A Team of Specialists

Dedicated To Helping You Get Accepted.

Our Students Get In

Moon Prep consists of experienced counselors who focus on an admissions strategy, not just adding a few commas to your personal statement. Students get one shot at admission – we understand that. We are your partner in this journey, your partner in success, and your partner in helping you land in the accepted pile at your dream school.

The Moon Prep Team

Moon Prep takes a team approach: Counselors have weekly group calls so that students can benefit from the collective knowledge of the team.
There is no boilerplate in university applications, and grades are not enough to get accepted. We help students build a profile that stands out in more ways than high grades and test scores.
We work around your schedule. College admissions is not a 9-5 job. It is a nights, weekends, and holidays job. That is the level of commitment we stand behind.

Leadership

Kristen Moon

Founder and CEO

Kristen Moon is the founder and CEO of Moon Prep and one of the leading experts in Direct Medical Programs (BS/MD) and Medical School admissions.

Counselors

Lindsey Conger

College Counselor and Tutor

Lindsey is a college counselor and tutor at Moon Prep. She helps students create memorable personal statements and applications that stand out from the masses. Lindsey also tutors students in writing, SAT and ACT prep to increase their academic profile to universities.

Michaela Schieffer

College Counselor and Scholarship Coach

Michaela is a college counselor and scholarship coach at Moon Prep. She helps students craft noteworthy applications and pursue impressive extracurricular activities to catch the eye of top universities. She not only helps students attend their top-choice university, but she helps them pay for it by guiding them through the scholarship process.

Alix Markoff

College Counselor

Alix is a college counselor at Moon Prep. She enjoys working one-on-one with her students to ensure the college application process is completed smoothly. Alix is experienced with the complexities of choosing a college and provides invaluable guidance in navigating the admissions process. She guides students to create balanced college lists, dynamic applications that stand out by highlighting students' passions, and impactful personal statements.

Nicole Cooksey

College Counselor

Nicole is a Licensed Professional School Counselor with a master’s degree in both School Counseling and Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies. She is a former Financial Aid Counselor at Hofstra University where she assisted students in understanding their financial aid package. Nicole has experience as a School Counselor at a charter high school and served as the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for students taking college-level courses. She is a former college athlete, originally from Long Island, NY, and currently residing in Charlotte, NC.

Latest Press

Moon Prep is often quoted and spotlighted as college admissions experts in top sources, such as U.S. News & World Report, Investopedia, Mass Mutual, USA Weekly, and many other sources. Kristen Moon is a regular contributor to Forbes, where she shares her expertise on direct medical programs (BS/MD) and insider advice on the competitive college admissions landscape.