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Lorna Gray President & Founder Lorna Gray is known for her commitment to families and entrepreneurial insight. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and working knowledge of Japanese, Lorna has become an expert in East Asian culture and professional ethics. Her many talents include a giftedness for navigating bicultural transition and challenges, recognizing personal values and commitment in others, as well as an acute sense of business intuitiveness. Before founding Interface, Lorna was a Vice-President of Professional Financial Services and CEO of Angel Education. Lorna graduated with an engineering degree in technology from Xiangtan University in Hunan Province. She has lived in China, New Zealand, and the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/fd80c607-0921-45f1-836b-21e6b9f8d067/Ashley+headshot.jpg Administration - Ashley Nieblas CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Ashley Nieblas is an operations strategist and education leader with over a decade of experience driving organizational clarity, scalable systems, and mission-aligned growth. She completed her B.A. in History at UCLA in just three years and holds an M.F.A. in Writing, pairing analytical precision with a storyteller’s instinct. Before joining Interface Education as Chief Operating Officer, Ashley served as Chief of Staff at Collegewise, where she led company-wide strategic planning, guided cross-functional execution, and built operational frameworks that elevated both team performance and client satisfaction. Drawn to the intersection of mission and mechanics, she believes strong operational systems are the foundation that enables educators to focus fully on building trust, delivering exceptional guidance, and achieving transformative outcomes for students and families. Ashley approaches her work with the conviction that when strategy, systems, and heart align, organizations can not only scale their impact but also create lasting value for the communities they serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588233125537-Q5IB4BOP1T439I6I9PMQ/image-asset.jpeg Administration - Keith Gramling Director of College Counseling Director of Admissions Strategy & Counseling With over 20 years in college admissions experience at a selective liberal arts college recruiting and evaluating both international and domestic students, Keith joined Interface in 2015 to continue helping Chinese and other students find success. Building on his years of admissions experience, he enjoys working with students as they begin planning for the next stage in their growth. Keith provides extraordinary guidance and support throughout the entire process and his professional guidance leads to excellent college outcomes. Keith’s students regularly come back to say how he went over and beyond for them. He has a great sense of humor and possesses the professional experience and patience to lead Interface students through the complex college admissions process. Keith is a strong networker and is a member of many professional organizations that focus on college admissions. As the Assistant Director of College Counseling, Keith is responsible for the ongoing training and mentoring of the counseling staff and developing new programs and services to strengthen our college counseling program for our families. He also leads our annual college tour program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1717243645508-ZPR5BAEIWJZVEWA5EFED/Tiffany.jpg Administration - Tiffany Noel Assistant Director of College Counseling Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development Director of the Writing Team Dr. Tiffany Noel is an interdisciplinary educator and scholar whose work bridges research, pedagogy, and mentorship across K–12 and higher education contexts. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University, a B.A. in English with a TESOL certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and completed postdoctoral research training at the University of Virginia. With 15 years of experience directing undergraduate and graduate programs, publishing scholarly work, and presenting at national and international conferences, Tiffany’s career reflects a deep commitment to educational advancement, culturally responsive practice, and transformational learning. At Interface Education Services, Tiffany brings this ethos to the intersection of college counseling and writing coaching, where she fosters narrative coherence, intellectual depth, and strategic alignment across students’ application materials. Her work is grounded in the belief that competitive college applications are not solely about achievement but about voice, and how students articulate purpose, curiosity, and complexity across contexts. Through intentional collaboration among counselors, coaches, and families, she distills each student’s trajectory into a guiding narrative framework that ensures every essay contributes meaningfully to a larger, authentic portrait of who they are and who they are becoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1722392522515-QS1PC9CTLDX9SJ5X5API/Stephanie.jpg Administration - Stephanie Schneider Associate Director of the Writing Team Stephanie brings experience as an educator, writer, and author. She holds a dual B.A. in English Literature and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is AP Certified in Literature and Language from UCLA. Her career includes roles such as Vice Principal and English Department Chair at WorldEd International School, where she designed creative writing curricula, led accreditation processes, and provided career and college advising. At Laurel Springs School, Stephanie served as Department Administrator, teaching all English courses, conducting monthly live classes, founding a Blogging Group to empower student writers, and maintaining regular communication with parents about student performance. Stephanie's teaching experience spans grades 6-12, including Honors and AP Literature and Language courses, where she developed engaging lessons that enhanced critical thinking, advanced reading comprehension, and effective communication skills. In addition to her teaching experience, Stephanie has valuable recruitment experience, enabling her to support students in interview preparation and offer insights on resume crafting, interview techniques, and employer expectations. Her