Emma Xiong

Hey! I’m a Duke University graduate, majoring in psychology, with minors in chemistry and education. I currently work in New York as a life sciences consulting analyst, supporting biopharmaceutical companies with strategic decision-making at the product and corporate levels.

I'm super passionate about education and have over 3 years of teaching experience ranging from elementary math to college-level chemistry. Having scored in the 100th-percentile on the MCAT, I believe any standardized test is a science - and that there really is a systematic way to approach them. I teach my students not only content, but on creating sustainable study strategies that help them in the long-term.

I’ve always been interested in how kids think, and am completing my honors thesis at the Early Childhood Cognition Lab on moral development. I most recently interned in life sciences consulting and plan to pursue an MD/MBA dual degree, integrating clinical expertise with business and entrepreneurship at the healthcare systems level. Outside of that I was the co-president of Duke Club Badminton, an organic chemistry TA, and working on my research at the Duke Program in Education. I love visiting new cities, making new playlists, orange cats, and Candy Crush. You can view my full experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-xiong/

I also worked with the Emily K Center, a local Durham nonprofit, in college admissions counseling for high schoolers since 2022, and have significant experience with guidance on college applications and essay writing. Happy to chat about college applications, career planning, and any of that in between :)