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University/College Counseling

We provides university/college counseling services to students who are in Form 6, Form 7, or Grade 11, Grade 12, and who wish to pursue higher education in USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand and Australia in the following areas:

1. Developing an action plan for organizing the entire university/college application process.

2. Selecting the right colleges or universities which best fit the student's academic needs and abilities.

3. Building a winning application to get into the college/university of your choice. In particular, we help each student review his or her application, paying special attention to these sections:

academic profile
SAT, GMAT and TOEFL tests
letters of recommendation
personal essays
record of extracurricular activities, services and awards
special talents and unique background, if any
advice and coaching for the interview, if required

4. Working with the student and following up to make sure all the relevant application materials and test results are sent in before the deadlines.

5. Advising on final school decision upon admission.

University/College Planning

For students who are now in Form 3, 4 and 5, or Grade 9 and 10, we provides university/college planning services to specifically prepare them for college or university in the US, Canada, UK, New Zealand and Australia in the following areas:

what to focus on in their regular studies
what standardized tests to take, when and how to prepare for them
advice on extracurricular activities, community services, summer programs
how to strengthen areas of weaknesses (academic and personal)
how to develop a student resume to make the future application process easier
how to nurture relationships with teachers and school counselors to get solid, truthful recommendations
what to be aware of in preparing for a future winning college application
meetings to review college preparation progress throughout the year

Boarding School Counseling

We provides boarding school counseling services to students who are now studying in Form 2 and Form 3 in Hong Kong but who wish to transfer to Grade 9 and Grade 10 at a US boarding school in preparation for future college education in the USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand and Australia .

1. Developing an action plan for organizing the entire boarding school application process.

2. Selecting the right boarding schools which best match the student's academic profile, talents, and interests.

3. Building a winning application to get into the boarding school of your choice. In particular, we help each student review his or her application, paying special attention to these sections:

academic profile
SSAT and TOEFL tests
letters of recommendation
personal essays and short questions
parental statement (optional)
record of extracurricular activities, services and awards
special talents and unique background, if any
advice and coaching for boarding school interview and visits

4. Working with the student and parents and following up to make sure all the relevant application materials and test results are sent in before the deadlines.

5. Advising on final school decision upon admission.

MBA Application Counseling new!

For working professionals who are applying to top MBA programs, We provides MBA Application Counseling services to enhance their chance of acceptance by customizing strategies and tactics to differentiate their candidacies from competitors.

Our services cover the following areas:

Credentials assessment and MBA school selection
Application strategy
Review of resume or business CV
Essay advice, review and editing
Final application review
Interview preparation workshop

English Workshop/Global English Program

A proven and effective way to improve your English speaking, listening, reading, writing, and more
Interactive, on-line learning in a small group led by instructor
Flexible hours to maximize learning at your own pace
Tailored program of study to suit every age and ability
Preparation for TOEFL
For students ages 6-12, 13-18 and for adults at all levels

More info on Global English Program.

New SAT Workshop

One-on-one workshop to improve your scores
Pinpoint your current areas of weakness
Do practice tests on targeted areas
Raise your level of Vocabulary to achieve good performance in the Critical Reading Section
Explore different types of Writing and Math questions
Tackle the New SAT with a focus on its new Writing Section

- explore Grammar, Usage and Word Choice questions
- learn how the Short Essay is being scored
- develop adequate coverage of topic and a good structure in your essay within limited time
- gain confidence that you can finish the essay on time at the New SAT test

Essay Workshop

Improve your personal essays in your applications to top schools of your choice

- one-on-one workshop
- discuss to find your unique voice and tone
- review of your drafts
- suggestions to rewrite and improve
- review, edit, and proofreading of final draft
- submit your application with confidence

Specially designed for college-bound students to help relieve a final crunch as application deadline approaches

Interview Workshop

Develop your skills in school application interviews
Learn the do's and don'ts in interviews
Boost your confidence to think quick and articulate your goals and aspirations
Run through an individual mock interview and review

Study Aboard Seminar

Our ever-popular seminar series are held in the spring and fall of each year. We cover the basics on how to get into the top colleges and universities:

- the college system
- choosing the right college
- what college admissions look for
- building a winning application
- Q&A

We help you unravel the complex college admissions process and ease the strain in your planning and application.
For students (and their parents) in local and international schools who want to get into the best possible schools matching their goals and academic abilities.

Our Approach

GES is an independent education counseling service. We do not represent any schools, colleges, universities or act as their agents, and thus are able to give our clients independent, unbiased advice and recommendations in the selection of educational programs, based on the student or applicant's individual needs and talents....

Our consultants offer a student or applicant individual attention, in-depth knowledge of hundreds of educational opportunities, ample time to discuss different options, and strategy and tactics useful in the entire application process....

We bring in the knowledge and skills of an experienced professional, coupled with a commitment to assuring that the applicant's best interests are met.

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