TYConsulting
TYConsulting is TYCon’s peer-led college advising initiative created by our own Gen2 youth. This program brings together current university students to offer personalized, accessible guidance to the next generation of high school applicants in our community.
Unlike traditional college consulting companies, TYConsulting is built by our community and for our community. Our goal is not to replace professional consultants, but to offer authentic insight and practical strategies from students who personally understand the challenges facing today’s applicants.
We address essay and personal narrative development, application strategy, extracurricular positioning, athletic recruiting, and international admissions pathways, along with other aspects of the college application process.
Application Call!
We are offering paid positions for Editors and Campus Hosts.
Editor Position
Editors will be responsible for providing constructive feedback on personal statements, supplemental essays, and other application materials. This position requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide positive constructive feedback.
Editors will be expected to demonstrate reliability, commitment to the program, and be able to provide high-quality feedback in a timely manner.
Campus Host
Campus Hosts will be responsible for meeting with high school students, giving informal campus tours, and sharing insights about student life, academics, and the admissions experience.
You will spend approximately 2–3 hours per visit guiding students around campus, answering questions, and helping them gain a better understanding of the school’s environment and culture.
Campus hosts are expected to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication when coordinating and conducting visits.
TYConsulting has Three Components.
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Informational Webinars
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First info session June 7, 2PM EST
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Essay Review and Editing Services
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Personalized Campus Tours
First, our webinar series introduces key aspects of the college application process, including strategy, school fit, and essay development, through interactive sessions led by experienced student mentors.
Second, our essay review and editing services provide detailed feedback on personal statements and supplemental essays, helping students strengthen clarity, structure, and storytelling while maintaining their authentic voice.
Finally, our Campus Host program connects high school students with current undergraduates for personalized 2–3 hour campus visits, offering an inside look at student life, academics, and campus culture.
Together, these components create a comprehensive, community-driven approach to college advising that empowers students to approach the admissions process with greater confidence and clarity.
Email tatiana.nazlymov@tyconnect.org with any questions.
Meet the Team!
Celina Liang
University of Pennsylvania ’26 | Biology, Chemistry Minor
Role: Program Lead & Application Strategy Consultant
Celina is a senior at Penn and leads the overall development and coordination of TYConsulting. She has advised students facing common challenges such as limited extracurriculars, inconsistent grades, lower test scores, or difficulty identifying a compelling personal narrative, and focused on helping them highlight strengths, clarify their story, and present a more cohesive application. Her understanding of admissions is shaped not only by her own trajectory, but also by years of helping younger students navigate essays, strategy, and school fit. She has helped students who applied successfully to a wide range of universities, including Ivy League institutions, top liberal arts colleges, and major public flagships.
Tatiana Nazlymov
Princeton University ’27 | Public & International Affairs, Cognitive Science Minor
Role: Athletic Recruiting Consultant
Tatiana is a junior at Princeton and a NCAA Division I fencing recruit who also represented Team USA competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. She went through the athletic recruitment process early, visiting schools such as Duke, Columbia, and Princeton before committing during her junior year. Tatiana provides guidance on athletic recruiting timelines, official visits, communication with coaches, and navigating the balance between academics and elite extracurriculars.
Jocelyn Liu
Tsinghua University ’25 | Economics & Finance
University of Michigan Ross School of Business ’26 | Master of Accounting
Role: International Admissions Consultant
Jocelyn grew up in Toronto and completed the IB program before studying Economics and Finance at Tsinghua University as an international student, where she led the SEM Business Case Team in international competitions.
She has navigated admissions processes in Canada, the United States, and China, giving her an unusually comprehensive understanding of cross-border application strategy. Jocelyn’s experiences allow her to offer insight into navigating different admissions systems and understanding cross-border application pathways.
Stella Lin
University of Pennsylvania ’26 | Materials Science & Engineering
Role: Lead Writing Consultant
Stella is a senior at Penn with a strong background in both creative and academic writing. She has received multiple Scholastic National Writing Awards, including one Gold and two Silver medals, as well as a YoungArts Honorable Mention in Creative Writing. As TYConsulting’s lead writing consultant, she helps students refine their personal statements and supplemental essays by strengthening narrative structure and clarity while preserving their authentic perspective.