July 23, 2025

Student Name: Ken High School: Public high school in New York Admitted to: Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, UC Berkeley, UCLA Enrolled at: Cornell University This case study is presented from the perspective of Ken’s father, who was closely involved in guiding his son’s educational journey.  Student Background Ken attended an American high school in

Student Name: EdmonHigh School: The Williston Northampton SchoolAdmitted to: NYU Stern School of Business Student Background Edmon began his U.S. boarding high school journey in ninth grade after transitioning from a public school in China. Arriving at Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts, he faced immediate language and cultural challenges. While he had studied English in

Student Name: RebeccaHigh School: The Frederick Gunn SchoolAdmitted to: New York University (NYU) Rebecca’s Background As a student, Rebecca was deeply passionate about the arts, with strengths in dance, the flute, and visual arts, as well as a longstanding interest in education and social responsibility. Despite her talents, she faced periods of uncertainty and self-doubt.