tenure as a Staff Reviewer and Features Writer for RT Book Reviews, where she wrote over 1,400 book reviews and contributed feature articles and interviews with best-selling authors, further showcases her expertise. She has also worked extensively with English language learners, creating specialized content for ESL students. Stephanie is excited to bring her technical proficiency, dedication to student success, and passion for writing and publishing to her students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588233074562-KI61LYFMNUVYBK804GZA/Debbie-Greenberg-headshot.jpg Administration - Debbie Greenberg Director of Programming Debbie brings over 20 years of college counseling experience to Interface as a former college counselor at one of St. Louis’ leading private high schools. She also developed a college counseling curriculum and program for a nationally recognized college access program. Debbie’s students love her energy and enthusiasm, knowing that she genuinely cares about their well-being and success. She was recently selected by the internationally known Colleges That Change Lives consortium as outstanding counselor of the year. Debbie received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Her son is attending medical school, and her daughter is a teacher in Memphis, Tennessee. When Debbie isn't working, you can probably find her at a yoga class, the gym, or gardening in her back yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/368267bc-f3e3-45c3-b55b-6c2efd66fb51/lei.png Administration - Lei Yu Assistant to the President Lei holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. in Social Gerontology from Miami University, along with a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics. With several years of experience in graduate school consulting, Lei specializes in planning, program selection, academic background building and enhancement, scholarship interviews, and research coaching for applicants. Lei has extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research paper writing and has successfully coached numerous students to secure graduate offers, as well as fully funded Ph.D. offers from universities such as Brown, USC, Boston University, Columbia, and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/9109298f-1719-42ce-8533-aa6b4ad0ca7a/sonja.jpg Administration - Sonja Montiel director of talent development Sonja Montiel (MA Education) is the co-founder of PEQ Performance Consulting LLC. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and training, Sonja excels at identifying the root causes of automated negative stress responses. As a Positive Intelligence mental fitness coach, she leverages educational practices to guide individuals, families, educators, and teams towards consistently achieving successful outcomes through positive and emotional intelligence strategies. Sonja's extensive experience includes roles such as admission counselor for the UC system, director of college counseling at a private independent preparatory school, and educational consultant for both domestic and international students. Her leadership in the Western and National Associations for College Admission Counseling (WACAC and NACAC) includes serving as a board member for WACAC and an assembly delegate for NACAC. Currently, Sonja is a mentor and membership committee member for the International Association for College Admission Counseling, a board member for Conejo Schools Foundation, and VP of Parent Engagement for The Center of Advanced Studies. She also contributes as a writer for LINK for Counselors and AwareNow Magazine, where she serves as the exclusive ambassador of education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1595297732204-ZMOZS5TXPYMGQ46UWD7M/Rainbow-Chen-headshot-2.jpg Administration - Rainbow Chen Director of Customer Service Rainbow has over two decades of experience teaching both Chinese and American students and understands the importance of customer satisfaction and the education of young people. Her extensive knowledge of cross-cultural training, account management, and organizational skills have enabled her to guide Interface students and their families through this process toward the success of the student and beyond. Rainbow’s linguistic training and experience allow her to effectively close the communication gap that is imperative during the application process, allowing the applicant and family to feel comfortable and confident throughout their child’s educational career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588233258192-2R7876WD1IJG4K4NUPQ1/Lei-Shen-headshot.jpg Administration - Lei Shen Associate Director of Customer Service After several years working with students at Education First in China, Lei Shen came to the United States to pursue a master’s degree in Education. After completion of her studies, she worked at a private high school in Texas before joining the Interface team in 2011. Lei plays a pivotal role in training the customer service team, and her passion for education, cross cultural communications, and customer satisfaction assures the best quality service for Interface students and families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/6de0fa24-6e24-420c-9ee7-8489768bf0e4/Maria.png Administration - Dr.MD Personal Development & Motivation Coach Dr.MD serves as the Personal Development & Motivation Coach at Interface Education Services, where she spearheads the design and implementation of our Academic Performance Coaching Program—a signature initiative that helps students uncover and strengthen their intrinsic motivation for long-term academic and personal success. Dr.MD holds a PhD in Psychology with specialized research expertise in stress regulation, learning, and motivation. Her work examines how psychological patterns affect academic performance and how students can develop healthier, more sustainable approaches to achievement. She has published research in top interdisciplinary journals spanning psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, contributing to the scientific understanding of stress regulation and human motivation. With over 14 years of experience in education and mentorship, she draws upon her interdisciplinary background in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology to create developmentally aligned, research-based programming. Her work blends rigorous psychological theory with practical tools, equipping