#01Choosing a School
Public Secondary School
- Funded through local, state, and federal governments
- Residency required
- Relatively lower tuition
- Diverse course choices and student backgrounds
- Relatively less competition and fewer admission requirements
Boarding School
- Financed through private funds
- Provides dormitory living
- Relatively higher tuition
- Low student-teacher ratio; personalized learning experiences
- Comprehensive, robust extracurricular activities and academic resources
Day School
- Financed through private funds
- No dormitory provided
- Low student-teacher ratio; personalized learning experiences
- Flexible programs satisfy different family needs
#02 JL Admissions Consulting Services
01 Assessment
- Harvard Personality Assessment Report - Exclusively for JL Admissions Consulting Students
Comprehensive analysis of student's strengths, weaknesses, characteristics, backgrounds, and academic skills through evidence-based personality assessment and professional consulting sessions
02Gather
Materials
- ❶ Initial Consulting Sessions
In-depth introduction to admission timelines and strategies for U.S. secondary schools; exploration of culture and resources across diverse U.S. regions and within top-tier schools; guidance on preparing for standardized tests
- ❷ School Choice Advice
Offering advice on school choices, considering factors such as student characteristics, student interests, school resources, neighborhood safety, housing options, and student's future goals.
- ❸ School List Building
Finalizing the school list; listing out all application requirements for preferred schools and establishing an application sequence
- ❹ Application Strategies
Assembling a professional team tailored to individual student needs; crafting personalized application strategies and timelines through comprehensive analysis of student backgrounds
- ❺ Extracurricular Profile Finalizing
Filling out student information forms; offering guidance on refining contents of application materials
- ❻ Premium Essay Mentoring Services
Centered on essay structures, logical flow, language expressions, and reader-friendly writing styles, enabling students to showcase their strengths effectively through their essays
- ❼ Recommendation Letter Preparation
Providing advice on the list of recommenders
- ❽ Translation Services
Assisting in translating documents into English, if necessary
- ❾ Interview Training
Professional one-on-one interview training sessions with the admissions officer according to each school's interview requirements
03Submit
Applications
- ❶ Application Account Setup
Assisting students in creating an account for filing application materials, along with an email account for correspondence with schools
- ❷ Application Form Completion
Helping students fill out application forms based on previously discussed information
- ❸ Interview Appointments
Aiding students in scheduling interviews with schools or designated interview platforms
- ❹ Application Submission
Reviewing and confirming submission of application forms, including all essays
- ❺ Portfolio Submission
Reviewing and confirming submission of portfolio, if required
- ❻ Recommendation Letter Submission
Reviewing and confirming submission of recommendation letters
04Application
Tracking
- ❶ Application Portal Tracking
Monitoring updates on each school's application portal
- ❷ Replying to Emails
Ensuring instant communication between students and schools, with no delays due to time differences
- ❸ Waitlist Advice
Helping students understand the situation and providing strategies for navigating it
- ❹ Submitting Supplementary Materials
Offering assistance for situations where schools request supplementary materials
- ❺ Final Decision Support
In the event of multiple school acceptances, providing expert guidance for evaluating options and making final decisions
- ❻ Post-Admission Document Processing
Confirming enrollment and maintaining ongoing communication with the school
- ❼ Financial Documentation Requirements Assistance
Guidance on providing proper financial documentation for proof of funding, if requested by the school
- ❽ Preparation for Enrollment
Pre-arrival information and documentation; student housing arrangement and confirmation
05Visa
Application
- ❶ Filing Form DS160
- ❷ Preparation for Form I20
- ❸ Preparation for visa application materials
- ❹ Scheduling a visa interview
- ❺ Visa interview training
Finished!Receive your offer and get ready to study abroad!
#03Our Admissions Consultants
Ruby
Background- Harvard University
Ed.M. in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology
- University of Oxford
MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
- University of Manchester
School of Social Sciences Visiting Scholar
- Over 3 years of language teaching experience in public and private schools
- Over 5 years of U.S. top-tier high school admissions consulting experience
Sue
Background- Lesley University
Master in International Higher Education
- Northeastern University
Master in Business Administration
- Northeastern University
Bachelor in Business Administration
- Over 10 years of U.S. top-tier high school admissions consulting experience
Stephen
Background- Top 20 private school Academic Manager
- Previous private school Admission Director
- Previous Taipei American School English Department Chair
- Awarded the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year; Member of The New Hampshire Higher Education Commission
- iLC distinguished teacher for high school essays/interviews training
#04Student Success
- Region: Beijing
- Gender: Female
- Application Year: Year 9 applying to Year 9
- English Language Test: TOEFL 117
- SSAT: Top 5%
"With a remarkable talent for language expression, she has been an active participant in speech and debate contests since elementary school. In addition, her deep interest in traditional culture has driven her motivation to manage a personal website, where she has consistently published articles for nearly three years. This blend of personal passion and academic dedication set her apart from her peers. Excelling in interviews, she received offers of admission from numerous prestigious high schools, including the Hotchkiss School."
Offer
2023 - Hotchkiss School|#1 Boarding School in the U.S.
- Region: Hong Kong
- Gender: Female
- Application Year: Year 8 applying to Year 9
- English Language Test: TOEFL 102
- SSAT: N/A
"Since middle school, she founded the Model United Nations Club at her school while taking an active role as the debate team's leader. Additionally, she has dedicated five years to ballet dancing. Her exceptional communication skills left deep impression in admissions officers during the interviews."
Offer