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After my first meeting with Peter, I was very hesitant to begin working with him. Why should I need counseling for my life when none of my other friends did? However, my parents were insistent on going back for a second meeting, a decision I am more than grateful for in retrospect. I went to counseling with Peter a second time, and a third, and a fourth, until it became a routine. Immediately, the first thing I noticed about our meetings was his understanding, easygoing, and relatable personality. He made it very clear to me that he saw me as an adult, and that he saw us as equals. I didn’t ever feel as if it was a duty to report back to Peter as if he were a teacher, therapist, or superior; instead, he felt like a big brother who was genuinely concerned with my wellbeing and gave me thoughtful, clear-cut advice. Since conversing with Peter felt natural and comfortable, our sessions were incredibly smooth and productive, like working on a project with a close friend. Through our meetings, I was able to become more informed about my decisions, as well as become a more independent person who cared about my own future.

Without Peter, I would be lost in a world of questions. By nature, I am always concerned with the most minute of details, trying to micromanage every little thing and getting distracted along the way. With Peter’s fresh perspective, I was able to take a step back and look at the big picture. I believe that above all the expected outcomes of counseling-getting better grades, pushing myself to take advantage of opportunities, qualifying for prestigious colleges-my time with Peter helped me relax and focus on the important things in what was otherwise a confusing, mysterious, stressful world. Not only did he give me advice on high school and college, he also indirectly taught me character, and to live life to the fullest.

My first year with Peter involved the summer before junior year into the 2017-2018 school year. Within our monthly meetings, I mostly came equipped with a brief summary of what went on in the past month, along with questions about future plans, such as when it came to SATs, APs, and summer activities. Peter helped me make important decisions, such as which classes to take, as well as created a rough calendar for the upcoming year so that we would always be occupied. Peter would often suggest programs to look into, such as SAT prep courses and the potential research programs. At the same time, he allowed me and my family the liberty to have a say in the matter. When my family decided that our summer would be best spent self-studying machine learning and data structures instead of conducting research, he was incredibly understanding. Peter also would remind me of upcoming events that I needed to worry about that I otherwise would have forgotten completely-taking SAT subject tests, applying for summer programs, etc.
My second year with Peter revolved around college applications. It was during this period of time that I really witnessed Peter’s steadfast support, flexibility, and accessibility. Our meetings increased in frequency from one month to every week! Peter’s planning and scheduling was not only reasonable, but adaptable to changes in circumstance or college choice. We began early, writing the Common App and UC essays in the summer, which saved a considerable amount of time when it came to revising them and submitting applications when it came October. Additionally, Peter was critical and meticulous when it came to revising essays. We went over many different revisions of many different essays, sometimes even scrapping essays altogether in favor of a more potent, powerful one. However, the end result was always something I could be confident and proud of.

During this time, there were always a plethora of questions I had, changes to my schedule, and kinks to work out. Peter was always a text away, responding within three hours to any question or concern I had. Communication was one department we never had any issue with. Again, Peter was always there to remind me of upcoming events and deadlines to pay attention to, and although there was more work involved than I could have possibly imagined, I always felt at least one step ahead of the game, and in control of the entire college process. Peter helped open my eyes to the vast world that would be awaiting me, and expanded my horizons beyond my small safe zone at Branham High School. In the end, I was accepted into my dream college from the start: UC Berkeley! Along the way, I was exposed to the wide array of opportunities, places, and people that could potential enter my life, if only I go looking. I have to thank Peter for all his help in making my high school career and the college application process stress-free, easy to understand, and enjoyable. Thank you so much!

UC Berkeley, Physics

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Teacher Ye is super helpful for my son’s college application. For my son’s UC application, he didn’t stand out in his GPA. However, teacher Ye helped him stand out in his UC essays.  He also helped us to select majors. For different schools we applied, he has different major selection strategies. He knows how to increase the chance of acceptance by selecting the right major to apply. With his help, my son got offers from three UC schools, including UC Davis. I am glad to have him as my son’s college counselor.

