Carole has lived and worked in Hong Kong since 2004, and joined Apply Ivy as a Senior Admissions Consultant in 2008, taking over as Director in 2013. Carole focuses on advising candidates in Hong Kong and Asia on how to successfully apply to top boarding schools, colleges and graduate schools in the United States.
Carole attended Phillips Academy Andover, a top US boarding school. She then earned a BA in International Studies from Colby College, a prestigious liberal arts school in Maine, USA and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business, which included five months of study at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Carole has conducted workshops and seminars on strategies and tactics for gaining admission to selective US schools. In addition, she is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and regularly travels to the US to visit boarding schools and colleges and meet with admissions officers.
Carole has always had a passion for helping students, and has been a volunteer with Minds Matter, Junior Achievement, as well as being active with alumni associations in Hong Kong for all of her alma maters.
Gerry is an experienced educational consultant who has worked with numerous students to successfully gain admission to top boarding schools, universities and graduate programs. He served as an alumni interviewer for Northwestern University for over 12 years and worked as a brand manager and marketer for 10 years at companies including Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Nestle and Activision. Most recently, he was head of Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.
Leveraging his experience in education and brand management, Gerry brings a strategic approach to helping applicants distinguish themselves. He is passionate about helping students discover their interests and making the most of their experiences. Students and families alike appreciate his enthusiasm and ability to help them find the right schools and put their best foot forward.
Gerry earned his Bachelors degree at University of Illinois and his MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and travels each year to visit boarding schools and colleges to meet with admissions officers.
Sarah graduated from Columbia University in 2014 with a degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures, focusing on Chinese language. She also completed one year of intensive Mandarin language training at Peking University in Beijing before earning her master’s degree at the University of Cambridge in Chinese Studies.
Before joining Apply Ivy, Sarah worked in Beijing for a leading Chinese e-commerce company and a popular internet media platform. While working in Beijing, she discovered her passion for education after successfully helping a student get accepted to her dream university. When working with students, Sarah is a strong believer in the importance of “fit” and very much enjoys helping each and every student applying to both boarding school and university reach their full potential!
Based on my son’s strengths and curriculum requirements, they were able to select schools that most suited him. We particularly found the interview preparation useful as Apply Ivy met with my son to prepare him in depth. My son was able to speak to School Admission Directors confidently; he received high praises from a few schools… my son was accepted to the school on top of his list and he is looking forward to the boarding school adventure in the US.
