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To many families focus on finding the most prestigious school.  But the reality is a school does not create success on its own.  The student-and the environment they are placed in- determine the outcome.

At Advantage-USA, every consulting relationship begins with a simple belief: the student—not the school—is the focus.

We focus on identifying their 'right fit' school, where each student's academic ability, personality, goals (academic and future) are carefully considered and aligned.  The 'right fit' leads to confidence, growth, and lasting success.

Each student is a unique individual with social, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs. Therefore, we don't try to fit students into schools- we find the right-fit school for each student.

Unlike many agencies, an educator leads Advantage-USA—not a salesperson.

With more than 30 years of teaching and education experience, your child is in the experienced hands of a career educator.

While the focus of some agencies stops on student placement, our commitment simply grows more valuable!   Our students and families become part of the Advantage-USA community, where we continue to provide guidance, mentorship, and support throughout their entire educational journey in the United States.  We remain accessible and interested in providing support to each student as they make the difficult transition to a new school, culture, and lifestyle in a new country.  Sure, they have the new school to help them, but we remain ready to connect if students ever need to reach out.

Our goal is finding the “right-fit” school—every time.

Placing the right student in the wrong environment can lead to unnecessary challenges. We provide professional, thoughtful, experience-based guidance rooted in a deep understanding of both the student and the independent school market.

Our commitment remains firmly rooted in the happiness and adjustment of the student —not to any institution. Our mission is clear:  We don't place students into schools.  We find the 'right-fit' schools for each student.

Start with a simple consultation.  Find out who we are, what we do, and we will happily do the same.  We view this as a relationship, not a transaction.

This initial conversation allows both the family and consultant to establish trust, clarify expectations, and determine whether the partnership is the right fit—an essential foundation for a successful experience.

We provide personalized guidance for international families seeking placement in U.S. private high schools.

Our goal is as simple as our pricing.

The initial consulting call is absolutely free.  It is our privilege to get to know the prospective student and family.  We will discuss student and family educational goals and objectives, geographic preferences, types of schools, and gather general information to determine a path forward.

CONSULTNG TEAM:

Steve Haines: Call: 267-261-4098   (Cell or WhatsApp)

Email:  Steve@Advantage-USA.org

WeChat: Stevehaines

Erin Gulinello, 

International Student Placement Advisor

Erin@Advantage-USA.org

267-467-3576  (Cell or WhatsApp)

A Clear and transparent fee

Our comprehensive consulting fee for a single student is $5,500 USD, structured as follows:

• $1,000 due upon signing the client agreement, 
• Remaining balance due upon submission of the first school application 

*Most private schools require an application fee.  These are communicated to, and paid for by families, before application can be made.

There are no hidden fees, tiered services, or complicated packages—just straightforward, professional service.

Every step of the school search and application journey is personally guided by Advantage-USA.

Discovery: We begin by understanding the student’s academic background, personality, and goals—while also aligning with the family’s expectations.

Research: Based on this insight, we develop a curated list of 5–8 potential “right-fit” schools.

Discussion: Together, we evaluate each option, considering each school's strengths, challenges, and unique characteristics and how this may fit with the student's strengths and weaknesses.

Selection: The list is refined to 3–5 schools for final application.

Data Gathering: Throughout the process, we manage timelines, coordinate applications, and communicate with schools—allowing families to focus on supporting their child.

Preparation: We manage every step of the application process.  We gather data, make applications on student behalf, communicate with admissions officers, as well as prepare your child for admissions interviews.  We handle the details, so students and family do not have to.  We are with you all the way through!   Start. Finish. Beyond.

Once Accepted:  Our effort and assistance do not end with an acceptance letter.  We make sure student and family are well connected with their new school and stay ready and available to help and assist at any point during the education journey.  We do not disappear once accepted!

We understand that many international families are unable to visit U.S. campuses in person.

In some cases, when asked, Advantage-USA can conduct campus visits on your behalf, providing detailed reports that include photos, observations, and insights gathered from on-site interactions—helping families make informed decisions with confidence.  Families can discuss and request this concierge service.