John Sy
College admissions counselor for Filipino students in Manila
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Sessions | In person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Universitas College Counseling |
John Sy is an independent college admissions consultant and the President and Senior Counselor of Universitas College Counseling in Metro Manila. He helps Filipino high school students apply to competitive colleges in the United States and Canada. His office is in San Juan. He also gives talks to schools and groups of parents, teachers, guidance counselors and business groups, and meets families one-on-one to answer questions about college abroad.
What John helps with
John helps students and parents work through the application process for US and Canadian colleges, from the first question to the final acceptance.
- Choosing where to apply
- Understanding chances of being accepted
- Knowing which tests to take and what scores to aim for
- Getting help with every part of the application
- Applying to competitive US colleges
- Applying to Canadian colleges
Who John works with
John works with Filipino high school students who want to attend colleges in the United States or Canada. He also works with their parents, and speaks to school groups, teachers, guidance counselors and business groups about the admissions process.
Background and qualifications
John Sy is President and Senior Counselor at Universitas College Counseling, a practice based in Manila. He works as an independent college consultant and is a member of HECA. His practice focuses on admission to competitive colleges in the United States and Canada for Filipino high school students. He also offers talks to schools and community groups.
John Sy pricing
Programs and services
- Free talks for schools and groups
- Free one-on-one office meeting
- Admissions counseling packages
John Sy reviews
The CoachVouch take
Universitas is a Manila-based practice that focuses on Filipino students applying to US and Canadian colleges.
Best for Filipino high school students and their parents who want to apply to competitive colleges in the US or Canada.
Common questions
How much does John Sy charge?
Coaching with John runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Sy help with?
John Sy helps with choosing where to apply, understanding chances of being accepted, knowing which tests to take and what scores to aim for and getting help with every part of the application.
Does John Sy coach online?
John is based in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. Sessions are in person.
Is John Sy certified?
John Sy lists: HECA member.
Does John Sy help students apply to Canadian colleges?
Yes. His practice counsels students on admission to colleges in both the United States and Canada.
Can parents or schools talk with John Sy before signing up?
Yes. He gives free talks to schools and groups with no obligation. He also meets one-on-one in his office for free.
How do I contact John Sy?
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