Sofia (Yoojin) Chung
Founder & Head Consultant
Sofia graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). Prior to starting the Ariton brand, she worked extensively in admissions in Korea and globally, guiding students to successfully apply to Ivy League, Oxbridge, and Top 20 universities. She also advised major global companies on strategy as a management consultant at a top US consulting firm.
Having studied in the UK, USA, and South Korea, Sofia personally understands how different learning environments foster unique thought leaders. As such, at Ariton we are committed to fostering the kind of ideal environment that will help each student reach their goals.
Ariton started out as a book club, born out of a desire to foster reflection and independent thought. While the company has grown since, we remain true to this mission. We aim to nurture students to become thinkers and through this - realize their true potential at university and beyond.
Meet the
team
Meet the
team
Sofia Yoojin Chung
Founder & CEO
Sofia graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). Prior to starting the Ariton brand, she worked extensively in admissions in Korea and globally, guiding students to successfully apply to Ivy League, Oxbridge, and Top 20 universities. She also advised major global companies on strategy as a management consultant at a top US consulting firm.
Having studied in the UK, USA, and South Korea, Sofia personally understands how different learning environments foster unique thought leaders. As such, at Ariton we are committed to fostering the kind of ideal environment that will help each student reach their goals.
Ariton started out as a book club, born out of a desire to foster reflection and independent thought. While the company has grown since, we remain true to this mission. We aim to nurture students to become thinkers and through this - realize their true potential at university and beyond.
Sofia (Yoojin) Chung
Founder & Head Consultant
Sofia graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). Prior to starting the Ariton brand, she worked extensively in admissions in Korea and globally, guiding students to successfully apply to Ivy League, Oxbridge, and Top 20 universities. She also advised major global companies on strategy as a management consultant at a top US consulting firm.
Having studied in the UK, USA, and South Korea, Sofia personally understands how different learning environments foster unique thought leaders. As such, at Ariton we are committed to fostering the kind of ideal environment that will help each student reach their goals.
Ariton started out as a book club, born out of a desire to foster reflection and independent thought. While the company has grown since, we remain true to this mission. We aim to nurture students to become thinkers and through this - realize their true potential at university and beyond.
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"…a desire to foster reflection and independent thought."
Sofia Chung
Sunny L.
| Harvard University, MA |
Ariton College Director
College Strategy/Mentorship
August C.
| University of Oxford, LLB |
Ariton Tutor - Law
Ariton Tutor - Humanities
Kia G.
| University of Oxford, BA |
Ariton Tutor - Economics
Ariton Tutor - Business
Danielle K.
| Harvard Law, LLM |
| Seoul National, BA|
Ariton Tutor - Law, Business
Jack W.
| University of Cambridge, MPhil |
Ariton Tutor - Philosophy
Ariton Tutor - Writing
Andrew L.
| Columbia, MFA |
Ariton Tutor - Literature
Ariton Tutor - Writing
Jongwon I.
| Columbia, PhD |
Ariton Tutor - Biology
Ariton Tutor - Medicine
Kyungmin L.
| Univ of Washington, BS |
Ariton Tutor - Data Science
Project Leader - App Dev.
Woongsup J.
| Zhejiang Univ, BS |
Ariton Tutor - Computer Sci.
Project Leader - CS/DS
If interested in joining our team,
please check out the link below!
If interested in joining our team,
please check out the link below!
difference
We are all experienced Ivy League & Oxbridge educators
You will directly with Ivy League and Oxbridge graduates, each with the necessary mentoring / consulting / academic experience under their belts.
We all have extensive real-life experience beyond mentoring
You will be guided through your projects by people who have extensive experience building and managing complex projects. Our consultants have broad experience at top consulting and investment banking firms, as well as in academic research and starting successful companies.
We share a unique coaching philosophy
We appreciate that life does not end with a college offer and work to shape our students' into well-rounded thinkers capable of becoming leaders in whatever endeavour they decide to pursue in future life.
We work in both admissions strategy consulting and strategy execution.
With Ariton, you will not only receive guidance on admissions strategy, but you will also be guided on specific passion project and competitions prep and execution.
difference
We are all experienced Ivy League & Oxbridge educators
You will directly with Ivy League and Oxbridge graduates, each with the necessary mentoring / consulting / academic experience under their belts.
We all have extensive real-life experience beyond mentoring
You will be guided through your projects by people who have extensive experience building and managing complex projects. Our consultants have broad experience at top consulting and investment banking firms, as well as in academic research and starting successful companies.
We share a unique coaching philosophy
We appreciate that life does not end with a college offer and work to shape our students' into well-rounded thinkers capable of becoming leaders in whatever endeavour they decide to pursue in future life.
We work in both admissions strategy consulting and strategy execution.
With Ariton, you will not only receive guidance on admissions strategy, but you will also be guided on specific passion project and competitions prep and execution.
difference
We are all experienced Ivy League & Oxbridge educators
You will directly with Ivy League and Oxbridge graduates, each with the necessary mentoring / consulting / academic experience under their belts.
We all have extensive real-life experience beyond mentoring
You will be guided through your projects by people who have extensive experience building and managing complex projects. Our consultants have broad experience at top consulting and investment banking firms, as well as in academic research and starting successful companies.
We share a unique coaching philosophy
We appreciate that life does not end with a college offer and work to shape our students' into well-rounded thinkers capable of becoming leaders in whatever endeavour they decide to pursue in future life.
We work in both admissions strategy consulting and strategy execution.
With Ariton, you will not only receive guidance on admissions strategy, but you will also be guided on specific passion project and competitions prep and execution.
Testimonials
My child was accepted to all of the universities he applied to, including Oxford in the UK. He also received a half scholarship to Emory University.
Parent of C., offers from Oxford, Emory, Pomona, U Michigan
Thanks to Ariton's close guidance, I was able to wait for my results confidently - knowing that I submitted the best application possible. I started receiving acceptance offers within a month after submitting my application.
S.Y., offers from UCLA, Imperial, St Andrews, etc.
Thanks to Ariton's application guidance, we were able to receive excellent results in the UK, US, and Canada. Ariton knows the right strategy for not only UK universities but also US universities as well - tailoring the application to the student's unique characteristics.
Parent of S., offers from UCLA, Imperial, UC Irvine, etc.
Testimonials
My child was accepted to all of the universities he applied to, including Oxford in the UK. He also received a half scholarship to Emory University.
Parent of C., offers from Oxford, Emory, Pomona, U Michigan
Thanks to Ariton's close guidance, I was able to wait for my results confidently - knowing that I submitted the best application possible. I started receiving acceptance offers within a month after submitting my application.
S.Y., offers from UCLA, Imperial, St Andrews, etc.
Thanks to Ariton's application guidance, we were able to receive excellent results in the UK, US, and Canada. Ariton knows the right strategy for not only UK universities but also US universities as well - tailoring the application to the student's unique characteristics.
Parent of S., offers from UCLA, Imperial, UC Irvine, etc.
When should I start preparing for university applications?
There is so much to do, where do I start?
Which universities does Ariton specialize in?
I am already going into year 12, is it too late to work with you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, feel free to reach out below and schedule your free consultation!
When should I start preparing for university applications?
There is so much to do, where do I start?
Which universities does Ariton specialize in?
I am already going into year 12, is it too late to work with you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, feel free to reach out below and schedule your free consultation!
When should I start preparing for university applications?
There is so much to do, where do I start?
Which universities does Ariton specialize in?
I am already going into year 12, is it too late to work with you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, feel free to reach out below and schedule your free consultation!