Frequenty asked questions
Although many schools now provide in-house college counseling, the main advantage we have over high school counselors is the luxury of time and a more personalized approached, as we have a much lower student to counselor ratio. Therefore, we aim to provide a more tailored approach to the counseling process, and take into account each student’s specific set of skills and needs. Our CEO is a member of the IACAC (International Association of College Admissions Counselors) and an associate member of the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association), holding her to high standards of ethics in the practice. We belong to a worldwide network of counselors and admission professionals and have access to an unlimited amount of resources. In addition, our STRONG certified counselor provides valuable guidance related to the choice of major.
No. For families who have chosen the comprehensive package, meetings are tailored to fit the needs and requirements of each individual student and family. Parents are always copied on correspondence as well. Excellent communication is crucial in this process.
Ideally, we like to begin with students as early as in grade 10 (2nde), so we can guide them to the most appropriate high school curriculum for their strengths and aspirations. However, we can still help students and families at any point during the college search and application process but the latest we can take a student on board is early Senior year (Terminale).
Because of the personal approach to college counseling, we aim to take a limited number of students so we get to give them our valuable undivided attention and time. This ensures that the student will receive the full benefits of our professional expertise.
Our multiple brainstorming sessions with the student aim at helping with the selection of the most appropriate topic for the US college essays and personal statements for the UK bound student.
We work with all types of students and provide individualized approach to help them find the right fit. However arts students are referred to consultants who are experts in this field.
Yes. Every year, we take a limited number of transfer students, and provide them with the tools and guidance to help smooth the transition process to a different major and/or different university.
No. Although we have a large network of admissions officers around the world we can call with questions and concerns, we do not use influence. Professional and ethical counselors and consultants cannot influence or guarantee acceptance at any institution.
Our Strong certified practitioner is qualified to administer and interpret interest assessment tools that provide the student with the information needed to identify a major that fits the interests and abilities of the student.
No. We review, proof read and answer all questions regarding the applications but do not fill them for the student. We believe it is crucial that the student takes ownership of the process.
We are specialized in counseling the student applying to universities in the US, Canada, the UK and English degrees elsewhere in Europe. For example, we have worked with students applying to the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany,etc.
The psychometric tool we use is designed to coach students as well as people in the workforce who, for a reason or another, are considering a career move.