UC Davis, Physics

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私は高校一年生の冬に父親の転勤で初めてアメリカに引っ越してきました。(現地校10年生)全てが初めての環境で、まだ言語や文化の壁に苦戦する中、すぐに高校卒業後の進路を考え始めなければならない時期に差し掛かりました。アメリカの大学に挑戦してみたいと思っても、日本とは全く違う受験システムに戸惑っていましたが、Peterはそんな私に一つずつ丁寧に教えてくれました。大学に提出するエッセイを書く作業はとても難しかったですが、自分のできる限りの英語でPeterに私の経験や感じたことを伝え、書いていくことを通して自分自身を振り返り、成し遂げてきたことに自信が付きました。大学に合格できたことはもちろん、このプロセスを通して自分のことをより分かり合う機会をくれたPeterに感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

University of Redlands, Global Business Scholarship

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在申请美国大学漫长的过程中,每一个人都要付出持之以恒的努⼒,从⽽不断提升⾃自⼰的裱花, 校内成绩和课外活动。也许有的⼈会因为紧张的压⼒⽽迷失⾃我,也许有的⼈会躲在⻆落流泪。 但在这个时候如果有位像指路路灯⼀样的⽼师带领着你,给你前进的⽅向和坚定不移的⿎励, 那么 你将会变得更有⾃信⾛向成功的彼岸。Peter对于我来说就是这样的⼀位导师,从11年级到申请结束,Peter总是⿎励我相信我,帮我规划好每⼀步该⾛的棋⼦,⼀遍⼜又⼀遍地帮我指导⽂书并且给我最有利的建议。这让我把申请⼤学这件事情看作⼀件自我发现的过程,我知道了⾃⼰内⼼喜欢做的事情并且更加努⼒的去追求它。在别的朋友都陷⼊申学焦虑时,Peter总是⽤他的幽默来缓解同学们紧张的⼼情,我总是能从他那⾥学到很多不仅仅注在学习上的知识,同时我也学到了学多⼈⽣中宝贵的经验。在Peter的指导下,我扩展了⾃⼰的视野, 去到了最适合⾃⼰的学校,我也很快的爱上了南加⼤。我⾮常感谢Peter不仅作为⼀位⽼师也变成了我⼀位很好的“朋友”,也希望 更多的学弟学妹们能让这样⼀位⽼师帮助到你

USC Architecture Trustees Scholar

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Jessica’s great skills helped me face the interviews with much more confidence and the way she taught me how to hone my personal statement could never be more helpful. Not only do I learn the technical skills of putting together a personal statement, but I also understand what I need to show in a successful one. As a result, I got offers to all the programs I applied, including JHU, Yale, Brown, NYU, etc. Going through graduate school application is a long journey, I'm glad that mine is fruitful and enjoyable with Peter and Jessica along the road.

University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Peter’s experience and expertise were integral elements to my successful college application process. Familiar with both the UC personal insight prompts and supplemental essays of many private universities, Peter helped me craft responses that were seamlessly tailored to each college’s defining characteristics. In addition to the technical skills, he is one of the few adults I know who express tremendous respect and compassion for students, and I was comfortable communicating my thoughts without worrying about being judged. In short, Peter possesses the ideal level of knowledge and emotional intelligence to optimally assist students in their careers..

Northwestern Economics MMSS

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美国大学升学顾问是个专业性很强的职业,我们前期对十几家培训机构升学顾问进行考察沟通调研,最后选择了Peter老师,事实证明,我们的选择完全正确,孩子在老师的指导下,17年12月初被康奈尔大学早申录取。这源于Peter老师不但熟悉各个大学申请的潜在要求及录取标准程序,还非常熟悉美国教育体系和运作方式,能针对每个孩子自身的特质,寻找最佳与最匹配的学校和专业,并科学耐心地协助孩子充分准备逐一落实,专业的素质,踏实的作风,幽默的交流,良好的心态,陪伴孩子一路走来,完成既定目标,非常感谢Peter老师的辛勤付出。

