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Prepare Today. Learn Tomorrow. Impact the Future.
Prepare Today. Learn Tomorrow. Impact the Future.
Your 1-to-1 Admissions Consultant
Global Academic Consultants (GAC) is a leading admissions consulting firm that offers personalized guidance for the application process to private day schools, boarding schools, colleges and universities, and graduate and professional programs anywhere in the world.
Parents hire driving instructors to teach their teenagers how to drive. They hire admissions consultants to help their students achieve a bright future. Whether you’re drowning in pre-kindergarten admissions applications or navigating the Ivy League college admissions process, we’ll get your student on the right path!
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Bridging the Admissions Gap
In the United States, only 33% of public high schools and 68% of private schools have a college admissions counselor. Even for schools with a counselor, the support is very limited. There’s a 470:1 ratio of students to college counselors, far above the American School Counselor Association’s recommendation of 250 students.
That’s where we come in. GAC bridges the gap, stepping in to give your child the support they need, wherever they are in their academic journey. Private counselors are not a replacement for school provided services, but we help supplement these offerings. We go the extra mile in providing a vast array of services from essay-writing support to mock interview sessions to helping the student select the best courses and extracurriculars for their student brand.
Private Day School and Boarding School Admissions Consultants
Private day schools and boarding schools, also called “prep” schools, prepare students for the rigors of college. These schools have low student to teacher ratios, offer a wide berth of extracurriculars, and include special programming and amenities that rival those of colleges and universities. Students at prep schools tend to be highly motivated, have a global perspective, and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read about these top ten reasons to attend boarding school and why private school may be a good fit for your student.
College Admissions Consultants
Choosing a college is one of the biggest, and most expensive, decisions most families will make. Many colleges have acceptance rates of under 15%. Most applicants meet the schools’ requirements on paper, so how can your student get their foot in the door? It’s all about making the student’s applications stand out amongst the competition.
College applications take an average of 100 hours to complete – that’s equivalent to 2.5 work weeks! Missing a deadline or not following the application requirements can yield devasting results. One simple mistake can set the student back a full application cycle. The overwhelming and confusing application process causes frustration for parents, students, and younger siblings who are witnessing the chaos.
Additionally, high school counselors don’t have the time and resources to support their students. Did you know that the average student spends less than 40 minutes with their high school counselor? At GAC, your child will receive 1-to-1 dedicated support that considers their individual needs, long-term goals, and academic potential. We’ll provide the support and guidance to ensure the best-fit schools for your student, whether you’re applying to Ivy League universities, specialized colleges, or gap year and study abroad programs.
Ivy League Admissions Consultants
Being accepted to an Ivy League, or any selective college for that matter, isn’t just about good grades and high SAT or ACT scores. The acceptance rates at some Ivy League colleges are below 5%. Working with an admissions consultant can be the missing piece of the puzzle, giving your child’s college applications a competitive edge due to our specialist insights and tailored support.
Say goodbye to the mystery of the college admissions process as we assist your student with every step of the application process to help them put their best foot forward. Getting into an Ivy League or highly selective college is competitive and working with an admissions consultant can be the difference between rejection and acceptance. Don’t believe us? Harvard research found that 22% of students at private colleges worked with an independent college consultant to increase their chances of acceptance.
What Makes GAC Different?
At GAC, many families hire us to guide them through the prep school application process, and then re-hire us for the undergraduate college and graduate school admissions processes. We build solid relationships with our clients, fueled by our genuine desire to help them succeed. Our team understands the impact the stressful application process has on family dynamics. Therefore, we utilize compassion, empathy, and humor to keep everyone moving forward.
Many private educational consultants have recruitment agreements with schools and educational programs. Not GAC. We don’t receive financial compensation from schools, meaning we’re 100% unbiased in the recommendations we make to our client families.