Our Story
At Pursue Beyond, we do more than guide students to top schools—we help them discover who they are and how they want to shape their future.
We offer personalized guidance to help students navigate their educational journey and career planning with confidence. Our team brings 40 years of combined experience, with backgrounds spanning law, technology, finance, and more. This diverse industry expertise allows us to provide students with practical insights into how their academic interests translate into real-world career paths.
We help students understand how their chosen field can evolve in the workforce, ensuring they approach their academic journey with a forward-thinking, career-focused mindset.
Meet the Founder
Linna | Founder & College Consultant
Linna is an experienced college admissions consultant with a proven record of guiding students to Top 30 U.S. universities, including Brown, Yale, Columbia, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Carnegie Mellon, and UPenn.
She specializes in competitive majors such as Data Science, Financial Engineering, and Computer Science.
With academic training in Statistics (M.S., Cornell University), Economics (M.A., Northeastern University), and Economics (B.A., CUFE), Linna combines analytical rigor with cross-cultural insight. Her background spans university teaching, market research, and senior data science roles in North America. As founder of Pursue Beyond Education, she leverages top alumni resources and her own experience navigating Asian and U.S. education systems to deliver personalized, results-driven guidance for students worldwide.
Our Team
Faith
College Consultant & Essay Specialist
Faith graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Comparative Literature and has a strong background in educational technology. She specializes in college application counseling, successfully helping students gain admission to top universities like Yale, Harvard, Penn, UCLA, NYU, and Cooper Union. Her diverse background offers a unique perspective that helps students stand out in their applications.
Anika
College Consultant & Essay Specialist
Anika received full scholarships as a Trinity Scholar and James A. Clark Scholar at Duke University and was also accepted into several Ivy League schools, including Dartmouth, Princeton, and Brown. She has extensive experience in research, internships, and academic competitions.
Henry
Essay Specialist
Henry holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Literature from Bowdoin College. He has successfully guided 30+ students to gain admission to top 30-ranked universities in the U.S. through his deep expertise and distinctive writing style.
Dr. Xiong
research Consultant
Dr. Xiong holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Mississippi State University. Dr. Xiong is currently an Assistant Professor of Finance at Montana State University. His extensive industry experience provides him with a unique perspective and deep insights into finance education and research.
Amber
college consultant
Amber holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Florida. With 3 years of experience in U.S. boarding school and college applications, she has guided 30+ students to gain admission to top 30-ranked private high schools and top 50-ranked universities across the U.S.
Wendy
college consultant
Wendy holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from Northwestern University. She is a highly skilled biostatistician with a robust academic background and professional experience in data analysis, statistical methods, and research.
Lawrence
college consultant
Lawrence holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University. His experience focuses on AI, machine learning, software development, and product management.
Little Grass Project
A little support can go a long way
At Pursue Beyond, we’re committed to ensuring education is accessible to all. Each year, we donate 5% of our revenue to education-focused causes like China Women’s and Children’s Foundation and the Spring Bud Project.
Why is it called the “Little Grass Project”?
While often unnoticed, grass is resilient and quietly powerful. Pursue Beyond's founder, Linna, was struck by how many girls in the mountainous areas of China have few educational opportunities, limited by economic hardship, societal beliefs, and lack of resources. Like grass growing in difficult terrain, these girls are striving to grow despite the odds. Our goal is to bring them the resources that will help them thrive.
Through consistent donations and volunteer efforts, we provide support to these girls with the hope that they will be empowered to pursue their full potential.
This work is sustained not only by our team, but also by the students and families we serve. We invite every student to grow with us and to give back.