Grace Harbor Academy

Grace Harbor Academy focuses on long-term academic and admissions planning for students worldwide. Our services cover applications to top U.S. boarding schools, undergraduate programs, and master's and doctoral programs, as well as systematic academic tutoring and profile-building support. With extensive international experience and admissions expertise, our team provides student-centered, one-stop guidance and full-process support.

Our ServicesWHAT WE DO

College Admissions Advising

From goal setting to application execution, we provide professional and personalized admissions consulting support throughout the entire process.

Career Coaching

Based on each student's academic background and industry trends, we offer career planning, internship preparation, and job-search skills training.

Interest Development

Through interest exploration and project-based practice, we help students build long-term learning motivation and a clear personal direction.

Academic Tutoring

We develop strategies around course performance and study habits to steadily improve students' academic abilities and grades.

President of Grace Harbor Academy
Our principal

Frank Xu

President of Grace Harbor Academy
Advisor, American College Admissions Committee
Chair, Asia-Pacific Region, International Youth Leadership
Chair, Greater China Region, Ivy League Education Foundation
Alumnus, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master's Degree, Duke University
Keynote Speaker, Asia Study Abroad Institutions Forum
Keynote Speaker, Asia Education Forum, Ministry of Education
"I firmly believe that every student has a unique personality and their own strengths. Grace Harbor Academy will always provide equal educational opportunities for every student, while offering each of them the same respect and personalized care."

Advisor TeamADVISOR TEAM

Frank Xu
Frank Xu
President of Grace Harbor Academy
Frank Xu
President of Grace Harbor Academy
Alumnus of Stanford Graduate School of Business and a senior Ivy League admissions expert. He has guided hundreds of students to top U.S. universities including Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Caltech.
John
John
Head of Harvard Asia Center
John
Head of Harvard Asia Center
Former assistant to Harvard University's president and longtime head of the Harvard Asia Center, with deep expertise in top U.S. university admissions systems and institutional networks.
Aviva
Aviva
Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania
Aviva
Former Senior Associate Director of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Education with prior admissions leadership at Penn, experienced in U.S. top-school admissions review and strategy.
Ethan
Ethan
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
Ethan
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
Former Wake Forest admissions officer with practical experience reviewing applicant materials and advising admissions committees.
Ashvin
Ashvin
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
Ashvin
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
Northwestern graduate with admissions and student affairs experience, specializing in high-quality admissions planning and guidance.
Mark
Mark
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
Mark
Senior Advisor, Grace Harbor Academy
University of Pennsylvania graduate and former multicultural admissions director at a top U.S. boarding school, with years of experience guiding students to elite U.S. high schools.

Leadership TeamMARKETING TEAM

Xia Li, Director of Operations, Grace Harbor Academy
Director of Operations, Grace Harbor Academy

Xiali Lin

With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education and over 20 years of management and operations experience, she brings a practical and student-centered approach to academic planning. She helps students showcase their individuality through academics, extracurricular activities, and application strategies, while guiding them to explore their interests, abilities, and values. She also encourages lifelong learning and goal-setting, helping students adapt to changing times and pursue their aspirations with clarity.

"Good planning is not only a passport to top schools, but also a process that helps students build self-awareness and clarify their direction, allowing them to find certainty within uncertainty."

Gang Ma, Director of Marketing, Grace Harbor Academy
Director of Marketing, Grace Harbor Academy

Gang Ma

Gang Ma began his journey in education after graduating from Jinan University’s Department of Chinese Language and Literature in 1990. As an early pioneer in China’s education and training industry, he founded Liming Music School in 1992, later expanding it into an arts training center with over 1,000 students. By 2010, he had built a comprehensive education platform that has cultivated more than 100,000 students, and in 2023, he began leading an education group with 3,000 students.


"Every child is an uncut jade waiting to be shaped. The mission of educators is to discover the light that belongs to each child."

Principal's
Message

In the long journey of education, we firmly believe that every student is a unique star, carrying their own light and individuality. We uphold educational equity, treat every student equally, and provide each of them with the same respect and thoughtful care, allowing hope to shine from within.

We are not merely carriers of knowledge. Instead, we ignite students' inner motivation and help them become the protagonists of their own learning, growth, admissions journey, and future development. Like treasure seekers, we uncover each student's strengths and potential, using professional guidance and planning to support their growth and help them pursue their dreams of attending top U.S. schools.

Grace Harbor Academy remains true to its educational mission. With love and responsibility, we accompany students on their journey, safeguard their dreams, and help them achieve a brilliant future.

President of Grace Harbor Academy

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