Study in the US
We offer comprehensive guidance for students and families interested in undergraduate study at US colleges and universities.
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​Services for study in the US can be combined with our guidance for global undergraduate services.
Comprehensive guidance
for US undergraduate admissions
The United States offers a wide variety of academic programs at more than 4000 higher educational institutions. With so much choice, it can be challenging to choose a program. In addition, we are sensitive to how US admissions practices may seem unfamiliar and confusing to international applicants. Our goal is to help students identify programs that best fit their specific needs, create with them a practical application plan, and guide them through applying and transitioning to their program. Below is a closer look into the valuable ways we help our clients.
Academic starting point
We begin by understanding your academic journey thus far in relation to preparing for US university study, evaluating your grades and curriculum choices, to identify areas to improve and foster academic success.
English readiness
In much the same way we analyse your grades and classes, we also look at your English readiness for university-level study, and make suggestions for improvement, as well as recommendations for English language proficiency testing.
SAT and ACT
We help you understand how universities consider academic testing in admissions, help you decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, and how to make the best choices around including your test scores in your application.
Holistic admission
We will help you understand how selective universities admit students through an evaluation of multiple factors, and how to your application will be considered through a holistic admission perspective.
Selectivity
We will help you understand degrees of admissions selectivity and estimate your admissions chances.
Costs
We will help you understand the costs of studying in the US, as well as identify opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.
Programs and majors
We will help you understand the interdisciplinary nature of US undergraduate study and learn about degree programs, core requirements, electives, majors and minors to help you choose the right program for you.
Find your fit
We'll help you identify needs and preferences around campus resources, housing, activities, size, setting, location, institutional mission, affordability, cultural vibe and connections to professional opportunities.
Build your College List
With the goal of receiving multiple admissions offers from colleges you have researched and fallen in love with, we'll help you build your college list and application plan of action.
Application guidance
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
We will help you understand how each part of the application fits together to tell your story, guide you through each of your applications, help you stay organized and encourage you to meet your deadlines.
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We will help you understand the purpose of college essays, encourage you through brainstorming activities, give feedback and ethical guidance to let your voice speak in your application essays.
We give step by step orientation to the purpose and use of letters of recommendation, suggest how to ask for them and from whom. We'll also assist your recommenders who may be unfamiliar with US application platforms, as needed.
Support for your School Counselor
Decision plans
Communicating with universities
Many international school counselors are unfamiliar with US application practices. We offer assistance to high school counselors as needed.
We will explain the benefits and drawbacks of early and regular decision plans, and help you choose the best strategy for you.
We will help you connect with an admissions, engage with student ambassadors and admissions programming, practice email etiquette and prepare for interviews.
Help for families
Our work includes guiding families, inviting them to support their student by gathering documents, securing translations, liaising with school counselors and finding positive ways to support their student's growth in this period of self discovery.
Compare offers
We will help you understand and compare your offers admission, scholarships and financial aid awards.
Transition
Our guidance extends to helping you matriculate, understand housing applications, placement tests, orientation, connect with campus resources, clubs and organizations, and set you up for success in your first semester.