We work with our students throughout their high school career to help them grow and mature so that they will be as competitive as possible when applying to college.
We work with our students throughout their high school career to help them grow and mature so that they will be as competitive as possible when applying to college.
Student Profile
When we begin working with a student in high school, we learn as much about the student as we can. Through the development of a student profile, we then help them understand their student identity. This process includes:
- Reviewing the student profile questionnaire, transcripts, and standardized test scores
- Discussing the student’s extracurricular activities and personal interests
- Discussing the parents’ specific requirements and needs
- Establishing short-term goals for succeeding in high school
- Setting long-term goals for getting into colleges
- Creating a student profile that encompasses all of the information gathered
Educational Planning
In order to be a competitive applicant to top colleges, it is vital that our students have a comprehensive educational plan and continued assistance to help guide them through their high school career. We offer:
- Assistance in choosing appropriate classes and extracurricular activities
- Advice on standardized test registration and testing dates
- Recommendations for IELTS and TOEFL tutoring options
- Suggestions for appropriate SAT Subject Tests
- Monitoring of progress through monthly meetings over remote meeting platforms, email, and face-to-face sessions
- Identification of problems and solutions for overcoming them
- Suggestions for best-fit summer internships, schools, and activities
Establishing School List
With over many accredited institutions of higher learning in the UK and beyond, it can be challenging to choose. Our deep knowledge of the field and our extensive experience connecting students to the right schools ensures that we will choose the universities and colleges that best fit your student. This process includes:
- Suggesting schools matching the student’s profile based on the student assessment
- Providing an initial college list of schools within our three-tier system (Reach, Target, Likely)
- Reviewing options in Europe and elsewhere if requested
- Teaching effective ways of research and school outreach
- Deciding on a final list of five (5) UCAS schools to which the student will apply
- Suggesting information sessions, organizing college visits, and scheduling interviews
- Creating a student-specific timeline for applications
Our expert staff have one thing in common: a top quality education. With this comes a love of education and the desire to help others gain these same benefits.
Essays and Applications
The college application is a chance for the student to convey their talents and experiences in high school through a series of essays, short answers, and recommendations from teachers. This process includes:
- Creating a strategy for completing applications
- Helping students brainstorm each essay and question
- Hosting late summer application bootcamps (held in groups in Hong Kong and Vancouver and working individually)
- Assisting in online application submission
- Developing portfolios, auditions materials, and athletic assistance (if applicable)
- Advising on strategies for recommendation letters
Selecting and Enrolling
Once your student has received all of their decision letters, we will discuss college options. If necessary, we will follow up on all wait-list decisions and provide timely updates. We will continue to advise your child until they have selected and enrolled in a college or university. We offer:
- Assistance in correspondence between students and schools
- Waitlist assistance (if applicable)
- Discussion of all school options with the student
- Assistance in communicating the student’s acceptance and rejection of offers
- Suggestions and advice on dorms, roommates, meal plans, etc.
- Suggestions for course enrollment and summer plans
