Your student has a story only they can tell.

We’ll help them build a narrative that is compelling, not just competitive, for top-tier college admissions. The work starts with understanding who they are becoming.

High school should be a time of discovery.

Our mission is to help students find their voice by pursuing personal growth, locking-in academic curiosity, experiencing genuine opportunities to build depth, acquiring real skills, and telling their authentic story in college applications and beyond.
“Live into who you are.”

Gina lee - Founder and Educational Consultant

Before Gina was an independent college counselor, she was a brand strategist working with Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and Citibank across Asia and the US, figuring out what makes stories stick. She learned the most powerful stories aren’t invented. They’re excavated.

That instinct deepened through every chapter that followed. After completing the UCLA College Admissions Certificate program, mentoring students, and serving on educational boards, she became the first Director of College Counseling and Academic Dean at American University Preparatory School, a newly founded international boarding school. She built a comprehensive college counseling program from the ground up. Students in the inaugural class were admitted to Stanford, MIT, Bryn Mawr, and schools across the selectivity spectrum.

And as a parent of two sons who attended Harvard and one who is at Emory University, she’s lived the process from the family side—the anxiety, the hope, and very real stakes. Today, she runs a deliberately high-touch boutique practice guided by one belief: the best college applications aren’t packaged or reverse-engineered but built from who a student actually is. That work takes time, trust, and honest reflection.

“I love witnessing personal transformations through relationship-building, a changed mindset, and a winning attitude, regardless of the limited resources or how big the dream might be.”

DUHEE LEE - college Counselor, Research & Project Pod program

THE COUNSELOR WHO LEARNED TO SEE WHAT COULD BE.

Duhee Lee spent his career envisioning what a project could become, first as a registered architect leading projects valued at over $1 billion, then as Director of Asset Management and Director of Corporate Real Estate overseeing portfolios. He graduated with a BS from MIT, where he also played varsity ice hockey, and holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

From 2020-2022, he served as an Educational Counselor for MIT, conducting applicant interviews and submitting candidacy reports to the Admissions Office. What he experienced inspired him to begin working directly with students. Today, he brings those same envisioning skills to college and career counseling, specializing in STEM, environmental science, architecture, design, and business. He also leads interview preparation, research, and project advising, and career counseling for individuals in transition.

College Counseling

Personalized guidance to help you live into who you are.

8th Gr |Freshman |Sophomores |Juniors

Student Profile Planning

Map academic coursework and extracurricular activities annually. Research and plan summer programs & projects. Educate and plan standardized test preparations. Explore potential college majors and future careers through personality and interest assessments. Encourage periodic academic, extracurricular, and well-being check-ins. The perfect time to envision and start a personal development project.

TOOLKITS

Freshman |Sophomores |Juniors |Seniors

Personal Development Coaching

Help evaluate personal growth through self-reflection. Coach life skills like time-management, decision-making, self-advocacy, relationship building & networking, curating projects, and more. Brainstorm and design personal development projects (PDPs). Help prepare for college interviews or pitch presentations. Provide expertise in creating student resumes.

Juniors | Seniors

College Application Guidance

Strategically review student profile. Guide students through college visits and identifying potential college majors. Customize a balanced, best-fit college list. Navigate early admissions options. Brainstorm essay ideas, help develop and edit personal statement and supplemental essays. Review entire college application. Advise on visual art or film portfolio submissions. Help prepare you for college interviews.

Results

Acceptances over the past 3 years.

American University

Arizona State University

Azusa Pacific University

Barnard College

Biola University

Boston College

Boston University

Bowdoin College

CPSU, San Luis Obispo

CPSU, Pomona

CSU, Fresno

CSU, Fullerton

CSU, Long Beach

CSU, Los Angeles

CSU, Northridge

CSU, San Francisco

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University

Claremont McKenna College

Columbia University/TCD Dual BA

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Drexel University

Duke University

École hôtelière de Lausanne

Emerson College

Emory University

Fordham University

Georgetown University

George Washington University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gonzaga University

Grinnell College

Harvard University

Imperial College, London

Indiana University Bloomington

Istituto Marangoni, London

King’s College, London

Loyola Marymount University

Marist College

McGill University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northwestern University

