Jack Cao
Admissions consultant for international students applying to US colleges
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Beijing, Beijing, China |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Languages | Chinese and English |
| Practice | DYO Consultants LLC |
Jack Cao is an independent educational consultant in Beijing. He helps international students and their parents apply to US colleges. He works through DYO Consultants, a Beijing firm with a team of advisors from China and the United States. The firm guides families on high school and university applications, educational assessment, summer and gap year options, and mentoring and tutoring. He is a professional member of IECA.
What Jack helps with
Jack helps Chinese families plan for study in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The work covers school choice, applications and long-term education planning.
- Applying to US colleges from China
- Choosing between US high schools and colleges
- Deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT
- Planning extracurricular activities for US applications
- Finding schools that fit a student's needs
- Graduate school applications
- Summer and gap year program choices
- Educational assessment before applying
Who Jack works with
Clients are students and parents in China who want to study in the United States or other English-speaking countries. Families include students at public high schools, students considering US high schools, and high achievers choosing between Chinese and US universities.
Background and qualifications
Jack Cao is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. He works with DYO Consultants LLC in Beijing. The firm's advisors come from China and the United States and have years of education experience and knowledge of the application process. Their services include educational assessment, high school and college admission guidance, education consulting and mentoring by expert teachers.
Jack Cao pricing
Programs and services
- Admission counseling
- Summer and gap year programs
- Mentoring and tutoring
- Educational assessment
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The CoachVouch take
Works from Beijing with a joint China and US advisor team that serves Chinese families applying to US schools.
Best for Chinese families who want guidance on US college and high school applications.
Common questions
How much does Jack Cao charge?
Coaching with Jack runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jack from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jack Cao help with?
Jack Cao helps with applying to US colleges from China, choosing between US high schools and colleges, deciding whether to take the SAT or ACT and planning extracurricular activities for US applications.
Is Jack Cao certified?
Jack Cao lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does DYO Consultants require the SAT or ACT for US applications?
Not always. Many US colleges are test flexible or test optional, so families can check each school's policy.
Do families need an educational consultant?
It depends on the family. Language, understanding of US admissions, and the ability to build a balanced application plan all matter.
How do I contact Jack Cao?
Send Jack a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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