Beyond Good Grades: How to Help Your High Achieving Student Stand Out as a Leader
Strong transcripts are everywhere. We help your student develop the leadership story, measurable impact, and personal brand makes college take notice.
Why Strong Students Get Rejected
THE REAL PROBLEM? Direction, not effort.
Your student doesn't need to work harder—they need to become irreplaceable
They’ve worked hard throughout high school. They’re smart, talented, and have strong potential. But you also know that this might not be enough.
The three biggest traps students fall into are:
The "Do Everything" Approach
You've heard students should try many activities. But admissions officers see thousands of applicants who dabble in everything. What they're really looking for? Students who go deep in one or two areas and make a real difference.
Obsessing Over Test Scores
You might think a few extra points on the SAT or a slightly higher GPA is what matters most. It's not. Elite colleges evaluate something harder to measure: Does your student show genuine passion? Have they taken initiative? Do they lead?
The Identity Crisis
Your child is struggling with the high pressure, and while they achieve academic success, they are still searching for their genuine passions and struggle to articulate a compelling vision for their future plans.
Our Proven Track Record
87% of our students enroll in Ivy League universities.
100% of our students enroll in top 10% universities.
You need a strategy that shifts your child from competitive to unforgettable—someone who demonstrates real, lasting impact.
Three Month Breakthrough Accelerator
This hybrid program systematically guides students through the self-discovery and profile architecture required to create a unique "Spike" that secures a superior Non-Academic Rating.
This Program is Designed for You if:
Your child is in Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12, and needs support discovering their strengths and mapping out their future plans.
Your student has a strong academic foundation (not in ESL), ready to engage in complex, nuanced leadership development.
You understand that the core challenge is leadership development and identity formation, not just essay editing and tutoring.
You value a curated learning environment, where the quality of the peer network is as important as the coaching.
The truth? Classroom learning alone is no longer enough. Top colleges create future leaders—and only students who stand out make the cut.
“In John’s class, we learned how to communicate with purpose and confidence. The environment was thoughtful and engaging, and it made me more aware of how I express myself and how others respond. It completely changed the way I carry myself in conversations and presentations."
“I expected a useful program, but I didn’t realize how much it would change the way I see myself. Each session pushed me to think deeper, express myself more clearly, and understand what I actually want. It helped me build the confidence to go after it."
Built for Students Who Want to STAND OUT
We don't offer tutoring hours. We build your child's
FUTURE SUCCESS
The Leadership Spike Framework
The Leadership Spike Framework is our proven three-phase system that transforms high-achieving students into distinctive leaders with measurable impact that admissions officers can't ignore.
Deep Self-Reflection – Moving the student from simply pursuing parental expectations to actively identifying their authentic values and interests. This cultivates the internal self-esteem necessary for intrinsic motivation. A clear, internalized purpose that drives activity selection and academic focus.
Strategic Architecture – Guiding the student to translate their authentic purpose into a verifiable, high-impact "Spike." This means moving beyond the routine of stacking activities to initiating an independent project or entrepreneurial venture. A measurable, high-leverage Independent Project or sustained, deep leadership achievement that sets them apart from their peers, and makes them stand out to the admissions and interviews.
Application Narrative – Mastering the communication of this achievement. We coach students on articulating their journey, growth, and leadership impact through essays and interviews, developing their unique Student Brand. A persuasive and authentic Application Narrative that confidently highlights their growth, resilience, and potential for future systemic change.
OUR PROVEN TRACK RECORD
87% of our students enroll into Ivy League universities. 100% of our students enroll into top 10% universities.
“I thought it would just be another class, but it ended up changing how I think. I learned to manage stress, set goals, and lead myself better.”
“What made this class different was how human it was. We didn’t just talk about academics, we talked about mindset, confidence, and purpose. I learned how to communicate clearly, manage my time, and carry myself as a leader. The growth I experienced here changed everything for me.”
