Question 1

When should we start working with Integra on university admissions counselling or SAT/ACT test preparation?

Accepted Answer

For university admissions counselling, most families start working with us in Year 11 or Year 12 of high school. However, we begin working with families as early as Year 10 – the earlier, the better so we can maximise our impact on the student's journey. We can still provide a lot of value for families who come later in the process, for example at the start of Year 13.

For SAT/ACT test preparation, the best time for most students to begin their preparation is either in Year 11 or the beginning of Year 12. This gives students an ideal amount of runway time to prep and maximise their score across multiple sittings, which is usually necessary if aiming for the most selective universities in the US.

Question 2

Which universities do you support applications to?

Accepted Answer

We cover the US, UK, Canada, and Europe across all types of majors – including Oxbridge, Ivy League, Russell Group, Bocconi, and selective European and Canadian programmes.

Question 3

Are sessions online or in-person?

Accepted Answer

Both. We work with families globally over Zoom and offer in-person support in Dubai.

Question 4

How are tutors and counsellors selected?

Accepted Answer

Every mentor is a graduate of a top university with significant tutoring and test preparation experience. They are each directly interviewed and trained by our founder before joining the team.

Question 5

What does a free consultation involve?

Accepted Answer

A 30-minute video call with parents and child to understand your child's goals, academic profile, and timeline, as well as parent preferences. We then provide recommended priorities and outline how we can help.

Question 6

Do you guarantee admission to a specific university?

Accepted Answer

No reputable counsellor can guarantee admission. What we guarantee is rigorous strategy, honest feedback, and the strongest possible applications to a carefully selected list of best-fit universities.

Question 7

How are you different to other university admissions counselling companies?

Accepted Answer

Other firms often use multiple inexperienced, junior counsellors to work with students. This creates high churn and inconsistency in the process, which is often several years long. Our model ensures that our university admissions counselling clients only work directly 1-on-1 with our founder, Talal Al-Nawab, who is highly experienced and dedicated.

Question 8

Do you offer any group classes or bootcamps?

Accepted Answer

We currently only work on a one-on-one basis to ensure the highest quality outcomes for our students. However, we may consider running small group online bootcamps in the future, focused on university application preparation and SAT/ACT test preparation.

Question 9

How does pricing of your services work?

Accepted Answer

University Admissions Counselling & Dubai School Placement are priced on a tailored package basis – this model ensures optimal family support throughout the journey and maximises student outcomes. Test Prep & Tutoring is priced on a per-hour basis. For specific pricing, please contact us or schedule in a free consultation.

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