Cornell University Computer Science

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在Peter的指导下,我如愿进入了Georgia Tech。其实,我在认识Peter前曾前前后后咨询过6家留学中介,但最终会选择Peter是因为Peter所能带给我的是这些公司当中最独特的。Peter是一位美籍华裔,小时候在上海生活过一段时间,这意味着他能够理解中国家庭在想些什么,需要些什么。凭借他在美国的多年从教经验,他可以迅速发现中国家庭的认知误区并加以修正,从而踏上择校的正确道路。他曾在我择校期间多次提醒我和我的父母不要只光顾着综合排名,还需要对于你所读的专业进行细致的分析,就业也是一个极其重要的因素。在文书方面,Peter绝对是一位善于挖掘学生内心深处声音的顾问。还记得我在写common app的主文书时写了四五遍也无法完全表达自己的意思,写的太浅会欠火候,写的太深会感觉言过其实。Peter在这个时候就跟我谈心。每一次谈话,我总觉得离我想表达的更近一步。在最后一次谈话时,Peter的一个问题戳到了我的痛楚,使我真正想表达的意思呼之欲出。在改文书的时候,Peter能够在不改变学生原有意思的情况下充分润色且保留原来的写作风格。有一次我想表达“碰巧”,但用了Serendipity这个词,但实际上用by chance这个词更好。之所以没有换,是因为Peter认为这更符合我的写作风格和亚洲学生的身份。总之,我想说的是Peter是一位很不错的留学顾问,特别适合于亚洲地区的学生。

Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering

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孩子大学升学如何报考、选择美国大学升学顾问是大多数家长所做的事情。我们对当地几家升学顾问机构进行考察、经过几次面试沟通、最后选择了离家较远的Peter老师,在他的帮助下、对孩子的现状进行了逐步分析、制定了报考日程及材料准备。事实证明,我们选择是合理的、孩子在Peter老师的指导下,去年12月份被密西根大学安娜堡分校(ROSS商学院)早期录取(EA)。这归功于Peter老师的一切努力、他非常熟悉各个大学申请的潜在要求及录取标准程序,能够预料学生申请中出现的问题、并及时调整与补充。孩子经常与Peter老师在网上进行沟通。他厚实的专业素质,简朴的讲话方式、使孩子能够减轻负担、在升学的道路上愉快地一路走来,完成既定目标。非常感谢Peter老师的帮助。

University of Michigan Ross School of Business

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在peter老师的指导下,我成功拿到了8所大学的offer并在peter老师的开导下选择了Boston University。能有这样的结果真的很出乎我原来的预料,我的gpa其实并不算很高,在开始申请的时候我也充满了迷茫与紧张,但是在peter的帮助下着重其他方面的特长入手,在申请essay中充分的展示了我的能力,我才能被这么多所大学录取。这8所大学的offer来之不易,多亏有peter老师的帮助,和他交流有的时候更像一个好兄弟一样,耐心而又不枯燥,让我更能敞开心扉沟通让老师更了解我,同时申请时期的压力也在无形中消失了。真的很感谢也很高兴能有peter老师作为我的大学申请顾问,认真的态度与平易近人的性格让大学申请变得很轻松,极力推荐学弟学妹们选择peter老师作为你们的申请顾问! 

Boston University, Mathematics

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经朋友推荐,我们认识了Peter老师,来帮助儿子进行大学申请。儿子的英语基础不好,还在备考SAT,Peter 老师主动提出帮孩子补习几次英语课,并推荐了模拟练习题。经过Peter老师几次补习,儿子SAT提高了160分。

在整个大学申请过程中,Peter老师专业、规范、热忱的指导,对孩子申请工作帮助很大,最重要的是因为有Peter老师做后盾,我们家长心里很踏实,没有后顾之忧。

Peter老师的双语服务也是一个特长。既能跟孩子有效交流,也能和家长方便沟通。对于中国家庭的孩子升学辅导,是很好的选择。

UC Irvine Computer Science

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Peter, thank you so much for everything you have done not only for me but my whole family! You are like family to us now! Without your help and support, I would not be where I am today: going to the college that I love. You made the process so much smoother than it would have been. As the first in the family to go to college, you really guided me through every step of the way. You weren't only my college mentor, you were also my mentor that helped me realize who I am as a person and what I want in life. There couldn't be a person with a more generous heart than you. Thank you! 