college-bound students with self-awareness, purpose-driven learning strategies, and a growth mindset. Her coaching approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological research, translating scientific findings into practical strategies that students can apply immediately. She specializes in helping high-achieving students understand their individual stress patterns, develop effective coping skills, and build resilience for long-term academic success. At Interface, she leads the creation of customized sessions, workshops, and group discussions that promote self-discovery, autonomy, and values-based decision-making. Through her personalized 1-on-1 student sessions, she applies cognitive and motivational psychology to help students align academic choices with authentic interests and long-term goals. Prior to joining Interface, she held faculty positions at multiple universities, including Georgia State University, where she mentored students individually, developed performance-improvement strategies, and contributed to student success through her service on recruitment and admissions committees. She also founded student organizations focused on leadership and academic excellence. She earned her PhD in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was recognized with the Helen Stenner Memorial Essay Award for Best Graduate Student Paper, honoring her outstanding research and academic writing. Dr.MD provides educational coaching and skill-development services; she is not a licensed psychologist or mental health counselor and does not provide therapy or clinical treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592398945681-GDMRJ6I4OGZ01HKBML6F/susan-goodkin-headshot.jpg Administration - Susan Goodkin Advisor-Interface Programs Susan is a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and Oxford University, where she was chosen as a Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world and awarded to a small number of college graduates. Susan specializes in helping Interface students find creative and impressive ways to pursue their interests and passions beyond the usual high school activities, to help them stand out from other applicants. Her unique role at Interface is to team with counselors to help their students pursue unusual paths based on their interests and talents and to build an outstanding extracurricular resume necessary to get accepted to the most selective schools. Susan has an extraordinary success rate helping students get admitted to highly selective colleges. Her students are admitted to the Ivies, Stanford, and MIT at a rate that is 6 times higher than the national acceptance rate! In the past few years, of the relatively small group of students she works with, she had 16 Stanford acceptances, 9 Harvard acceptances, 14 Yale acceptances, 9 Princeton acceptances, 8 MIT acceptances, 3 Brown acceptances, 5 Columbia acceptances, 10 UPenn acceptances, 2 Dartmouth acceptance, and 6 Cornell acceptances. Susan’s students also have a remarkable success rate at other highly selective schools including Duke, Vanderbilt, Caltech, Northwestern, Amherst, Georgetown, Berkeley, UCLA, and many more. Additionally, Susan writes and speaks internationally on education issues, including college planning. Her articles have appeared in publications including the Washington Post, Miami Herald, Philadelphia Enquirer, Sacramento Bee, and Houston Chronicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/8c72b1cf-6e85-46e3-bb80-d07ee156f1b3/Yao.jpg Administration - Serena Yao Director of Personnel Administration Serena Yao holds an MBA from Sun Yat-sen University. She had served as an engineer in the Technical Department of Guangzhou Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd for years. In June 2013, Serena joined Interface and went to the US Headquarter for further study. She is currently the Director of Administration and Human Resources Department. With professional knowledge and strong work ethic, Serena's motivation is to make scientifical and rational evaluation of and plans for human resources for the company in order to enhance the employees' enthusiasm and creativity for their job. Her goal is for the whole team to help every student get into the most selective schools possible by providing the best service for them and their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/cb7712d0-942c-44fa-b85a-f682d241a884/Hope.jpg Administration - Hope Murtaugh Special Advisor Assistant Director of Admission at Princeton University Assistant Director of College Counseling at Charlotte Country Day School Member of Overseas Association of College Admissions Counselors (OACAC) Graduated from Princeton University Hope is passionate about guiding students to college admissions success. She is an Ivy League admissions expert and received her bachelor's degree from Princeton University, where she served as an Admission Officer and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Over the last 20 years, Hope has taught tens of thousands of students around the world how to optimize their applications to top US and UK colleges and universities. She has seen a 25% higher overall acceptance rate to Ivy League schools compared to the national average among the students she has guided. Many students she has worked with have been admitted to Princeton, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, U Penn, Cornell, U Chicago, Columbia, Dartmouth, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Brown, Vanderbilt and Wellesley. Hope's students comment on her calm, assured presence during the stressful college admissions process. Her ability to strategize a student's strongest case for admission and put their authentic strengths into words is among the best in this industry. At the same time, Hope's ability to connect with diverse types of students is remarkable. One mother said that it was as if Hope had "seen my son's soul." Another student, after one meeting with Hope, said, "I've never thought the way that [her] questions made me think." After working with Hope a student said, "I wanted to express my gratitude for your endless patience and always-helpful advice on everything and anything college related . . . . My applications would not have been the same without your guidance, and I would not be in the place I am in right now without you." Another student said, "I feel like you are not treating me as a mere student, but