University Admissions Advising
Learn about our proposal and what makes us unique
This is a strategic university guidance service for grades 9–12. It covers vocational and extracurricular exploration and consolidation, portfolio development, essay design and editing, interview preparation, scholarship management, and comprehensive support throughout every stage of the international application process. Students are not required to enrol in the Excellence Dual Diploma to access this service, although both programmes complement each other to maximise admission and scholarship opportunities at international institutions.
University Admissions Advising Planning
Learn what we have prepared for each academic grade
9th Grade 
10th Grade 
11th Grade 
12th Grade 9th Grade (Freshman Year)
General objective: Help the student and their family to start early in building an international university profile, connecting their personal interests with possible academic and professional paths.
1. Interest and Vocational Exploration:
- Personal interviews and guidance activities to identify areas of interest.
- Development of an initial vocational profile.
- Guidance on how to link hobbies or talents with a career project.
2. Introduction to international university options:
- Personal interviews and guidance activities to identify areas of interest.
- Preparation of an initial profile of vocational affinities.
- Guidance on how to link hobbies or talents with a career project.
10th Grade (Sophomore Year)
General objective: Consolidate an initial vocational plan and begin structuring a competitive profile for international university admission.
1. Academic catch-up and consolidation (if starting in 10th):
- Intensive vocational exploration and initial profile.
- Introduction to university options and admission systems.
- Creation or update of extracurricular portfolio.
- Initial family plan.
2. Vocational and Academic Deepening:
- Guidance on career families (engineering, health sciences, business, humanities, arts, etc.).
- Analysis of competencies valued internationally.
- Recommendations for activities and programs that strengthen and consolidate those competencies.
3. International Profile Strategy:
- Portfolio review and proposal of strategic activities.
- Identification and advising on a high-impact personal project.
- Guidance on documenting achievements and projects.
4. Early Exam Planning:
- Introduction to the SAT and TOEFL.
- Initial diagnostic assessment.
- Report detailing current level and recommended preparation timeline.
5. Mid-Term Family Plan:
- Meeting to explain upcoming milestones (summer programs, exam preparation, university exploration).
- Definition of family commitments.
6. Delivery of Guidance Document:
- Preliminary university admissions timeline (10th–12th grade) including key milestones: vocational consolidation, personal project development, exam preparation, university selection, and essay drafts.
11th Grade (Junior Year)
General objective: Align the student's profile with international university requirements, begin formal exam preparation, and move toward concrete university selection.
1. Academic catch-up and consolidation (if starting in 11th grade):
- Intensive vocational exploration and creation of an initial vocational map.
- Rapid creation of the extracurricular portfolio.
- Family orientation plan.
2. Vocational Consolidation and University Exploration:
- Definition of career areas with comparative analysis of international programs.
- Creation of an initial longlist of universities (10–15 options).
- Guidance on admission processes (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision).
- Family orientation plan.
- Official start of SAT/ACT and TOEFL/IELTS preparation.
- Organization of test calendar and registration.
- Monitoring of practice results.
- Prioritization of extracurricular activities.
- Execution and consolidation of an impactful personal project.
- Guidance on presenting achievements in the portfolio.
- Introduction to application platforms (CommonApp, Coalition, UCAS).
- Drafting of initial personal essay versions.
- Mock interview workshop.
- Session with parents to define budget, scholarships, and required documentation.
- Action plan for 11th–12th grade with milestones for exams, essays, university selection, recommendations, and scholarships.
3. Formal Exam Planning:
4. Personal Projects and Leadership:
5. University Application Strategy:
6. Family Plan:
7. Delivery of Guiding Document:
12th Grade (Senior Year)
General objective: Guide the student in the final execution of the international university admission process: applications, scholarships, interviews, and final decision-making.
1. Academic catch-up and consolidation (if starting in 12th grade):
- Intensive vocational exploration and a summarized vocational map.
- Accelerated portfolio creation.
- Accelerated induction to exams and application platforms.
2. University Application Strategy:
- Final selection of universities (short list).
- Guidance on application platforms.
- Intensive drafting and editing of essays.
- Coordination of letters of recommendation.
3. Execution of the Standardized Testing Plan:
- Final preparation for SAT and TOEFL.
- Support with retakes if necessary.
- Coordination of score submissions.
4. Scholarships and Financial Aid:
- Advising on financial forms (CSS Profile, ISFAA, COF).
- Guidance on internal and external scholarships.
- Preparation of family documentation.
5. Interviews and Final Preparation:
- Mock interviews with feedback.
- Soft skills workshops.
6. Transition to International University Life:
- Guidance on accepting offers and obtaining visas.
- Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO).
7. Delivery of Guiding Document:
- Final university application plan with selected universities, submitted documents, scholarships applied for, prepared interviews, and logistical enrollment plan.