Olivia Nie
Harvard grad, class speaker & admissions coach | 60+ admits to Harvard, MIT & more
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I help students figure out who they are on paper, then show it with confidence. For high school students, that can start as early as ninth grade. We map out courses, activities and summers around what genuinely excites them so that by senior year their application reflects a story they've actually lived. For students closer to deadlines, I move quickly to find the thread that ties their experiences together and turn it into a focused, compelling application. Along the way, I encourage students to reach past what they think they're capable of, whether that's a bolder project, a harder class or an essay that takes a real risk. I also edit essays for graduate school and scholarship applicants, including successful candidates for Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Oxford, Rhodes and Schwarzman. Expect honest feedback, a high bar and a partner who is genuinely invested in your growth.
Why do I coach?
My favorite part of this work is the moment a student realizes their potential is beyond what they previously imagined for themselves. It often starts with something small, like an interest they've never taken seriously or an idea they've only half-explored. With the right push, it becomes something they're genuinely excited about. I love helping students think more creatively about what their interests could become and what their lives and goals might look like if they let themselves aim higher. But ideas alone aren't enough – my goal is always to help students turn those interests into something tangible, whether that's a project they launch, work they create or an impact they can point to.
Education
Harvard University
Bachelor's Degree, Government
2016 - 2020
I studied Government at Harvard, where I graduated as the Harvard Orator, delivering the graduating speech at Commencement in 2020. My academic focus was in political science, corporate governance and the business of fashion, but I also took substantial coursework in business, architecture and design. These layered interests reflected in my activities outside the classroom as well: I led sponsorships for Harvard's student-run fashion show, built a paid photography practice shooting for campus organizations, taught art to local children and violin and voice to high schoolers through youth outreach programs. Over my summers I worked in strategy and retail at LVMH, Max Mara and Elie Tahari. I also studied abroad in three countries. I've been helping students with their college applications since my freshman year, and the students I work with often have layered stories of their own. Helping them tell those stories well is my favorite part of the work.
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