Valery Cooper
University 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 | Incheon, South Korea |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; NACAC member; InternationalACAC member; Master's degree in Psychology; Master's degree in Education |
| Practice | Coopers International |
Valery Cooper is an independent university admissions consultant in Incheon, South Korea. He guides international students and their parents through applying to colleges in the US and other countries. He spent fifteen years leading college counseling at top international schools in America, Asia and Europe. He has visited over 200 colleges and universities. He wrote the book Beyond Borders. He takes on a small number of families each year.
What Valery helps with
Valery helps students and parents handle the full college application process, from choosing schools to essays and interviews.
- Building a shortlist of countries and universities
- Managing application steps and deadlines
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Applying to universities in several countries
- Weighing tests and return on investment
Who Valery works with
Valery works with internationally minded families. His clients are students from a range of backgrounds, along with their parents. He limits the number of families he takes each year so each one gets close attention.
How Valery works
Valery builds a personalized, step-by-step timeline for each family. It lays out milestones and deadlines so students stay on track through the application process. He works with only a small number of families each year. His guidance covers global applications, essays and interviews.
Background and qualifications
Valery has spent fifteen years in college counseling at top international schools in America, Asia and Europe. He has served as Head of Counseling at several Tier 1 international schools. For the past five years he has mentored other counselors. He has met with admission officers from around the world and visited over 200 institutions. He holds Master's degrees in Psychology and Education. He is a member of NACAC and InternationalACAC and has served on the InternationalACAC Communications Committee.
Valery Cooper pricing
Programs and services
- Application process guidance with a personalized timeline
- Essay support
- Interview preparation
- University List Builder
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The CoachVouch take
He spent fifteen years as a counselor at international schools and wrote Beyond Borders, a book on global university admissions.
Best for internationally minded families who want close, step-by-step help applying to universities abroad.
Common questions
How much does Valery Cooper charge?
Coaching with Valery runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Valery from this page for an exact quote.
What does Valery Cooper help with?
Valery Cooper helps with building a shortlist of countries and universities, managing application steps and deadlines, writing college essays and preparing for admissions interviews.
Is Valery Cooper certified?
Valery Cooper lists: IECA Professional member; NACAC member; InternationalACAC member; Master's degree in Psychology; Master's degree in Education.
Does Valery Cooper help with applications outside the US?
Yes. His work covers global applications, and his book covers shortlisting countries and universities.
How do I contact Valery Cooper?
Send Valery a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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