Daniel Szeto
Boarding school and university admissions consultant for international students in Singapore
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Sesameed Education |
Daniel Szeto is an independent educational consultant in Singapore. He helps international students and their parents apply to boarding schools and to universities in the United States. He runs Sesameed Education, which began in boarding school admissions. He visits boarding schools around the world and teaches courses called UniPrep and EssayPrep. His firm takes no pay from schools for placing students. Daniel is a member of IECA.
What Daniel helps with
Daniel helps students find the right boarding school or university and build a strong application. He also trains students in the skills they need once they get in.
- Choosing the right boarding school
- Choosing the right university
- Preparing for boarding school and university interviews
- Writing application essays
- Reading SSAT scores and deciding on a retake
- Planning a school application timeline
- Building an academic profile from grade 9
- Finding summer school programs
Who Daniel works with
Daniel works with international students and their parents. Some students apply to boarding school. Others apply to university. Families who start early in grade 9 can build skills over time. Parents get help with school visits, deadlines and the steps of the application year.
How Daniel works
Sesameed starts by learning each student's needs, interests and goals. Then it recommends schools that fit. Students get training in interviews and essays. The UniPrep course teaches students to set and reach academic goals, and it can start as early as grade 9. The EssayPrep course teaches writing technique and how to use AI for clear writing. The firm also offers campus tours, mentorship and profile planning.
Background and qualifications
Daniel Szeto is an independent educational consultant based in Singapore and a professional member of IECA. He leads Sesameed Education with Rae. The firm began with boarding school admissions and later added university admissions. It has visited many international boarding schools. Sesameed says it is not tied to any school and takes no compensation for placing students. Its services also cover academic skill building, leadership and life coaching.
Daniel Szeto pricing
Programs and services
- Boarding school admission consulting
- University admission consulting
- UniPrep course
- EssayPrep course with AI training
- Interview training
- Essay coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Sesameed started in boarding school admissions and also runs its own UniPrep and EssayPrep courses for university applicants.
Best for international families in Asia who want help with boarding school or US university applications.
Common questions
How much does Daniel Szeto charge?
Coaching with Daniel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Daniel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Daniel Szeto help with?
Daniel Szeto helps with choosing the right boarding school, choosing the right university, preparing for boarding school and university interviews and writing application essays.
Is Daniel Szeto certified?
Daniel Szeto lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Daniel Szeto get paid by schools?
No. Sesameed takes no pay from schools for placing students. Families can also contact any school on their own.
When can students start university preparation with Sesameed?
Students can start as early as grade 9. The program builds study skills and goal setting over time.
How do I contact Daniel Szeto?
Send Daniel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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