Sai Somboon

College Admissions Consultant

Former admissions officer University of Pennsylvania

Former graduate admissions coordinator Ohio State University

Former application reader New York University Abu Dhabi

My Background

I came to College Coach after working in college admissions for many years. I started my career as regional director of admissions for the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, I read applications for all four undergraduate schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Wharton School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Nursing. In addition, I evaluated applications to several specialized and dual degree programs, such as the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology (M&T), the Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management (LSM), the Nursing and Health Care Management (NHCM) Program, the Digital Media Design Program, and the 7 Year Bio-Dental Program. In graduate school, I redesigned the BFA in Dance auditions/admissions procedures. I have also worked as an independent counselor for international students overseas.

Get to Know Me

My Education

Franklin and Marshall College Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology and Dance

The Ohio State University Master of Fine Arts, Dance

I have worked with students interested in:

Architecture
Art
Business
Computer science
Dance
Data science
Economics
Engineering
Film
Government
Graduate programs
Graphic design
Honors programs
Humanities
International relations
Ivy league
Journalism
Large State Schools
Marine biology
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Photography
Political science
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-med
Religious affiliated schools
Research universities
ROTC
Science
Small liberal arts colleges
Social Sciences
Technology
Theater
Visual and performing arts

I have also worked with:

Athletes
First-generation students
IB program
International students
LGBTQIA+ students
Non-traditional students
Students with learning differences
Transfer students

Some of my favorite pastimes

Dance, choreography, writing, fitness, travel, cooking

More Things I am Involved In

Sai was our son's remarkable coach and perfect partner. His extraordinary warmth, high energy, patience and encouragement made all the difference.

Parent of a Syracuse University student

Why I joined

As a young man growing up in Thailand, applying to college felt like an impossible feat. I looked at all types of schools - from small liberal arts colleges with intimate classes to big state schools with giant stadiums. As it turns out, I went to college with less than two-thousand students in central Pennsylvania and loved every moment. I became a Buckeye in graduate school alongside more than forty-thousand students in scarlet and gray. When I was as an admissions officer, I cherished working with students and families. I enjoyed answering questions, dispelling myths and making the process more accessible and manageable. Seeing the journey unfold from the first questions to the acceptance letters is incredibly rewarding. College admissions is ultimately about fit. I am grateful for the professional experiences I have gathered in many years of working with students and families, and I am thrilled to be able to share my skills with future college students.

Interested?

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