A community of
go-getters
From starting businesses and developing apps to support vulnerable communities in Central America to winning research grants in conservation and top places in athletic world championships, our students and faculty are a community of passionate doers.
A community of go-getters
From starting businesses and developing apps to support vulnerable communities in Central America to winning research grants in conservation and top places in athletic world championships, our students and faculty are a community of passionate doers.
We don´t settle
for OK.
Think of us as Yoda –
Do or do not. There is no try.
Just as Yoda made legends of his students, we use our experience and wisdom to help you achieve great things.
Why we do it
To inspire and support students to pursue educational and
life opportunities that will unlock their fullest potential and
enable them to live meaningful lives.
How we do it
We create strategic plans with actionable goals that are
thoughtfully designed for each student, and we instill in
students the confidence to showcase their unique life
experiences, interests, talents, and values in an engaging
and compelling way.
What we do
Using personalized counseling and academic support,
we guide students through the application process to top
colleges and universities abroad.
Our Core Foundation
We maintain integrity in our personalization to ensure that we create a space filled with mentorship, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of community.
Strategy
Driven by a steadfast commitment to excellence, we combine in-depth research with meaningful insights to ensure each student’s journey is authentic, intentional, and relevant to their goals.
Mentorship
We embody the role of guides, providing education in a way that fosters confidence and empowers students in their unique journeys.
Entrepreneurship
We champion the aspiring, the over-achievers, the hardworking, and the adventurous. With initiative and ambition, we cultivate a culture of risk-taking, where students bet on themselves to embark on new ventures and achieve extraordinary success.
"Add strategy to your hustle and you´ll be unstoppable" - Grant Cardone
Some words of wisdom we live by 🙂
Our Why
MISSION
The cornerstone of our mission is to be the ultimate guidance and support system during a student’s higher education journey by empowering their authenticity, pushing for excellence, and helping them write their life story.
VISION
We will continue to uphold our core values of academic excellence, empathy, personalization, and creativity as we reach a greater number of students and prepare them to navigate an innovative, fast-paced, and complex world with confidence and purpose.
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Oh, the places you´ll go!
Oh, the places you'll go!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HigherEdge
When it comes to counseling, essays, and applications, we usually work with students between 6 and 18 months, though in the case of undergraduate applicants, we have students who start as early as ninth grade. When it comes to standardized test prep at all levels, we usually work with undergraduate and graduate applicants between 3 and 9 months.
Yes. We successfully help students apply to top colleges and universities all over the world.
Yes. We consider each family’s financial needs when guiding our students in their college application process. Our counselors have vast experience supporting students and their parents as they apply for both merit scholarships and need-based financial aid applications.
We enjoy working with students from a wide diversity of backgrounds, academic interests, and talents. What most of our students have in common is self-motivation, curiosity, a sense of responsibility, and independence. Additionally, all of our students have strong English skills, and they usually come from American-system or IB schools.
Both. Depending on your location, we may be able to offer you in-person classes and counseling sessions.
The first step is to book a free personalized information session, which we use as an opportunity to get to know you, give you recommendations on your academic and extracurricular pursuits, and provide you with an overview of the application process, as well as the details and costs of our services.
In the case of undergraduate applicants, the sooner the better! Most of our students start towards the end of tenth grade.
In the case of transfer and graduate applicants, we recommend starting at least 6 months before your earliest deadline if you only want support with counseling, essays, and applications. If you require test preparation as well, you should start even earlier.
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? We’d love to hear from you!
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? We’d love to hear from you!
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