Services

FOR SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

EK Global Advising partners with boarding schools, international schools, and universities to strengthen international student recruitment and college counseling. Whether you're looking to diversify your recruitment strategy, build a college counseling program from the ground up, or bring specialized international admissions expertise to your team, explore the services below or schedule a free consultation to discuss a custom engagement.

$6,500+

Project-Based

Boarding Schools

International Recruitment Audit & Strategy

Boarding schools face a shifting international recruitment landscape — from changing visa policy to increased competition for a smaller pool of full-pay families. This engagement gives your school a clear, data-informed picture of where your current recruitment strategy is working, where it's leaking prospective families, and how to grow and diversify your applicant pipeline.

Drawing on 15+ years in university admissions and international school leadership across Shanghai, Doha, Madrid, and Hong Kong, Ms. Allen brings insider knowledge of what internationally mobile families actually look for — and how to reach them.

The audit and strategy engagement includes:

  • Recruitment funnel and conversion review

  • Market prioritization and diversification strategy

  • Agent and partner network evaluation

  • Competitive positioning analysis

  • Marketing and communications review

  • Actionable roadmap with leadership presentation

Ongoing advisory available at $2,500-$8,000/month for schools implementing a multi-year recruitment strategy.

$8,500+

Project-Based

International Schools Building College Counseling Programs

College Counseling Program Development

For schools launching their first graduating cohort, adding an IB Diploma or AP pathway for the first time, or simply outgrowing an informal approach to college counseling, this service builds a college counseling function from the ground up — or strengthens one that already exists.

Ms. Allen has advised over 360 grade 12 students as a counselor across four countries and understands what a new or growing international school needs to support students competitively applying to universities worldwide.

Program development includes:

  • Strategic planning for the counseling office

  • Curriculum development (grade-by-grade counseling scope and sequence)

  • Professional development and training for counseling staff

  • Resource development (college lists, application tracking, family communications)

  • Partnerships and networking with universities and regional counselor associations

  • Cultural competency training for supporting internationally mobile families

A lighter-scope option is available at $450/hour for schools that need targeted support rather than a full program build.

$450

Hourly

International Admissions Strategy Consulting

Universities and colleges seeking to strengthen their outreach to international students gain a strategic partner who understands the values, motivations, and concerns of internationally mobile families — from the inside, having served as Assistant Director of Admissions at Oberlin College and NYU Abu Dhabi.

This service is available hourly for targeted projects, or as a comprehensive engagement for institutions undertaking a broader strategic review.

UNIVERSITIES

Consulting for colleges and universities includes:

  • Strategic recruitment planning

  • Messaging and communications review

  • Market-specific insights and trends

  • Application process evaluation

  • Admissions officer training and professional development

  • Competitor landscape and positioning

  • International school outreach strategy

Comprehensive Strategic Review: $15,000+ (project-based, for institutions undertaking a full recruitment strategy overhaul)

$500+

Plus expenses

Guest Speaking & Workshops

With 15+ years of experience in international university admissions and college counseling, Ms. Allen offers insightful and engaging presentations for schools, universities, and organizations seeking to better understand the global admissions landscape.

She is available for guest speaking engagements and interactive workshops tailored to a variety of audiences, including educators, counselors, parent communities, and other professionals. Each session is customized to deliver clear, actionable guidance grounded in real-world experience and cultural competency.

Topics can include:

  • What Selective Universities Are Really Looking For

  • Global Trends in International Student Mobility

  • Building a Competitive College Application

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships for International Students

  • Best Practices in College Counseling for International Schools

  • Training for Counselors and Educational Leaders

Workshops can be designed for large or small groups and adapted for in-person or virtual formats.

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