About MIDAS

MIDAS is dedicated to guiding students and families through one of the most important academic transitions of their lives. We believe every student brings a distinct combination of strengths, experiences, and aspirations. Our role is to help shape those into a clear, confident, and authentic admissions strategy.

Our Mission

Our mission is to guide students and families through admissions with thoughtfulness, integrity, and perspective. Each decision reflects both long-term goals and individual strengths.

Our Philosophy

We believe strong, well-positioned applications are built on thoughtful reflection and intentional strategy. Not templates or shortcuts.

Our Approach

Our work goes beyond applications. We guide students in developing cohesive academic and extracurricular profiles. We focus on personalized experiences that admissions committees recognize as credible.

Our Story & Values

At MIDAS, we approach admissions as a meaningful transition. One that shapes not only where a student studies, but how they grow. Our work is grounded in lived experience as parents, educators, and students who understand the weight of these decisions.

Strong applications emerge from alignment between a student's academic strengths, genuine interests, and long-term aspirations. Our role is to bring perspective, discernment, and steady guidance to that process. Families move forward with intention.

Individualized Perspective: Advice shaped by each student's academic direction and aspirations.
Comprehensive Support: Guidance across academics, extracurricular development, and long-term planning.
Consistent Outcomes: A demonstrated history of placements at respected universities.

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Meet the MIDAS Advisors

Deba Das

Founder & Lead Strategist

Deba Das is a senior learning and commercial strategy leader, parent, and mentor with over 25 years of experience guiding individuals through meaningful academic and career transitions. As Founder of MIDAS Education Consulting, she works closely with families to develop admissions strategies grounded in perspective, alignment, and long-term goals.

Eva Maher

Academic Advisor

Eva Maher brings over 25 years of experience as a parent, former CPA, secondary math and computer science educator, and long-time School Board Chair. She supports families in navigating rigorous academics, course planning, and scholarship-focused preparation with clarity and care.

Tejas Goswami

Pre-Med Mentor

Tejas Goswami is a Posse Scholar at the University of Michigan, majoring in Biochemistry with a Business minor. As a current student and academic tutor, he offers peer mentoring grounded in real coursework, campus life, and the realities of STEM and pre-med pathways.

Joey Maher

Engineering & Business Mentor

Joey Maher is a mechanical engineering student on a full-ride academic scholarship and a former varsity athlete. He supports students in math and physics while sharing firsthand insight into balancing academics, leadership, and college life.

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