Matt earned a degree in Philosophy from Grinnell College before he worked as an admissions counselor at the University of Chicago. He evaluated applications from domestic and international students and worked with the admissions committee to determine student enrollment. Other related experiences include college counseling at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece, international college counseling with a focus on Chinese students, and volunteer alumni interviewing for Grinnell College. His academic background in philosophy has helped him explore multiple interests including entrepreneurship and business, and mentoring students with focus on inquiry, exploration, and goal achievement.