Unlike in years past, the road to college admission begins in middle school. Colleges often quantify (count) students’ Honors, AP, and IB courses. Elite colleges prefer eight or more honors classes and at least eight AP or IB courses. Course planning should begin by seventh or eighth grade. Colleges also give significant weight to leadership, community service, and athletic participation. It is necessary to develop a flexible road map for middle and high school students.
DSET offers a variety of services — from comprehensive assistance to targeted support — to best fit students’ needs. Our one-on-one college admissions counseling means that the student works with a dedicated expert to personalize his/her experience and address his/her individual goals.
- College Matching & Personalized College List
- Admission Essay Writing Assistance
- College Admissions Action Plan, Timeline & Schedule
- College Interview Preparation
- College Resume Building: Academic + Extracurricular Activities
- Finding & Applying for Scholarships
- College Tuition Payment Planning
- Start-to-Finish Support
For Chinese students applying to colleges and universities in the US, Canada and UK, the college application process can be confusing and overwhelming. The DSET College Counseling Program means greater confidence, reduced stress, and an international admissions approach that’s less guessing game, more science. We have a unique understanding of colleges system in the US, Canada and UK, which gives international students the insight and expertise they need to navigate the college admissions process.