We encourage those considering our services to speak to our former and current students and the parents of those students about their experiences with us. Below are some of the messages received from the families we have had the privilege to work with:
Here is an interview with one of Select College Admissions’ former students:
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Dear Bibi – I want to thank you for supporting me throughout the past few years while preparing for university and throughout the application process. With your expeditious and meaningful feedback on my essays, you ensured that my identity and story were presented to universities in the most powerful way possible. I’ve always felt that you were my cheerleader, pushing me to achieve my dreams. You’re an amazing mentor and it was a real pleasure working with you.
Aman Dhillon
Mulgrave School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
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I’ve had the immense privilege of being guided by Bibi for the past 5 years as I’ve prepared for post-secondary education and searched for my perfect fit universities in the US and the UK. Her influence on my overall profile, my applications and my ultimate success is immeasurable. For starters, her recommendations for top-quality tutors significantly enhanced my academic abilities in a variety of fields. Also, Bibi consistently goes above and beyond, advising her students not only on university choices and strategies for applications and essays but also on course selection, unique summer programs, leadership position applications, networking with her plethora of contacts, and more. Her comprehensive guidance and insight made all the difference in the outcome of my university applications and admissions. In addition to helping me secure a substantial merit award at a top US institution, Bibi was instrumental in my admission to direct-entry medicine at Oxford (as one of 8 international applicants admitted this year) as well as in my ultimate decision to pursue that path. Bibi has remained dedicated to my success throughout this entire process. I am immensely grateful for her unwavering support and highly recommend her services to anyone seeking unparalleled guidance in the university admissions process.
Artin
Mulgrave School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Oxford – Direct-entry MEDICINE
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I just wanted to let you know that I got into Columbia University!!! Thank you so so much for all that you have done for me! I reached out to you a little late in the year, but you have helped me tirelessly throughout my application process. You are always so welcoming and friendly. Your words of encouragement have truly supported me in such a stressful time. Your detailed feedback on my many essays have always helped me so much and pushed me to improve. The mock interview was also essential for me to gain a deeper insight into the admissions process and prepare myself for the actual interview. Thank you so much once again for all your support throughout this journey!
Viela
Crofton House School – Class of 2023, Vancouver, Canada
Columbia University – Class of 2027
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I cannot thank you enough for all your help in guiding me through the US admissions process! You provided unwavering support and invaluable advice on everything from my course selection to my extracurricular activities and university application essays. You always gave prompt responses to all my urgent questions and went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to the resources, information, and support I needed to thrive academically. When I was struggling to find ways to stand out, you guided me in creating my “wow factor” and helped me turn my interests into meaningful activities that would set me apart on my applications. After working with you for the past three years, you have helped me grow as a student and uncover new strengths and interests. Thank you so much again for all your dedication and care towards helping me reach my educational goals! I am deeply grateful for all the support you have provided me!
Sam
Handsworth Secondary School – Class of 2023, N. Vancouver, Canada
Brown University – Class of 2027
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We are writing to express our gratitude for all the advice and guidance you have provided to [our son] throughout his high school journey. Over the past few years, your continuous support and wisdom have played a significant role in shaping [his] academic success and personal growth. Your dedication to his well-being, not only as a counsellor but also as a mentor, has made a remarkable impact on his overall development. The strategies you shared enabled him to navigate through the challenges of high school and achieve remarkable academic accomplishments. Your encouragement and belief in his abilities have instilled in him the confidence to strive for excellence.
We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have invested in supporting [our son’s] educational journey. The positive impact you have had on his life extends far beyond the classroom, and for that, we are truly grateful. We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest thanks for all that you have done. Your guidance and advice have been instrumental in his high school success, and we have no doubt that the lessons he has learned under your mentorship will continue to guide him in his future endeavors.
Once again, thank you for your support, your advice, and your commitment to his education. We are forever grateful for your contributions to his growth and accomplishments. Wishing you continued success in your counselling career and in shaping the lives of future generations.
Parents of Student
Mulgrave School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
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As my high school life ends, I want to thank you for everything you’ve done to guide me along the way. You helped me distill my ideas and allowed me to focus on what truly mattered. Thank you for the various tutors and recommendations, the essay edits and the deadline reminders — you have been invaluable, and my college admission experience certainly has been less stressful because of you. Thank you for this and everything you have done to support me!
Jason
Mulgrave School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
Claremont McKenna College – Class of 2027
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Bibi, you were the guiding hand that led me through this intense and uncertain time. Remembering how you helped me whittle down my ideas and really polish everything, I don’t know how to thank you enough for your guidance. Having now the difficult yet unbelievable choice between several superb schools, including Stanford and Columbia, I want to let you know how I couldn’t have done this without you. Thanks !
Student from Canada, High School Class of 2023
Stanford University – Class of 2027
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I have decided on UCL. I would like to thank you for your guidance, patience, and help throughout this process. You made each step very clear and manageable which I appreciated. Any student who has the opportunity to work with you is very lucky !
Sadie
Collingwood School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
University College London, Class of 2026
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I would like to express my appreciation as a “final” goodbye. Without your help, there was no way that I had a chance of getting into USC let alone with a full ride scholarship. Since meeting you for the first time in Gr. 9-10, you have inspired and guided me through high school. You were there to accompany through the lowest and highest points of my life. Thank you for always making time to schedule a meeting with me to an answer my endless questions. Thank you for helping in high school whether its with courses or co-currics. Thank you for spending hours of extra time reviewing my essays. Every step along the way, you have always had my back. I hope that we can stay in contact.
Jerry
Collingwood School – Class of 2023, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering – Class of 2027>
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Bibi has been an invaluable guide as we’ve navigated university admissions in the U.S., UK, and Canada. Her knowledge is impressive and we relied on her insight and deep experience for crucial decisions. Her warmth, caring, and encouragement were genuine and we consider her a friend now. We are so glad we found her, and we couldn’t be happier with the results of our partnership with her!
