College Admissions, Essays, and Arts Portfolio Coaching

Jennifer Chu & Lucie Vágnerová

BKT Education

With over a decade of teaching experience at institutions like Yale and Columbia, Jenn and Lucie guide students through every stage of the college application process and build their communication skills essential for academic success. Whether your student is a creative thinker, an aspiring researcher, or applying to STEM programs, Jenn and Lucie will connect them with amazing opportunities in higher ed. Drawing on their arts backgrounds, they also specialize in supporting college-bound artists and musicians, offering guidance on portfolios, audition prep, and arts-specific application materials.

BKT also hosts a FREE monthly virtual College Forum, a workshop and Q&A for high schoolers and parents. If you want application tips and workshop invitations in your inbox, sign up for the BKT College newsletter.

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Education & Private School Admissions Consulting

Wendy Levey

Wendy Levey Consulting

Wendy Levey, a renowned NYC educational consultant, brings decades of expertise to families navigating school placement from preschool to high school. After founding and directing Epiphany Community Nursery School for several decades, she developed a child-centric approach emphasizing developmental milestones: sharing and separation for 2s, independence for 3s, and active learning for 4s. Her innovative programs, like Emergent Reading, Math, and STEAM-E Summer Days camp, reflect her commitment to educational excellence.

Now consulting full-time, Wendy assists families in NYC, Westchester, and Connecticut with child assessments, school applications, interview skills, and enrichment recommendations. Known for her integrity, strategic insight, and close ties with school admissions teams, she prioritizes fit over brand, ensuring the right educational path for each child. Wendy’s work extends to corporate parent sessions, law firm consultations, and school evaluations, backed by her board service at independent schools and a college. Featured in documentaries like Nursery University, she’s a trusted guide for NYC families.

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Mentorship & Character Development

Henry Faber

Oppidan Education

Henry Faber, co-founder of Oppidan Education, brings a decade of experience mentoring over 150 young people and collaborating with parents and school leaders worldwide. Inspired by his father’s legacy as a headmaster, Henry founded Oppidan to provide one-on-one mentorship that fosters self-knowledge, executive functioning, and interpersonal skills. With a background in Spanish and Italian Literature from Oxford University and leadership roles at Eton College, Henry combines academic rigor with a passion for character education. His work has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for its innovative approach to developing resilient, self-directed leaders.

Oppidan’s U.S. program for middle schoolers, delivered online, emphasizes personalized mentorship to build agency, creativity, and confidence. Unlike traditional tutoring, it focuses on metacognitive and interpersonal skills—essential for academic success and personal growth—that schools often can’t teach at scale. Henry and his team guide students through self-driven projects and strategic skill-building, ensuring they thrive in and beyond the classroom.

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