Jen Li

Consulting

Bay Area Private School Admissions

Private school admissions can be daunting

but they don’t have to be

Jen Li

Educational Consultant

“What do schools seek in an ideal applicant?”

“How can I help my child stand out?”

“Do my essays cohesively showcase my child?”

The private school admissions process in the Bay Area can feel daunting with all the questions spinning in your head.

Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Why work with Jen Li?

Jen is an experienced educational consultant who provides essential guidance to families navigating the extensive Bay Area private school admissions process. By partnering with you to learn about your child’s strengths and goals, Jen provides white glove support in key application areas such as:

  • Written Statements

  • Parent & Student Interviews

  • Student Playgroups & Observation Sessions

  • WISC-V & WPPSI IQ Assessments

  • Student Portfolio Development

Whether you are in the thick of applications or gearing up for a future cycle, Jen will amplify your family’s odds of receiving that coveted and much-deserved golden offer letter.

About me

Jen Li (李小冰) is an experienced private school educational and admissions consultant. With her PhD and MA in Education from USC, she has handled admissions and interviews for Stanford School of Medicine, MAANG tech companies, and Teach for America. She was also a classroom teacher at The Harker School and in the K-12 public sector.

She is an intermediate Mandarin speaker having spent many years at the International School of Beijing. When not providing excellent admissions support, she is a Program Manager at a MAANG, enjoys the outdoors of her native Bay Area, and chases after her 3 young children who attend The Harker School, Tessellations, and Stanford Bing Nursery School.

Services

consultation

Get all your questions answered. Learn what schools are looking for in top applicants and build a portfolio that fits your family’s needs.

Mock Interview

Gain confidence knowing you're prepared with the most impactful responses to common questions through real-time feedback on answers, body language, and overall presentation.

Essay Review

Create a compelling narrative that makes your child stand out. Identify best examples that illustrate your family’s strengths and goals, and curate it to each school’s pillars and priorities. Reviewed and revised to perfection.

comprehensive

Unlimited and priority consultation, interview, and essay services for one application cycle.

Virtual Ease

Your time is invaluable. Let’s make this easy.

All services are 100% virtual and scheduled at your most convenient times.

REFERral Bonus

Have a friend who recommended us?
Referrals get rewarded!

Receive 25% off on all services when you mention their name at booking. They in turn will receive a free 30 min service of their choosing.

 FAQs

  • I’m currently primarily serving families looking to apply to independent private schools in the California Peninsula, South Bay, and San Francisco regions. If you are outside these areas, you will find my guidance and services regarding overall private school admissions still applicable and impactful.

  • My expertise supports TK through 12th grade, with a strengthened focus on TK through 8th grade admissions.