Solomon Tesfaye is a Graduate Coach who possesses a unique, highly interdisciplinary background that bridges the quantitative rigor of data-driven economics with the human-centric insights of neuroscience. Solomon completed an elite dual-discipline undergraduate education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Neuroscience and Islamic Studies while simultaneously navigating a highly demanding pre-med track. Driven by a passion for global systems, he then went on to earn a Master in Public Affairs (MPA) in Economics and International Development from Princeton University’s School of Public Policy and International Affairs (SPIA).
Solomon has built an extensive track record of success as an advisor and consultant. During his time as a graduate mentor at Princeton, he specialized in demystifying the competitive admissions pipeline for applicants across vastly different intellectual domains—including economics, law, neuroscience, and medicine. His cross-functional coaching methodology has successfully helped students secure highly coveted placements at top-tier institutions, including Princeton SPIA, Cornell, Williams College, and other premier universities.
As a Graduate Coach, Solomon is an expert at helping students with complex, multi-faceted interests package their experiences into a cohesive and memorable application strategy. Whether an applicant is trying to navigate the rigorous requirements of a pre-med portfolio, stand out to a top-tier public policy committee, or translate scientific lab work into a broader social framework, Solomon provides the exact analytical precision and narrative structure needed to succeed.
