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Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn

College Admissions Consultant
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College Admissions Consultant
Former Admissions Officer University of Southern California
Director of College Counseling Idyllwild Arts Academy

My Background

I've worked in all three sides of college admission: university, high school, and private counseling. My first role was an academic advisor for the Thematic Option Honors Program at the University of Southern California where I guided students on course selection and choosing majors and reviewed program applications. While there, I volunteered with USC’s Dornsife College by reading applications and participating in interview panels for scholarship and combined bachelor/medical degree program (BSMD) finalists. As an assistant director of admission for their office, I interviewed prospective students and scholarship finalists and read applications for students applying to the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences (including pre-med). After many years at USC, I became the Director of College Counseling for Idyllwild Arts Academy, a visual and performing arts boarding high school. I worked with students with interests in film, dance, theater, music, and the visual arts who applied to art schools and conservatories, art programs within traditional universities, and even non-arts programs. The school also had a sizable international student population, and I guided them through the extra steps and considerations in their process. Finally, I worked for a private college counseling company focused on assisting students with the essay writing process.
Would definitely recommend College Coach…So many questions come up throughout and it really helps to have someone you can trust to give good advice. The outcome couldn’t have been any better for [my daughter].
Parent of a Stanford University student

Why I Joined College Coach

One reason I moved to the high school side of admission was because I was excited to use my admissions expertise to assist students through this complicated and stressful process. While I was able to use my experience to help students, most of them were focused on arts programs, so my broad knowledge was rarely utilized and my case load prevented me from doing deep individual essay work. In private counseling I was able to fully explore my love for helping students discover their stories and showcase them through their essay writing, but I still couldn’t see every aspect of the application process. My role at College Coach allows me the opportunity to share every part of my expertise with all different types of students while making the process fun.

Get to Know Me

My Education

University of Southern California Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing for the Screen & Television
University of Southern California Master of Professional Writing, Professional Writing
I have worked with students interested in:
  • Accelerated medical - BS/MD
  • Aerospace
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer science
  • Conservatories (Music/Fine Arts)
  • Dance
  • Data science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Fashion
  • Film
  • Game design
  • Government
  • Graduate programs
  • Graphic design
  • HBCUs
  • Honors programs
  • Humanities
  • International relations
  • Ivy league
  • Journalism
  • Large State Schools
  • Marine biology
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Physical therapy
  • Political science
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-med
  • Pre-veterinary
  • Psychology
  • Religiously affiliated schools
  • Religious Studies/Theology
  • Research universities
  • Science
  • Small liberal arts colleges
  • Social Sciences
  • Teaching/education certification
  • Theater
  • Visual and performing arts
I have also worked with:
  • First-generation students
  • Gap year students
  • IB program
  • International students
  • LGBTQIA+ students
  • Transfer students
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Some of my favorite pastimes

I enjoy creative writing and have had several plays produced. (I'm currently working on a horror screenplay about college admission!) I go on walks with my golden retriever, though he would argue not often enough. I play golf... adequately. I love movies, TV shows, theater, museums, and great restaurants.

Interested?

Interested in learning more about how our college admissions counseling services can help your student succeed?

Call 877-402-6224 or complete the form for information on getting your student started with one of our experts.

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