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One accountable expert per student, matched to their goals, grade, timeline, and working style — and verified before they meet your family.

Ivan Shamaev

Lead Consultant

12+ years in education · admissions strategy

PhD in Economics with 12+ years of experience in education. A former financier turned educator, Ivan helps students unlock their potential through transformative educational guidance.

Experience: The Bloomwards — Lead Consultant · Finance, prior career
Specializations: Admissions strategy, Career and study-path guidance
Credentials: PhD in Economics

Best fit for

Families who want a long-term, analytical plan connecting study choices to career direction.

Masha Markus

Lead Consultant

20+ years in education · certified admission consultant

Certified College Admission Consultant with 20+ years of experience guiding students to top universities worldwide. Expert in personalized coaching and strategic admissions planning.

Experience: The Bloomwards — Lead Consultant
Specializations: Personalized coaching, Strategic admissions planning
Credentials: Certified College Admission Consultant

Best fit for

Families who want hands-on, personal coaching through the full application cycle.

How every expert is verified.

Credentials checked

We confirm each expert's admissions or counseling background before they work with a family.

Interviewed and reference-checked

Every expert is interviewed by our team and vouched for by people they have worked with.

Reviewed on an ongoing basis

Experts stay accountable to our review standards for every plan, essay, and submission.

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