You will get Strategic University List Building for U.S. and Global Applicants
Project details
A strong university list should reflect the student’s academic profile, intended field, career goals, budget, admissions likelihood, and long-term options. With 12 years of experience building strategic university lists for international students, I help families move beyond rankings and make informed decisions about fit, affordability, opportunity, and risk. I have advised students applying across the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia, and maintain relationships with more than 200 university recruiters across these countries.
Depending on the package, I can review an existing list, build a new one from scratch, or create a broader U.S. and international strategy. We can prioritize factors such as rankings, graduate or professional school pathways, career pipelines, merit aid, need-based aid, location, campus culture, academic flexibility, and family preferences.
Every package includes at least one live meeting because good list building requires discussion. Higher tiers include multiple meetings, written analysis, and iterative revisions. The result is a balanced, clearly reasoned list that gives the student strong options rather than simply more applications.
Depending on the package, I can review an existing list, build a new one from scratch, or create a broader U.S. and international strategy. We can prioritize factors such as rankings, graduate or professional school pathways, career pipelines, merit aid, need-based aid, location, campus culture, academic flexibility, and family preferences.
Every package includes at least one live meeting because good list building requires discussion. Higher tiers include multiple meetings, written analysis, and iterative revisions. The result is a balanced, clearly reasoned list that gives the student strong options rather than simply more applications.
What's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$195
|
Standard
$395
|
Advanced
$600
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 2 | 2 |
About Cristina
U.S. & Canada Uni Admissions Consultant, for international students
Dorchester, United Kingdom - 9:51 am local time
Families usually come to me when the process feels confusing or fragmented: too many countries, too many application platforms, unclear admissions expectations, uncertain school lists, financial documents to prepare, and no obvious way to know what should happen next. My role is to help families turn that uncertainty into a structured plan.
My core work includes:
• U.S. and Canadian undergraduate admissions strategy
• Balanced school list building across reach, target, likely, and affordability considerations
• Application component audits, including activities, recommendations, essays, testing, major choice, and deadlines
• Guidance on financial aid and application-related documents, including CSS Profile, institutional forms, scholarship materials, and certification of finances
• Parent advising and process explanation
• Interview preparation and application timeline planning
• Essay strategy and feedback when it supports the broader application plan
I specialize in helping international families understand not just what to submit, but why each piece matters. A strong application is not only a collection of essays and forms. It is a set of choices: where to apply, how to present the student’s academic and personal strengths, which deadlines to prioritize, which schools are realistic, and how to think clearly about fit, cost, and long-term goals.
My deepest expertise is in U.S. and Canadian admissions, but I also regularly support students building global school lists that may include the UK, Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. I do not believe students should apply based on rankings alone. The right university list should reflect academic interests, career goals, learning style, personality, family priorities, and financial reality.
I have over 12 years of experience as an independent admissions counselor and education consultant, and I work with a capped number of students each year so that every family receives careful attention and thoughtful guidance. I am a Professional Member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling. I also hold a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA.
I am a good fit for families who want calm, honest, strategic guidance through a complex process - either hourly or as a long term coach focusing more holistically on the process of building a strong profile AND a strong student! I do not write essays for students or guarantee admissions outcomes. Instead, I help students and parents understand their options, make informed decisions, and build applications that are organized, authentic, and aligned with the student’s goals.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Cristina can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Cristina receives requirements from you.
Cristina works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Clarify priorities and constraints
We’ll meet live to discuss the student’s academic profile, intended major, location preferences, budget, financial aid needs, career goals, campus preferences, and any country-specific priorities.
Research and build the list
I’ll evaluate universities against the agreed priorities and create or review a balanced list, including reach, target, and likely options, with written notes explaining the rationale behind each recommendation.