University of Redlands, Business Major

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2017年初,我儿子面临申请大学的关键时期,由于对申请流程并不熟悉,所以我们非常焦急。一个偶然的机会,我们结识了教育咨询顾问Peter老师,经过几次交流和面谈之后,Peter老师帮我们分析了孩子的现状,存在的不足,对孩子下阶段的课程学习及社会实践内容作了具体的规划和指导。在整个申请过程中,Peter老师与我们家长和孩子经常保持联系,及时告知我们各阶段需要准备的材料和完成的任务,指导我们选择大学、专业,辅导孩子撰写申请文书,帮助孩子完成网上申报等。经过努力,我儿子在今年4月被UC DAVIS、UC IRVINE等6所大学录取,即将进入UC DAVIS 的ANIMAL SCIENCE专业学习。

在与Peter老师接触合作过程中,我们觉得他是一个非常专业的教育咨询师,对申请大学的流程非常熟悉,对学生申请大学的规划非常有效,同时他也很耐心认真,总是不厌其烦地解答我们提出的各种疑问,作为家长,我们非常庆幸遇到了Peter老师,同时也非常感谢Peter老师给予我们的帮助

UC Davis Animal Science

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终于在3月底等到了伯克利大学的录取通知书。
Evan是一个懵懂少年,憧憬人生却不知从何做起。作为家长,对于美国大学五花八门风格不一的录取标准也没有好的策略。
感谢你从十一年级开始对Evan的陪伴和引导。你帮他选高中课程,制定各种标准考试的时间表,推荐适合他的暑期培训班,帮助他精修各种小作文,督促他按时提交各个大学的申请,不厌其烦地回答各类问题。
我们周围有个别非常成熟的孩子,根本不用帮助,自己就完成了大学申请。我们也知道有些孩子即便有辅导,但没有和孩子建立良好的信任互助,孩子的大学录取不理想。
感恩在Evan人生关键的两年遇到你,成为他的良师益友。你是一个给一个孩子,一个家庭带来祝福的人!

UC Berkeley, Physics

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Hey Peter! I thought the decision was coming out tomorrow but I got into Rice! Thank you so much for helping me on my essays; the differences between my first ones versus my finals are huge and I really don’t think I would’ve gotten in if you didn’t help.

Rice University

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Hi Peter! Do you remember the first time we met each other about 2 years ago? I was not even comfortable speaking English and didn't know what was happening in my life. Working with you for my college app was, I think, the most important moment in my life where I figured out who I am and how to be myself in front of people I don't know. I couldn't imagine actually getting into college in the US and being satisfied with myself when I first started, but now I have both of them and feel a little more confident with myself and what I have done. I'm so so glad and appreciate that you have helped me and now I can go to the next stage! Thank you so much for all the dedication and help!

University of Redlands, Global Business Scholar

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Dear Peter, we did it! After all the preparations, tests, essays, and applications, I finally got into college, and UC Berkeley no less! I have no one to thank but you for your constant support along this journey. From the first time we met to when my last application was submitted, you have always been extremely easy to talk to. Your pragmatic, relaxed personality and approach to life helped calm me down when I felt like I was drowning in tasks to finish. You made it clear from the start that you were a friend first and foremost, and I can't thank you enough for your kindness and relatability. Additionally, you were always someone I could count on. Whenever I had a clarifying question, I could always text you, and you would respond as soon as you could. Scheduling meetings with you was never a hassle (which is great because man did we have a lot of meetings in fall and winter of 2018). Thank you for your attention to details, willingness to help, realistic and critical advice, easygoing persona, and overall, making my college application experience feel like a breeze! I hope you and your family do extremely well! Let's definitely keep in touch when I'm in college. Thank you Thank you Thank you! -

UC Berkeley

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We are lucky to have your guidance last year...you are the best!

Duke University Biomedical Engineering

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Hey Peter! Just wanted to let you know that I got into UCLA and UC Berkeley :-) Thanks for all your help! 

I am going to Berkeley! Beyond excited :))

UC Berkeley Sociology

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You're the one who helped me the most, so I thought you should be the first to know....I got into Yale!

Yale

Dear Peter, Thank you so much for helping me with my essays for the Stanford summer program. I don't think I would have been able to make it in without your help. I had an amazing time and met many great people at the camp. Once again, I am very grateful for your help.

11th Grade Student

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