David Allen
College and career counselor for students and schools worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysInternational studentsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Orkney Islands, United Kingdom |
| Credentials | IECA member; Accredited Morrisby Profile practitioner |
| Practice | Global College Counselors, Ltd. |
David Allen runs Global College Counselors, an independent practice in Orkney, UK. He helps students and parents with university applications, personal statements and career planning. He also advises schools on their college counseling programs. His practice uses the Morrisby Profile, a set of psychometric tests, to guide career choices. One student he supported, an international applicant for veterinary medicine in the UK, received offers from top veterinary schools.
What David helps with
David helps students choose universities, write applications and pick a career path. He also helps schools build and review their college counseling programs.
- Choosing a university
- Writing personal statements
- Applying to UK veterinary medicine as an international student
- Finding a career path when unsure of strengths
- Understanding abilities and learning style through testing
- Planning academic qualifications for a chosen career
- Reviewing a school's guidance office structure
Who David works with
David works with students and parents applying to university, including international students applying to the UK. He also works with young professionals at a career transition point. On the school side, he works with independent schools, school districts and individual guidance counselors.
How David works
Career clients take the Morrisby Profile, a set of psychometric tests. It measures verbal, numerical, perceptual, spatial and mechanical abilities, along with learning style and personality. The client then has a feedback interview with an accredited adviser. There is time to go through the report in detail. The report names career options, suggested qualifications and possible career paths. For schools, the practice reviews current college counseling work and gives recommendations.
Background and qualifications
David Allen leads Global College Counselors, Ltd., an independent practice based in Orkney, UK. The practice is a member of the IECA and gives ethical, independent university and careers advice to students and schools worldwide. The team is trained and accredited in the Morrisby Profile Report and Guidance Service. The practice also consults for new and established schools on guidance office structure, new initiatives and counselor searches.
David Allen pricing
Programs and services
- Personal college and university counseling
- Personal careers counseling with Morrisby Profile
- Consultancy services for schools
- Careers counseling for schools and organisations
- Consultation booking
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The CoachVouch take
Offers Morrisby Profile psychometric testing with an accredited adviser feedback interview, and also consults for schools.
Best for students who want university application help or career direction, and schools that want to improve their college counseling.
Common questions
How much does David Allen charge?
Coaching with David runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Allen help with?
David Allen helps with choosing a university, writing personal statements, applying to UK veterinary medicine as an international student and finding a career path when unsure of strengths.
Is David Allen certified?
David Allen lists: IECA member; Accredited Morrisby Profile practitioner.
Does David Allen work with international students?
Yes. His practice serves students worldwide. One international student applying for UK veterinary medicine received offers from top veterinary schools.
Does Global College Counselors work with schools?
Yes. The practice consults for independent schools, school districts and individual guidance counselors on college counseling programs.
How do I contact David Allen?
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