YouTuber finds niche as college admissions mentor
As a first-generation student from a small town, Gohar Khan ’21 had to navigate the college admissions process largely on his own. He founded his YouTube channel, Gohar’s Guide, to make things easier for other young people. Today, more than 10 million people follow Khan on social media for college application advice, study tips, and…
Gohar Khan, a first-generation student from a small town, created a YouTube channel called Gohar’s Guide to assist other young people navigating the college admissions process. The channel now has over 10 million followers who seek his advice on college applications, study tips, and life hacks. Khan is also the CEO and co-founder of Next Admit, a consulting firm that offers support with college essays, applications, and test preparation.
Speaking about his mission, Khan states, "I’m on a mission to help students worldwide succeed inside and outside of school." Born in Pakistan, Khan immigrated to the United States at six months old and raised in Connecticut, attending a public high school rarely producing students for top colleges. He explains that limited exposure to the college admissions process, coupled with his parents’ lack of experience, made the process challenging.
His goal was to make the admissions process more accessible for others who found themselves in a similar situation. For more information, visit www.technologyreview.com/alumni-profiles.
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