Chen Zhang graduated from Columbia University in 2004 with dual degrees, a BS in Operations Research and BA in Political Science. Upon graduation, Mr. Zhang registered his education startup, AIC Education, Inc. in 2004 in the state of New Jersey. His aggregated research between 2004 to 2006 resulted in his first publication, "Your Key to Harvard".

In 2007, AIC Education successfully negotiated an investment deal from Oriental Patron Financial Corp worth $2 Million, an investment bank located in Hong Kong. Hence, AIC Education's line of programs entered the greater China market. While in China, Chen published his second book, "How I got in" in April of 2009.

In half a decade, Chen has successfully guided more than 350 students into top tier colleges in America. Ten of his students have started companies in their college dormatories, with endless students serving on teams in publishing notable research papers with various renowned professors in a spectrum of academic fields, and one student have already published her first novel before graduation.

Now, AIC Education exists in three countries and elevent cities world wide. From 2004 to 2013, 3,051,000.00 RMB ($484,285) were given out by AIC Education through scholarships and free program enrollments. All of which help AIC achieve its academic vision of providing equal opportunities and instilling passion/desire in students.

Mr. Zhang's vision to accelerate international and domestic educational standards remains clear through nine years of operation and over 1000 students matriculated. AIC maximizes a student’s chance of admission into a fitting college both through technology developed in-house and traditional teaching and mentoring. The company's ultimate goal is to nurture students in their academic abilities and personal interests so they can independently pursue their passions in the most fitting educational environment. AIC hires and trains teachers with the same mindset so they can provide continuous academic and career support to their alumni during their academic and professional careers.

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