A. Lazatin Stevens (parent)
Harvard University – Class of 2027
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I would just like to inform you that I have been accepted by Cornell, Dartmouth, UPenn, and Princeton! Thank you so much for your time and dedication to my application. I know it was during the holiday season, but you helped me until the end. I am deeply grateful for your support and I could not have done this without you!
Andy
St. George’s School – Class of 2022, Vancouver, Canada
Princeton University – Class of 2026
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Bibi was extremely helpful and absolutely indispensable during my transfer process! Throughout some very stressful times in the midst of COVID, Bibi was able to expertly guide me through what initially seemed like an extremely daunting process. The depth and breadth of her insight into the admissions process is impressive, and she also provided advice on extenuating factors which I had previously not even considered but which made a difference in the outcome I had hoped for.
Steven Long
Brown University – (originally 2020 graduate of St. George’s School)
Columbia University transfer applicant – Class of 2024
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I’m emailing to let you know that I got into Wellesley!!!! I want to thank you for supporting me through the application process and editing my endless essays. This would not have been possible without you!
Danielle Lu
Crofton House School 2022, Vancouver, Canada
Wellesley College – Class of 2026
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Thank you for how supportive and helpful you were in every step of my university application process. From course selection, editing essays, and choosing which universities to apply to, your guidance and expertise proved to be invaluable. But beyond all of the academic help, I want to thank you for the emotional support you gave me through the stressful times in high school. To quote from one of my favourite books, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, “All human wisdom is contained in these two words – Wait and Hope”. You taught me how to hope and see light at the end of the tunnel. Now I’m both excited but nervous to be heading to New York. Thank you for everything and I hope we can keep in touch!
Oscar Chan
Collingwood School 2022, W. Vancouver, Canada
New York University – Class of 2026
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I wanted to thank you for all the support and help you’ve given me over the years, especially as I was writing applications. Your feedback and advice for my essays were very much appreciated, and your compliments gave me a bit of an ego boost afterwards. I feel I wouldn’t be able to attend USC if it weren’t for your help, so I thank you wholeheartedly for the effort you put into me throughout my high school years.
Chloe Wong
Crofton House School – Class of 2022, Vancouver, Canada
University of Southern California – Class of 2026
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It goes without saying that I could not have done this without you and I am very grateful for all your support and advice. As far as I’m concerned, you’re the best university counsellor out there! From start to finish, I genuinely enjoyed the process. I will always look back on it and fondly remember what a great time I had choosing my universities, writing my essays and editing them with you, and submitting my applications on Christmas Eve. Even the writer’s block, the frustration, and the doubt I felt are all part of what made this so memorable. You’ll be happy to know that, following your advice, I chose to do a gap year in Europe. The endless possibilities and adventures for this coming year are thrilling to think about. I’m glad I didn’t pass up on this opportunity! Then, after a spectacular year, I’ll be joining my cousin at Boston College. Thank you again, for everything.
Paula Ransanz
Mulgrave School – Class of 2022, W. Vancouver, Canada
Boston College after a gap year – Class of 2027
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My gratitude can’t be expressed enough to honour the support and coaching I received from you. I truly believe that your dedication and advice along with our team collaboration allowed me to achieve my dream of admission to the University of Pennsylvania – specifically the Management & Technology Program at Wharton School. It was not only your professionalism, knowledge and understanding that enabled me to get to where I am today but more so your compassion and caring towards my learning and assisting me with reaching my goals.
Joaquin Revello Lerena
Mulgrave School – Class of 2021, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology – Class of 2025
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Bibi’s assistance was invaluable. Her wealth of experience and comprehensive knowledge of the application process ensured that I chose the school that was the best fit for me. Without her, the process would’ve been completely alien and assuredly more stressful. From replying to emails instantly to keeping me accountable, the importance of her guidance and advice is inexpressible. Thank you for making such a stressful period in my life seem completely manageable. With gratitude,
Student – Class of 2021, Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2025
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Dear Bibi, I am writing to thank you for the very thoughtful card and for all the support you have provided me over the past few years. I truly believe I would not be where I am today without you. Thank you for guiding me towards success and for providing me with all the tools necessary to create an outstanding resume. I am beyond grateful for the countless hours you put into editing my essays, always including thoughtful, thorough, and insightful feedback. It is difficult to express my gratitude in writing; I cannot thank you enough for the guidance you have provided me. I appreciate all the time you put into ensuring my success throughout high school and during the application process. The instant replies to emails, feedback for essays, and extremely insightful seminars on the application process were never left unnoticed. I will miss you next year and hope to stay in touch as I begin my journey at USC. With immense gratitude,
Lucy LePoidevin
Mulgrave School – Class of 2021, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Southern California, Trojan Presidential Merit Scholarship recipient – Class of 2025
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Words cannot describe my gratitude for your support and guidance over the past 4 years. You never stopped believing in me and for that, I could never thank you enough. It has always been my dream to go to Queen’s University and you helped tremendously! Talk about making wishes come true…… Bibi, you helped shape the person I am today and the person I will be tomorrow.
Dean Martin
West Vancouver Secondary School – Class of 2021, W. Vancouver, Canada
Queen’s University – Class of 2025
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I am so lucky to have had your support throughout my years in high school. The university application process is daunting, especially during a pandemic, but you made it more manageable. I can confidently say that I have grown as a student over these past few years and that’s because of your constant support and encouragement. Thank you for all the help you have given to me and my family (siblings & cousins included). YOU ARE THE BEST! With Love,
Olivia Huebner
Collingwood School – Class of 2021, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business – Class of 2025
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Thank you so much for all the guidance you have offered throughout the university application process! Your meticulous process, thoughtful commentary, and thorough advice never ceased to bring about pleasant surprises and allowed me to constantly evaluate my work from a different perspective, be it revisiting the phrasing of an essay or prepping for an alumni interview. Without your insight, I would not have achieved the same results and be where I am today. I am truly grateful for your support in every aspect and have unlimited appreciation for your dedication to your students.
