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University Admissions Consulting

University admissions planning for a few families each year

I focus on the decisions that shape an application: which IB subjects to take, whether Math should be HL or SL, which majors suit the student, and which countries give the best options. Part of the advice is an honest judgement of the student’s academic strengths and fit for each major.

16+years teaching in Singapore
M.S.Columbia University, Electrical Engineering

Where I focus

  • IB subject selection, including whether Math should be HL or SL
  • Fit for engineering, medicine, economics and computer science
  • The student’s academic ability and fit for each major
  • Entry requirements, checked against each university’s published pages
  • Admissions tests such as TMUA, ESAT and LNAT: which are needed, and when
  • Timelines that allow for Korean military service for male students
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
  • Korea
Services

Four services, matched to the student’s grade

The diagnostic has a fixed fee. For the three packages, I suggest scope and fee after a consultation.

Grades 9–11 · 90-minute consultation

IB Pathway Diagnostic

FeeS$500

A single consultation for families who want a clear direction before choosing IB subjects or committing to more support.

  • IB subject choice check
  • Fit between the intended major and HL subjects
  • Broad direction for the US, UK, Singapore and Australia
  • Target university groups
  • 1–2 page summary report
Request a diagnostic
Grades 10–11 · 4–6 weeks

Subject & Major Strategy Package

FeeDiscussed after consultation

A detailed plan for the IB subject combination and country strategy, built from the student’s grades, activities and intended major.

  • Analysis of grades, activities and intended major
  • Recommended IB HL/SL subject combination
  • Application strategy by country
  • Requirement check by field: engineering, medicine, economics, computer science, mathematics and physics
  • One consultation with parents and one with the student
  • Final strategy report
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Grades 10–11 · one year, quarterly

Annual Mentoring Package

FeeDiscussed after consultation

Regular guidance through the IB years, so that subjects, grades, tests and activities keep pointing at the right goal.

  • Quarterly consultations with the student and parents
  • Review of subject choices, activities and test plans
  • Preparation roadmap for the intended major
  • Strategy for school grades and IB predicted grades
  • Direction for summer activities, competitions and research
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Grade 12 · 5–7 months, the full application season

Application Strategy Package

FeeDiscussed after consultation

Support through the application season, from the university list to the final submission.

  • Analysis of grades, test scores and activities
  • Assessment of admission chances and the final university list
  • Direction and feedback on personal statements and essays
  • Document checklist and application timeline management
Available for
  • UK (UCAS, up to 5 choices)
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore (NUS, NTU, SMU)
  • Korea

US applications involve many essays and supplements, so the fee depends on the country and the number of universities.

Ask about this package

Instalment payment is available for the packages. I work with a small number of families each year, and I handle every consultation and document myself.

What makes this different

Subject advice from a teacher
I judge IB HL and SL choices from years of teaching these courses, which is especially useful for STEM students.
16 years of guidance
I have guided students through admissions alongside private and academy teaching since 2010.
Singapore’s international schools
I know how the curricula differ between the international schools here.
Clear reasoning
I explain options to parents and students with clear logic and numbers.
Teaching and strategy together
For my own students, advice starts from what I already know about how they think and work. Math IA and EE work can serve as evidence of fit for a major.
Several countries at once
The US, UK, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and Korea are compared together to find the combination that suits the student.
Columbia University
Former Alumni Interviewer, 2020–2022.
Personal service
A small number of families, with every consultation and document handled by me.

How I work

  • No guarantee of admission. University lists show likelihood, not a promise.
  • No ghostwriting. I give direction and feedback on the student’s own writing.
  • I don’t replace the school counsellor’s official role, such as recommendation letters, predicted grades and school documents.
  • University application fees are paid separately by the family.
  • Timelines depend on the student and family providing materials on time.
  • Each service states its number of consultations and reports. Messaging between meetings is not unlimited consultation.
Results

Universities my students have attended

Grouped by country. Select a country to see the list.

United States27 universities
  • Barnard College
  • Boston College
  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Claremont McKenna College
  • Dartmouth College
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Emory University
  • Georgetown University
  • New York University
  • Northwestern University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of California, Davis
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • University of California, Riverside
  • University of California, San Diego
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • University of Virginia
  • University of Washington
  • William & Mary
United Kingdom13 universities
  • Imperial College London
  • King’s College London
  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Royal Veterinary College
  • St George’s, University of London
  • University College London
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Warwick
Korea6 universities
  • Seoul National University
  • Yonsei University
  • Korea University
  • Ewha Womans University
  • Hanyang University
  • Kyung Hee University
Australia4 universities
  • Australian National University
  • Monash University
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Sydney
Canada2 universities
  • McGill University
  • University of Toronto
Hong Kong2 universities
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
  • University of Hong Kong
Singapore3 universities
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • Singapore Management University (SMU)
Ireland1 university
  • University College Cork
Japan1 university
  • Waseda University

How it starts

  1. EnquiryTell me about the student’s grade, school, IB subjects, target countries and majors.
  2. Diagnostic or packageBook the 90-minute diagnostic, or ask for a proposal for a package with its scope, schedule and fee.
  3. Work beginsConsultations and written reports follow the plan set out for the service.

Enquiries for May 2027 are open

Tell me about your child’s course, school and goals. I read and reply to every enquiry myself.

Send an enquiry