as your daughter." Hope believes that students should "live the life that writes the application." Her counseling goals prioritize a student's self-motivation and confidence while demanding high standards for self-awareness and community impact. She will challenge your child to think and feel deeply, all while learning how to express themselves in activities (and essays) that are true to who they are, not as a copy of another student who has achieved success. https://www.interfaceedu.com/our-programming daily 0.75 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/0ccfc44e-660d-4754-bfa6-e83b9ece8459/Rising-Gen+Leadership.png Programming - Rising-Gen Leadership Development Rising Gen is a multi-year leadership development program grounded in intensive experiential education. Students begin with sustained one-to-one coaching that clarifies identity, personal direction, and intrinsic motivation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592288667564-704HU73J4V6LWB5E0UJL/Discussion-Groups.jpg Programming - Discussion Groups Interface offers a variety of virtual, student-led discussion group opportunities for young people to improve their critical thinking skills and engage with others with similar interests around the world. With former and current student moderators, along with planned topics, each discussion group provides an interactive platform for exploration of relevant and advanced topics and themes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594363720381-SCIW8PPP15UTGWMS8BBZ/seminars.jpg Programming - Seminars Access a range of seminars available for our students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588252451780-K6ZBBRYPX5C55M5Y68RC/academic-professional-exploration.jpg Programming - Academic/Professional Exploration When asked about potential academic majors, students often feel overwhelmed by the numerous options, which is why understanding your academic path more clearly is imperative in the admissions process. 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Counselors run small breakout sessions where they focus on strategic topics, such as finalizing college lists, soft skills training, interview preparation and developing a strong written voice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253028384-SKG87MHCL0Q3GB29H22N/Writing-Support-Revision.jpg Programming - Writing Support / Revision Interface offers numerous opportunities for students to strengthen their writing abilities through personal essay coaching by their counselors and within the framework of group and committee settings. We believe that by creating multiple options for a student’s written work to be critiqued is key to elevating writing to the highest possible level. From brainstorming to submitting a final draft, the counseling team supports each student every step of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253071386-30WQS5EZ22COGPOA5TTD/Preliminary-College-Research-Planning.jpg Programming - Preliminary College Research / Planning There are many preparation steps before a student and counselor finalize a college list. The research and planning period is essential to help a student understand more about the culture and structure of American higher education, but also how to learn more about individual preferences and discovering the importance of fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253110066-0QF8WV4D1U7ANLWZ9RUE/Soft-Skills-Interview-Preparation.jpg Programming - Soft Skills / Interview Preparation Interface understands how important a student’s soft skills are, not only to the admissions process, but also for future professional and social development. Communication, leadership, problem solving, and emotional intelligence can be mastered, and we provide opportunities both within the counselor-student relationship, and in group and individual workshops to ensure that every student feels confident in their abilities to interact with others effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253144122-ES8PSSB5QEP609VEQQM8/Summer-Planning.jpg Programming - Summer Planning How a student spends their summer can be a transformative experience and should be shared well in university applications. Exploring the endless options and ultimately deciding on the right opportunity can be a daunting task. Interface counselors tailor the summer search for each student with a keen focus on developing areas of great interest to each young person. Whether a summer is spent mastering an academic topic, doing volunteer relief work in Haiti, preparing a research paper for publication, or painting a mural for a community center, we motivate students to work toward their unique goals and passions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253193072-S204QSODKC80SCC7G5AR/Curriculum-and-Transcript-Evaluation.jpg Programming - Curriculum and Transcript Evaluation Depending on the time a student joins the Interface family, their counselor will be an asset in the selection of future courses and understanding their academic potential in high school. A comprehensive high school plan is developed, along with effective strategies to increase rigor and improve or maintain academic excellence. Tools such as developing essential study habits and time management are also utilized during this process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253222820-T6DPI8O9HHUXFI26WJO1/image-asset.jpeg Programming - College List Development A major step in choosing universities is to understand how to select schools based on categories of fit. It is important in the selection process to carefully consider college options based on understanding your personal profile. Interface counselors begin helping students understand the culture of higher education and the vast options available before moving on to the preliminary research phase, and the lengthy process of building of the final list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1588253247009-FF1SU9ERW0XPPACVLOMK/image-asset.jpeg Programming - Activity / Involvement Planning We want to make sure that an admissions committee understands WHY an applicant chooses to pursue chosen activities, and most importantly, WHY it is important to them. 