Christina Su
Crofton House School – Class of 2020, Vancouver, Canada
Columbia University – Class of 2024
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Thank you for your care and guidance in the application season! I am very grateful for your support and advice during the process.
Renee Qin
Sentinel Secondary School – Class of 2020, W. Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2024
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Bibi’s guidance during the university application process was an invaluable resource. The normally stressful and complicated process was straightforward and direct with her help. She helped analyze my strengths and uniqueness, crafting for me a personalized strategy that ultimately brought me success and admission into Harvard, my dream school. Thank you for everything and I am so fortunate to have had your help.
Student – Class of 2020, Vancouver, Canada
Harvard University – Class of 2024
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Bibi’s help was invaluable during my process of applying to universities; having someone to guide me along the way while I researched universities and edited personal statements made me feel less overwhelmed. She helped me look over my essays with a critical eye, suggested university options that I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise, and was an overall voice of reason during the hectic season of university applications. Thank you Bibi, for being there every step of the way!
Amy Yu
Mulgrave School – Class of 2020, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2024
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I want to say THANK YOU so much for the online Peer-to-Peer Student Panel you held for your students and families a few weeks ago, especially in this strange time when school is out due to the Coronavirus. I was very impressed with how well the event was organized and how focused your students are on learning. The event was a light in the darkness. All the experience that you, Frazer and the ten students shared with (our daughter) and other students was first-hand and invaluable. It lit up (her) road and showed her how to start approaching her dreams. After this event, she was more motivated to manage her time wisely. I was surprised that (she) did some research on her own. The excellent students in your Peer-to-Peer event inspired her. Please keep her posted with any further learning opportunities. She has the willingness to become as extraordinary as the rest of your students, and we are very lucky that we found you!
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Our family wants to take this moment to thank you for all the support and guidance you have provided to our son over the past couple of years. With your guiding light, he has stayed organized, focused and motivated throughout his senior high school years at Mulgrave. This paid off in his admission into a number of universities/programs on his shortlist as well as a few scholarships. Software Engineering at Waterloo crystallized to be his number one choice and that’s what he has happily accepted. Again many thanks for your nurturing approach, words of wisdom, and superb counselling.
Parents of MS
Mulgrave School – Class of 2020, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Waterloo (software engineering) – Class of 2024
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Your help and time were greatly appreciated and definitely helped me in the admissions process.
Kevin Lim
St. George’s School – Class of 2020, Vancouver, Canada
University of Chicago – Class of 2024
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Preparing a child for universities in the USA is a 3-year journey with many challenges along the way. I was grateful to have Bibi Malek’s services and support for all 3 of my children’s successful pursuits. Bibi was always available when we needed her most and made a real difference in our outcomes. We would recommend her unreservedly.
Carolyn Cross
Parent of Julia Cross
Mulgrave School – Class of 2020, W. Vancouver, Canada
Dartmouth College – Class of 2024
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I have never met anyone who so wholeheartedly views her students as people with so much potential. Undoubtedly, I would not be the person I am today without your constant motivation and reassurance during the stressful application season. Not only have you provided me with so much insight, but your kind and encouraging words continually inspire me to strive for success. Your tireless effort and unwavering commitment to your students is the reason why many are able to experience the joy of being accepted to their top institution. Thank you for your guidance, support, and wisdom. All of your efforts are foundational pieces in the person I have become. I am forever grateful.
Muneet Gill
Collingwood School 2019, West Vancouver, BC – Head Girl
Brown University – Class of 2023
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I am truly grateful to you for your encouragement and support! You have been in an integral part of my journey in the university application process, guiding me along a path towards success. Thank you for your warmth and thoughtfulness. You were not only a dedicated guidance counselor but also a friend. With Love, Bianca
Bianca D.
Crofton House School 2019, Vancouver, BC
University of Oxford, England
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We are all still assimilating and celebrating Anna’s tenacity, achievements and, of course, great news! Both Yesica and I want to sincerely thank you for all your personal dedication and professional guidance not only with Anna but also with Isa who found Penn’s Huntsman program tailored to her personality, strengths and achievements thanks to your insight and recommendation. I have always marveled at the thoughtful, authentic, and caring attention which you give to each student. On behalf of Anna, Yesica, and myself, thank you again for your unwavering support and non-stop dedication!!
Michael Edmonds, father of Anna Edmonds
Mulgrave School – Class of 2019, W. Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2023
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Bibi believed in me when seemingly no one else did. When I was close to giving up, she would quickly help me back up, giving me insightful advice and unwavering support. Bibi’s extensive professional experience and resources allow her to perfectly match a students portfolio and personality, to the post-secondary institution right for them that they would thrive in. With Bibi’s guidance, insight and encouragement, I received an early action acceptance letter from my lifelong dream school. There are truly no words to describe how thankful I am for everything she has done for me.
Anna Edmonds
Mulgrave School – Class of 2019, W. Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2023
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I just wanted to say thank you for everything you helped me with throughout high school from creating a college list, writing essays, practice interviews, standardized testing and much more. It was definitely a lengthy process for me, and you always made time to video call me for my convenience when I needed help. Your guidance was incredibly helpful, and each tip always came in handy! I could not be happier that I am going to Middlebury, and I could not take that success in without all of your help.
Nina A.
American School in London – Class of 2019, UK
Middlebury College – Class of 2023
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Thank you so much for your professional advice and encouragement throughout my time working with you! You have helped me tremendously with everything from high school work to university applications. Your guidance and support, though, were not only within the academic domain. You have taught me skills and ways to become a better person, inspiring me to achieve my best in life. At the same time, your wisdom and humor have made my sessions working with you pleasurable. Thank you for being my experienced university counselor, teacher, and most importantly, my mentor. For this, I am grateful to you.
