What I do
“I provide high-quality college counseling centered around the individual. I listen and learn first, then provide warm guidance to inspire my students towards self-awareness. Knowledge about the college apps and university trends are just the start. I prioritize insight, self-learning, and humility in the app journey in hopes to show my students that college fit is just as important as college rankings”
My Goal
There is something unique about the college application process. While most people believe that the ultimate goal is to gain admissions into a top university, I believe the ultimate goal is self-actualization — the acceptances are just a bonus. Essay prompt after essay prompt will ask students essentially the same kind of questions: Who are you? What are you made of? How do you fit into the larger world?
A self-aware person has an honest perspective of who they are. They tend to live with more confidence and clarity. I aim to guide my students towards self-awareness through my counseling.
“Mr. An is one of the best people I have ever met. Mr. An is a person who is understanding, respectful, kind, generous, considerate, and thoughtful. I can’t say enough. Throughout the time that I have known Mr. An he has shown to be a person anyone can come to for advice or when in need. He is a person that anyone can trust and rely on. I am very glad I have had the pleasure of having Mr. An as a mentor.”
— Mariah A., Former Student