What Makes Our Team Different?
PalmDrive USA is an educational consulting firm founded by educators from Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, and UC Berkeley in 2014 with a shared vision to redefine college admission consulting. Our counselors are not just experts; we call ourselves mentors because we have walked the same path. We understand the pressures and aspirations of college-bound students. With personalized insights, we’ve successfully guided countless students to achieve their goals. Our relatable, empathetic approach turns the daunting application process into an empowering journey. With our counselors, you’re not just a client—you’re part of a community dedicated to your success.
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Meet Our Essay Editors
Our essay editors are part of an extensive network of over 4,000 Academic Mentors across North America and Europe, with 90% hailing from the top 30 world universities. This elite team brings unparalleled expertise to the table, ensuring each essay is polished to perfection. They offer personalized feedback and strategic insights, helping students craft compelling narratives that stand out in the competitive college admissions process. Our editors' deep academic backgrounds and rigorous standards drive success.
Kyle Kaplan
Harvard University
Danielle Gauthier
Hamilton College
J.Y. Lee
Princeton University
Daniel Kwon
Duke University
Lee Ann Song
Harvard University
Tarub Mabud
Stanford University
Anna Roberts
Dartmouth College
Maike Prewett
New York University
Geneva Jonathan
Northwestern University
Seamus Flory
Harvard University
Vanessa Kan
LMU Munich
Elizabeth Simons
Columbia University
Emily Loane
Duke University
Joanna Xing
Dartmouth College
Orelia Jonathan
University of Pennsylvania
Visit Our Office
Welcome to PalmDrive USA’s Silicon Valley office, where technology meets personalized college consulting. Here, we host workshops, share the latest admissions updates, and provide 1:1 in-person meetings for families and students. It's a perfect place to connect with our counselors and stay informed about the latest in college applications.
Dreams Within Reach
Our Milestones
2013
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PalmDrive was officially registered in the United States and established its U.S. headquarters.
2014
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Opened the first office in Beijing.
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Launched the official WeChat public account.
2015
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Secured several million RMB in angel funding.
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Pioneered the 4 Mentors to 1 Student counseling model, becoming a leading innovator in mentor-based college preparation.
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Hosted over 200 online seminars and sharing sessions, and the WeChat account surpassed 100,000 followers.
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Opened the Hangzhou office.
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Our mentor network expanded to over 9,000 mentors.
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Our students received over 4,000 admission offers.
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Total students served exceeded 20,000.
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Launched official accounts on WeChat Channels and Bilibili.
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Our students received over 9,000 admission offers.
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Expanded to additional platforms including Xiaohongshu (RED) and Douyin (Tiktok).
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Opened the Hong Kong office.
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Our admission rate to Top 30 global universities surpassed 83%.
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Our mentor network expanded to over 8,500 mentors.
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WeChat public account followers approached 700,000.
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Total admission offers exceeded 23,000.
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Our students collectively received over $40 million in scholarships.
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Opened offices in Shanghai and Chengdu.
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The number of students served exceeded 1,000.
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Opened offices in Shanghai and Chengdu.
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The number of students served exceeded 1,000.
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Opened the Shenzhen office.
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Launched the official Weibo account.
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Established the Wuhan office.
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Hosted the QS World Grad School Tour.