Student Testimonials
Real voices from students who have worked with U CAN counselors and gone on to universities around the world.
"U CAN College Counseling was a huge help during my college application process. My counselor pushed me to be more intentional with my writing and to take a more creative approach that really helped my essays stand out. Instead of just listing achievements, I learned how to tell my story in a way that felt personal and genuine. My counselor also guided me through researching specific programs and figuring out where to apply based on my goals and interests. His advice on strategy, whether it was building a balanced school list or understanding what different schools were really looking for in a candidate, was incredibly useful. As an international student, I really appreciated how familiar he was with international school systems and how much experience he had with students from similar backgrounds, which gave me a lot of confidence throughout the process. Ultimately, I'm very happy with how everything turned out. I committed to Georgetown and I'm super grateful for all the support. I'd definitely recommend working with U CAN College Counseling, especially if you're applying from outside the US as an international student."
My time with my U CAN Counselor was fantastic! He clearly explained every step of the application process at the beginning so I knew what was required of me. Nevertheless, he helped me through every single application, making me feel supported with all the decisions I made. My U CAN Counselor helped me see that my profile was more than just my grades, extracurriculars, and test scores — and that I had to let the personal part of me shine through my essays. From choosing which countries and application systems to apply to all the way to submitting my applications, he was with me every step of the way. He gave me unbiased advice and would answer any question I had, which alongside his expertise in the college admissions process, meant that I felt confident every step of the way. With his help, I was accepted into my first choice, Cornell University. If there's anything I could change, it would be starting earlier — his advice from the get-go would have helped me immeasurably and I thoroughly recommend U CAN counseling to anyone interested in a knowledgeable, personal, and stress-free college application process.
As an American student interested in going to university outside of the United States, the college counselors at my school had little knowledge of my European ambitions and couldn't help much when I explained my plan for college. I had no idea where to start with my application processes or what schools to look into. My U CAN College Counselor was a huge help in listening to what I wanted in a school and introducing me to the best options. He helped me stay organized, educated me on the university systems I was interested in, and guided me through the application processes. He offered his professional advice and was very patient through all of my questions and concerns. He eventually helped me get accepted into my first choice school, which was IE University in Spain, and I can confidently say I wouldn't have been able to do it without him.
As an international student, the US college application process seems not only so complex but entirely different from that of any other higher education. Having been enrolled in the Swiss Maturity, a foreign and often unfamiliar diploma to US admissions officers, my application process was perceived as unpredictable and even disadvantageous. Through this, my experience with my U CAN College Counselor was thorough, organized, and precise, whether it be during the college selection process, essay writing, or interview preparations. My counselor guided me through the entirety of the process, was always available to meet and even kept me in check throughout otherwise confusing deadlines. His deep insight and commitment ensured that I not only fully understood every step of the application but did so in a timely manner. I am extremely grateful for everything he has done for me.
I worked with my counselor during my senior year. As I was overseas during my high school days, his knowledge of the American university system and experience as an international counselor proved invaluable. While he skillfully guided me through the college selection and application process, he also encouraged my independent decision making in choosing a university that would best suit me. I am very fortunate to have had him on my side. My application process was very successful, as I was accepted to Georgia Tech, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Texas. While making a decision was challenging, my counselor helped me choose the school that was the right fit for me and I could not be happier than I am at Georgia Tech.
Thanks to the support of U CAN College Counseling, the application process was smooth and successful; I got accepted into my first-choice university! My U CAN Counselor helped me create a strong application but also one that was unique to me, and he helped me pick the best universities for not only my career path but also my personal preferences. As an international student in a little-known academic program, the Swiss Maturity, my chances would have been lower, had it not been for my U CAN counselor. He was able to create a bridge of communication between my school and the university advisors and therefore increase their understanding of my academics. My counselor also kept me on track, being sure that I didn't miss any deadlines or get overwhelmed by the process. In the end, I was accepted into my top university and I don't think it would have happened without the help of U CAN College Counseling!
My experience with my U CAN College Counselor was nothing short of amazing! He started by explaining the entire process of applications to make me realize the responsibilities I would have to take on. As such, I knew, early on, that I would have immense support. My counselor made me understand that the application process was an outlet to express my story rather than just my grades, test scores, and awards. He guided me through every stage from choosing the right colleges to perfecting my essays and his support was invaluable. His deep insight into the college process ensured that my application was perfect. His commitment to my success also meant that I never felt stressed throughout the entire process. By the end of it all, I was accepted to London School of Economics, Kings College London, University of Warwick, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Rice, Northwestern, NYU, Northeastern, Carnegie Mellon, and Babson. If I had to redo the college application process again, I wouldn't change a thing except for starting earlier.
