Testimonials
Zachary Wyman is much more than an academic advisor; he ensures that his students reach their professional and personal potential to become confident and passionate adults. Zachary was able to adapt to my very specific interests to provide me with personalized support over the course of a year, during which he helped me reflect on what really fascinated me. It opened my eyes to many possibilities, and most importantly changed my perception of what I thought was a time of doubt into a time of reflection and endless opportunity. Thanks to him, I was able to organize myself to send applications for a Master's degree and pass the necessary competitions while working full-time. I started at Harvard School of Public Health a few months ago!
The question is not ‘Will you study in the United States?’, but rather ‘How will you do it?’ These were Zachary’s words ten years ago, when I had given up and explained to him that my plan to study in an American university wouldn’t be possible. Too costly, too late. After a year of hypokhâgne, I finally left my native Paris and classics to study for four years at Middlebury College in Vermont. Confronted with many disciplines, I specialized in Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science, and above all, discovered a completely different approach to teaching and learning. Zachary's first mission was to believe in me and in a project that I did not dare undertake alone. His second commitment was not to let money determine my future. Zachary offered me his expertise pro bono throughout my project and helped me to obtain a full scholarship of over two hundred thousand dollars. His commitment has never ended, inviting me to define not only what I want to learn but also why, for myself, and with others. The Why Connection has continued to guide me over the course of my career. It has allowed me to find certain answers and above all the right questions thanks to which I continue to flourish, to open up, to engage, and to learn.
Zachary has been an invaluable resource in helping me achieve my academic goals. I worked with him not once, but twice, both for my undergraduate and MBA applications. In both cases, he helped me craft my applications, think critically about which schools to apply to and motivated me throughout the process. Importantly, he made the process extremely enjoyable – it was a true pleasure working with him!
Zachary was supportive throughout my journey, listened to my wishes, and was not afraid of challenges. I could never have imagined getting into a prestigious school in the U.S. but Zachary saw my potential before I did and shared his confidence in my abilities. He pushed me to present the best version of myself, with kindness, firmness and patience. He was a pleasure to work with and the huge and terrifying task of putting together applications for overseas disappeared with his organised and tailor-made guidance.