Post-Study Career Counseling

Service Overview

Career paths after graduating from international school vary widely, including overseas university admission, Japanese university returnee entrance exams, and job hunting. We provide optimal career advice tailored to your child’s future goals, academic performance, and interests, and support them in achieving their aspirations.

Career Options

1. Overseas University Admission

We support admission to top universities worldwide, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

• UK Universities: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, etc. A-Level results are crucial
• US Universities: Ivy League, state universities, etc. SAT scores, extracurricular activities, and essays are key
• Canada & Australia: University of Toronto, McGill, University of Melbourne, etc. Relatively easier admission

2. Japanese Universities (Returnee Entrance Exams)

International school graduates can take Japanese university returnee entrance exams (AO admissions, self-recommendation exams).

• Major Universities: Waseda, Keio, Sophia, ICU, Ritsumeikan APU, etc.
• Exam Format: English essay, interview, TOEFL/IELTS score submission
• Requirements: Typically requires 2+ years of overseas residence

3. Vocational Schools & Training

Options to acquire specialized skills in hospitality, design, IT, business, and other fields are also available.

4. Employment

We support job hunting in Malaysia, Japan, and other countries. We introduce companies where English proficiency and multicultural experience can be leveraged.

Career Counseling Process

High School Years 1-2 (Ages 15-16)

1. Interest & Aptitude Assessment: Interview about your child’s interests, strengths, and future dreams
2. Career Options Presentation: Present multiple options including overseas universities, Japanese universities, and vocational schools
3. Grade Management: Set targets for GPA, IGCSE, A-Level, and IB scores
4. Extracurricular Activities: Recommend activities advantageous for university applications (volunteering, sports, arts, etc.)

High School Year 3 (Ages 17-18)

1. Target School Selection: Create a list of target schools (5-10) based on grades, budget, and major
2. Application Preparation: Prepare Personal Statement (essay), recommendation letters, and transcripts
3. Standardized Test Preparation: Support for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS exams
4. Application Support: Application submission via UCAS system (UK), Common App (US), Japanese returnee entrance exams
5. Interview Preparation: Practice for university interviews and returnee exam interviews

Support Services

• University Research: Provide information on universities worldwide, admission requirements, and scholarships
• Application Document Preparation: Editing of Personal Statement, Motivation Letter, and CV
• Recommendation Letter Requests: Support for requesting recommendation letters from school teachers
• Scholarship Applications: Provide scholarship information and support for application documents
• Visa Applications: Student visa application support for destination countries
• Post-Admission Follow-up: University life advice and course registration support

Admission Results

Admission results of students who used our career counseling:

• UK: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, Warwick
• US: Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, NYU, Boston University
• Japan: Waseda, Keio, Sophia, ICU, Ritsumeikan APU, Akita International University
• Others: University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Melbourne, NUS (Singapore)

Career Planning

We provide advice considering careers after university graduation. We propose career paths aligned with your child’s future goals, including global corporations, Japanese companies, and entrepreneurship.

Fees

Basic consultation (one session) is free. Continuous support (until application) will be quoted separately. Please feel free to contact us.