Michael Blankenship J.D./M.B.A.
Mike attended both Phillips Exeter Academy and Oxford University. He also received
his Juris Doctorate, obtaining both a J.D. and M.B.A. His most recent publications
include work on internet taxation and its effects on e-commerce. Mike has tutored
many students over the years and he helped to develop The Literacy Fund, a non-profit
organization aimed at increasing high school test scores (SAT & ACT). He also currently
advises international students for admissions counseling with Miro Advantage
Mike received distinction in Economics for his diligent work. He also received an
award for his success with the Chinese language. While in business school, he was
invited into the prestigious business honors fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma. At the
business school convocation, Mike was awarded the Outstanding Student in Finance
award. Finally, in law school, Mike received the Dean's Merit Scholarship for his
determination and success in law school.
Mikes hobbies include running marathons, writing and helping as Miro Advantages
idea man and financial advisor.
Other Languages: English (Teaching), Mandarin Chinese |
Ross Blankenship J.D.
Ross attended the NMH School, Cornell University and Washington University School
of Law. He has trained at the Harvard Business School and was appointed to the Harvard
Venture in Management Program Board In 2004. While at Cornell, Ross founded the
Literacy Fund and helped many students get into top colleges. He assisted with
Cornell recruiting and admissions and is an active member of the Cornell Alumni
Association, serving as former Vice President of the Cornell Annual Fund. Ross also
was elected to Cornell's Educational Policy Committee and Academic Integrity Hearing
Board, where he helped develop courses and maintain academic integrity amongst the
student body.
Before law school, Ross received a full-scholarship to attend Washington University
School of Law. During law school, Ross won several competitions including a National
American Bar Association (ABA) Competition; he was also a finalist in the ABA Negotiation
Competition. In addition, Ross has work experience ranging from the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (Enforcement Division) to U.S. Congress as an assistant
Press Secretary for a U.S. Senator.
Ross hobbies include working non-stop to get students into great schools, running,
swimming, and the outdoors.
Other Languages: English (Teaching), Arabic, Italian |