Package D
University application consulting
End-to-end support for the application itself, covering the four pieces that shape a file:
- School choice
- Online application
- Recommendations
- Essays
Premier Education Consulting
Admissions consulting shaped around
each student’s story — and next step.
LINK12 advises families on applications to universities, graduate programs, and boarding schools in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and international programs in Korea. From coursework and extracurriculars to the application itself, we stay with the student throughout.
11 years
of admissions consulting practice
Director’s education
Stanford M.A. · Seoul National University · Carnegie Mellon
Online worldwide
Lessons and consultations can be held online, wherever you are
Services
Three ways we work with students.
Whether you need a tutor, a multi-year extracurricular plan, or full support on applications, the work is tailored to the student’s goals — and followed through consistently.
Tutoring
Tutoring matching
For U.S. admissions preparation, we match students with one-to-one instructors for:
- School coursework
- Competition preparation
- Test preparation (SAT, AP, IB, TOEFL, and others)
Lessons are held online, in English, and typically run 90–120 minutes. Matching usually takes about one week.
Extracurriculars
Extracurricular recommendations
In U.S. admissions, extracurriculars (EC) matter as much as GPA and the SAT. Thoughtful EC work is how a student builds a coherent story.
We help set the student’s intended field and “hook” early, then support consistent follow-through across grades 9–12.
How it works
A clear sequence, from first conversation to submission.
Every family begins with a conversation. From there, we build a plan and work through it steadily — without rushing the student’s own voice.
Introductory consultation
We start by learning about the student, the family’s goals, and the timeline you have in mind.
Profile and strategy
Together we set direction: intended field, the student’s hook, and a realistic plan for school, activities, and applications.
Execution
We work through the school list, extracurriculars, essays, and applications, tracking progress as we go.
Submission
We help the student complete and submit each file carefully and on time.
Our approach
A coherent story, built over time.
Strong applications are rarely last-minute. We focus on the through-line — and on keeping the work organized.
01
Hook and story-building
We help set the student’s intended field and hook early, so later choices in coursework, activities, and essays support a single, credible story.
02
EC planning, grades 9–12
Extracurriculars matter as much as GPA and the SAT in U.S. admissions. We recommend a path and support consistent follow-through across the high school years.
Who we serve
Students and families aiming at schools and universities abroad.
We work with applicants to:
- The United States and the United Kingdom
- Hong Kong and Singapore
- International programs in Korea
- Junior boarding and boarding schools
- Undergraduate and graduate programs, including transfer, law school, MBA, and PhD
Tutoring matching is available for elementary, middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. Extracurricular planning is offered for middle school, high school, college, and graduate students.
Managed consulting
Packages, from a first conversation to a finished application.
Families can start with advising and tutoring placement, move into year-long extracurricular and academic management, or work with us specifically on applications.
Package A
Director consultation & tutoring placement
A starting point for families who want advice from the director, together with carefully matched lessons.
- Director consultation: course planning, extracurricular recommendations, and advising on boarding school, undergraduate, or graduate admissions.
- Tutoring placement: school subjects, competition preparation, and test preparation (SAT, AP, IB, TOEFL, and others).
Package B
Year-long EC managed consulting
A one-year service focused on extracurricular planning and follow-through, including a tailored recommendation list.
- Major and hook planning, an EC roadmap, and a recommendation list four times a year.
- Support completing summer programs, internships, and volunteer work.
- Writing-competition instruction; Premium includes additional meeting time and competition support.
- Regular meetings twice a month (Standard) or four times a month (Premium).
Package C
Year-long EC and academic managed consulting
A one-year service that includes the work of Package B, with academic management and a meeting with parents every two weeks.
- Staffing: one dedicated consultant, or Kenny Youn together with one dedicated consultant.
- Research support for summer programs, volunteer opportunities, writing competitions, research, academic contests, and internships.
- Advising on course planning, extracurriculars, university admissions, and an academic roadmap.
Package D
Application consulting
Support built around the application itself — school choice, the online application, recommendations, and essays — for boarding school, college, or graduate school.
- A typical engagement runs about 8–12 months. The number of schools is decided together after a consultation; the University of California system is counted as one school.
- For junior boarding and boarding school applicants, and for undergraduate and graduate applicants, including transfer, law school, MBA, and PhD.
- Destinations include the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and international programs in Korea.
Founder & director
Kenny Youn
Kenny Youn is the founder and director of LINK12. He works directly with students and families on school planning, extracurricular direction, and applications.
- PresentCEO, LINK12
- GraduateStanford University, Master’s degree
- UndergraduateSeoul National University, B.A. in Business Administration
- UndergraduateCarnegie Mellon University, Bachelor’s degree
Questions
A few things families often ask.
Submit a request on the Request a Consultation page, or reach us by email or WhatsApp. We will contact you to schedule an introductory consultation.
Yes. Tutoring lessons are held online, in English, and typically run 90–120 minutes. Matching usually takes about one week.
Consulting meetings can be held online or in person. Tutoring lessons are online only.
We advise applicants to the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and international programs in Korea, including junior boarding and boarding schools, and undergraduate and graduate programs — transfer, law school, MBA, and PhD included.
Package D, our application consulting engagement, typically runs about 8–12 months. The number of schools is decided together after a consultation. The University of California system is counted as one school.
Fees depend on the service and the scope of work. We will discuss them with you during the introductory consultation rather than list them here.
Contact
We would be glad to talk with you.
Reach us by email or WhatsApp.