passionate in helping others present the best version of themselves when applying to colleges. I've spent hundreds of hours coaching high schoolers through many aspects of the college application process via my nonprofit, PECS, which helps high schoolers in the Richmond, VA area.
My expertise lies in helping future pre-meds achieve their medical aspirations. With "inside" experience in a BS/MD program, I can offer my insights and advice to help you get to med school, residency, and beyond!
In my free time, I do everything from wedding photography/filmmaking and archery to cooking. Believe me, everyone has unique qualities worth highlighting, and I can help you do that!
Credentials
School Acceptances
• BS / MD Guaranteed Program in Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University
• VCU School of Medicine
• University of California, Berkeley
• Boston College
• University of Maryland, College Park
Nonprofit Experience
Founded PECS (Personalized Exploration for College Success), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonstock corporation
Helped hundreds of high-school students (like yourself!) in the Richmond city area with writing their admissions essays, narrowing their college search, and more!
Selected / Attended the 2018 Clinton Foundation CGIU Conference in Chicago
Won 2nd Place / $7,000 from the national ZipCar "Students with Drive" funding contest
Andy Song
Bio
Hi, I’m Andy! I’m a rising junior at Cornell University’s Dyson School studying Applied Economics and Management, which is just Cornell’s fancy way of saying “Business.”
Everything I do, from my job to my extracurriculars to my hobbies, is driven by my desire to have a positive impact on others. I work at a nonprofit that enhances the delivery of health and human services in Tompkins County, NY. I am the president of Cornell Hedge Fund, a selective finance club dedicated to delivering top-notch investing education to our members, many of whom break into the notoriously competitive finance industry.
In my free time, I'm a drummer for the Big Red Marching Band, in which I enjoy helping my drumline friends develop their musical skills, including giving private lessons to one of my sectionmates! For me, helping others is one of life’s greatest sources of satisfaction, and I want to bring that spirit to help you.
Credentials
• Admitted to: Cornell University and UMD, College Park
• 1560 SAT, 800 Math and 760 English
• 800 SAT Math II
• High School GPA: 4.00 unweighted, 4.74 / 5.00 weighted
• Cornell GPA: 4.03 / 4.30
• President of Cornell Hedge Fund
• Member of the Cornell Undergraduate Asia Business Society
• Planning & Coordination Intern at the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County
• Founded my high school’s first Investing Club
• Avid drummer with 11 years of percussion experience