Joanna Zhuang
Mulgrave School – Class of 2019, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Chicago – Class of 2023
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Our son got the early offer from his dream school today. We are all very happy. Thank you very much. A short email like this cannot convey fully our hearty appreciation to you. I am running short of words and speech that can fully explain my gratitude to you.
Parent
St. George’s School parent – Class of 2019, Vancouver, Canada
Yale University – Class of 2023
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Bibi’s service transcends the boundaries of distance through online video chats and an extensive library of helpful resources; in fact, doing everything online made it easier to schedule sessions and be productive. Bibi’s personal and comprehensive approach to college admissions preparation helped me get into one of my dream schools, Amherst College.
Jack D.
Hopkins School, Class of 2019 – New Haven, CT
Amherst College – Class of 2023
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Frazer and Bibi were introduced to me at a most stressful time of my life where I neither had a clear vision of where I would end up for university nor even knew whether I had the ability to achieve my dreams. However, with the tutoring provided by Frazer and a grounding in his unique strategies, I was able to gain a good ACT score. That, combined with Bibi’s guidance and her advice on my essays, enabled me to get into my university of #1 choice in the early round. By engaging me in the process, they made time pass really fast and with minimal stress. I would recommend Frazer and Bibi to any student who wishes to get into a top tier university
Fred Feng
Collingwood School 2019
Northwestern University – Class of 2023
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Bibi Malek was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the admissions process. She was attentive to my questions and concerns and brought her worthwhile experience and advice to the table. She was not only able to provide edits to my applications but also gave suggestions regarding additional pieces to add that may work in my favor. With her help, I was able to obtain admission to NYU school of Medicine, University of Toronto school of medicine, and four other medical schools in Canada.
Christine Wang
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine– admitted for 2019 entry
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As an artist at heart, my mind is all over the place. Bibi helped guide me efficiently through the college admissions process in the midst of IB and tiring portfolio work. She introduced me to inspiring people who supported me and believed in my abilities through my struggles with the SATs and Math. I am overwhelmingly grateful for the time and effort she put into helping me carefully craft a steady path to a bright academic future.
Joy Yang
Richmond Secondary School – Class of 2019, Richmond, B.C., Canada
UCLA, Design Media Arts Program – Class of 2023
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Thank you so much for your endless kindness, generosity, and support during these past 2 years, and especially the hectic months leading up to the early admission deadline. You were always there to provide a detailed and patient response to any questions my parents and I had, and willing to have us in your home on Sunday mornings. You were always quick to give me feedback and critique my essays. All in all, I am endlessly grateful for all of the time and effort you have put towards helping me succeed. It has been my dream to attend UChicago, and it would not have been possible without your help every step of the way.
Student
West Point Grey Academy – Class of 2019, Vancouver, Canada
University of Chicago – Class of 2023
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I spent the afternoon with my mom shopping for some celebratory desserts following the good news of my acceptance. Thank you so much for all the assistance along the way! I know I definitely couldn’t have done it without all your help over the past few years. You’ve been amazing and I hope the best for you and the rest of your 2019 cohort of students still awaiting their decisions! Lots of love.
Kiara Liu
Mulgrave School – Class of 2019, W. Vancouver, Canada
Wellesley College – Class of 2023
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I am more than joyful and excited to let you know that Ian has been admitted to GWU. It seems that we were not quite ready for this early acceptance, so I want to send you a sincere and enormous THANK YOU. I have never overlooked your little reminders here and there to Ian who needed to focus on his studies and limit time spent on video games. Your calm, organized, and trustful guidance during the process, as well as the tutor referrals, various meetings checking up on every detail, and the help with filling out of the application and review of essays, etc. are the essence of this success. We owe you a great deal of gratitude!
Michele Kuo – Parent of Ian
Vancouver Christian School – Class of 2019
George Washington University – Class of 2023
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Bibi has many years of consulting experience. She takes time to get to know her students and spends time to understand what is the best for each of her students. I went to Bibi panicking what to do in the last few years of high school. Beyond helping me with college applications, she guided me and helped me plan out my entire senior years, leading to success.
Ken Yang
Mulgrave School – Class of 2019, W. Vancouver, Canada
NYU Stern School of Business – Class of 2023
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I was very happy to attend the wonderful presentation you and Frazer had for parents. Firstly, I liked the passion you both demonstrated talking about the steps to take for our adolescents to reach their goals. I always read your newsletters but to hear you talk about it all adds another dimension. Secondly, I think having a PowerPoint presentation was very beneficial. We were able to take notes and photos. I liked the topics, the diagrams and the bullet points; the material was all very clear. Lastly, to open your beautiful home to us parents was not only heart-warming but welcoming us with tea, coffee, madeleines, and shortbreads was above our expectations. Thank you for caring so much!
Isabelle
Parent of grade 11 student
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Thank you Bibi, for always being there to guide and advise me. Without you, I would never have considered fantastic opportunities available to me, like spending a summer at Yale. I’ve been able to meet some incredible youth through you. You were a key player in my university journey and helped me realize what I really wanted in my university experience. I’ve been having a blast in my first term at McGill — my professors were brilliant, approachable, and passionate. I’ve met classmates from all around the world and friends with similar values and work habits as myself. Montreal in general is gorgeous and there’s so much culture. I’m starting to pick up little bits of French just by walking around in the city. Thank you for helping me decide on McGill — I couldn’t be happier with my university choice!
Cindy Zeng
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School – Class of 2018, Surrey, BC
McGill University – Class of 2022
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I would like to share the decisions I have received to date: Accepted to Berkeley, Yale, and to Columbia (as a Rabi Scholar) & wait-listed at a few other Ivy League schools. I’m really excited — I really can’t ask for anything better. I want to once again thank you for your diligence over the months and your continuous support since the day we first met. Your guidance is the reason I’m here today, and for that, I’m genuinely grateful.
M.L.
Burnaby North Secondary School – Class of 2018, Vancouver
Yale University – Class of 2022
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Thank you so much for guiding me through the university application process. Without your expertise and advice I wouldn’t be attending Olin, let alone have found out about this institution. I am really excited to study engineering there and ready for a unique undergraduate experience.
