Expert U.S. college admissions guidance for ambitious
students across Africa.
Tyler Okeke is the founder of TRIMM Strategies Africa, a J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School in New York City, and a graduate of the University of Chicago.
Over the past eight years, Tyler has guided more than a dozen students to admissions at top U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and law school programs — including Harvard University, the University of California — Berkeley, Georgetown University, and the University of Chicago. TRIMM Strategies was founded to bridge the gap between talented African students and top U.S. universities and careers.
With firsthand experience navigating the competitive American admissions process and deep knowledge of what top schools are looking for, Tyler works with a select number of students each cycle to build standout applications.
Tailored support for every stage of the journey — from early high school through decision day.
Full-cycle, white-glove support: school list building, essay development, interview prep, financial aid guidance, and ongoing check-ins through decision day.
Book ComprehensiveFocused essay coaching: one brainstorming session, two rounds of revision, and a final polish pass for your essay.
Book Essay ReviewFor 9th–11th graders. Ongoing candidacy-building: extracurricular strategy, academic positioning, summer program guidance, and college list development — well before application season.
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