What to expect from a good U.S. college consultant
Many parents and students in Hong Kong reach out to college consultants, particularly for the U.S. It’s easy to understand why–U.S. college admissions can be an opaque minefield for families to navigate. Not least because of the number of essays required for the Common App and the supplemental essays.
U.S. college consultants can be an invaluable resource for any U.S. college admission applicant. They can be knowledgeable and a vital support throughout the admissions process. An effective U.S. college consultant will be available and helpful at every step of the college admissions journey, from selecting schools, to writing the applications and beyond.
When it comes to U.S. college admissions consultancy, there are certain signs and features to look for that will ensure that the consultant is both professional and effective in their work. Firstly, the role of an admissions consultant is to provide guidance, rather than dictate what candidates should do. While it sounds obvious, college admissions consultants should always have the student’s best interests in mind, and that involves giving honest and clear advice on all aspects of the admissions process.
An effective college admissions consultant will be able to outline the step-by-step process for applying to colleges for the candidate. They will also be able to identify and explain the common pitfalls that candidates may fall into. This does not mean that the candidate is guaranteed success in their applications, but rather that they are giving themselves the best possible chance to succeed.
The main way that effective college admissions consultants can impact a candidate is through making the process clearer and less stressful. College applications are, of course, of monumental importance to students, and will always come with some measure of stress. This is unavoidable.
However, a good college admissions consultant can help reduce that stress as much as possible. Time and again, our candidates who speak to our college admissions team mention that the main cause of stress is the opaque and complicated nature of U.S. college admissions. This is really where our consultants add value–we are able to demystify the process through our extensive experience guiding students through the Common App and beyond.
In addition, our college admissions consultants are able to advise and help train a candidate to write a compelling and competitive college admissions essay, showcasing their expository writing at their best. Again, our extensive experience in college admissions consultancy really allows us to make candidates stand out from the crowd.
At BartyED, we offer college admissions consultancy in a range of forms. We can advise in the short term on the Common App essay, helping candidates strengthen their application into something truly compelling for any U.S. college. We also offer far more comprehensive packages; ones that guide candidates throughout high school to develop competitive profiles to help them get into their dream U.S. college.
The U.S. college admissions consultants at BartyED draw from a wealth of experience in the area, and apply that to meet the individual needs of the student. Our programmes are always tailored to the child, their interests and their aspirations. To find out more about how we can support you and your child at any age in the college admissions process, get in touch with us via email (enquiries@bartyed.com) or phone (+852 2882 1017).