Asia’s leading university admissions consultancy, True North Education delivers expert guidance and proven strategies to help students conquer the fierce competition for places at the world’s top universities. Its signature approach revolves around three pillars: Mentorship, Research, and Industry Experience.
Through personalized mentorship, True North guides students in brainstorming, drafting, building a compelling personal hook, and mastering storytelling techniques to create authentic, impactful, and unforgettable essays and applications. This one-on-one support also builds effective time management, lifelong skills like resilience and self-discipline, and strong character development, preparing students for admissions success and lasting personal growth and leadership.
True North’s dedicated independent research support empowers students to conceptualize, execute, and professionally document meaningful projects aligned with their passions, which is frequently enriched by direct introductions to accomplished mentors in the field.
Drawing on deep industry experience, it facilitates introductions to leading professionals and provide insider insights into diverse careers, enabling students to sharpen their academic goals and build a compelling personal narrative.
Headquartered in Hong Kong to serve the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, True North Education offers tailored overseas study strategies, advanced research training, and holistic development programs designed specifically for Asian students. Since 2018, it has guided students to their dream schools, including Ivy League universities, Oxford, Cambridge, top US institutions, and elite boarding schools.
Founded by MIT and West Point graduates, Korean-American brothers Samuel and Danny Hwang, the company has built a powerful pan-Asian education network grounded in excellence and innovation.
It is backed by Christina Gaw, Managing Principal at True North Education and Gaw Capital Partners, who champions the “Education 3.0” vision. Having successfully guided all four of her children to Stanford, she brings unwavering commitment to transforming education into a profound, long-term investment.
For families seeking a decisive advantage in elite global admissions, partner with True North Education today to chart your child’s distinctive path to extraordinary academic and lifelong success.
True North Education In Numbers:
250+ Ivy League Acceptances
120+ Oxbridge Acceptances
1,500+ Top 50 US Universities
1,600+ Top UK Universities
100+ US Boarding Schools
Students with True North Education for 4+ years have a five times higher chance of securing a place at Ivy League universities!
Moving beyond perfect scores to build a distinctive student profile. True North specializes in mentorship and helping students uncover and articulate their unique personal story, intellectual passions, and leadership potential, which is exactly what elite universities and institutions seek.
True North offers an integrated partnership built around a strategic ecosystem that drives acceptance into the world's top universities and schools.
Its long-term, personalized mentorship fosters lifelong learning and transferable skills, while granting access to a powerful network of influential contacts for internships, recommendations, and future opportunities, ensuring students are equipped to excel globally.
With a 97% success rate and an established global network, True North has helped hundreds of students get into their school of choice. With a deep understanding of Hong Kong and APAC Asian families, their expertise is unparalleled.
The company is dedicated to aligning with the city’s vision as an international education hub, cultivating its next generation of globally competitive leaders.
True North has regional offices in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, China, and the UK and is also affiliated with a K-12 school - True North International School in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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