CJ Dinh is a Former Admissions Officer with over 12 years of elite leadership experience across higher education, student advising, and university enrollment strategy. CJ’s academic credentials include a B.A. in International Relations from the University of California, Santa Barbara, an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from New York University, and an MSW from the University of Southern California. Her master’s specialization in cross-cultural counseling, combined with her firsthand academic research abroad in both China and Brazil, infuses her admissions strategy with a sophisticated global perspective.
CJ has managed highly selective application reviews from both the undergraduate and graduate selection tables. In addition to evaluating applicants as a former Admissions Officer with InGenius Prep, she served as an External Admissions Reader for UC San Diego, navigating the massive volume and nuanced rubrics of the UC system. In the graduate realm, CJ held senior institutional leadership roles at the University of Washington, serving as the Assistant Director of Admissions & Student Inclusion for the Evans School of Public Policy, and later as the Associate Director of Diversity Strategy & Admissions for the School of Social Work.
Throughout her decorated career, CJ has also directed student-facing initiatives at Duke University, New York University, and UC Santa Barbara, working closely with students thriving in high-pressure, competitive academic environments. Her consulting philosophy is built on absolute trust, direct honesty, and collaborative partnerships with families. She excels at helping applicants identify their distinctive characteristics and frame their personal narratives to resonate with competitive admissions panels.
