Ben Sorkin

Ben Sorkin, Ed.M, is a seasoned education consultant specializing in college, boarding school, and graduate school admissions. Through Ben Sorkin Education Consulting LLC, established in July 2020, Ben partners with students and families to navigate the application process, emphasizing personal development and school fit. As the founder of Boarding School Basics, Ben created an affordable e-learning platform to simplify boarding school admissions. Current roles include College Admissions Counselor at Empowerly and First-Year Proctor & Graduate Teaching Fellow at Harvard University. Previous experience encompasses strategic roles at Crimson Education and The Hotchkiss School, as well as advocacy efforts for college affordability with uAspire. Ben holds a Master's in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor's in Sociology from Harvard University.