“Elise was incredibly helpful in guiding me towards the path that was right for me. I had a lot of uncertainty about whether I should go to an academic institution or a music school in the early stages of my college applications. As we worked together, she helped me to come to the realization that schools where I could have both academics and music were where I wanted to be.” 

“As someone who felt rather overwhelmed by the whole process, Elise’s knowledge, guidance, and support were crucial in helping me find and then reach my goals. Instead of telling me what to do in order to be a “perfect” applicant, she asked me important questions and offered advice at each stage that helped me to stand out as a more unique applicant and person. No matter what your goals are, Elise's expertise will help you to achieve them.”

“When our son began his college search, we were looking for someone who could guide him in finding an institution that would meet his interests in both academics and music performance.  We found Elise Yun to be the perfect advisor.  Elise’s multifaceted experiences as a college professor, performing artist, and arts administrator immediately drew us to her.   Elise really took the time to get to know our son, and she created a list of personalized goals that kept him motivated.  Elise’s warmth, humor, and special rapport with his age group spurred our son to craft an application that made his essays and accomplishments shine.  When the going got rough, as it often does in the competitive and high-pressure world of applications, we were grateful that she was always at the ready with lots of encouragement to make the process run smoothly. Our son adored working with her and he was accepted to the college of his dreams due in no small part to Elise’s expert guidance. We cannot recommend her highly enough!”

“Dr. Elise Yun is one of the rare types of teachers and advisors who cares about all the details of a student’s success. She thoughtfully guided me in how to prepare for the applications and auditions for doctoral programs. I am very thankful for her insight and guidance during such a crucial time of my education process.”

“Elise's personalized advising was integral to my early decision acceptance. She understands the needs of her students and caters her approach accordingly. Together, we whittled down my college list and then she made a plan and met with me regularly, encouraging me at each step. Under her guidance I was able to write my essays in a way I never knew I could. Without her guidance, I would've been lost during the application process.”

“I highly recommend Dr. Elise as a college advisor because she always wants to do what is best for the student.  She helped me a lot with my college and music school list and she led me to write a stronger personal statement.   I learned a lot and can feel strongly her sincere heart in her work.”

Double Degree in Piano and German Studies

"Dr. Yun was my piano professor and major advisor for three years. She helped me a lot not only with my piano studies, but also as a thoughtful advisor who used her profound knowledge and rich experiences to help with my applications for conservatory of music, summer music festival, and transfer admissions. She helped review my audition videos to successfully transfer to Bard Conservatory. We also talked about career possibilities and I was greatly inspired by her to continue studying music in graduate school. I can’t imagine my current achievement without her guidance."

“Dr. Yun is an extraordinary consultant not only because of her professionalism but also because of her sincere heart in hoping all the students she works with could achieve their own dream.

As an international student, I did not know which music schools to apply. Dr. Yun took the time to get to know me.   She had a good understanding of my goals, criteria and my ability.  She worked with me to choose schools that would suit me well and this was a very important step.  For the Personal statement, Dr. Yun gave me very beneficial suggestions, which made my writing more organized and clear. I learned a lot working with her.

I am so grateful and lucky to have Dr. Yun as my consultant for my music school applications.”

“Thank you for dedicating your time to help our daughter with her college selection and applications last year. Elation is a word that does not adequately describe the feelings in our hearts of getting to know you and what you did to help us and our daughter. You helped us significantly to deal with the stress of the application process, which was uncharted territory for us given our unfamiliarity with the U.S. college education system.

Your thoughtfulness on what is best for our daughter’s profile and your suggestions to look at schools we had not considered or even heard of, were the key to her success. Our daughter visited and applied to all colleges you suggested and we are glad that she was accepted to her “dream school,” a university which you had strongly recommended as a good fit for her to thrive.  

I want to convey our sincerest thanks to you from our family.”

“I strongly recommend Elise to students who need assistance with any part of the college application process.   She was a really valuable and knowledgeable advisor for me during a stressful time.  Many schools emphasize the value that essays have on one’s admission decision. I appreciated all the time she gave to ask important questions to help me connect the ideas that I had in my head but could not get down on paper. Her suggestions really helped to strengthen my essays.”

Double Degree Math CS & Music Performance

“When I first worked with Elise, I had no idea how to go about applying to universities in the U.S.   The Common Application was confusing and overwhelming to me, but she guided me through the process.   Elise also worked with me on essay topics and my ideas so that my writing was more organized and authentic.  Because of my interests and background, she also introduced me to Canadian universities.   Thanks to her, I got into some excellent schools in the U.S. and Canada.  She understood what I wanted and now I know I will have a great undergraduate experience!”

“Dr. Yun’s approach is very supportive, thoughtful, and educational. She helped me to select schools and programs that would fit my goals from many different aspects.  She also helped in reviewing my Personal Statement and I learned a lot from working with her.”