About Ascent College Consulting
We are a team of college students who are passionate about helping you navigate the college application process.
Credentials
Justin Xia
University of Pennsylvania
SAT: 1570 (RW: 770, M: 800)
Katie Jin
Stanford University
SAT: 1550 (RW: 760, M: 790)
Experience
Justin Xia
Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania
June 2026 – Present
- Serve as a Teaching Assistant for CIS 1600 and CIS 2620, supporting students in theoretical computer science proofs
- Lead weekly office hours and provide guidance on topics including discrete mathematics, induction, graph theory, formal languages, automata, computability, and complexity theory
- Collaborate with instructors and course staff to support course logistics and improve the overall learning experience
Private Tutor
June 2021 – Present
- Helped multiple students improve SAT scores from 1300+ to the mid-to-high 1400s
- Taught subjects including math, physics, reading & writing, and computer science
Teacher, Engineering For Kids
June – August 2023, 2024
- Taught programming and engineering concepts to classes of 6–24 students ages 4–13
Katie Jin
United States Senate Youth Program
2025
- One of two delegates selected statewide, awarded a $10,000 scholarship
- Estimated acceptance rate of 0.08% for the program
President, Catlin Gabel Speech & Debate Team
2022 – Present
- Rebuilt the team after pandemic-era decline; coached underclassmen and organized guest speakers
- Competed at Tournament of Champions–level events; advanced to state finals in multiple categories
Instructor, Catlin Gabel & Engineering For Kids Summer Camps
2023 – 2025
- Taught STEM and art to elementary school students
Student Researcher, The ACT App Association
2025 – Present
- Researched historical software launch costs and app-store commission models
- Contributed data analysis for policy briefs and court filings in antitrust cases against large game developers
National Merit Scholar
- One of 26 students in Oregon selected, recognized for performance on the national PSAT
- Awarded $2,500 toward college
Contact Information
Justin Xia
Email: jxia8@engineering.upenn.edu
Phone: (503) 791-2725
Katie Jin
Email: katieaijin@stanford.edu
Phone: (503) 888-4974