BKT is a Brooklyn-based arts & education company working with clients around the world. We support college-bound students and teach professional development skills to creatives, artists, & musicians.

Jennifer Chu and Lucie Vágnerová, co-founders of BKT Education

Jennifer Chu and Lucie Vágnerová, co-founders of BKT Education

As two higher-ed insiders and educators with over a decade of teaching experience at Ivy League, private, and public universities, we understand the barriers and challenges students face. We specialize in guiding students through transitional moments from high school to college, during gap years, navigating international transfers, and through other learning challenges.

As arts consultants, we advise clients on audience engagement, advocacy, professional development, and funding efforts. Our mission is to create a learning environment committed to equity, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Our Services

College Consulting

We guide students through the college process with holistic counseling and application review.

Arts Consulting

We advise students and clients on audience engagement, advocacy, and development efforts in the arts.

Writing Coaching

We coach writers of all levels in professional and academic writing.

What People Are Saying

I spoke with several college coaching companies, actually, but I went with BKT and would make them same choice a hundred times over. Interestingly, music was just a small part of the reason. They don’t approach the college process the way others do: they don’t try to game it; they don’t focus on splash. They’re intelligent, highly educated and experienced, and they go about the process thoughtfully.
— Leah, parent
Especially as an international student, they helped me understand the application format and content that universities look for. They provided me with comprehensive support across the entire application portfolio. From CV enhancement to video application suggestions, their work was outstanding.
— José, University of Chicago graduate student
It was helpful to hear what other people look for in mission statements, Diversity Equity Inclusion statements, etc. I am an admin in higher education, but am doing an internship for a gallery on our campus for this semester.
— Amy, graduate student in Arts Management

 They’re going places…