College Counseling Built on Expertise and Genuine Care

We support internationally mobile students seeking undergraduate options globally. With deep expertise across the world's major university systems.

Our Approach to College Counseling

Personalized Guidance

Every student is unique. We work with you to understand your goals, strengths, and aspirations, then guide you toward universities that truly fit.

Global Systems Expertise

We understand the major global university systems that students seek out — whether in North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, or beyond. You're in expert hands.

Honest, Realistic Support

We don't promise guarantees. We promise to support you with knowledge, integrity, and your best interests at heart throughout the entire process.

"My U CAN Counselor helped me create a strong application but also one that was unique to me, and he helped me pick the best universities for not only my career path but also my personal preferences."

— Mia, Northeastern University

"My U CAN Counselor helped me see that my profile was more than just my grades, extracurriculars, and test scores — and that I had to let the personal part of me shine through my essays."

— Luca, Cornell University

"My counselor helped me clear my mind and with his help I succeeded in being accepted to my top university."

— Annika, University College London

"With the help of my U CAN counselor, I was able to find the perfect program that suited me in the best location for that program."

— Marawan, Erasmus University Rotterdam

"The amount of dedication, knowledge, and passion my counselor had made the process easy and fun."

— Belen, University of Calgary

"What was great about working with my counselor was the fact that my interests and what I wanted to do always guided our work."

— Philip, Imperial College London

Meet Your Counselors

Our team brings decades of collective experience working with internationally mobile students across the world's major university systems. We've all worked extensively within the curricula that international schools use — the International Baccalaureate, US High School Diploma with Advanced Placement, and British curricula — so we understand the systems your student is navigating from the inside. All of us are or have been active members of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling.

David
David

Founder of U CAN. David has spent years as a high school and college counselor in international schools across China, Korea, Dubai, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, helping hundreds of students achieve their post-secondary dreams. He has served as a member of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling Professional Development Committee.

Ray
Ray

Ray has extensive experience as Director of College Guidance at the American School of Quito, guiding international students through the college process. He is a former president of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling.

Stephen
Stephen

Stephen has extensive experience working with internationally mobile students across multiple international school settings, from public high schools in the US to boarding schools in the Swiss Alps, and top-tier international schools in Dubai, Switzerland, and Korea. He brings deep expertise in guiding students through diverse university systems worldwide.

Sam
Sam

Sam has broad experience in international education across multiple roles and organisations, supporting students and families in navigating global university systems. He is a member of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling and has served on the organisation's Executive Board.

Where Our Students Have Been Accepted

Our students have gained admission to universities globally.

Northwestern University
Cornell University
Georgetown University
UC Berkeley
NYU
University of Amsterdam
University of Oxford
Bocconi University
University of Toronto
University of Michigan
King's College London
IE University

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