International Student Strategy, STEM & Technical Portfolio Building, Narrative & Essay Development, Extracurricular Strategy Coach
International Admissions Strategist | STEM & Social Impact Mentor
New York University · Computer Science
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The "Why Not?" Admissions Strategy: Bridging STEM, Leadership, and Global Impact
Are you a STEM enthusiast, a young founder, or an international student trying to make sense of the U.S. admissions puzzle? My name is Ayberk, and I specialize in helping students turn an "eclectic range of interests" into a cohesive, unstoppable application. Navigating the process from Konya, Turkey, I learned how to build a world-class profile without a traditional roadmap. I didn’t just apply to college; I built a portfolio that included founding Turkey’s largest programming forum, launching a city’s first MUN, and developing VR tech for autism diagnosis. In this gig, I help you apply the "Fail Better" philosophy to your application. We will move beyond "doing" extracurriculars and start "leading" them. I specialize in the "intersection"—showing admissions officers how your love for coding, your passion for social justice, and your unique cultural background make you the exact type of interdisciplinary thinker top-tier universities like NYU and the Ivies are looking for.
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Navigating the U.S. college admissions process from a non-traditional background requires more than just high scores; it requires a strategic narrative. As a Computer Science student at NYU Abu Dhabi who applied from Konya, Turkey, I successfully decoded the admissions process independently, ultimately securing a place at one of the world's most global universities. My approach to counseling is rooted in "failing better"—a philosophy of iterative improvement. Whether I am refining a line of code for a disaster-relief app or framing a photograph of a supersonic jet, I believe that every draft is a step toward clarity. I specialize in helping students from STEM backgrounds translate their technical projects—like robotics, VR research, or full-stack development—into compelling stories that resonate with admissions officers at top-tier institutions. Beyond the numbers, I bring a wealth of experience in leadership and civic engagement. From founding the first Model United Nations in my home city with a $150K budget to developing earthquake-relief software that reached millions, I know how to help students identify their "why" and build a profile that demonstrates genuine impact. I work with my students to bridge their eclectic interests—be it theatre, activism, or engineering—into a cohesive, "why not?" application that stands out in a sea of high achievers.
I coach because I remember the uncertainty of navigating international applications without a roadmap. I believe that every student has a unique "lens" through which they view the world, but many struggle to focus that lens for admissions committees. My goal is to serve as a mentor who helps you find your voice, structure your extracurricular impact, and turn your "failures" into your most powerful essays. I want to help the next generation of global changemakers find the right environment where their curiosity and interdisciplinary ambitions can flourish.
I coach because I remember the uncertainty of navigating international applications without a roadmap. I believe that every student has a unique "lens" through which they view the world, but many struggle to focus that lens for admissions committees. My goal is to serve as a mentor who helps you find your voice, structure your extracurricular impact, and turn your "failures" into your most powerful essays. I want to help the next generation of global changemakers find the right environment where their curiosity and interdisciplinary ambitions can flourish.
Freelance Web Developer
Freelancing · Jan 2022 – May 2025
Successfully delivered 50+ full-stack applications for international clients with a perfect satisfaction rating.
Founder & Advisor
Konya Model United Nations · Aug 2023 – May 2024
Established the first major conference in the region, managing a 100-person team and 250+ delegates with $150K+ budget.
Private Nesibe Aydin Science High School:
4.0/4.0 GPA · 2021 – 2025
Carnegie Mellon University/Oberlin)
Research: Data Poisoning Methods on Language Models · 2024 – 2024
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Ace the SATs and APs: A Data-Driven Strategy for Elite Scores
Standardized testing is not just about what you know; it is about how you decode the patterns of the exam. As an NYU Computer Science student with a 1530 SAT and 5s on Computer Science A, Calculus BC and Chemistry, I treat test-taking like an optimization problem. I didn't reach these scores through rote memorization, but through a "debugging" mindset—identifying systemic errors and refining my "algorithm" for every question type. If you are a student aiming for the 99th percentile, you don’t need more practice tests; you need a better strategy. I specialize in helping STEM-leaning and international students navigate the Digital SAT and rigorous AP curricula (Calculus, Computer Science, Physics). I will teach you the exact iterative framework I used to achieve financial independence and academic success: the "Fail Better" method. We will analyze your mistakes like code errors, find the root cause, and patch your knowledge gaps to ensure a high-performance result on test day.