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Students are given an international topic a few weeks before the debate, and then join students from the United States for an informal debate where everyone shares their views on the selected issue. Student-led discussions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1591628767924-CILB2Y05FHV7S0JEUG5I/International+Film+Discussion+Group Discussion Groups - International Film Discussion Group This is for students who love film and want to discuss films with others from around the world with similar interests Prior to the meeting, everyone views an assigned film, then students discuss their thoughts about and reactions to the film. Student-led discussions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1591628789780-REHH6WUR3RM6WOZZWHTK/International+Young+Scientists+Discussion+Group Discussion Groups - International Young Scientists Discussion Group This is a group for students who love science and want to learn about topics beyond those covered in the classroom. Students will hear presentations about exciting and cutting-edge theories in science, then followed by a group discussion. If students have a scientific topic that they are knowledgeable about, they will have the opportunity to present to the group. https://www.interfaceedu.com/results daily 0.75 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1591685608066-DA7ORGH29J05PMZVU5YS/USA.jpg Results Interface students have been admitted to all eight Ivy League colleges: Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594647577565-UNSQMDJB116HT2TN90Z8/stanford-university.jpg Results Interface students have been admitted to elite non-Ivy League colleges: Stanford, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, and Washington University in St. Louis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594647604928-BCE5EL5QPICP4XGXYUOJ/stem.jpg Results Interface students have been admitted to the most prestigious STEM colleges: MIT, California Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Purdue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594647649128-02SY266LXQ9J8ALZXYLE/arts-college.jpg Results Interface students have been admitted to the most prestigious Liberal Arts Colleges: Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Wellesley, Pomona, Bowdoin, Carleton, Claremont McKenna, Colby, Haverford, Middlebury, and Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1591685673495-JKYTPSQSMDBNV4MVBRJY/image-asset.jpeg Results Interface students have been admitted to the top universities in Canada: University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1591685690061-6RMIACPZ14YRF2QY22NO/image-asset.jpeg Results Interface students have been admitted to the top universities in the UK: Oxford University, Cambridge University, Imperial College London, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/75af2033-d842-4ce0-9a2c-b64a5396130b/12883f26cdbbb92fcc074f94092199c0.jpg Results - Meet Felice Class of 2023 Accepted to Vanderbilt University/Barnard College/Bryn Mawr College/Brandeis University “Working with my Interface counselor, Rachael, has been a fantastical process of discovering my goals and potentials. I was respected as myself and found my own voice in writing, rather than having me imitate previous successful applicants. She was always there to patiently guide me to make the choices that fit me the best when I was helplessly seeking help during application season. Because of her guidance, my application season was not just a torturous waiting, but a freeing process of exploring who I am. What I feel is more worthwhile than the outcome of my college admissions process is the freedom I was given to develop and grow as a person.“ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/76c2666a-aa82-4da8-8e3a-dcaa7b9b6e42/404da6b0e0e4595066d163dcd3639314.jpg Results - Meet Aileen Class of 2023 Accepted to Wellesley College “I had a more friend-like relationship with my counsellor Claire. She knows me well and gives me suitable recommendations. She kept me on track for the whole process, updating me on the upcoming opportunities and the deadlines of all materials. As I’m applying to US universities as a student-athlete, Claire helped me to phone golf coaches when I couldn’t get a reply through email. When I went to America to visit universities and play golf tournaments, Claire also helped me to plan my route around the US. I’m very thankful that I have her as my counsellor and she really helped me to go through the college application process much easier.“ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/3d92ce9d-c8f0-49da-8cae-14bc47fb7694/WechatIMG405.jpeg Results - Meet Dlency Class of 2023 Accepted to UCLA/UCD/Boston University/UIUC/Northeastern University “Interface doesn’t feel like the typical agency that just solely aims to help you get into a university. When I first joined the jumpstart program, I was told to see every counselor as part of your team while you play the role of the leader of the team. I discovered it is a hundred percent true. Every piece of your writing or decision is keenly and cautiously evaluated by a team of experienced counselors. Especially at the start of senior year, most of my writings are submitted to a “mock evaluation” like the actual admission process. With the comprehensive evaluations, resources, and emotional supports Interface offered, I was able to achieve myself to the fullest.“ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/3eb18b46-5a7a-488c-aad1-42577179ab30/Lucy.jpg Results - Meet Lucy Class of 2022 Accepted to Stanford University “Working with Interface, I always felt like everyone cared for my success and wellbeing. This was so special because I could build a sense of trust with my counsellor and the staff I interacted with. This allowed my counsellor to guide me toward activities like research programs that could help me develop my skills and experience involving my specific interests. I also received much support when I was writing my essays.“ “My counsellor painstakingly commented on every rendition of my essay and often took it to other counsellors for a third-person perspective. Although the process was sometimes stressful, my counsellor’s support reassured me that every draft was better than the last. Somewhere along the way, I had gained a supportive team of experienced mentors from Interface that made my application process enjoyable.