L’s Journey
L began working with FenDoDo in G11, Semester 2. Despite a GPA of 3.3 and an IELTS score of 6.0, L achieved remarkable results through a dual-focused strategy that aligned with both personal passion and family expectations.
Through nearly a year of tailored advising, L and their family agreed to pursue programs combining business/economics and music. FenDoDo guided everything—from school selection to internships, research, resume, and essay strategy.
Admissions Results
- Berklee College of Music (Confirmed Enrollment)
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst (US News #67)
- Michigan State University (US News #60)
- Syracuse University (US News #67)
- University of Arizona (US News #115)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (US News #40)
- Loyola Marymount University (US News #93)
- University of Toronto (QS #21)
Key Achievements
- 5-month finance research with a Northeastern professor → recommendation letter
- 3-month internship at Cream Cat via FenDoDo
- Mentorship from three CEOs → additional recommendation letter
- 10+ application essays refined with help from 5 top-university consultants
- Berklee interview prep tailored for music program
FenDoDo’s Tailored Strategy
- 23 extracurriculars refined into concise, impactful application entries
- Enrolled in AP Statistics in G12 to highlight interest in business
- Resume blended music + business focus
- Strategic major selections (Economics, Undecided) and GPA presentation (percentiles)
- Used Duolingo score of 110 in place of IELTS
- Essay narrated how music helped L navigate family and academic challenges
L’s Testimonial
"While attending high school in Taiwan, my parents often participated in study abroad expos, which led us to FenDoDo. The free, professional consultations provided us with invaluable direction. The advisors helped us understand school selection based on field-specific designs and career prospects and offered reliable support throughout the application process."
