Services

This information relates to applying applying to undergraduate (S1) university admissions. We also advise on graduate degrees such as master’s, juris doctor and Ph.D.

Research target schools

International students are spoiled for options. However, to take advantage of these opportunities you must apply to several universities, each of which has their own unique application requirements and admissions criteria.

Once you brief us on your aims, we’ll help you scout for options, weigh the alternatives, and draw up a strategy for securing the most offers from the best schools.

Advising on admissions strategy

SP consultants are also familiar with the types of obstacles that Indonesia-based students confront when applying to competitive programs overseas, which can be involved and sometimes frustrating.

We act as problem solvers. Based on what you tell us about your background, interests and objectives, we recommend a strategy and action plan for making it happen.

Coaching on university applications

Some of our clients are the first person in their families to study overseas. It’s not always easy to envision the path that leads from high school in Indonesia to a university in Melbourne, Los Angeles, London and so on. However, over the course of the consulting engagement, we applicants identify strengths and weaknesses and set goals for achieving a new level of performance.

We’re good listeners. We want to know about the disappointments and we certainly want to be there when you achieve the victory.

Students often change their minds.  And the result  — we believe — is better minds. The process is part of the product. We aim to make our cooperation with you not only successful but enjoyable.

Timeline

The entire process takes roughly 14-15 months.

Every institution is unique and some will let you submit your application without waiting for the deadline. However, for most U.S. schools, the academic calendar begins in the fall and applications for admission are typically submitted about twelve months beforehand.

EXAMPLE:  If you wish to start college in 2020, then most likely you will begin classes around September 2019. This means that your applications for admission should be submitted around September of 2019. Program research and preparation of applications will require two-three months. Therefore the process should be initiated around July-August 2019.

However, there are several crucial steps of the process that follow preparation and submission of applications, including evaluating the offers you receive and making a decision which one to accept.

Meanwhile, following submission of your application and prior top receiving any response, candidates for admission will continue to update the admissions committee with regard to high school grades, test scores and other aspects of their candidacy (including extra-curricular activities).

The UC Berkeley’s undergraduate admissions website sums it up like this:

“Our best advice? Start working on your application early.”

Fee structure

We use a fee retainer system, deducting the fees billed by our consultants for the work you have instructed, against the funds you have placed in trust with us for such purpose.

In most cases our standard hourly rate of Rp 500,000/hour will apply. You will receive timesheets and invoices on a regular basis.