Our Team
Christine Ma, Esq.
Christine received her law degree from Boston University, her BA in Communications from the University of Southern California, and her college counseling certificate from the University of California at San Diego. Her wide-ranging educational experiences have helped her propel numerous students to admissions at top schools around the world.
Christine is committed to providing personalized and strategic college admissions counseling with a student-centered approach. She focuses primarily on assisting high-achieving students who are seeking admission to elite universities in the United States and abroad but is dedicated to working with all students who are striving to achieve their college goals. She is passionate about helping students identify their unique qualities and present their experiences in their own voice through impactful personal essays which ensure they stand out during the admissions process.
Christine and her husband currently reside in Orange County, California, with their dog, Henri. They have two children: a son who graduated with a joint-honours degree in Classics and English Literature from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and a daughter who graduated with a BA in Sustainable Business and Marketing from New York University's Stern School of Business. Christine is an avid dog lover and enjoys photography, food, and travel.
Margaret Choe
Margaret received her BA in American Studies from Tufts University and her college counseling certificate from the University of California at San Diego. With fifteen years of experience as an educational advocate, Margaret has served on numerous PTO and philanthropic boards, including the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. Before college counseling, she had a successful twenty-plus-year career in financial services, spending most of that time at Pacific Life, where she focused on relationship management, strategic planning, and employee development.
Margaret advocates a thoughtful approach to finding the right college fit, emphasizing student mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and authentic expression. Her personal and professional backgrounds equip her with valuable insights into college admissions, funding, and the importance of early preparation, which are critical elements in any college planning process.
Alongside her husband, she has raised three different, dynamic children: Their eldest son will graduate with a MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona in May, their daughter will earn her BA in English with a minor in Italian from the University of Washington in June, and their youngest son is studying Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Denver. In her free time, Margaret enjoys family gatherings, her dog Cora, reading, entertaining, public speaking, and traveling both domestically and internationally.