International Students
Possibility. Potential. Promise. Each year, more than 800,000 international students choose to study in the United States, drawn to the possibilities, the potential, and the promise of undergraduate study in the US You could be one of them!
Here are a few of the reasons students choose to attend US universities:
- Opportunities: Supplement excellent academics with research and teaching opportunities.
- Evaluation: Acceptance is based on more than test scores.
- Support: Take advantage of academic assistance, career advice, and training opportunities.
- Experience: Live on campus! Try new things. Make new friends.
- Success: Graduate well prepared for a satisfying, long-term career.
Is a US education right for you? Do you like to ask questions? Do you thrive on debate and discussion? Are you eager to explore career options? An American university, where you’re free to pursue many interests and opportunities, could be the place for you.
- Classroom Life: Professors are accessible. Students speak up. Discussion is encouraged.
- Choice: Advisors are available to help with course selection. Research and internships are often part of the program.
- Home Life: Live with one or two roommates. Choose a dorm or an apartment. Cook your own meals – or meet with friends in the dining hall.
- Social Life: Check the sports calendar. Find a concert. Hear a speaker. Some schools have fraternities and sororities that organize parties and events; others focus on volunteering.
- Balance: Whatever you choose to do during you’re college years, you’ll find it’s possible to balance work and play.
Partial Plan
Designed for students who need focused work on specific aspects of the college process. The emphasis is on developing a targeted college list by taking into account academic, extracurricular and personal interests.
5 total phone, Skype or Facetime meetings will include:
- Preparation of college lists of schools uniquely suited to the student
- Effectively evaluating schools and how to strategically “demonstrate interest”
- Guidance on 2-3 additional aspects of the admission process (interview, etc)
- Planning, email and phone correspondence between meetings.
- Families initiate the timing of meetings and manage admission deadlines
- Sessions may be used toward Essay and/or Common Application help
Cost: Contact Us for Pricing
Comprehensive Plan
- Support in all aspects of the admission process from initial consultation to enrollment
- Analysis of student’s interests, strengths, skills and academic/extracurricular goals
- Evaluation of the majors offered at different colleges and universities
- Research and development of multiple drafts of a personalized college list
- Guidance on high school course selection and use of summer months
- Coaching for college visits and interviews
- Recommendations for SAT / ACT preparation, timing and score submission
- “Demonstrated Interest” advice, direction and strategy
- Advice on securing letters of recommendations – who, when and how
- Main Essay & Common Application supplemental essay content direction
- Follow up essay writing and Common Application editing by three editors
- Strategy for deferral and/or waitlist decisions
- The Comprehensive Plan includes extensive strategizing to maximize admission chances
Cost: Contact Us for Pricing
Comprehensive PLUS Plan
For families needing escort assistance with college visits and/or who may be unable to travel to the US (travel expenses not included)
Includes all services in Comprehensive Plan plus:
- Accompany student on college visits
- Travel in U.S. to meet with student
- Travel to region of student’s high school for meeting
Cost: Contact Us for Pricing
Our Plans do NOT include:
- ACT & SAT testing prep or tutoring (referrals available)
- Writing essays for clients
- Completing FAFSA or scholarship forms (we specialize in merit scholarships)
- Writing recommendations- this is done by the high school teachers and guidance counselor
- Contacting admissions officers to promote admission
- Guaranteed admission to any specific college