Successful Stories

Transfer Student

Mary

Possesses the skills to teach and lead others. We helped her find the right place to express these skills. Admitted to Harvard University, majoring in Environmental Science. Leadership: Served as a life coach for children in Taiwan, teaching them life skills and English; interned on Capitol Hill. GPA: 3.85 Community Service: FBLA coach, Science Olympiad coach. Skills: Proficient in classical guitar.

International student studying at a private high school

Judy

Even though she did not take any AP courses, she is still a well-rounded leader. She chose to work with us for 3 years to build her college curriculum and was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania. Leadership: Co-President of FBLA GPA: 3.85 Community Service: AADAP, church volunteer for low-income populations, minority students Competitions/Awards: Participated in FBLA competitions, won medals at the Science Olympiad, and received a corporate scholarship.

Domestic student

Jack C.

He took AP courses and, with our guidance, developed a passion for mathematics and leadership. He received a full four-year scholarship to Princeton University, valued at $69,000 per year. Additionally, he was awarded a $350,000 four-year scholarship from Dartmouth College (!!! Dartmouth's tuition for four years is about $200,000…). He chose Princeton University and is majoring in Operations Research. Leadership: Taught Chinese and character development in leadership courses at Chinese school. GPA: 3.83 Community Service: Interned on Capitol Hill to assist new immigrants to the U.S.; taught music and math in low-income communities in the U.S., and also served as a life coach and speaker.

Chinese student

Jane

She came to the U.S. on an I-20 student visa to study. She excelled academically, and with our help, she participated in various activities to enhance her skills, making her a competitive candidate for top universities. She was accepted to UCLA and several Ivy League schools, ultimately choosing UCLA. Leadership: Interned at NASA; provided logistical support and assisted the underwater robotics team in competitions; team leader for the Math Olympiad. GPA: 4.9 (weighted) Community Service: Fundraising events at art galleries and auctions. Assisted low-income citizens in finding local jobs through a nonprofit organization; raised funds for the nonprofit competition/awards, and taught filmmaking to children at a church.

Domestic student

Andrew

He possesses incredible creativity but needs the right environment to nurture his talent. We provide him with the right opportunities to grow into a leader. Admitted to Brown University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. Admitted to MIT for graduate studies. Leadership: Teaches coding as a coach for children. GPA: 3.85 Skills: Introduces innovation by developing energy solutions that utilize magnets instead of burning fuel or capturing sunlight.

Home-schooled student

Margaret

Studying and living abroad under special circumstances. She is passionate about teaching, so we provided her with the resources and expertise to develop her own educational program in Outer Mongolia, where she brought education to children who are severely underserved. Admitted to all Ivy League schools, including Stanford University. Leadership: Led an educational program for 4-5 year-old children in Outer Mongolia.

Jimmy

Stanford Leadership International successfully assisted in admission to UC Berkeley. High School: 6 GPA: 3.89 Weighted GPA: 4.26 AP Courses: 2 Competitions: ? Community Activities: Successful planning Volunteer Internships: Planning arrangements Family Status: AB540 Region: Riverside Major: SAT: No Leadership: Steady improvement Other: Full UC scholarship OCCACCF Scholarship: $20,000