Boarding School Counseling
Achieve offers personalized boarding school counseling with a team of experts bringing decades of admissions experience. We support families at every step, from presenting suitable school options and building a well-balanced school list, to GPA planning, academic strategy, interview preparation, and application writing, helping each student build a strong profile and find the school that best fits their goals and personality.
GPA Support
Test Preparation
Admissions Counseling
Our Experts
Kevin
- Education: Milton Academy; Bowdoin College (Economics & East Asian Studies)
- Graduate Study: MA, Chinese Language & Culture (Fudan University).
- Certification: Independent Education Consultant (UC Irvine)
- Expertise: Admissions strategy, essays, and interviews
Kevin specializes in admissions strategy, essay coaching, and interview preparation, backed by over a decade of experience in education consulting. He has worked extensively with international and Chinese families, offering both cultural understanding and practical guidance through competitive admissions processes. His key strength lies in helping students develop self-awareness and present their strengths clearly, authentically, and strategically in applications and interviews.
Lee
- Experience: 30+ years; former admissions leader at Phillips Exeter Academy
- Expertise: Interviews, application review, candidate positioning
- Services: School lists, essays, interviews, strategy
- Network: Strong connections; placements at top schools
Lee Young combines decades of senior admissions experience with a strategic, student-centered approach. Drawing on her time reviewing applications and interviewing candidates at a top boarding school, she understands what schools look for and how decisions are made. She works closely with students and parents to build strong school lists and craft authentic, competitive applications. Her guidance spans essays, interviews, testing, and timelines, helping families navigate the process with clarity and confidence.