James Ho
Semiahmoo Secondary School – Class of 2019, Surrey, BC, Canada
Olin College of Engineering – Class of 2022
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Dear Bibi, Thank you very much for all your help and support! Anna enjoyed working with you, and we particularly appreciated your encouragement and confidence in her throughout the most stressful application season! I am sure her time at Penn will be inspiring and fruitful! Thank you!
Sun Ying – Parent of Anna
Shekou International School – Class of 2018, Shenzhen Shi, China
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2022
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I’ve got big news!! I got into Sauder last night! Can’t thank you enough for your help throughout this whole process! Couldn’t have done it without you 🙂 Thank you
Avin Saririan
Collingwood School – Class of 2018, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business) – Class of 2022
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I have good news to share with you. I have been accepted into Medical School! I will be attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock starting this August. Thank you for all your help throughout the process – especially reviewing my personal statement and activities descriptions. Your help was a key component to my success in the application process.
Ilina T.
Rice University – Class of 2016
Texas Tech University, Medical School
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AHHH!!! I am so beyond excited and relieved! I have put NYU on my dream school list for too long and I cannot believe that I was able to accomplish this dream!!! Honestly, this would not be possible without your help! I am beyond appreciative for all your assistance. I thank you for helping me stay humble and achieve my dreams!
Doreen Wang
St. Michaels University School – Class of 2016, Victoria, BC Canada
New York University– Transfer admission (from Fordham Univ.) for January 2018
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I was accepted to McMaster Medical School and will be enrolling this fall. I wanted to thank you for all the assistance that you provided with my applications. Your insight into how to craft the best application definitely played a role in my success in receiving interviews and finally an acceptance.
Cristian Hertzer, Calgary resident
McMaster University, DeGroote School of Medicine– admitted for fall 2017
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Thank you for your support and encouragement in the entire application process. I somehow pulled through — quite successfully — with your help, and I am extremely grateful for it!
Kevin Hu
Mulgrave School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2021
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Working with Bibi long distance, via video-conferencing, was extremely convenient despite the different time zones. Bibi does a great job with making herself accessible for questions, sharing practical material, and providing detailed guidance. With essays, she went through the entire process with me, from brainstorming strategic ideas to suggestions for cutting down the word count. She provided guidance with all aspects of the process including interview preparation and making sure that I was running on a good timeline to finish essays and arrange for recommendations in time while allowing me flexibility to determine my own pace and schedule. Overall, our collaboration was an enriching experience with excellent results!
Diana Tang
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North – Class of 2017, New Jersey
Princeton University – Class of 2021
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I was unable to sleep last night from the excitement of being admitted to Tufts, Duke, Boston College, Santa Clara and the Huntsman Program at UPenn. Thank you so much for all of your help and support over the past few years. I truly appreciate all that you have done for me. If it wasn’t for you, I would have never known about the Huntsman Program in the first place! I am so thrilled with my results.
Isabella Edmonds
Mulgrave School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) – Class of 2021
Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business
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He got ACCEPTED!!!!! We are over the moon and beside ourselves.
THANK YOU so much for all your support, assistance and encouragement.
We are deeply grateful and feeling very blessed.
Parents
Collingwood School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
Harvard University – Class of 2021
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Working with you was absolutely invaluable. You were extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the university selection and application process. You always knew exactly what the right steps were and had wonderful ideas for improving my application. With your help, I was able to find my dream school and gain acceptance early with minimal stress! Thank you so much Bibi!
Isabelle Cheng
York House School – Class of 2017, Vancouver, Canada
Pomona College – Class of 2021
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This finally concludes my college application adventure. Thank you so much for your help these past two years, Bibi! I originally approached you having been lacking on my preparation, but we reached very fine results in the end. In the future, if anyone asks me about college prep, I will definitely direct them to you. I’ll keep you updated with my experiences at Duke. Thank you for all your advice. I seriously would not be where I am today without your support throughout this entire process. Thanks again 🙂
T. Wang
St. George’s School – Class of 2017, Vancouver, Canada
Bowdoin College –> Duke University – Class of 2021
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I just wanted to thank you so so much for coming to my graduation and to my dinner celebration afterwards. It really meant a lot to have you there and I will never forget all that you did to facilitate my path to the college of my choice.
Shanil Verjee
Mulgrave School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
Claremont McKenna College – Class of 2021
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I have decided to commit to Penn Engineering. I want to thank you for your generous help during the past 2 years. I enjoyed working with you, am thankful for your guidance and insight, and am happy to be contacted by any of your students contemplating applying to Penn. Without your help, I wouldn’t be where I am today!
Jia Zhou (Max) Li
Mulgrave School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2021
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Thank you for all your dedication, time, and effort in helping me get into the Master’s program in Developmental Psychology at the University of Toronto. I know how invested you were in helping me get to where I needed to be in terms of my work and volunteering experiences in order to become a more competitive candidate. I always felt you had my best interest at heart. You were always accessible, responded to my emails quickly, and were truly dedicated to provide not only detailed application guidance but also long-term advice on ways to strengthen my overall profile, helping me make my submission the strongest it could be. I would not have been able to do it without you. I honestly can’t thank you enough!
Lily Djafarian
McGill University 2015
University of Toronto’s Master’s Program in Developmental Psychology – Class of 2019
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I was admitted to Northwestern, WUSTL, Vanderbilt, Rice, Tufts, University of Michigan, McGill (major scholarship) and McMaster’s Bachelor of Health Sciences Honors Program. I just wanted to express my gratitude for helping me throughout this process.
