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Founders

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

Board of Advisors

Former Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Cornell Admissions Officers

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