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 Academy2025.03-Current(2 years)Director of College Counseling
OCAHS China - OCAHS Educational Group2025.03-Current(2 years)The Founding Project Director of College Counseling Department
Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake2024.01-2025.02(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 School2020.08-2021.07(a year)Director of Academics & College Counseling
High School Attached to Dalian University of Technology2016.08-2019.12(3 years)
Educational experience
University of Cambridge
Master of Education - MEd Transforming Practice2023.01-2024.01(a year)University of Cambridge
Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies Educational Assessment Evaluation and Research2020.01-2021.01(a year)University of Oslo
Master of Science - MS Fluid Mechanics2013.01University of Oslo
Bachelor of Arts - BA Mathematics & Japanese2010.01
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