Emily Wolper, founder and president of E. Wolper Inc., is a former Columbia University admissions officer, having served Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Business School. She has read thousands of applications and has served on selection committees. Upon leaving Columbia, Ms. Wolper, who holds an MA in Education, began to consult to applicants privately, sharing with them knowledge that she gained during her years on the “admissions side.” She has also spoken at lectures and on panels focusing on the topic of admissions.