Max Blueprints

Achievements Beyond Grades, From Students to Visionaries: Mentorship in the 21st Century

Maximilian Damien Chan

5+ year coaching | University of Pennsylvania Graduate | Hong Kong Debate Champion

Coaching Programs

Long-Term Résumé Strategy, Project Building, and U.S. College Admissions

Debate and Public Speaking

About Me

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I’m Maximilian “Max” Chan — a University of Pennsylvania graduate, debate champion, and community builder. But what truly defines me is not just my academic record — it’s my mission:

To guide students into becoming visionaries for the 21st century.

Over the past five years, I’ve helped students go far beyond test prep—launching initiatives, clarifying their direction, and building projects that shaped who they are. For example, I coached a 14-year-old to secure a paid graphic design position with the Hong Kong Football Club, guided a 12-year-old through the end-to-end development of an online game, and helped a 16-year-old launch a sports sock startup—along with mentoring many others to found community service projects and win debate championships.

My work is about unlocking the drive, worldview, and creativity that universities, and the world, are searching for.

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My Qualifications

🎓 UPenn Graduate: IB 44, SAT 1560

🗣 5+ Years Coaching: Debate/Public Speaking and College Admissions

💡 Founder: Startups Eucleid & Blink Tank; Penn MMA & Penn Yoga & Meditation Community

🎤 Competitive Background – Champion in Debate, Best Delegate in Model UN, and Outstanding Advocacy in Mock Trial

Student Results

🏆 Championship Success: Coached 15+ winners & finalists (SIDO, HKMUN, HKBPDC etc.)

📚 Admissions Results: Students admitted into top US & UK universities, including UPenn, Cornell, UCLA, USC, Oxford, and LSE

🌍 Real-World Impact: Guided students as young as 12 to launch startups, win student elections, secure unique internships, and lead community projects.

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Coaching Programs

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Debate and Public Speaking

Build clarity, confidence, and conviction through debate, public speaking, and Model UN; with coaching that has led students to championship titles.

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Profile Building & College Admissions

I help students stand out by grounding applications in real achievements and authentic direction. From launching startups and online games to community projects, we build résumés and craft applications that have helped students earn admission to top universities like UPenn, Cornell, UCLA, USC, Oxford, and LSE.

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Testimonials

“As a parent, it is hard to see my kid struggle to fit in, and shy away from expressing his view and making any decision. Max casts his magic on our kid - we see a big improvement and would definitely recommend Max to others.”

Ms. Ip, mother of a 7 y/o student who gained admission into a top Australian boarding school
“Max has been a wonderful tutor/mentor for my two kids. His creative approach truly inspires my teenage kids to learn. He has helped them set life goals, encourages them to take initiative and to try anything.”

Ms. P, mother of 13 y/o with design job
"Janice is now so much more confident with her college applications. But more importantly, she’s clearer about her direction and proud of the unique experiences she’s built with Max’s guidance."

Mr. Cheung, father of 17 y/o student who got into UCLA
“An inspiring tutor who’s always flexible and coming up ways to work with your children.”

Ms. Lin, mother of student that got into varsity debating team
"I used to think of myself as shy and average. Max challenged me to create something of my own, and now I’ve built a project I never imagined possible. That changed how I see myself."

Isaac, 16 y/o student who founded a sports sock startup