Matthew Cho
Mulgrave School – Class of 2017, W. Vancouver, Canada
Northwestern University – Class of 2021
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Working with you, even though it was all done online, was truly rewarding. My first year at Dartmouth has been everything I had dreamed about and more. Thank you. 🙂
K. Saghri
Green Farms Academy, Connecticut, USA, 2015
Dartmouth College – Class of 2019
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Gaining admission to top-ranked schools may seem like a daunting task, especially to a stressed out teenager. Frazer and Bibi, however, have this amazing way of breaking things down to make the college application process that much more manageable. And whether it’s helping you rock your standardized tests or craft that perfect essay, they really are with you every step of the way.
L. Huebner
Collingwood School – Class of 2016, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) – Class of 2020
Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business
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After all, I just want to thank you for the support and all the counselling advice you have provided. You have been a great help throughout the entire application process.
Henry G.
St. George’s School – Class of 2016, Vancouver, Canada
University of Chicago – Class of 2020
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Just wanted to let you know I heard from Harvard. I have been accepted into the Harvard Graduate School of Education this coming September! I am still shaking. Thank you for working with me to get me there. Wishing you more successes.
Cindy F.
Adult – Vancouver, Canada
Harvard Graduate School of Education – Class of 2017
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I am going to Notre Dame! Thanks for your help and the long distance advice that you shared with me throughout my entire application season! There’s so much to be thankful for in the year. I’m so lucky to meet you at the beginning. You guided me and spent the whole year with me. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!
Victoria Yi Fan
High School Affiliated with Fudan University – Class of 2016, Shanghai, China
University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business) – Class of 2020
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I just wanted to drop you a brief note to thank you for all of your invaluable help and advice with respect to Benny Jean’s ultimate choice of university/college and GAP year. The recommendation of Whitman was brilliant for her. Put simply, we were thrilled with your services.
Michael Cytrynbaum
Parent of Benny Jean
Brentwood College School – Class of 2015, Vancouver Island, Canada
Whitman College, WA – Class of 2020
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Thank you so much for everything! Your guidance was thorough and powerful and really made the difference in the outcome. It far exceeded the help I originally thought you would provide. The generous financial aid was also a factor in my being able to attend Penn. 🙂
Wei Waley Zhang,
New Westminster Secondary School – Class of 2020, BC, Canada
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2020
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I met Bibi in Grade 11 as a student with vague aspirations for US university admission. She assessed my situation, outlined preparation plans and continually guided me through the difficulties and pressures that came with starting university preparation late, helping me select schools that suited me best. Under her watchful guidance and encouragement, I was able to plow though the numerous application essays that I otherwise would have been overwhelmed by. Not only has Bibi greatly improved my organizational skills and sparked my love of writing, but she has played an invaluable role in my maturity. Today, I can excitedly say that I’m ready to go to Vanderbilt where I know I will thrive academically and in terms of my extracurricular passions. Thank you so much Bibi!
Amanda Gu
Pacific Academy – Class of 2016, Surrey, BC, Canada
Vanderbilt University – Class of 2020
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Throughout my university application process, Bibi was absolutely wonderful in letting me know about the hidden mechanisms behind universities’ evaluation processes – information I definitely would not have known through doing research on my own. She also checked in with me regularly to make sure that I was on track, which definitely helped me manage my tasks better.
Lucia Huo
York House School – Class of 2016, Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2020
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Before I leave for Harvard, I want to thank Bibi for her excellent advice and attention to detail which helped me get into my dream school. Bibi is awesome to work with. She kept me organized and provided constant feedback which proved to be invaluable. Her knowledge regarding universities is diverse and detailed. She made the process relatively stress-free, creating a schedule for all application-related tasks, and patiently saw me through to the end. Thank you again, Bibi
Duncan S.
St. George’s School – Class of 2015, Vancouver, Canada
Harvard University – Class of 2019
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Prior to meeting Bibi in grade 9, I only dreamed of being accepted to a selective US university. Now that I am Brown-bound, I know that my dream of attending an Ivy League institution turned into reality due to Bibi’s professional guidance. In the 4 years I worked with her, she answered my many questions, patiently listened to me and steered me with excellent advice to turn my interests into productive activities. She supported and so expertly guided me through the ups and downs of the application process that I was left with many enviable choices senior year (Brown, Duke, UChicago, Pomona, Yale-NUS, Johns Hopkins, to mention a few). I owe my success to Bibi and cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for me. She treats each student with respect and true care. Her approach is customized to each student’s needs. I can’t find words to express my gratitude to Bibi.
Ghazal A.
Mulgrave School – Class of 2015, W. Vancouver, Canada
Brown University – Class of 2019
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Prior to meeting Bibi for the first time in the spring of grade 11, I was lost amidst the daunting university application process. For someone who had sights on the most competitive American institutions, I was utterly disorganized and late to start the process. Under Bibi’s skillful guidance, however, I eventually gained acceptance to one of the most selective programs in the country. My first meeting with Bibi was a real wakeup call. Immediately, she made the expectations very clear. Not only did I become aware of exactly what I had to do, I was also given invaluable advice from Bibi’s extensive reservoir of knowledge and experience. But above everything else, Bibi’s greatest gift lies in her ability to connect with her students. Throughout the process, Bibi really took the time and effort to get to know me as a person, thus when it came to application essays, her suggestions made a a tremendous difference. Bibi made my college admissions experience manageable and even enjoyable. Thank you for all your help Bibi!
Boyd Borjiet
Mulgrave School – Class of 2015, W. Vancouver, Canada
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) – Class of 2019
Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business
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Bibi, I wanted to thank you – for your long-distance guidance and support, for all the tips and strategies (including the switch in test prep strategy), for all the editing (even where sentences were terrifyingly long and colons abundant), and for always answering e-mails promptly (i.e. being there for me!) whenever I needed help. I am extremely happy with where I will be going (NYC!). The program and all the opportunities Columbia provides are awesome. Plus, I can continue studying humanities together with engineering, which has always been a dream of mine.
Emil N.
