Meet your college counsellor - Joanna
My students have applied to:
Curry College
Davidson College
Drexel University
Drew University
Emerson College – Top 10 Film School in the U.S.
Marist University
Marquette University
New York University (NYU Tisch)
Quinnipiac University
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
San Jose State University
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Guelph
University of British Columbia
University of Southern California – School of Cinematic Arts
University of Toronto
As a Southeast Asian college counselor based in Singapore, I help students navigate the balance between cultural expectations, academic pressure, and finding a path that feels authentically their own. Having grown up in and working within Singapore’s highly competitive academic culture, I understand how easily students can feel defined by grades, comparison, or external expectations.
With years of experience guiding students from diverse cultural and learning backgrounds—many of them third-culture kids—I help them uncover and articulate their stories with clarity and confidence. Together, we turn cross-cultural experiences into strengths and build thoughtful narratives that reflect growth, resilience, and purpose.
As a boutique university mentor, I offer highly individualized guidance for families who value reflection, strategy, and depth. With a 90% success rate in helping students gain admission to their college of choice, my work goes beyond acceptances—helping students feel seen, capable, and confident about what comes next.