About Michael Goldman

Michael Goldman is the founder and principal consultant at Tiger Crest Educational Consulting. Michael brings a rare combination of personal experience, professional insight, and strategic expertise to every student and family he works with. He has shaped Tiger Crest into a premier admissions advisory firm built on a vision of providing expert, personalized guidance through every step of the increasingly complex and competitive college admissions journey.

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With a deep, nuanced understanding of higher education — and a sharp eye on the ever-changing admissions landscape — Michael equips students with the knowledge, tools, and strategy to not only compete, but truly stand out. His insights are grounded not only in his own extraordinary admissions journey — having applied to and been accepted by dozens of the world’s most selective universities — but also in the collective journeys of the countless students he has mentored and helped gain admission to their dream schools.

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Michael holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Princeton University and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. With over 15 years of global consulting experience at renowned companies such as Bloomberg LP, Samsung, and IBM, Michael brings the analytical precision, strategic thinking, and personalized approach of a seasoned consulting leader to the world of educational consulting.

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At Tiger Crest, Michael’s leadership is defined by empathy, rigor, and results. He empowers students to craft authentic narratives, develop standout applications, and make confident choices about their futures – transforming uncertainty into opportunity at every turn.

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