About SOS Admissions

Transforming admissions anxiety into acceptance celebrations since 1998.

Our Story

Since 1998, SOS Admissions has helped students apply to colleges and graduate programs in the United States and Canada. We support applicants with personal statements, application essays, interview coaching, recommendation consulting, test preparation, and school selection.

Our team brings experience in admissions, career counseling, writing, and interviewing. We help you communicate your achievements, qualifications, and reasons for pursuing your chosen field.

We understand that each student's journey is unique. Whether you're applying to college as a freshman, transferring schools, or pursuing an advanced degree in medicine, law, or business, we've been there before and we know the path forward.

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Our head admissions consultant discussing college admissions on CNN's Smerconish.

SOS Admissions head consultant Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam appearing on CNN

Our Mission

To provide personalized, expert guidance that transforms admissions anxiety into acceptance celebrations.

Our Expert Team

The SOS Admissions team of expert admissions consultants

Meet the consultants whose backgrounds span admissions offices, career counseling, essay writing, and professional interviewing.

David Buntt, MD, MBA

David Buntt, MD, MBA

Manager of Admissions Consultants for Health Professionals

Dr. Buntt served on the Hebrew University admissions committee during medical school, completed his medical studies at Hadassah Medical Center, and later earned his MBA from UCLA. He also led admissions at the Southern California College of Osteopathic Medicine and has helped hundreds of healthcare applicants since 2011.

Matt Hatway

Matt Hatway

Manager of College Admissions Services

Matt earned his BA from USC and his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He previously worked as an HR director at a Bay Area nonprofit, where he recruited and interviewed candidates from top universities, and he now brings that hiring perspective to college admissions strategy.

Joseph Ingam, MBA, CFA

Joseph Ingam, MBA, CFA

Manager of Admissions Consultants

Joseph has more than fourteen years of success helping applicants earn admission to top colleges, graduate schools, business schools, law schools, medical schools, and residency programs. His background includes admissions and career counseling roles at Chicago Booth, UCLA Anderson, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, along with extensive interview coaching and resume work.

Pattie Kim

Pattie Kim

Lead Application Essay Writer

Since 2009, Pattie has helped applicants develop stronger essays for selective college and graduate programs. Before joining SOS Admissions, she worked as a copywriter in Los Angeles and also served in the Claremont McKenna College admissions office.

Peter Glasser

Peter Glasser

Senior Manager of MBA Admissions Consultants

Peter specializes in MBA and business school admissions consulting. He previously served as an alumni interviewer for Harvard admissions and later worked as an executive recruiter. Peter earned his college degree from Harvard and his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Our Core Values

Integrity

Honest, transparent guidance. We never make promises we cannot keep and always put your interests first.

Personalized Attention

Every student is unique. We tailor our approach to your individual goals, strengths, and aspirations.

Transparency

Open communication every step of the way. You always know what to expect and how we can help.

Results

We help applicants present their academic achievements, professional experience, and motivations clearly.

Since 1998

Admissions Consulting

1:1

Personalized Guidance

Worldwide

Remote Consultations

Why Choose SOS Admissions?

Former admissions committee members with insider knowledge
Experience in admissions, writing, and interview coaching
Admissions consulting since 1998
Personalized application guidance
Support across college and graduate admissions
Personalized, one-on-one attention for every student
Comprehensive services across college, graduate, and professional programs
Explore service options and pricing
Available via video, phone, email, and in-person in Beverly Hills

Office and Appointments

SOS Admissions reception area

Office hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. PT, seven days a week. Consulting appointments: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PT, seven days a week.

All meetings are by appointment only. Call 310-951-4008 to confirm your meeting location.

Department Mailing Addresses

10866 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

College Admissions
Suite 402
MBA Admissions
Suite 406
Graduate Admissions
Suite 412
Medical School Admissions
Suite 411

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Let's transform your admissions journey together.