Karsten Jin, MEd

Principal of US International Programs@Orange County American High School — Beijing International Academy | Director of College Counseling@OCAHS China - OCAHS Educational Group
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Head of American Curriculum | Academic & College Counseling | Certified Counselor (CPCAB) | International Education | Solution Focused Practitioner. As a seasoned Academic Principal with over a decade of experience leading international education programs across China, including major regions from the Northeast to the South, the Southwest, and the North. I am passionate about guiding students toward academic and personal success through informed, compassionate, and strategic college counseling. With a Master’s in Education from the University of Cambridge and leadership roles at top-tier institutions, such as Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake, King’s College School Chengdu, and Moonshot Academy, I have helped hundreds of students gain admission—and millions of dollars in scholarships—to the world's leading universities in the US, UK, and beyond. Currently serving as Deputy Head of School for the Beijing branch of OCAHS and Director of College Counseling across our six-school network nationwide, I oversee both the American AP curriculum and the college counseling programs at all campuses. In this role, I lead initiatives that host 10+ college admissions events quarterly, build strategic university partnerships, and develop tailored guidance strategies grounded in social-emotional learning (SEL) and intercultural understanding. My leadership philosophy combines data-driven decision-making with a human-centered approach, shaped by a strong academic foundation in educational research and STEAM. I am also actively engaged with professional organizations including International ACAC, NACAC, and ISCA, contributing to the advancement of best practices in international college counseling and counselor development, together with valuable inputs from Cambridge Assessment, College Board Institute, etcs. If you are passionate about student growth, international education, and future-focused college planning, I would love to connect.

Work experience

  • Principal of US International Programs

    Orange County American High School — Beijing International Academy
    2025.03-Current(2 years)
  • Director of College Counseling

    OCAHS China - OCAHS Educational Group
    2025.03-Current(2 years)
  • The Founding Project Director of College Counseling Department

    Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake
    2024.01-2025.02(a year)
  • Academic Principal

    BIBS - Beanstalk International Bilingual School - 青苗国际双语学校
    2023.08-2024.01(6 months)
  • Senior University Guidance Counselor

    King's College School Chengdu (Dipont Group)
    2022.08-2023.07(a year)
  • Senior College Counselor

    Moonshot Academy 探月学院
    2021.07-2022.07(a year)
  • Assistant Director of College Counseling

    Tsinglan School
    2020.08-2021.07(a year)
  • Director of Academics & College Counseling

    High School Attached to Dalian University of Technology
    2016.08-2019.12(3 years)

Educational experience

  • University of Cambridge

    Master of Education - MEd Transforming Practice
    2023.01-2024.01(a year)
  • University of Cambridge

    Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies Educational Assessment Evaluation and Research
    2020.01-2021.01(a year)
  • University of Oslo

    Master of Science - MS Fluid Mechanics
    2013.01
  • University of Oslo

    Bachelor of Arts - BA Mathematics & Japanese
    2010.01
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