American College of Sophia, Bulgaria 2015
Columbia University – Class of 2019
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Bibi, I am so glad that my daughter and I were able to come to your Peer to Peer Open House last Saturday. We had no idea what to expect, and we were blown away by the amount of information that we were given in such a short period of time. What we found to be so refreshing at your event was the candor and the ability to hear the voices of students who are in the same boat as my grade 10 daughter: high school kids who are applying, others who have just received acceptance letters, and even a freshman at university who opened up about his journey from here to Stanford. For the first time, I think that my daughter was truly able to get a grasp of the harsh reality of the hard work that one needs to put into the college admissions process, while understanding that it can be an exciting time too. It was motivating and informative, and we particularly enjoyed listening to the 12th graders’ words of advice along with tidbits of their amazing essays. Thank you so much for gathering so many bright minds together in one room for an afternoon of networking, learning and inspiration.
Susan, Collingwood School parent – April 2015
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Initially, the thought of wading through the murky waters of the college admissions process with twins, was overwhelming. My boys were interested in very different things. How was I going to get through it? Bibi, you saved us. With your wealth of knowledge and connections, your incredible organizational skills and sound advice, your amazing test preparation referrals , your thoughtful feedback and assistance with essay writing, your strong ability to draw out and highlight each boy’s strengths and interests, you made it all smooth sailing. From the beginning, coming up with our original list of colleges to consider, you listened carefully to my boys and what was important to us individually and as a family. You gently guided our sons to where they would have the opportunity to reach their true potential. I can’t thank you enough for making this year memorable, in the most positive sense. I couldn’t have asked for a more capable guide. Words do not exist for expressing my gratitude for getting my twins through this process within the early admission round. Any student and family who has the chance to work with you is truly fortunate. See you at graduation!
M. Saghri
PROUD Parent of twins
Green Farms Academy, Connecticut, USA, 2015
Syracuse University – Class of 2019 (Newhouse School of Communications)
Dartmouth College – Class of 2019
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Without hesitation, we would like to recommend the university admissions advisory services of Ms. Bibi Malek of Select College Admissions. Our son, David, was skillfully prepped and navigated through to a successful conclusion, involving admission into Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Yale Singapore, and University of Chicago. We credit Ms. Malek with much of this success. There is a great deal of strategy as well as preparation……… Read more
Carolyn Cross
Parent of David Cross
Mulgrave School 2014, W. Vancouver, Canada
Stanford University – Class of 2018
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I was admitted to all 4 universities to which I applied as a pre-med transfer applicant. I have made my decision!! I will be attending Chapman University with a USD $26,000 grant. Thank you so much for your guidance and support; I honestly couldn’t have done it without your help!
Jananeh Nasr
University of British Columbia – class of 2018, Vancouver, Canada
Chapman University (as transfer student) – Class of 2018
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Dear Bibi – Christoph just got an offer of admission to University of Western Ontario, his top choice as you kindly recommended. We followed every step as you suggested. Thanks so much for all your expert advice which has been a most valuable counselling resource for us at a critical time. Deeply appreciated! He will start his first year in the Faculty of Management and Organizational Studies this fall, with the hope of advancing into the Business program in his second or third year. Many thanks again for your very decisive and prompt advice, given at long distance (from B.C. to Kyoto to Zurich) and across multiple time zones, to a family whom you never met and didn’t have much clue about! You are amazing! We are enormously grateful! All best wishes.
Lilian Keller (Switzerland)
Parent of Christoph
University of Western Ontario – Class of 2018
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Dear Bibi – I am happy to inform you that I received my letter of early acceptance from Penn a few hours ago. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you a great deal for all that you have done for me, including encouraging me to apply in the early round, editing my Common Application and essays, help with the teacher recommendation cover letters, and recommending the SAT tutor which helped me gain the extra points I needed on the writing section. This is all I had hoped for since the beginning of my high school career. I am more than happy. 🙂 December 2013
May 2015: “Once again, you have done magic for me. On very short notice, you reviewed my essay for transfer into Penn’s Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology. You gave me many, many pointers and insights on my personal statement. As a result, I was able to portray myself fully, honestly, and to the best of my ability and gain admission to this highly competitive program. For this, I will always be grateful.”
Bill He 🙂
New West Secondary School – Class of 2014
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2018
Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology
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Bibi was instrumental in allowing me to understand what it takes to put together a highly competitive application to selective US colleges. As someone with no experience of the US system, the advice and guidance I received from Bibi helped me through the complex maze that is the US application process. My first meeting with Bibi was undoubtedly a serious wake-up call of exactly what was expected in the admissions process, but it was one that I needed, and one that allowed me to focus my efforts and maximize my potential for success. Bibi helped me set and strive towards clear and definable goals that ultimately made the whole process that much more manageable. Thank you for all your help Bibi!
Toby Roper
Mulgrave School 2013, Head Boy
Harvard University – Class of 2017
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Thanks Bibi for all the wonderful guidance you have given our daughter, Hailey, in her quest to attend Princeton University. Your knowledge, professionalism and expertise were invaluable and your recommendation of her SAT tutor very beneficial. Thanks for everything!
The Reeves (parents of Hailey)
Collingwood School 2013, Head Girl
Princeton University – Class of 2017
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I wanted to thank you for putting in so much effort into my applications as my first year was a great success and represented a great improvement in my life. I most certainly could not have gotten through the process without your generosity in expertise and time. I will always remain very appreciative of that help. I also wanted to say that should any of your students be visiting or interested in UChicago, please feel free to send them my email address as I would be delighted to answer questions or give a tour.
Nathaniel S. – University of Chicago – Class of 2016
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Thank you for taking so much time to help me with the application process to a number of very selective graduate programs in the United States. I sincerely appreciate the care you took in reviewing my academic goals and research projects, recommending strategies for writing my proposal and completing the applications. Finally, thank you for revising my work, the scholarship applications, and financial aid forms. Your advice was very helpful and gave me a new perspective on available opportunities. Thanks to you, I am currently enrolled in my top choice: the Master of Information Sciences program at the University of Michigan.
Sincerely, Iman Y.
