Experience

United World College Changshu China

• China
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• University Counselor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  ● Advise a caseload of 40-50 students per grade level beginning with 11th grade who plan to apply to universities globally; counsel students through all aspects of the university application process including academic interests exploration and development, summer plan, school research, essay writing and etc. ● Among my cohort of Class of 2023: 85% of students received results from early rounds of application, so far 10% received full scholarships of a total amount of 1 million USD. ● Manage Cialfo account platform, train students and faculty on how to use Cialfo● Liaison for in-person and online college visits ● Assist all students with financial aid forms and host workshop on financial aid application ● Additional University Counselor duties include: Coordinating counselor calls with university representatives; office representative to the UWC Calendar Committee; liaison with social/emotional counseling office; UWC College Fair School Liaison; plan semiannual retreat for University Counseling office, supervise student club Bye Binary Academic Advisor ● Mentor and support a group of eight students coming from the foundation program, DP1 class and DP2 class on their academic planning and social life at UWC Changshu China ● Host weekly gathering for the students and maintain communication with other offices for any academic and social challenges students encounter ● Lead group activities to learn and promote UWC mission and values, such as project week and special topics day events. Show less

• Annual Selection Weekend Interviewer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Conducted more than 20 interviews for “IB insist” program (most competitive Chinese students applying to UWC);produced evaluation reportsModerated discussion panels for students during the selection weekend



Tsinglan School

• Dongguan, Guangdong, China

• College Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Present



AIC Education

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Consultant

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  ● Designed comprehensive multi-year application preparation plans with clearly mapped timelines and milestones for over 70 students ● Guided 50+ students through university application process, results including Upenn, Uchicago, Cornell, UC Berkeley etc ● Conducted interview practice and preparation to help students successfully negotiate rigorous interview processes ● Support students through personal essay ideation, structure support and multi-draft feedback; motivate and inspire students in regular meetings Show less