Gozde Celik
Admissions consultant for international students applying to US and global universities
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Credentials | IECA Professional Member |
| Practice | Forza Educational Consultancy |
Gozde Celik is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Forza Educational Consultancy in Istanbul. He helps international students and their parents apply to top universities in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and Asia. His work is one-on-one and starts with science-based assessments of the student. His team includes a principal advisor, an academic coordinator and a research advisor from Harvard Medical School.
What Gozde helps with
Gozde helps students build a clear plan for getting into competitive universities worldwide. He also helps them choose academic and career paths that fit their strengths.
- Building a balanced university list
- Planning admissions strategy for top international universities
- Strengthening a student profile with internships and research
- Developing social responsibility projects
- Refining personal narratives
- Meeting key application deadlines
- Choosing academic and career paths using assessments
Who Gozde works with
Gozde works with students who want to attend leading universities around the world. Many are international students applying to US colleges. Parents are part of the process, and he talks with both the student and the family to understand goals and expectations.
How Gozde works
Forza uses a three-step process. It starts with a no-obligation first meeting on the student's academic background, goals and family expectations. Next comes planning, using aptitude assessments to line up academic choices, extracurriculars and long-term goals with the student's strengths. The last step is execution, which covers personal narratives and deadlines. The team offers 24/7 guidance through the process.
Background and qualifications
Gozde Celik founded Forza Educational Consultancy and works as an independent educational consultant in Istanbul. His focus is international college counselling and assessment. He is a professional member of IECA. He leads a small team that includes a principal advisor in AI and data strategy, an academic coordinator and a research advisor who is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
Gozde Celik pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one university admissions strategy
- Strategic profile development
- Assessment-led career planning
- Free first meeting
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The CoachVouch take
Gozde builds each admissions plan on science-based aptitude assessments and involves the whole family from the first meeting.
Best for international students and their parents who want a personal admissions plan for top universities abroad.
Common questions
How much does Gozde Celik charge?
Coaching with Gozde runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Gozde from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gozde Celik help with?
Gozde Celik helps with building a balanced university list, planning admissions strategy for top international universities, strengthening a student profile with internships and research and developing social responsibility projects.
Is Gozde Celik certified?
Gozde Celik lists: IECA Professional Member.
Which countries does Gozde Celik help students apply to?
Forza supports applications to universities in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and Asia.
Does Gozde offer help beyond applications?
Yes. Forza offers assessment-led career planning and profile development with internships, research and social responsibility projects.
How do I contact Gozde Celik?
Send Gozde a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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