Occidental College

Ohio State University

Oregon State University

Otis College of Art and Design

Parsons School of Design

Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University

Pitzer College

Pratt Institute

Princeton University

Purdue University

Regent’s University London

Rice University

Ringling College of Art and Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Rutgers University–Newark

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

University of St Andrews

San Diego State University

Santa Clara University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Scripps College

Southern Methodist University

Stanford University

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas Christian University

Trinity College Dublin

Trinity University

Tufts University

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Arizona

University of British Columbia, Okanagan

UC Berkeley

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC San Diego

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

UCLA

University of Chicago

University of CO, Boulder

University of CO, Denver

University of Delaware

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Illinois, UC

University of Iowa

University of Manchester

University of Maryland

University of Mass, Amherst

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

University of Nevada, Reno

University of New Hampshire

University of Oregon

University of Pittsburgh

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

University of Surrey

University of Texas, Austin

University of Utah

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Washington State University

Washington University, St. Louis

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Westmont College

Wheaton College

Woodbury University

Testimonials

“I FOUND MY INITIAL BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS WITH GINA VERY HELPFUL IN PLANNING A COHESIVE APPLICATION AND GETTING A WIDE-ANGLE VIEW OF THE WHOLE APPLICATION FROM AN EARLY STAGE. IT HELPED ME GET ADMITTED EARLY.”

— Maddy,

Yale Class of 2025

“Ms. Lee never wavered in her dedication to do what is best for the students. She is masterful at communicating with students exactly what is necessary for them to pursue the college of their dreams.”

“I have personally experienced Gina’s work ethic and her incredibly high level of dedication to her profession. Her energy level is unparalleled. Ms. Lee quickly became one of the most important academic leaders within [American University Preparatory School’s] new school environment…”

– Dr. David Unruh,

Founding Head of School,

American University Preparatory School

“Gina Lee made the college admissions process simpler and better organized and helped me develop my application so that I could stand out amongst the crowd. She helped me since my freshman year, starting off with course planning and helping me enroll in classes that would me give me a competitive edge in college admissions.”

“The most helpful thing she did, however, was helping me write my Common App essay and UC essays in a compelling way. After the initial brainstorm meetings, she helped refine my Common Application essay through a total of three potential essays and eight rough drafts for my final essay. We sat and made sure every line was powerful and moving. I applied to twelve universities and was admitted into ten of them, a feat that I cannot claim full credit for. Without her help on my essays and my course planning throughout the four years in high school, my application and transcript would not have been nearly enough to qualify me for these schools, as she made sure that every month of my high school career was not spent in vain.”

– Nolan,

UCLA Class of 2022

“I highly recommend Mrs. Lee as a guidance counselor. As a current international student at Northwestern University, Mrs. Lee was a tremendous help in getting me acquainted with the US college system and helping me find the college that was best for me.”

“What’s great about Mrs. Lee is that she gets to know the kids she works with, and cares about matching them with schools that will be best for them. Mrs. Lee helped me identify what I wanted in a college and narrow down a list of schools where she and I thought I would thrive. With her help, I was able to strategize which activities I put my time inside and outside of school. She took things about myself which I considered ordinary, and showed me how to use them to craft a strong application. “

“Mrs. Lee is without a doubt the person to go to for guidance counseling. She is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to take their college applications to the next level.”

– Nick (from Indonesia),

Northwestern Engineering Class of 2021

“Gina Lee guided my daughter from 9th to 12th grade. Angela was very comfortable with Gina’s mentoring via face-to-face or on Skype. Gina raised 3 boys and understands teenage development very well. She guided Angela from course selection, musical competitions, sports leadership, school newspaper editing, time management, interview skills, college applications, and essay writing.”

“Gina helped Angela open the door of her dream college which she will be attending the fall of 2017. She helped relieve me of some anxiety about Angela’s college application process. I highly recommend Gina to students who are preparing to apply to selective colleges.”

– Alice (student’s mother),

Wash U St. Louis Class of 2021

“Although she was helping multiple students at the same time, I never felt like I wasn’t a priority or that her focus was somewhere else. She gave me the confidence to apply to my top choices and I got into both of them on a scholarship thanks to her. Her compassion, work ethic, and expertise make for an extremely qualified college counselor that very few ever get to meet. I am almost done with my junior year and we still talk. I bring this up because not only is she a phenomenal college counselor, she is an excellent mentor and friend that you will want to keep in touch with long after the college application process.”

