OUR SERVICES
Odyssey Admissions offers full-service, private college counseling to students and families who want to maximize their potential without succumbing to the stress of a complicated and confusing application process. Our services have been refined over 17 years of high school counseling experience. We also pride ourselves in offering perspective on the admissions process through the lens of the admissions team. Formally trained to read applications at Middlebury College, Pepperdine University, and UCLA, we dispense with rumors and get right to best practices.
The Right Fit
Your search criteria is as unique as you. Work closely with a counselor who has visited hundreds of campuses and supported over a thousand students through the application process. We can find the perfect fit for you.
Essay Support
Refine your essay in one-on-one workshops with a counselor who reads university admissions files and has a masters in English literature. We take your ideas and let them grow into something you are proud of.
Time Management
We work together to pace the necessary work and manage timelines. We get ahead of the game so you can enjoy high school…without the stress.
Financial Aid & Athletes
Many counselors steer clear of these topics. Not Odyssey Admissions! We support with advice, resources, and action. Together we can make big things happen.
High School should be about growth, not unnecessary stress
At Odyssey Admissions, we believe high school should be an opportunity for learning, friendships, challenges, self-discovery, growth, exploration, and, ultimately, a launchpad toward a life of success. Much of the anxiety around high school comes from uncertainty about the future. Students benefit from our one-on-one coaching by knowing what to expect and having confidence every step of the way. Yes, there will be challenges, but challenges help us grow. They are opportunities for genuine success and help to define who we are. Students who work with Odyssey Admissions are successful and happy because they define their own path and control the outcome.
Abbas – Sarah Lawrence College, History & Economics
Mr. Foster never failed to deliver meaningful advice whenever I needed him, and he was always available to see me even under the most urgent deadlines. His wealth of knowledge kept my options open globally and helped determine which schools may be a good academic or cultural fit. What was great about this experience was not once did I ever feel like any options were imposed upon me. I was taught well how to tackle a problem, do meaningful research, and make well-informed decisions, then make my own path. This allowed me to make the best university choice I could have. When it came to essays, he was also crucial in developing my capacity to express myself eloquently and concisely for prospective universities. I truly appreciated the extra time he gave with feedback and advice, which allowed me to produce something I can say I am proud of…and got me accepted!
Calvin – Boston University, Finance Concentration
Mr. Foster is an individual who takes the time to genuinely get to know his students by applying compassion and guidance during those most important times of need. The times when we had one-on-one meetings were extremely helpful during the stressful points in school. The greatest aspect that stands out is his ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds, irrespective of where they come from. The times I have spent with him were experiences that inspired me to be the best version of myself possible. His influences have driven much of my university and career choices, and his guidance helped maintain the key mindset of reaching for bigger, better things. Without a doubt, Jemison has played a major role in my placement into Boston University. Breaking the news that I got accepted to him and my parents were one of the best memories of my life.
Malee (parent)- Colby College & Bates College
Jemison supported both our boys through their university applications. Our family has roots in Thailand, the Netherlands, and the US, so his guidance on international universities was crucial for their decision-making. He had regular meetings with the boys to help them find the best fit while considering their interests, their characters, and choosing an environment that would best match each. His friendly approach and professional disposition quickly put everyone at ease and helped to dissipate the stress around making these life-changing decisions. Jemison also had regular consultations with us as parents to check whether the direction going forward was suitable for our ideas, expectations, and financial status. He kept a close check on deadlines and briefed us well in advance about the requirements, ensuring that the boys were on track. His support throughout the process resulted in applications that we could all be proud of. The boys both finished their studies and have become well-balanced grown adults, due in no small part to the resilience and confidence they gained by attending universities that best fit their needs.
Chau – University of Arkansas, Finance
College selection was an overwhelming task. With many choices and little experience, I didn’t know how to narrow down my options. With his knowledge and expertise, Mr. Foster helped me select schools that will be a great fit for me. He made it a fun and enjoyable process from picking out schools, filling out applications, writing personal essays, getting recommendation letters from teachers, and meeting the important deadlines for scholarships and financial aid. He was personal and made sure to get to know me, my goals, my concerns, and my preferences to address them in his recommendation letter. Mr. Foster sat with me and explained the process of applying for financial aid and shared several very useful resources. These resources played a central role in determining which universities I eventually applied to, and they were key in getting the financial aid I needed to attend the University of Arkansas.
ABOUT
Over the past 17 years, we have supported thousands of students and families at some of the best private international high schools in the world. We know how to maximize each part of the application so that our students have every possible advantage over the competition.
In addition to our counseling experience, we have read and made decisions on hundreds of university applications at major public universities as well as small private liberal arts colleges. Our experience sitting on committee meetings highlights what admissions professionals look for and how the final decisions are made. Our clients benefit from this insider perspective.
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RESULTS
When your student is challenged, happy, and successful, there’s nothing they can’t accomplish. We work with students who have proven this over and over again. Below is a partial list of the amazing universities they have been accepted to over the past fifteen years. Each of these institutions represents thorough research to ensure it is the right fit for the individual student.
+ Institutions with multiple acceptances
-Asia Pacific-
Australia
Blue Mountains Hotel School
University of Melbourne +
University of Sydney +
Hong Kong
HKUST +
University of Hong Kong +
Japan
Keio University +
Waseda University +
New Zealand
University of Auckland +
University of Otago
Singapore
National University of Singapore +
Yale-NUS College
South Korea
KAIST +
Korea University +
Seoul National University +
…and many more
-Europe-
Belgium
Université catholique de Louvain +
Denmark
Copenhagen Business School
Finland
Jyväskylä University of Applied Science
France
Parsons Paris School of Art and Design
Germany
Cologne Business School +
Hungary
University of Szeged Medicine
Netherlands
Maastricht University +
Spain
Saint Louis University Madrid
Sweden
Stockholm University +
Switzerland
Les Roches +
…and many more
-North America-
Canada
McGill University +
University of British Columbia +
United States of America
Boston University +
Brown University +
California College of the Arts
Colorado State University
Columbia University +
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology +
New York University +
Northeastern University +
Princeton University +
University of California, Berkeley +
University of California, Los Angeles +
University of Chicago +
University of Southern California +
Williams College
Yale University +
…and many more
-United Kingdom-
Bristol University +
Central Saint Martins University +
Chelsea College of Art and Design +
Imperial College London +
King’s College London +
London School of Economics +
Loughborough University +
Newcastle University +
Royal Academy of Music +
Royal Veterinary College +
University College London +
University of Aberdeen +
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge +
University of Edinburgh +
University of Essex +
University of Exeter +
University of Oxford +
University of St. Andrews
University of Warwick +
…and many more