Achievement Begins with Courage

What AB:C is

I help three kinds of people: younger students and their parents building a portfolio early (olympiads, research, competitions, scholarships), high school seniors and gap year students applying directly to undergraduate programs abroad, and current university students aiming for competitive master’s programs, research positions, or internships. I also work with schools and centres on curriculum audits, curriculum consulting, and workshops. Every plan is fully personalized. There is no fixed trajectory or pre built curriculum: I build each plan around the individual student’s background, personality, and goals.

Who it is for

For students and families who want a clear plan and are ready to do the work with structured guidance. Not for anyone looking for a guarantee, a service that submits applications on your behalf, or a quick fix put together two months before a deadline with nothing prepared.

About me

I lived and studied in Germany for 4 years, now continuing my academic journey in the US. Since 2019 I’ve taken part in academic programmes at Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Massachusetts, each on a full scholarship. Currently working on projects of my own, doing research, and sharing knowledge.

• IELTS8.5 overall. Reading 9.0, Listening 9.0, Speaking 9.0, Writing 7.0.
• CertificationTESOL Certificate, Arizona State University.
• Work experienceHead of the IELTS Department, Head Admissions Mentor, and Project Manager at large educational centres in Central Asia. Curriculum Coordinator and author of tailored Teacher Training programs for online-schools.
• LanguagesKazakh and Russian, native. English and German, advanced.

How AB:C is different

You write your own application. I guide, brainstorm, edit, and review, but I never ghostwrite. Many universities revoke offers over work that isn’t the candidate’s own, and it’s a skill you’ll need again after you arrive at uni.

Total transparency. Every long term client and their parents see the full plan, timeline, documents, and finances in one shared portal, always current.

No guarantees, stated outright. No one can guarantee admission or a test score. I treat anyone who claims otherwise as a red flag.

Genuinely individual. Every plan starts with real diagnosis, not a pre built curriculum sold the same way to every client.

Direct honesty. If it isn’t the right fit, or a goal needs adjusting, I’ll say so plainly, before payment.

Solo and selective by design. I work alone, with a small number of students each season. That’s what makes real individualization possible.

Essays and portfolios

I support brainstorming, drafting, editing, and reviewing. You are always responsible for, and have final say over, your own application and portfolio. My role is to guide, inform, review, edit, consult, and support, never to write on your behalf.