International applicants: Turning application gaps into college advantages
Learn actionable strategies to turn language gaps, finances, and average grades into college admission strengths.
Yasiara Ortiz
Founder at Misstudy
Yasiara Ortiz, founder of Misstudy, is a seasoned college admissions expert with experience on both sides of the process, applying to universities and leading admissions teams. She has lived in 10 countries and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Columbia University in New York. Yasiara also headed the admissions department at MIP School of Business, part of Politecnico di Milano in Italy. With insight into both student and institutional perspectives, she now offers college admissions counseling designed to guide students into top universities in the U.S. and internationally through a clear, strategic, and low-stress approach.
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