Pre-University Mentoring for the Multiculturally Minded.
Pre-University Mentoring for the Multiculturally Minded.
Based in Valencia, Spain but serving students across the globe.
Hyll Education offers bespoke counseling to current and aspiring college and university students with the aim of ensuring a meaningful, enjoyable, and fulfilling college experience. Our consultants help students navigate the many challenges inherent to choosing, transitioning to, and flourishing in the university environment.
Mission
and Vision
Although Hyll originally stood for Hybrid Language Learning, over time its meaning has evolved, coming to mean Hybrid Living and Learning. We originally developed the word Hyll while teaching languages at Harvard, realizing that our teaching philosophy, while it also involved some traditional instruction, was driven primarily by authentic sociocultural engagement. We believe that language learning, much like the consulting relationship, is a “hybrid” learning experience in which knowledge is co-created by teacher and learner (or mentor and student) through active, engaged dialogue.
As we spent more and more time with this notion of hybridity, we realized it infused all areas of our personal and professional lives. Our multicultural family, for instance, nurtures strong relationships to the United States, Spain, and Italy and regularly speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. Hybridity is who we are, and when we decided to bring our considerable experience in mentoring students to college consulting, we immediately knew that it would be called Hyll. A homophone of “hill,” it also acknowledges its conception in Rome, a city characterized by its hills.
Our students,
our best value!
Massimo
Tomas
Sara
Of the 15 schools to which Sara sent applications, only one did not accept her, but by then, she had already sent her enrollment deposit to the University of Edinburgh, where she is now studying a degree in creative writing.
We offer our best
for both students and
schools to reach their
needs.
We offer our best for both students and school to reach their needs.
Services
for Students
Undergraduate
and Graduate Admissions Mentoring
Test Preparation
(SAT/ACT, GRE, GMAT, English Proficiency)
Internships
Services
for Schools
Counselor
Training
Office Hours
for Students
Webinars and Presentations
Services
for Profesionals
Career
Transition
Coaching
Career
Launch
Coaching
Internships
Why Hyll?
Small
but Mighty.
We are a small practice dedicated to maintaining a unique, personalized service that emphasizes quality over quantity at every step of the way
Ideas
not Degrees.
Every student is different. While most of our students will pursue a university degree, our goal is to help students realize themselves, no matter what their path.
Our expertise revolves around the idea of finding the spark in each of our students, the motivations and passions that will make them uniquely fit for their careers, whichever they may be.
Experience.
We bring the kind of intimate knowledge of the university experience that can only come from inside. Our consultants boast experience studying, teaching, and working at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Williams College, UNC Chapel Hill, Georgetown, and the University of Edinburgh.
Mentoring.
Our philosophy reflects our belief in the power of a strong mentoring relationship. Our team of mentors work with their students to create lasting and meaningful bonds that allow learners to thrive.
Team
Adam Muri-Rosenthal is the co-founder of Hyll Education, where he leverages extensive experience in academic advising to help students explore international educational opportunities and find the right university fit. His work at Hyll is informed by five years spent as the Academic Dean of one of Harvard’s largest undergraduate residential communities, where he guided students through critical academic and career decisions. He also served as Associate Dean of Students at Loyola University Chicago’s Center in Rome, deepening his expertise in global education.
Throughout his career, Adam has worked closely with students on academic writing, college essays, and applications to college, graduate school, and prestigious fellowships. He has ample expertise navigating complex university systems. At Hyll Education, he applies this experience to mentoring students, helping them craft compelling applications, and connecting them with the right resources to achieve their goals.
Adam holds a BA from Vassar College, an MA from Middlebury College Language Schools, and an AM and PhD from Harvard University. A scholar of Italian Studies with a special focus on documentary and Italian cinema, he also taught Italian language and film courses at Harvard. His passion for education and mentorship continues to shape Hyll Education’s mission: empowering students to discover their strengths, pursue their ambitions, and connect with opportunities that help them become their best selves.
Celeste is passionate about making a lasting impact in education and has dedicated her career to inspiring and guiding students toward success. With a rich background in teaching, curriculum design, advising, and research, she has had the privilege of shaping the educational paths of countless students.
During her decade at Harvard University, Celeste earned 19 teaching awards, underscoring her commitment to excellence in both teaching and mentorship. Mentoring is at the core of her work—whether crafting curriculum, leading seminars, or providing personalized guidance, Celeste is driven by a desire to support students as they navigate challenges and pursue their goals.
As a Resident Tutor and Academic Advisor at Harvard, Celeste cultivated communities where students thrived both academically and personally. Through tailored advising and an encouraging atmosphere, she empowered students to progress confidently on their academic journeys.
As Co-Founder and Consultant at Hyll Education, Celeste leverages her expertise to guide students through the college admissions process. Her greatest joy lies in mentoring students as they discover their passions, ignite their motivation, and achieve success.
Driven by a desire to effect positive change, Celeste is committed to supporting students every step of the way. She looks forward to transforming education and empowering future generations.
Shane takes pride in working to understand each individual’s unique academic, professional, and personal interests and motivations. This allows him to provide tailored guidance and resources to help students thrive. Shane has worked as a coach, mentor, teacher, advisor and consultant for students of various backgrounds and academic levels. His understanding of educational systems and structures along with his years of experience within student services and programs provide an exceptional foundation for assisting students in navigating the admissions process and finding the best fit.
Anthony Terenzio is an international education professional with a diverse background in university administration, cross-cultural exchange, and business. In addition to his work as a mentor at Hyll, he was formerly an Assistant Resident Director at the John Felice Rome Center of Loyola University Chicago (one of Rome’s oldest and most prominent study abroad institutions) and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at the University of Illinois Chicago.
In his work with high school students, Anthony leverages experience in advertising to help students tell their stories in unique and compelling ways. Thanks to Anthony’s ample study abroad and mentoring experience, his students have gone on to win tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship funding and study in every continent except Antarctica. He regularly speaks at professional and academic conferences in the international education field on topics dealing with diverse participation in study abroad programming and student advising.
Hayden Anderson is an undergraduate law student at Amsterdam University College and a former student of Hyll Education. As a Hyll team member, she focuses on promoting and generating content that highlights the organization’s work, drawing from her own experiences to support students in navigating the admissions process.
In addition to her role at Hyll, Hayden serves on the board of the Amsterdam University College Student Association and participates in extracurricular activities such as musical theatre and the European Youth Parliament. Her passion for education and student support is reflected in her prior experience tutoring English Literature and delivering workshops on effective study habits and academic confidence.
Hayden is drawn to helping students, like herself, find and access the tools that will ease the admission process and allow them to balance their studies with their passions to make the most of their educational journey.
Contact us
info@hyll.education
