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, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Global College Counselors, Ltd. |
David Allen runs Global College Counselors, an independent college and career counseling practice in Orkney, UK. He helps students and parents with university applications, personal statements, career exploration and academic planning. The practice also advises schools and organisations. Clients come from around the world, including international students applying to UK veterinary medicine programs and students who study in the USA. David is an IECA member.
What David helps with
David helps students choose universities, write strong applications and plan their careers. He also supports young people at a turning point in their studies or work.
- Choosing universities
- Writing personal statements
- Applying to UK universities as an international student
- Applying to veterinary medicine programs
- Career exploration
- Academic planning
- Career changes for young professionals
Who David works with
Clients include students and parents from around the world. Some are international students who apply to universities in the UK. Others are current university students or young professionals at a transition point in their careers. The practice also works with schools and organisations.
Background and qualifications
David Allen leads Global College Counselors, Ltd., an independent practice based in Orkney, UK. The practice offers personal college and university counseling, personal careers counseling, and consultancy for schools and organisations. He is a member of the IECA. Work is done with students and schools in many countries.
David Allen pricing
Programs and services
- Personal college and university counseling
- Personal careers counseling
- Consultancy services for schools
- Careers counseling for schools and organisations
- Consultation booking
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The CoachVouch take
Runs an independent practice from Orkney that serves both individual students and schools around the world.
Best for international students who want help with UK or US university applications and career planning.
Common questions
How much does David Allen charge?
Coaching with David runs $80 to $220 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Allen help with?
David Allen helps with choosing universities, writing personal statements, applying to UK universities as an international student and applying to veterinary medicine programs.
Is David Allen certified?
David Allen lists: IECA member.
Does David Allen work with international students?
Yes. Global College Counselors serves students worldwide, including international students who apply to UK universities.
Does Global College Counselors work with schools?
Yes. The practice offers consultancy and careers counseling for schools and organisations.
How do I contact David Allen?
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