How to Set Your Student Up for Success this School Year: What These Asian Ivy League Graduates Did Right
How to Set Your Student Up for Success this School Year: What These Asian Ivy League Graduates Did Right with Audrey Wisch (CEO/co-founder of Curious Cardinals) and Mentors from Harvard and Yale
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm PT / 8:30 - 9:30pm ET.
Every parent wants to set their child up for success. But for many Asian parents, the pressure to excel academically, stand out in extracurriculars, and ultimately gain admission to a top university can feel overwhelming—for both you and your child. The question isn’t whether you care; it’s how to support your child without burning them out or straining your relationship.
That’s where we come in. At Curious Cardinals, we connect students with mentors just a few years ahead of them—role models who understand both the cultural expectations and the real challenges of growing up today.
Join Audrey Wisch, CEO & Co-Founder of Curious Cardinals, for an intimate conversation with three Ivy League graduates who’ve walked the same path your child is on. They’ll share what really worked in high school, where pressure backfired, and how mentorship can change the trajectory for students like yours.
You’ll meet:
Minjue Wu — Harvard graduate who immigrated from China, double-majored in History & Science and Molecular & Cellular Biology, and now drives global health equity.
Matthew Chang — California-born filmmaker who turned a passion for gaming and storytelling into a creative career, proving unconventional interests can become powerful differentiators.
Olivia Zhang — Yale senior studying Ethics, Politics & Economics, former publisher of the Yale Daily News, and advocate for executive functioning and leadership skills.
What you’ll gain from this session:
Clarity: What actually set these students apart in academics and extracurriculars.
Relief: How their parents helped—and sometimes got in the way—so you can learn from their hindsight.
Guidance: Practical steps you can take now to support your student without overwhelming them.
Hope: Proof that mentorship works and your child can thrive with the right guidance.
👩👩👧 Walk away with renewed confidence, practical takeaways, and a fresh perspective on how to help your child reach their potential this school year.
Why Parents Like You Choose Curious Cardinals: Busy parents cannot do it all alone. It takes a village to raise a curious, passionate, independent, purposeful kid. At Curious Cardinals, your child will be paired with their perfect mentor from Stanford, Yale, MIT, and other top universities. These aren't just tutors – they're accomplished role models who share your child's interests and guide them towards authentic success.
The Curious Cardinals Difference:
Hand-selected matches from our network of 700+ exceptional college mentors based on your student's interests, goals, and personality
Featured on The Today Show, CNBC, CNN, and Forbes
Proven success turning interests into achievements
See What's Possible:
Matthew built a video game reaching 8,000+ users – he's now studying Video Game Design at University of Michigan!
Elise's feminist fashion blog interviewing industry leaders led to her acceptance at Cornell.
Join us on September 10th to learn how your child can thrive with the right mentor!