– Didun,

USC Engineering Class of 2021

“Gina offered a lot of really good advice and recommended me to people who were very resourceful. In addition, I liked how she gave me various suggestions for topics to write about and especially appreciated her guidance in what to do over the summer. I enjoyed Make School very much and think that it likely played an important role in my admission into Berkeley EECS.”

“I would describe Gina’s services as resourceful, wise, and realistic. She was very practical and realistic in regards to the advice she offered me.”

– Justina,

UC Berkeley Engineering Class of 2023

Your student has a story only they can tell.

Gina lee - Founder and Educational Consultant

DUHEE LEE - college Counselor, Research & Project Pod program

THE COUNSELOR WHO LEARNED TO SEE WHAT COULD BE.

College Counseling

Student Profile Planning

TOOLKITS

Personal Development Coaching

College Application Guidance

Results

Acceptances over the past 3 years.

Testimonials

“I FOUND MY INITIAL BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS WITH GINA VERY HELPFUL IN PLANNING A COHESIVE APPLICATION AND GETTING A WIDE-ANGLE VIEW OF THE WHOLE APPLICATION FROM AN EARLY STAGE. IT HELPED ME GET ADMITTED EARLY.”

“Ms. Lee never wavered in her dedication to do what is best for the students. She is masterful at communicating with students exactly what is necessary for them to pursue the college of their dreams.”

“I have personally experienced Gina’s work ethic and her incredibly high level of dedication to her profession. Her energy level is unparalleled. Ms. Lee quickly became one of the most important academic leaders within [American University Preparatory School’s] new school environment…”

“I highly recommend Mrs. Lee as a guidance counselor. As a current international student at Northwestern University, Mrs. Lee was a tremendous help in getting me acquainted with the US college system and helping me find the college that was best for me.”

“Mrs. Lee is without a doubt the person to go to for guidance counseling. She is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to take their college applications to the next level.”

“Gina helped Angela open the door of her dream college which she will be attending the fall of 2017. She helped relieve me of some anxiety about Angela’s college application process. I highly recommend Gina to students who are preparing to apply to selective colleges.”

“I would describe Gina’s services as resourceful, wise, and realistic. She was very practical and realistic in regards to the advice she offered me.”

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Your student has a story only they can tell.

Gina lee - Founder and Educational Consultant

DUHEE LEE - college Counselor, Research & Project Pod program

THE COUNSELOR WHO LEARNED TO SEE WHAT COULD BE.

College Counseling

Student Profile Planning

TOOLKITS

Personal Development Coaching

College Application Guidance

Results

Acceptances over the past 3 years.

Testimonials

“I FOUND MY INITIAL BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS WITH GINA VERY HELPFUL IN PLANNING A COHESIVE APPLICATION AND GETTING A WIDE-ANGLE VIEW OF THE WHOLE APPLICATION FROM AN EARLY STAGE. IT HELPED ME GET ADMITTED EARLY.”

“Ms. Lee never wavered in her dedication to do what is best for the students. She is masterful at communicating with students exactly what is necessary for them to pursue the college of their dreams.”

“I have personally experienced Gina’s work ethic and her incredibly high level of dedication to her profession. Her energy level is unparalleled. Ms. Lee quickly became one of the most important academic leaders within [American University Preparatory School’s] new school environment…”

“I highly recommend Mrs. Lee as a guidance counselor. As a current international student at Northwestern University, Mrs. Lee was a tremendous help in getting me acquainted with the US college system and helping me find the college that was best for me.”

“Mrs. Lee is without a doubt the person to go to for guidance counseling. She is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to take their college applications to the next level.”

“Gina helped Angela open the door of her dream college which she will be attending the fall of 2017. She helped relieve me of some anxiety about Angela’s college application process. I highly recommend Gina to students who are preparing to apply to selective colleges.”

“I would describe Gina’s services as resourceful, wise, and realistic. She was very practical and realistic in regards to the advice she offered me.”

Contact Us

Please complete the form below. We Strive to Respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.

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