Meet Your Coaches
You are not hiring generalist. Our program is co-led by two established experts in high-level leadership development and behavioral transformation:
John Wang and Lillian Victoria Ng have dedicated their careers to one mission: empowering emerging leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
John Wang
John is a 15-year educator and leadership coach with a proven record of elite admissions success. As the author of Big Asian Energy, he specializes in helping students and professionals overcome cultural barriers, build confidence, and develop authentic leadership presence. His work has been featured in WSJ, CNBC, TEDx, Audible, and Amazon, and he has coached leaders from Fortune 50 companies including Google, Meta, and Goldman Sachs. His new book, Big Asian Energy (Penguin Random House, May 2025), offers practical tools for unlocking full leadership potential.
Lillian Victoria Ng
Lillian Ng is a leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker who helps executives, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders break limiting beliefs, elevate their identity, and achieve measurable transformation. Her clients include leaders from Goldman Sachs, Chase, Deloitte, Hershey’s, and top real estate and financial organizations.
A Chinese American mother of three, Lillian brings a rare bicultural and global perspective shaped by her career in the US-Chinese film industry and mentorship under legendary performance coach Bob Proctor. She uses storytelling to drive identity shift, confidence building, and leadership growth.
She also champions the next generation—writing a children’s book to teach entrepreneurship and financial literacy and helping parents guide teens toward meaningful purpose, resilience, and future-ready leadership.
Why John & Lillian?
Together, John and Lillian combine decades of experience coaching top executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. They understand the unique challenges today's students face: a world where traditional career paths are being disrupted, where cultural intelligence matters more than ever, and where the ability to adapt and lead is no longer optional—it's essential.
They don't just teach leadership skills. They transform how young people see themselves and their potential.
This program draws on their proven frameworks, used with Fortune 50 executives, and applies them to help high school students develop the mindset, communication skills, and confidence needed to stand out in college admissions and beyond.
Your teen will learn from coaches who work with the world's top leaders—and who are committed to preparing the next generation to lead with purpose, presence, and power.
Ready to get your teen prepared for their next big chapter?
Program Structure & Deliverables:
This is a high-touch mentorship program that runs over 12 weeks, combining an intensive in-person workshop and personalized support throughout the intervening weeks
One Full-Day In-Person Workshops: Intensive, hands-on, scenario-based leadership training designed to develop executive presence and confidence.
- Growth mindset fundamentals and overcoming limiting beliefs
- Building resilience and emotional intelligence
- Discovering personal strengths and leadership style
1:1 Coaching & High-Touch Office Hours:
Dedicated private sessions with your coach for deep profile review, project incubation guidance, and personalized accountability in time management and study skills.
- Confident public speaking and articulation
- Active listening and effective questioning
- Persuasive communication for interviews and presentations
11 Weeks of Structured Online Curriculum:
Modules built around the "Leadership Spike Framework" to help students internalize a clear purpose that drives intentional activity choices and academic focus. Students will develop a measurable, high-leverage independent project or sustained leadership achievement that sets them apart from their peers, while crafting a persuasive and authentic application narrative that highlights their growth, resilience, and potential for meaningful impact.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- Decision-making under pressure
- Leading with AI: Using technology as a strategic advantage
Exclusive Peer Network Access: Membership in private cohort of highly amitious motivated students, ensuring a community of accountability and shared growth.
- Standing out in university applications
- Crafting compelling personal statements
- Interview mastery and executive presence
The value of this program is determined by the quality of the coaching and the caliber of the peer network.
This strategic investment ensures your student receives personalized, high-touch support and access to a curated peer cohort, both crucial to success in the highly competitive admissions cycle.
INVESTMENT
$6500
Ready to Secure Your Teen's Spot?
Mandatory Strategic Fit Interview
Our success is predicated on community quality. Every potential student must participate in a mandatory, complimentary interview call. This is not a sales call; it is a critical qualification step to ensure that your student is the right fit for the program and that the group culture will accelerate every participant's growth.
We are not simply accepting clients; we are building a cohort of future leaders.
Ready to transform your student's potential into an undeniable profile?
Apply Now for Your Strategic Fit Interview.
(Enrollment is highly selective and cohort limited)
⚠️ Accepting a limited number of students.
If this cohort fills, you'll be added to the waitlist for the next session.
Program begins: [1/31/2025]
Class time: Saturday @ 9AM PST
Don't wait—spots fill quickly. Give your teen the competitive edge they need to thrive in college and beyond.
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