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From Addis Ababa to the world's best universities.

College counseling for ambitious Ethiopian students. We guide you through every step, from building your school list to writing essays that sound like you, to securing the financial aid that makes it possible.

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  • Mentors from top universities
  • Full financial aid focus
  • Amharic & English
Addis AbabaWhere your journey starts
Top universitiesUS, UK, Canada & more
Full scholarshipsAid-first strategy
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Expert mentorsGuidance from students at top universities.
The full cycleFrom first idea to final decision day.
Aid firstNeed-blind and full-aid schools prioritized.
Built for EthiopiaWe know the national exam, transcripts and visas.
What we do

Every part of your application, done with care.

Top universities read thousands of files from brilliant students. We help yours tell a clear, honest story that an admissions officer remembers.

01

Essay coaching

Brainstorming, structure and line-by-line feedback on your personal statement and supplements, while keeping your voice your own.

02

Activities & profile

We help you describe your activities so they show real leadership, initiative and impact, not just a list of clubs.

03

School list strategy

A balanced list of reach, target and likely schools built around your profile, your interests and your family's budget.

04

Interview preparation

Mock interviews for universities and scholarships, with honest feedback on how you come across and how to improve.

05

Financial aid guidance

Step-by-step help with CSS Profile, ISFAA and school-specific aid forms so cost never stops you from applying.

06

Deadlines & tracking

A personal timeline with every deadline, test date and document, so nothing slips through the cracks.

How it works

From a blank page to a boarding pass.

01

Free consultation

Every great application starts as a blank page. We learn about your grades, goals and interests, and tell you honestly where you stand.

Week 1
02

Profile & school list

We plan your tests, strengthen your activities and build a list of schools that's ambitious, realistic and affordable for your family.

Months 1 to 3
03

Essays & applications

Drafting and revising essays that sound like you, completing the Common App and preparing every aid document. Then we send it off.

Months 3 to 6
04

Interviews & decisions

Interview practice, comparing offers and aid packages, and getting you ready for your visa. From Addis Ababa to campus.

Decision season
Decision day

You're in.

The letter, the scholarship, the flight from Addis. This is the moment we work toward with every student we coach. Your story could be next.

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01 Consultation · Week 101
02 Profile & school list · Months 1 to 302
03 Essays & applications · Months 3 to 603
04 Interviews & decisions · Decision season04
Decision day · Admitted
Programs

Guidance for every stage of your journey.

Whether you're in Grade 9 or applying this year, there's a program that fits where you are now.

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An honest promise: no counselor can guarantee admission. What we guarantee is that you'll submit the strongest, most authentic application you're capable of.

Undergraduate admissions

US, UK and Canada applications, with a focus on schools that meet full financial need.

Grade 11 to 12

Summer programs

Applications to YYGS, TASP, RSI and other selective summer programs that strengthen your profile.

Grade 9 to 11

UWC preparation

Essays and interview practice for United World Colleges and similar pre-university scholarships.

Grade 10

Need-blind & full-aid strategy

Understanding which universities offer full aid to international students and how to apply to them.

All students
Free resources

Start preparing today.

Practical guides built from years of helping Ethiopian students apply abroad.

Guide

Essay writing guide

Annotated example essays and the questions that help you find a story worth telling.

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Planner

Application timeline

A month-by-month planner from Grade 10 to decision day, with key scholarship deadlines marked.

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Toolkit

Interview toolkit

Common interview questions with frameworks for answering them clearly and confidently.

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FAQ

Questions families often ask.

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When should I start working with a counselor?

The earlier the better. Starting in Grade 10 or 11 gives you time to plan tests, build activities and apply to summer programs. That said, we also work with students in their final year.

Can I really study abroad for free?

Yes. A number of universities meet the full demonstrated financial need of international students. Admission to these schools is very competitive, which is why careful preparation matters so much.

Do you write essays for students?

No. Admissions officers want to hear your voice, and ghostwritten essays can get an application rejected. We coach you through brainstorming, drafting and revising so the final essay is truly yours.

Do you guarantee admission?

No honest counselor can. Top universities admit a small fraction of applicants. We make sure you submit your strongest possible application to a well-balanced list of schools.

Are sessions online or in person?

Most mentorship happens online so students anywhere in Ethiopia can join. Get in touch to ask about in-person options.

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