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University of Pennsylvania

Professional Background

Freda earned her undergraduate degree in Economics and East Asian Studies and completed her graduate training in Social Policy and Data Analytics at the University of Pennsylvania. With a strong foundation in social science and quantitative research, she has developed an interdisciplinary approach that combines analytical rigor with deep social insight. Her interests include educational equity, sustainable development, and data modeling. At Penn, she served as an admissions officer for the Wharton Global Youth Program, gaining firsthand experience in application review. She has also interned with nonprofit and research organizations, working on policy evaluation, user research, and data visualization. These experiences have shaped her emphasis on critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and data literacy in student advising.

Freda believes that a strong personal statement is a process of self-discovery and self-expression. Drawing on years of writing and mentoring experience, she helps students transform their experiences into clear, well-structured, and emotionally grounded narratives. Having pursued her own education in the U.S. since high school, she understands the challenges faced by Asian families, including information gaps, cultural differences, and self-positioning. This insight led her to a career in college admissions advising, where she aims to provide reliable guidance and help students navigate complex academic paths with confidence.

Personal Strengths

Freda is highly organized and skilled at breaking complex problems into actionable steps. She balances big-picture planning with attention to detail, creating personalized short- and long-term strategies based on students’ strengths and motivations. She supports students in course selection, activity planning, time management, and application timelines. In essay coaching, she emphasizes critical thinking, narrative structure, and authentic voice, helping students develop writing that is both logically strong and emotionally compelling. In working with parents, she communicates with professionalism and patience, fostering collaborative relationships that support students’ growth.