Christine Kim, M.P.P. Senior College Admissions Counselor Areas of expertise: students seeking admission to highly selective schools and under-represented minorities.
Christine Kim is a former Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at both Yale University and Georgetown University. A graduate of Yale University magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in History, Christine received a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown and is currently a PhD candidate in Political Science there.
Christine relishes the opportunity to work with students and their families. While working for Yale University, she particularly enjoyed visiting high schools and helping students find the right place for them. Christine also places a high value on the learning aspect of higher education and believes it helps to develop who you are. She says, "At the undergraduate level, it's so formative. You get exposed to new ideas, new people. The personal growth part is huge. I really believe that everyone should have that kind of experience if they want."
Christine speaks Mandarin and in her free time, enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running, and reading history books and biographies. Christine also loves to bake and is always on the lookout for a good recipe, particularly for a tasty butter cake.