Alban Ferrieu
International college admissions consultant for students applying abroad, based in Paris
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Paris, France |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Doctorate in education (Canada); Columbia University College Advising Program certificate; Work psychology degree (France) |
| Languages | French and English |
| Practice | Anywhere Uni |
Alban Ferrieu is an independent educational consultant and cofounder of Anywhere Uni. He helps students and parents apply to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Europe. He spent 12 years as a school counselor in Toronto, London and Singapore. He holds a doctorate in education and a Columbia University advising certificate. He works mostly with French-speaking students and students in French schools.
What Alban helps with
Alban helps students plan and complete applications to universities abroad. He also helps families understand the options and manage costs.
- Applying to universities in the US, UK, Canada and Europe
- Choosing countries, majors and subjects
- Writing essays, motivation letters and CVs
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Applying to selective universities as an international student
- Finding ways to lower the cost of study abroad
Who Alban works with
Alban works with students who want to study abroad, starting as early as the Seconde year in France. He also works with their parents. Many of his students are French-speaking or attend French schools. Some of them apply to several countries at once.
How Alban works
Anywhere Uni offers the AU Apply program, which mixes an online platform with personal support. Students get live masterclasses each Sunday evening with a Program Director. They have five one-on-one meetings with international advisors. They also get five detailed feedback reviews on essays, motivation letters or CVs. A dashboard tracks research, deadlines and to-do lists for students and parents. Video tutorials are available at any time.
Background and qualifications
Alban Ferrieu cofounded Anywhere Uni. He worked for 12 years as a school counselor at international schools: A French school in Toronto, an American high school in London and an English sixth form in Singapore. He knows the French Bac, the IB, GCSEs, A-Levels, the US high school diploma and APs. He trained as a work psychologist in France and holds a doctorate in education from Canada. He is certified by the College Advising Program at Columbia University. He is bilingual in French and English and has a large network of admissions officers at English-language universities.
Alban Ferrieu pricing
Programs and services
- AU Apply hybrid program with video and personal advising
- Live masterclasses every Sunday evening
- Five one-on-one advisor meetings
- Five personalized feedback reviews on written work
- Unlimited Premium support
- Private coaching
Alban Ferrieu reviews
The CoachVouch take
Alban spent 12 years as a counselor at international schools in three countries and has a network of admissions officers at English-language universities.
Best for French-speaking students and their parents who plan to apply to universities in the US, UK, Canada or Europe.
Common questions
How much does Alban Ferrieu charge?
Coaching with Alban runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Alban from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alban Ferrieu help with?
Alban Ferrieu helps with applying to universities in the US, UK, Canada and Europe, choosing countries, majors and subjects, writing essays, motivation letters and CVs and preparing for admissions interviews.
Does Alban Ferrieu coach online?
Alban is based in Paris, France. Sessions are online.
Is Alban Ferrieu certified?
Alban Ferrieu lists: IECA Professional member; Doctorate in education (Canada); Columbia University College Advising Program certificate; Work psychology degree (France).
Which countries does Alban Ferrieu help students apply to?
He supports applications to the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and English-speaking Europe, as well as other European schools.
How do I contact Alban Ferrieu?
Send Alban a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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