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/8b1a8f93-3558-48d7-b6fa-a1ecd748c7c7/David.jpg Results - Meet David Class of 2022 Accepted to Johns Hopkins University / UCLA / Emory University / University of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Carnegie Mellon University / NYU “The power of Interface stems not only from your assigned counselor, but also from a team of experienced counselors with a wealth of knowledge. Before I joined Interface, I was at a crossroads: I had interests in computer science, mathematics and finance, but I had no clue which one I wanted to pursue in college. After I joined Interface, my counselor consulted with several other counselors to find a rather niche major - financial engineering - which I fell in love with. Moreover, my college essays were looked over not only extensively by my counselor, but also by a team of specialists whose backgrounds came from a plethora of different schools and made sure my application would be a good fit for the different schools I applied to. “ “Interface offers opportunities which not only look phenomenal in your college applications, but also help you grow as a person. Frequently, there would be new programs to participate in. One of my favorite programs was the Philosophy Program. Interface’s expertise meant that it was run by a postdoctoral fellow from the Philosophy Department at Harvard. I became so engrossed with the subject, despite being a STEM student, I wrote an article and I’ve even opted to do a minor in Philosophy in college. This was just one of the pivotal ways Interface was able to set me apart from the other STEM students.” “To further my interest in financial engineering, Interface provided me with an opportunity to intern with a financial technology company. From there, I’ve published two research papers, designed an educational video game and the boss even wrote me a letter of recommendation, which proved instrumental. I’m grateful for how Interface has allowed me to flourish academically, socially and professionally.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/5d368a3b-2a8a-4158-85ae-8fba498f2d36/Jason.jpg Results - Meet Jason Class of 2022 Accepted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago (with scholarship) /Pratt Institute (with scholarship)/ The Glasgow School of Art/Art Center College of Design/School of Visual Arts(with scholarship)/California Institute of the Arts(with scholarships)/ Maryland Institute College of Art It was a wise choice for me to work with interface, and I really enjoyed the whole process in the past 3 years. My direction is art school and I was happy I had been paired with a counsellor who is an expert in art school applications. She gave me so many valuable advices, had been leading me all the way to prepare and finish my applications very well. Furthermore, Interface works as a team! I have received essay writing comments and recommendation letter support from other counselors too. Whenever I feel stressed or meet some difficulties, I could always reach out to my counselor or Interface team. It means a lot to me. Most importantly, I found Interface not only helped me in my college applications, but also helped me grow as a person. I found I knew myself better, like what my strength and weakness are, What I want to pursue in the future. I feel more confident than before and I am ready and really expecting to my new journey in the art school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/eb70b544-6426-4e31-a4d0-ece8c1b3d3e0/Michael.jpg Results - Meet Michael Class of 2022 Accepted to Johns Hopkins University “Interface has given me and many other students a much greater understanding of what to expect and how to prepare for tertiary education in the United States. Especially for myself, living in Auckland, there were very little chances to learn about US colleges as schools primarily focused on New Zealand universities. The counsellors available at my school primarily focused on the University of Auckland as well as universities in Australia and elsewhere in New Zealand; we made little progress in helping me in the application process for a US university. I was struggling with a range of things from essays and my extracurriculars to choosing a suitable university. Many of these questions were answered when I joined Interface, as I gradually learned about the specialties and focuses of institutions across the US as well as what they are looking for.” “From working with my counsellor Claire, I managed to take my first steps into the education system in the US – covering topics ranging from essays, possible majors and different colleges. I was encouraged to try new things by my counsellor, leading to insightful experiences such as research, online courses, and university courses among several other things – this pushed me to see what I could achieve. This led to a very exciting experience in high school where I learned an assortment of skills that I am sure will aid me further in my journey. Interface has also held events such as “boot-camps” to allow students to get feed-back on their writings and refine our application to present ourselves in the best light.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/22bccc7c-a86f-4a8e-aae1-cd624b38848a/Nina.jpg Results - Meet Nina Class of 2022 Accepted to Wellesley College Support would always be given at Interface to anyone that asks. You can not only get help for the application but also gain personal development from the whole team. Unlike many application institutions, Interface guides you to make your own path and find your own passion in life. This is much more than merely imitating past successful application. My counselor was supportive and encouraging during my time with Interface. Initially I had many different interests in feminism, business, and fine arts. During meetings with my counselor, I gained great guidance from her experiences to involve in creative activities that can combine my interests. Also, I had chances to participate in diverse workshops for writing, business, and gender studies to initiate my different academic interests. When applying for colleges, I was able to gain personalized insights from many counselors to revise my essay. I appreciated that I could work with two counselors for my essay closely and communicate with them about every detailed question I have at any time. Moreover, I gained full support in pursuing my dream school and finding the right college from my counselor. During the time with Interface, every student is able to attain personal growth by working with a team that has ample knowledge, abundant experiences, and