Alice Chen, founder of BrightStory Admission Consulting, shares her journey as a daughter of immigrants who attended Stanford and transitioned from journalism to education consulting. She explores the rising trend of college admission consulting, emphasizing the balance between academic success and mental health. Alice dives into the challenges of educational choices, the roots of inequality in admissions, and the importance of personal values. She advocates for supporting children's emotional development while navigating their aspirations for prestigious colleges.