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Ideally, we begin one to two years before applications are due, in grade 10 or 11. This gives enough time for orientation, profile building, and thoughtful preparation. In our experience this is what leads to the best decisions and the best admissions outcomes.
That said, meaningful support can be provided at later stages, too — whether a student is building a university list or already preparing to submit applications.
Yes, in most cases we can help.
We regularly work with students who contact us when applications are underway. In cases like this we assess where the student is at, what decisions and deadlines are still ahead, and where we can offer meaningful support. This can be the review of the university list or the application strategy; feedback on motivation letters and personal statements; or interview preparation for example. What we can help with will depend on the given situation and the time available before the deadline(s).
No ethical consultant can guarantee admission.
What we can offer is careful preparation, honest and constructive feedback, and strategic guidance tailored to each student’s strengths and goals. In our experience, a truly balanced university list almost always yields at least one offer of admission, provided it matches the student's academic and extracurricular profile.
No.
Our guidance is completely independent from universities and agencies — we do not receive nor accept fees from any institution or organisation.
School counsellors play an essential role within their institutions, and if you are lucky enough to attend a school that has a counsellor, that is fantastic. Our work complements theirs by providing independent, focused guidance with the time needed for deeper personalised planning and application strategy.
Many of our students come from schools that do not provide college counselling. For them, we provide information on higher education systems, orientation, profile building, and application support — everything we can do outside of a school context.
Yes! While we are physically based in Budapest, and our in-person consultations take place there, we also work online with students and families across Hungary and internationally. We have had students who live in Sweden or Belgium for example.
There is no fixed number. The appropriate list depends on academic profile, goals, competitiveness, and financial considerations. The aim is a balanced and well-considered selection that contains reach, target and safe destinations — it is about quality, not quantity.
The number we usually aim for is seven, but we have had students apply to only two unis (successfully). We normally do not recommend applying to more than ten universities.
The most effective process is collaborative. Students take ownership of their applications, while parents remain informed and supported. Clear communication helps maintain balance and reduces unnecessary stress.
Where relevant, we help families understand scholarship options and financial implications within different systems, ensuring decisions remain both ambitious and realistic.
Depending on the student’s needs, collaboration may include
We provide decision support as well if required.
There will be tasks for students to complete on their own to aid these processes.
We can provide the most value to families who take their child’s educational choices seriously and are looking for experienced, highly personalised professional support. Working with us can be especially useful if someone needs to navigate applications to multiple countries / higher education systems; wishes to submit ambitious and realistic applications; or is simply looking for more personal attention and professional depth than the school environment makes possible.
Our guidance and help does not substitute the student's own work, however: it works best when students are open to reflection, are willing to engage thoughtfully, and are ready to take responsibility for their development and university application success.