patience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/a2541a27-8627-4164-8e98-3baaf51c8e09/Gary+Lin.jpg Results - Meet Gary Class of 2022 Accepted to Washington University in St. Louis, Imperial College London “Interface has prepared me an extremely well for my college applications. I started with a counselor who helped me to get familiar with the Interface family. Then I began working with my permeant counselor that was chosen for me based on my personality and the recommendation given from the first counselor. Interface really offers a tailored and personalized experience for its students! With its helpful community and numerous opportunities, I was able to explore many aspects of STEM (even sci-fi story writing!) and conquer many of my weaknesses. Not to mention the great counselor team who has reviewed my application from different perspectives and has given me great advice. Overall, thanks to Interface's counselors and resources, I was able to get a comprehensive activities list, great college essays, and eventually, offers from my dream school. Interface has helped me not only in terms of college admission, but also in terms of self-betterment and meeting talented and like-minded people.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592310151824-TWA4VGZZ1B0UUHVHGC4Y/sunny.jpg Results - Meet Sunny Class of 2020 Dartmouth College “Interface pairs you with the perfect counselor for you and works as a team so your application is reviewed by several very experienced counselors before you submit it to colleges. They will make sure you present your application in the best way. Different counselors will also help you in many other ways though workshops and programs.” “My counselor is very kind and inspiring, and always provides me with a lot of support. She is one of the warmest people I have ever met. She is very professional in her field, and is always willing to listen to my ideas. I did not feel alone or helpless during the college application process because I knew she was always there for me.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107055903-T17S5MOAUV1E2E0HYZNQ/Tommy+Liu.jpg Results - Meet Tommy Class of 2019 Duke “Interface is great as it pairs you with a counselor who is perfect for your situation and works with you throughout the whole application process. From choosing which university will suit you the most all the way up until you get accepted, they are there to help. Your counselor also works with a team of other professionals who review your application to ensure it is the best application. Interface does great at keeping the process moving along at the right pace and making sure you do what needs to be done. My counselor was very helpful and always on top of everything, and also just very kind and supportive. She was very good at keeping me on track and was always very open minded to what I have to say. During the process I didn’t feel nervous or anything because I knew I was getting everything done on time. Overall, the process was very smooth and I am very glad I came to Interface for help.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626108077597-W5673EWBZHR00E3RIS8P/Jeremy+Chi.jpg Results - Meet Jeremy Class of 2020 New York Tisch “My Interface counselor not only provided me with specific guidance regarding the college application process, but also offered a lot of moral support. I still remember revising my essay over and over again and going through my portfolio short film line by line with her. Because she is so experienced and patient, I felt very assured about to which direction I am heading. Working with Interface, I feel like what’s more important than the final college application result is my personal growth throughout this process.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592316129932-1JPYUCAAIGYYOF2Z3L3V/ben.jpg Results - Meet Ben Class of 2020 Stanford University “Interface prides itself on ensuring that every student gets the help that they need, and I certainly agree. The summer preceding my senior year, I was struggling to write my essays, find a suitable major, and identify the right college for me. Luckily, Interface recognized this and organized a college “boot camp” in my area. They even flew two of their premier counselors down to my area to help me, along with a few other students, out. Thanks to Interface, I left the boot camp with several finished essays, a major in mind, and a couple of colleges that I was excited to apply to. And, fortunately, I was able to continue working with the two counselors I met even after the boot camp. Needless to say, the smile I had after I left boot camp appeared regularly during my time with Interface.” “Unlike most college application services, Interface has a wealth of resources that it happily makes available to its students. During my time with Interface, I was able to work with a bunch of counselors, essay editors, and other college application specialists. When preparing for my interviews, I was assigned an expert on interviewing, and before the early decision deadline, my entire application was reviewed by a panel of former admissions officers. Interface wants every student to succeed, and the accessibility of their extensive knowledge, experience, and resources proved invaluable for me.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107222105-01VBB5UC16YINUBH5L96/Sam+Chen.jpg Results - Meet Sam Class of 2020 University of Notre Dame, UCSB, UC Irvine, UCSD, UC Davis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute “Interface has a supportive community and tries to pair you up with the counselor that fits you the most. Not only your counselor, but the whole team will also help to review your application to lead it to perfection. Different counselors have different perspectives, which prepares you better for the application period. My counselor is caring and supportive. She helps me edit my personal statement, which is one of my biggest hassles. Because of her, my university application is much smoother and more organized.