University of Michigan
Masters of Information Sciences Program ‘14
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Dear Bibi – You were with me every step of the way from the time I arrived in Canada with no clue as to what a science project entailed, to providing guidance with extracurricular activities, as well as to sending me off to competitions and summer programs in science which both strengthened my English and communication skills, giving me a boost in my scientific competency and confidence. Finally, your guidance during the college application process, including ACT prep, drawing up a list of colleges to apply to, editing my essays, and helping me decide between my acceptances was invaluable. My first 6 months at Whitman as a pre-med candidate, have been absolutely superb in all aspects; I could not have asked for more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hossein Ryan S.
Mulgrave 2012
Whitman College – Class of 2016
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Applying to US schools as an international student can be quite tricky. It is harder to be accepted to schools due to lower acceptance rates, fewer qualified tutors for SATs and ACTs, and less guidance during the entire process. That is why I am thankful that I worked with Bibi in my final year of high school. The SAT boot camp that Bibi coordinates was extremely helpful, and I scored much higher on my next SAT because of it. After listening to me say what I was looking for in a university (although I wasn’t exactly sure), Bibi encouraged me to apply to schools that I had never considered. Furthermore, she made me excited to apply to myriad schools and made me more confident in what I wanted from my undergraduate years. She gave valuable information, edited essays with expertise and was willing to answer my last-minute questions. When I received offers (from University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, Middlebury College, Pomona College, and a few others), Bibi gave invaluable advice on choosing the best school for me. I am now at Penn and I couldn’t be happier. I was accepted into the Integrated Studies Program, a highly selective residential program which epitomizes a liberal arts education. I thank Bibi for providing me with incredible opportunities for the next four years.
Calvin Jennings
Shawnigan Lake School 2012
University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2016
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Dear Bibi I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the time and help you’ve given on my applications. I know Christmas/the New Year must have been incredibly busy for you, and the prompt responses and suggestions on all of my questions and essays were amazing considering I completed everything quite last minute.
Sophie B. – January 2012
University of Oxford – Class of 2016
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Thank you for introducing me to (your former student). We had coffee yesterday. It made me so excited about Skidmore College and answered so many of my questions. We talked about how amazing you are, Bibi. Just wanted to extend a big thank you again for your long hours of help during the crazy long weekend when I completed my early application.
Kate Shepard
Mulgrave School, 2012
Skidmore College – Class of 2016
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Bibi – Thanks for your follow-up on Nate. He is loving UChicago; it’s a great fit. Good challenging classes, warm supportive environment and lots of fun and interesting people. I am particularly impressed with the quality of coursework and caliber of the professors. He has just completed a spring break externship with an environmental consulting firm organized by the university. We must thank you for editing copious amounts of writing material, reviewing college selections and strategizing for SATs. You were very well-informed about the American university system and always very practical when it came down to the bewildering requirements of each college. We’re glad to have that all behind us now.
Andrea S. – Parent of Nate
University of Chicago – Class of 2016
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The US college admissions process is a particularly complicated one but thanks to Bibi’s guidance, I have managed to conquer it successfully. Bibi was especially helpful in choosing the standardized testing approach that was right for me and she gave valuable advice when it came to selecting topics for my application essays. Bibi also assisted me in constructing a list of colleges to apply to and encouraged me to apply to the university which I ultimately ended up choosing. Most importantly, Bibi was knowledgeable, encouraging and realistic. If you want to know more about your options regarding any part of the application process, Bibi Malek is the person to go to.
Ilina T.
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary 2012
Rice University – Class of 2016
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Dear Bibi, I am looking forward to the next four years at my top-choice college, Vassar, made possible by your generous help during my application process, a very good financial package from the college, as well as a work study opportunity. Your expertise greatly helped in conveying my credentials to admissions and in making it possible to gain a liberal arts education at my ideal institution.
Layla Fassa
Sleepy Hollow H.S., NY – Class of 2011
Vassar College – Class of 2015
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Dear Bibi, our experience with you has been absolutely fantastic. Jeff started very late in the application process but we ended up feeling incredibly prepared because of your excellent references to tutorials and guidance from the smallest details to the final submission. Your attention to detail, patience, and honesty with Jeff have been wonderful to witness. We feel very fortunate to have met you. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Trish FitzGerald
Parent of Jeff, Sentinel H.S. – Class of 2010
University of San Diego – Class of 2014
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As an applicant to many selective universities in the US, I faced various challenges in the past year. Choosing my top-choice schools, preparing my applications in a way that would reveal my character, and following the strict, college-specific requirements and deadlines were among the difficulties along the way. Bibi has been a great support throughout this tough admissions process, allowing me to overcome all challenges and even enjoy what would have been a stressful ordeal. Bibi was always there for me (including throughout the Christmas holiday and New Year’s Day), ready to give advice – in person, on the phone, through email, and anything you can possibly think of!
In the end, I gained admission to Princeton University, an amazing school in which I am happy to spend my next four years, while receiving excellent financial aid. In addition to Princeton, I was accepted to Stanford University, Columbia University (as a top C. Prescott Davis Scholar), Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, as well as Johns Hopkins University and Duke University. Even after I had received my decisions, Bibi helped me choose the university that was best for me by advising me to compare various aspects of each university, such as the academics, the amount of financial aid offered at each, and the location. And now, I’m really happy with my decision to be at Princeton! Thanks, Bibi
Jio Park
West Vancouver Secondary School – Class of 2009
Princeton University – Class of 2013
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We were happy to have Select College Admissions “in our corner” when we set out to help our daughter Rachel navigate the complex and unfamiliar US college admissions process. Bibi’s depth of knowledge in this field is considerable, her advice sound and timely, and her skill and sensitivity in matching Rachel’s personal and academic profile with appropriate US educational institutions most impressive. Those parents looking for post-secondary guidance that entails a US component will find Ms. Malek a valuable resource. We recommend her without hesitation or qualification.
Sincerely, Alan & Sandy Davidson
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