Anson Tong

Anson Tong is an experienced College Admissions Counselor who helps students successfully navigate the highly competitive U.S. college admissions process. Over his career, he has guided hundreds of students to acceptances at top-tier universities, maintaining an exceptional 95% acceptance rate.

Anson is known for his strategic, data-driven approach to admissions planning combined with highly personalized essay and application coaching. He works closely with students and families to build thoughtful, well-positioned application strategies that highlight each student’s authentic strengths and long-term goals, bringing clarity and confidence to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process.

Previously, Anson held leadership roles at leading educational consulting firms, where he managed comprehensive college strategy plans for more than 100 students annually. He has designed counseling frameworks adopted across teams, led workshops on essays and interviews, and mentored junior counselors to elevate overall program quality and outcomes.

Anson earned his Bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and his Master’s degree from Columbia University. His expertise includes selective college admissions strategy, California admissions, competitive STEM and pre-law pathways, interview preparation, and student coaching. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Anson is especially well suited to support international and multilingual families.

With a calm, collaborative counseling style and a strong track record of results, Anson is a trusted partner for students aiming high and preparing thoughtfully for college success