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Emily Tan
Emily Tan
Strategy Consultant, Crimson Rise
B.A Global Affairs, Yale-NUS College
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Emily holds a B.A in Global Affairs from Yale-NUS College (Yale University & National University of Singapore). She's worked with students to gain admission into Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Babson, and more. She was previously a Data & Policy Summer Scholar at the University of Chicago, where she analyzed the impact of COVID-19 mask mandates on consumer shopping behavior in the US. 

Emily has a diverse range of experiences within education. She helped design the academic curriculum for NUS College, Singapore’s new flagship undergraduate program. Emily also co-founded award-winning education social enterprise BookMyHappiness, which builds libraries for marginalized communities in Malaysia. BookMyHappiness was the champion winner of McKinsey & Co.’s Youth Leadership Academy.

As an educator, Emily empowers her students to build happy and fulfilling lives according to their values. She believes in student-led learning and will meet her students where they are at in their self-development journey. She takes care to deeply coach each student in developing a track that piques their interest and makes the most of their natural talents.

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Getting A Head Start: Summer Planning for Gifted Students
April 2, 2025
Getting A Head Start: Summer Planning for Gifted Students

Colleges love students with initiative! Use summer wisely to craft projects, gain skills, and create real impact.

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How to Build Exceptional Extracurricular Activities for College Applications: Expert Answers
February 17, 2025
How to Build Exceptional Extracurricular Activities for College Applications: Expert Answers

Prepare your pre-teen for college success. Explore expert-recommended extracurricular activities that showcase their unique talents and potential.

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What is the Best Way to Find Research Opportunities for My 11 Year-Old?
October 14, 2024
What is the Best Way to Find Research Opportunities for My 11 Year-Old?

Is your 11-year-old ready for research? We break down the beginner-friendly activities that help ambitious pre-teens build key academic skills.

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