About Noka

Background: BA from Beijing Language and Culture University, MA in Translation from Nanyang Technological University, with exchange study at University Paul Valery Montpellier 3. She works in localization for AAA game projects in Singapore.

Main expertise: Cross-cultural writing, English-language application narratives, Singapore, the UK, and US-facing applications.

Best for: Students applying to English-speaking destinations, Singapore, or the US who need to turn ordinary experience into a clear application narrative.

Background: BA in Policy Studies from Ryukoku University in Japan, with short-term language study at King College London. She works in global marketing management at a well-known SaaS company.

Main expertise: Japan undergraduate routes, graduate school planning, SGU programs, budget boundaries, language preparation, and long-term living feasibility.

Best for: Students considering Japan, SGU programs, graduate school routes, long-term living feasibility, budget boundaries, and realistic status planning.

Background: BA from Tsinghua University and master degree from National University of Singapore. She has worked in user growth for a major technology company.

Main expertise: Business, media, cross-major narratives, internship stories, project logic, and English application writing.

Best for: Applicants who need to explain internships, projects, or seemingly ordinary experience with logic and credibility.

Background: Economics graduate from McMaster University and current master student at Queen Smith School of Business, with internship experience in banking, financial analysis, and investment due diligence.

Main expertise: Canada and US business-school applications, commercial judgment, finance-related experience, and career narrative.

Best for: Students applying to Canadian or US business programs who need to present business experience and analytical judgment more clearly.

Background: Character design major from Kyoto Seika University, with experience as an art teacher and application advisor in Japan.

Main expertise: Manga, character design, game art, illustration, portfolio structure, visual storytelling, and project logic.

Best for: Manga, character design, game art, illustration, and portfolio applicants who need stronger project logic and visual storytelling.

Background: BA in Musicology from Fujian Normal University, MA in Photography from Hongik University in Korea, and current PhD student in Art Studies at Hongik University.

Main expertise: Korean art-school applications, fine art, photography, curating, art theory, exhibition texts, research proposals, and art writing.

Best for: Fine art, photography, curating, art theory, research proposals, exhibition texts, and Korea-facing art applicants who need stronger conceptual writing.