Before starting my university application it seemed incredibly overwhelming, but once I talked to my counselor about it, and realized the support I had, everything seemed completely doable. My counselor helped me clear my mind and with his help I succeeded in being accepted to my top university. Not only did he make the application process bearable, but my counselor helped me with everything that came after, that I hadn't even known to be prepared for. I can say with certainty that without his help, the process would have been a lot more difficult and stressful, so I'd like to truly thank him for his time and advice because now I'm exactly where I want to be.
I always knew that I wanted to study abroad. It seemed very intriguing but also incredibly overwhelming and scary. Therefore, having my U CAN College Counselor was probably the best decision I could have made. Before changing my mind, my counselor helped me educate myself about philosophy and history of art. After limiting my search to Europe, I learned about different countries, universities, and programs. With my counselor's help, I even visited a few unis before deciding to apply for Interior Design instead. Despite this shift, my counselor still had the best advice and many great contacts with admissions representatives at the relevant universities. Being a non-native English speaker and a natural procrastinator, it was more than worthwhile to have someone on my side who guided me through the process. My counselor's experience allowed me to work on a perfectly suited schedule with plenty of time and little stress. In the end, I got accepted to all my dream universities, and now studying Interior Design at Glasgow School of Art. I am convinced that without my counselor's help, I would not be studying here at one of the most renowned universities for interior design worldwide.
Starting the university application process, I was unsure and had a short list of universities I wanted to apply to. My counsellor helped open my eyes to so many other universities that I hadn't even thought of, which helped me explore in much more detail what I wanted to do following high school. What was great about working with my counsellor was the fact that my interests and what I wanted to do always guided our work. Our conversations proved to be incredibly helpful as I learned more and more about what might suit me and which universities would allow me to pursue this path best. Once the application process had begun, my counsellor helped me understand how to embody my personality and find my voice with the numerous essays I worked on, helping me always focus on being authentic. With my counsellor's help I was accepted into almost every university I applied to. I couldn't be happier than I am now at Imperial College London and I can say that without my counsellor helping me along the way it would have been much harder.
I started working with my counselor at the end of my sophomore year in high school and continued working with him throughout my junior and senior year. Throughout this time, I have felt incredibly supported, and not once have I felt stressed about not meeting a deadline or not being able to complete an essay. In fact, the whole process was actually quite enjoyable and that is all thanks to the help of my incredible counselor. He was not just my counselor who helped me with the essays, sending scores, narrowing down universities; I felt like I had a friend who supported me and was always willing to put in more work with me than he had to. Additionally, he made amazing use of digital tools in order to lay out all of the information in a very clear fashion. This made the complex application process very simple and easy to navigate. I could not have gone through this process without my counselor and I am forever grateful that I have had the opportunity to work with him.
Half-way through high school, I was in a state of confusion — neither did I know where I wanted to go for university, nor did I have any idea of what area of engineering or technology I wanted to study. My U CAN counsellor, however, proved to be an invaluable guide and mentor throughout the whole university application procedure. From suggesting studying Artificial Intelligence in the Netherlands, to guiding me through my student visa application, I can say with confidence that my counsellor played a major role in providing me with what I see were the most important pieces of information I needed. Missing deadlines or misunderstanding emails from the university were impossible as my counsellor was always a few moments away from answering any question I had. Working with my counselor eliminated any of the normal anxiety experienced during this process. Out of all the decisions that had to be made during the last year, getting help from U CAN was definitely the most rewarding.
My experience with U CAN College Counseling was nothing but spectacular. In the beginning, I was absolutely overwhelmed with the university process and didn't know where or how to start. Then I was recommended by a friend to U CAN College Counseling, due to their incredible professionalism. I started working with my counselor the summer of my Junior year and throughout my Senior year. The amount of dedication, knowledge, and passion my counselor had made the process easy and fun. My counselor provided structure and the guidance I needed, from helping me understand the different complex university processes, to selecting possible undergraduate courses, to creating a university list, to writing essays. My counselor always put the time into his work to make sure I achieved my goals. I am super grateful for this experience, and I highly recommend them.
Throughout the process of applying for universities and colleges, your counselor can be the most important figure in guiding you to the success of your applications. My counselor successfully helped me in applying to various universities in Europe, with my final decision taking me to the Netherlands for my continuation of studies at Leiden University College The Hague, where I now study Liberal Arts. I was privileged enough to have a dedicated counselor who not only positively encouraged me with my choices, but provided me with feedback and revision to my apps, as he advised me in making additional adjustments and adding content to my applications, in a field where not all application processes were alike for the universities I applied to. Furthermore, my counselor was easy to access if I had questions or concerns, as well as sharing his own personal knowledge with me to make sure I fully understood the process. I had the confidence knowing that my counselor cared about the well-being of my college future. I appreciate all the effort my counselor did for me with my college counseling.
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