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107487201-49VMT9VP3C6RH3LWD7N9/Pernille+Gao.jpg Results - Meet Pernille Class of 2021 School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design “Interface has helped me understand and navigate the intricate process of applying for universities, and has definitely helped me achieve my goals to get into my dream school. By prioritizing the pairing of students with suitable counselors, it has made the process much smoother and enjoyable. My counselor Claire has been so accommodating and friendly and is such a lovely person. She has gone out of her way to provide an answer for every and any question or concern I have. I am super grateful to have her as a counselor, especially during the pandemic when there are a lot of changes to the application system, having someone who is sincerely dedicated to help is a life saver. ” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592310188992-QGXR11X99LABI7P0GA16/bo-wen.jpg Results - Meet Bo Wen Class of 2020 University of Pennsylvania “My Interface counselor always made time for me whenever I had any questions. Whether it was an urgent query about course selection or simply looking over a draft of my Common Application essay, my counselor was always there to offer advice and feedback. Even during the most intense part of the college application process, my counselor always managed to get my drafts back within 24 hours. I'm deeply grateful for his diligence and dedication!” “Interface helped me turn my relatively generic essay topics into great pieces of writing that really showed who I am. The most important concept Interface taught me was displaying "intellectual curiosity" through the essays, which is key in the admissions process. Without pointing me towards that direction, my essays would've been overly bland and uninteresting. I think the edits my Interface counselor suggested that helped display intellectual curiosity was key to my success.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592310209448-8IYA1957XACDEJJ2YYLC/irene.jpg Results - Meet Irene Class of 2019 Yale University “The thing I like the most about Interface is that the counselors work as a team. As I wrote my essays or prepared for interviews, I always had plenty of opportunities to talk to different counselors. It was super helpful to receive feedback from readers who didn't know me as well as my counselor did. College applications aside, I also enjoyed getting to know so many knowledgeable counselors through deep conversations and lighthearted chats.” “My counselor was super responsive throughout the college application process—he made it clear early on that we shouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him, and he always replied to my questions or concerns in a timely manner. His feedback on my essays were tough at times, but it meant that I always knew exactly how I could improve my next draft. College wasn't the only thing he focused on though: he often sent us book recommendations and inspirational articles to encourage us to take breaks from working on applications. He continued his mentorship after the college application process by providing a list of tips to help us better transition into our college life.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107874186-QGTFDPBZOVOMZK3H52S2/Joyce+Liao.jpg Results - Meet Joyce Class 2021 Yale, Oxford, The University of Edinburgh, University College London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107640702-6IT62YR4VQYJ51W1H3TG/Lin+Zhu.jpg Results - Meet Lin Class of 2021 Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Yale, U Penn, UCLA, UCSB, University of Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1626107709152-5DHAXZMS9L7HZ4WDQF0O/Selina+Xia.jpg Results - Meet Selina Class of 2020 Stanford University https://www.interfaceedu.com/application-boot-camps daily 0.75 2020-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203810139-KE0XRBHIDZXQGZL2UCU3/people-2557399_1920.jpg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203954750-RKT45V2NKK8LIDOFRW1Q/WechatIMG113.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203954486-AXCEBASOK8U4DWB3OKT1/WechatIMG114.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203957688-ZKJIFZWVHGTOMIVXGIAB/WechatIMG115.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203956626-0Y6ARZZN9QIXIPXW2MXG/WechatIMG118.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203960095-A9Q27OAMER3Y917I3GQ6/WechatIMG120.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203960632-O5FXJTAQHG9AVN6EQ91P/WechatIMG121.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592203961438-EJ42X09219WT7D5M2ZM0/WechatIMG122.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204009583-EVRH6QTVYMH4977JE9OI/WechatIMG106.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204011713-INNRQNZHNM4KKN95J6EP/WechatIMG107.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204014914-K5LU0TOMZCMG58L3GGP9/WechatIMG108.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204016783-ZTXFA6AX3SK98H1FW1FW/WechatIMG109.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204020785-LBBA5L1TQEMR3STJXLY4/WechatIMG110.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204022118-S0P38MPNWA4KK4OL57J0/WechatIMG111.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1592204024242-06INKIVSI694KEHOE4QE/WechatIMG112.jpeg Application Boot Camps https://www.interfaceedu.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1587048936797-R2MM5TEST14GSEF7LB71/contact-banner-2.jpg Contact https://www.interfaceedu.com/education-counseling daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594361204601-SR9T2V59EKK56V7W4ZXK/services-banner.jpg Education Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/419b2ceb-91fb-4324-bb1f-8f19233e5727/nextgen+.png Education Counseling - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594362398822-V5DH9ISK44Z7JS3RWW2A/high+school.png Education Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594362713949-PE8NQIBZ4FIC0ZJTAXS8/transfer.png Education Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594362836617-57AHHRNJJ406L776OA7B/graduate.png Education Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/1594647020533-BHYG0QNB8IHXNO5H9AHU/boarding-school.png Education Counseling https://www.interfaceedu.com/college-counselors daily 0.75 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/4e3c1e17-9914-467b-be7a-98e0348b4e98/beijngyanse.jpg Counselors https://www.interfaceedu.com/next-gen-leadership-development daily 0.75 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/466900b2-f3fc-415b-8ad0-2e03052e7b4f/Next+Gen.png Next Gen Leadership Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e985483d992e62214e5b706/85db4383-0918-4bd8-bded-b04e062a71a9/Gen+.png Next Gen Leadership Development - What Is Next Gen Leadership Development? 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