Daniel Szeto
Boarding school and university admissions consultant for international students
| 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 runs Sesameed Education, which helps international students get into boarding schools and universities, mainly in the US. He works with both students and parents. The practice covers school selection, applications, essays, and interview training. It also offers campus tours, summer school search, and webinars on topics like SSAT scores and the TOEFL. Daniel is a professional member of the IECA.
What Daniel helps with
Daniel helps students find the right boarding school or university and build strong applications. He also helps them build the academic habits they need once they are in school.
- Choosing the right boarding school or university
- Building a strong application and student profile
- Essay coaching for applications
- Interview training
- Reading SSAT scores in context and deciding on a retake
- Understanding why the TOEFL still matters
- Planning the application timeline and deadlines
- Finding summer school programs
Who Daniel works with
Daniel works with international students who want to attend boarding schools or universities in the US. He also works with their parents. Students range from those new to boarding schools to those preparing for university applications.
How Daniel works
Sesameed starts by learning each student's needs, interests, goals, and motivations. Then it recommends schools that fit. Next, it mentors and trains students on academics, applications, and interviews. It also teaches academic skills, leadership, and relationships. The practice offers UniPrep and EssayPrep with AI training for university applicants.
Background and qualifications
Daniel Szeto is an independent educational consultant based in Singapore. He leads Sesameed Education, an international consultancy focused on boarding school and university admissions. He is a professional member of the IECA. His practice visits boarding schools abroad and runs school fairs, school visits, and admissions webinars for families.
Daniel Szeto pricing
Programs and services
- Boarding school admission guidance
- University admission guidance
- UniPrep
- EssayPrep with AI training
- Boarding school fairs and visits
- Admissions webinars
Daniel Szeto reviews
The CoachVouch take
Sesameed covers both boarding school and university admissions and adds life coaching and academic skill building to its admissions work.
Best for international families in Asia who want help getting into US boarding schools or universities.
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 or university, building a strong application and student profile, essay coaching for applications and interview training.
Is Daniel Szeto certified?
Daniel Szeto lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Daniel Szeto help with both boarding school and university applications?
Yes. Sesameed Education supports students applying to boarding schools and to universities. Services include essay coaching, interview training, and school selection.
How do I contact Daniel Szeto?
Send Daniel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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