 She decided to be coached by Wendy Olson and Amy Evidente at the Pickwick Ice rink in Burbank, California, which was a short drive from her home.In the 2012–13 season, Nagasu won the bronze medal at the 2012 Finlandia Trophy.At the 2012 Cup of China, she placed third in the short program after she under-rotated her triple-triple combination.