Our Co-founders
Casey Ma | Co-founder, area head: Business/Management/Health.
Casey holds degrees from UCSD and Yale School of Management, specializing in psychology, management, and business. She is deeply passionate about unlocking the potential in her students and creating customized admission strategies to ensure their success. With a background as a research assistant at UCSD and a proven track record as a director of critically acclaimed events at Yale SOM, Casey has honed her skills in both academic research and event curation. Her extensive experience includes collaborating with colleagues from Ivy League institutions and top-ranked universities, making her uniquely qualified to guide students through the competitive admissions landscape.
Linus Li | Co-founder, area head: Music/Humanities.
Linus is a distinguished pianist who has performed at prominent venues across Asia and North America, earning praise from audiences and pedagogues for his 'spontaneous yet delicate interpretations.' In addition to his musical achievements, he has a strong background in social sciences and has guided students to prestigious music institutions such as Mannes and NEC, as well as top-tier research universities like UCLA and Johns Hopkins. He holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a diploma from ABRSM and has served on the SFCM admissions panel. Beyond the piano, Linus is an avid traveler, drawing inspiration from his experiences on the road.