Our Services

Admission to undergraduate and graduate programs at top U.S. universities is more competitive than ever. At the same time, the criteria for admission have shifted, with standardized tests still required at some institutions but not at others. Many top schools practice “holistic” admissions, meaning that, in addition to grade point average and test scores, they take the student’s particular set of accomplishments and experiences into account. This makes the selection process less straightforward and predictable in the U.S. than it is in many other countries, which can be confusing for applicants and their families. 

 

For international students, there is another level of confusion. While many schools are committed to increasing the percentage of students from outside the U.S., others, particularly public institutions, are under pressure to keep the number of in-state students at a high level. Additionally, international students make up a large proportion of enrolled students in many graduate and professional programs. The right degree from the right school can make an enormous difference in your career and earning potential. 

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Our undergraduate counseling services include:

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• An admissions process overview, including Early Action, Early Decision, and Rolling Admissions

 

• A personalized timeline for your application process

 

• Transcript review and advice  on what courses to take in high school, including AP and IB courses

 

• A wide-ranging list of universities that includes “reach,” “safety,” and “match” schools. These are schools where the applicant has a low, medium, and high rate of admission. schools 

 

• A plan for standardized tests (SAT/ACT/AP/IB/TOEFL)

 

• Making  your involvement with projects outside the classroom (extra-curricular activities) a meaningful part of your application

 

• Help craft and edit the personal statement (essay) sections of your applications 

 

• Guidance on letters of recommendation – whom you should ask and what information you should include in your application 

 

• Draft your activity list

 

• Interview coaching

 

• Overview of the financial aid process and recommendations for potential scholarships

 

• Overview of specific  schools and departments of interest

 

• Assistance with the student visa petition process and standard interview wait times in your country (if applicable)

 

• Help with the final selection of which school to attend

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Our services for prospective graduate students from outside the US include:

 

• Help with selecting the best program that meets your needs (Master’s/Ph.D./LLM/MBA, etc)

 

• Information about the application process 

 

• A personalized timeline for your application process

 

• A list of universities that includes “reach,” “safety,” and “match” schools 

 

• Advice on standardized tests, such as the GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT

 

• Guidance on letters of recommendation – whom you should ask and what information you should include in your request 

 

• Drafting and formatting a resume/CV

 

• Interview coaching

 

• Overview of the financial aid process and recommendations for potential scholarships

 

• Overview of specific schools and departments of interest

 

• Help craft and edit the personal statement (essay) sections of your applications 

 

• Assistance with the student visa petition process and the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program

 

• Help with the final selection of which school to attend