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Empowering Students to Realize Their Full Potential

Pursue Beyond empowers students to discover who they are and who they can become through personalized education consulting.

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Admissions Success by the Numbers

78%

acceptance rate to Ivy League universities 

96%

acceptance rate to
Top 30 universities

100%

acceptance rate to
Top 50 universities

150+

total offers received
and counting

See how our education planning services can help your student achieve their goals!
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aBOUT US

We provide personalized educational planning that supports academic, personal, and career success.

With 40+ years of combined experience across industries, our team connects students’ interests to real-world paths—from early learning to college and career.

Based in the U.S. with offices in China, we offer global guidance through a holistic, student-centered approach that blends expert advising, exploration, and coaching.

  • “I got accepted to Columbia University in the RD round!

    I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Linna and her team. From school selection and activity planning to multiple rounds of essay refinement, their guidance was thoughtful and strategic. The application season was intense, but having their support gave me the confidence to push through.” 

    — Sara, Student | New York

  • “What I really appreciate about Linna’s team is their real-world experience and deep industry knowledge.

    Linna has an incredible ability to connect the dots—she doesn’t just talk about what majors are popular, but helps us understand which ones make sense for our child based on personality and interests. We’ve always hoped our child could work in a promising industry after graduation, and she helped us explore career paths, analyze employment opportunities, and even introduce an internship. When my son got interested in AI, she connected him with an AI engineer in California to get an inside look at the field. It was practical, thoughtful, and really eye-opening.”

    — Parent | California

  • “If it weren't for Linna, my essays would have been like rambling narratives with no focus.

    But once she worked her magic, they instantly got a boost. She would often edit late into the night and even think about our storylines while walking around. I've never seen an admissions consultant so dedicated, capable, and experienced.”

    — Yu, Student | D.C.

  • “She only takes on a limited number of students each year to ensure the quality of her service and to be fully responsible for each student.

    Meeting Linna was a stroke of luck in my life, and I'm so grateful for her help in starting this new chapter. We've even become lifelong friends. Wish you good luck to every one of Linna’s students!”

    — James, Student | Long Island

  • “Linna and her team were the key to my successful application.

    Coming from a liberal arts background and switching to business analytics, I was overwhelmed with only a month left before deadlines. Linna’s expertise immediately stood out—she helped me refine my school list based on my goals and brought my essays to life by emphasizing my unique strengths and crafting a compelling narrative. Without her, my essays would have lacked focus and impact. I’m deeply grateful for her support and thrilled to call her a lifelong friend.”

    — Ye, Student | Beijing

  • “With Linna’s guidance, I successfully secured a research assistant position with a professor in engineering during 11th grade.

    Over the summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work in the professor’s lab and present a poster at an international conference—an experience that became a cornerstone of my college application. Linna also helped me design a passion project to showcase my leadership and academic interests. Thanks to her support, I was thrilled to be admitted to my dream schools, including Cornell and Duke.”

    — Lawrence, Student | New York

  • “My son is preparing to study in the U.S. for middle school.

    Before officially applying, he joined a local summer program arranged by Linna and her team. He loved the environment, experienced real American classrooms and student life, and became noticeably more confident and outgoing. We’re now moving forward with U.S. private school applications this year, grateful that he had this chance to adapt early.”

    — Parent | Shanghai

  • “Working with Linna for two years was the best decision I made.

    She helped me plan my academics and college application preparation, ensuring everything stayed on track. Unlike many of my peers who felt overwhelmed, I was able to manage the process with confidence. Though it was challenging, it was all worth it when I received offers from Cornell, UCB, and UCLA. I couldn’t have done it without her expert guidance.”

    — Yu, Student | Beijing

  • “My child (based in the USA) worked with Linna’s team for job search preparation, including resume coaching, technical interviews, and behavioral interview training.

    Beyond the technical skills, what impressed us most was how much their communication and problem-solving skills improved. The growth in personal capability was even more valuable than the job offer itself.”

    — Parent | Shanghai

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Our Services

We offer customized guidance to help students navigate their educational journey and career planning with confidence.

Guidance for Every Stage: 

  1. Private School Admissions Counseling

  2. College Planning & Admissions Counseling 

  3. Post-Graduate Admissions & Career Counseling

  4. Signature Enrichment Programs (Passion Projects, Research, Internships)

We focus on nurturing students’ personal growth, preparing them to excel not only in school but throughout their lives.

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Linna Yue is the founder of Pursue Beyond, with a background spanning Asian and U.S. education systems. She began her career teaching economics in a college, moved into financial consulting in Shanghai, and later held senior data science roles in leading U.S. companies.

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Meet our founder

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Meet Linna

For the past five years, she has guided students in academic planning, U.S. college applications, and early career preparation - helping many secure admissions to Top 30 U.S. universities and launch their careers in the U.S. 

Having personally navigated different cultures and career paths, Linna understands the challenges young people face when defining their future. Her mission: to go beyond admissions—helping students discover themselves, explore possibilities, and grow into confident, authentic young adults.

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