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US University Admission Consultation Services

The optimal time to begin preparation for university application is 24 months prior to submitting, which allows for students to work toward Personal Branding, timeline planning in terms of extracurricular, test prep, and school subjects selection based on targeted universities and intended major. For example, early planning enables students to gain greater exposure to different activities that could boost their credentials. Students can also start preparing for standardized tests required by most US universities (SAT or ACT, and SAT Subject Tests) as early as two to three years before the year of admission. Below are the main criteria that US universities look at when assessing student applications.

  1. SAT or ACT results (except test flexible or optional tests universities)
  2. School report cards (grades 9 – 12) and SAT Subject Tests
  3. Extracurricular activities
  4. Personal statement and essays
  5. Letters of recommendation
  6. Interview

CANA’s value add to your US admissions

Though the above criteria are well known and the statistical profiles of the students accepted are widely publicized, exceptions to the guidelines are not uncommon. Hence, standardized consultation services and cookie-cutter preparation programs are never good enough; tailor-made strategizing and coaching provided by experienced and attentive consultant-coaches are necessary to ensure application success.

CANA’s impeccable track record is attributed to the depth and breadth of personalized services we provide for students and parents. We take pride in our team of consultant-coaches who have their own experience of application success and are passionate about helping students to achieve the same. As the level of individual attention students receive is of paramount importance, CANA continues to maintain the lowest student-to-consultant ratio to ensure that dedicated care and meticulous coaching are delivered to every student.

More than 85% of our students are admitted to their 1st or 2nd choice university

Our students are admitted to: Stanford, Yale, Columbia, Princeton, Wharton U Penn, Cornell, Williams College, Brown, Northwestern, New York U, Boston College, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Barnard College, Johns Hopkins, Washington at St. Louis, Carnegie Mellon, Michigan at Ann Arbor, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory, UCLA, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Tufts.

CANA’s US university admission services include:

  • Academic Coaching—a featured service at CANA that encompasses academic planning and grade improvement
  • Personal Branding—objective is to demonstrate creativity, innovation, leadership, organization skills and service for a cause and a group that is larger than self
  • Team of coaches and primary consultant—the Primary helps with application timeline management, milestones monitoring, general guidance, application forms guidance, and essays boosting, while the rest of the team assists with specific tasks that require specialized skills
  • CV Compilation and Boosting
  • Universities / Liberal Arts Colleges and Major(s) Selection
  • Career Exploration and Prospects
  • Personal Statement Guidance
  • Academic Planning and Grade Boosting
  • Extracurricular Activities Coaching
  • Milestones and timeline setup and monitoring
  • Interview coaching
  • Letters of recommendation

US University Standardized Test Preparation

CANA offers one-to-one SAT and ACT lessons, as well as intensive SAT courses for students who are applying to US universities. Our instructors are graduates of the top elite U.S. universities and attained top scores in standardized tests. They have all been carefully selected by virtue of their communication skills and coaching ability.

In contrast to other SAT and ACT courses offered at other education centers, lessons at CANA are tailor made to meet the specific needs of each individual student, reviewing all topics while placing emphasis on strengthening areas of weakness. Click here to find out how you can improve your SAT and ACT score at CANA!

Student Testimonials

"CANA provides a multitude of impressively strong services in university consultation, also in all the intricate details leading up to the final stage. Without CANA, I wouldn't have been able to attain such high ACT and SAT Subject Tests scores, as well as know where to invest my extracurricular time."   
A.H., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

"Thank you for all the great advice and time you have given me. I am now able to make more informed decisions on my university choices. Yet more importantly, the advice you have given extends beyond my choice of university, and into a mindset for the long-term. I shall certainly take your advice into account and implement them for the better. Thank you."  
B.C.,  Stanford University

“CANA coaches have taught me well about time management and effective study methods, walking alongside me and empowering me to achieve “45” IB predicted grade. I was advised and guided to shape my Personal Branding around many aspects of my involvement with chess, which showcased breadth of talents and illustrated commitment to community service. Patiently CANA coached me to compose compelling application essays that align with the unique culture of each target university - authentically and powerfully. Through a working partnership with CANA. I have gained acceptance by Cornell and Northwestern.  Thank you CANA!”
C.L., Cornell University

“CANA helped me navigate the complex U.S. university admissions process. I was always supported, no matter what unexpected situations arose. My coach helped me dig deep to find my own voice. I was able to produce applications that I am very proud of, and that authentically reflect who I am to colleges.”
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Commonly Asked Questions

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OUR SUCCESS STORIES

Here at CANA Elite, we truly believe that every student is unique and has the potential to reach their goals with the right guidance. Academic excellence is derived from both passionate teachers and eager students. That is why we provide a unique learning experience tailored to each individual student. Named after the location of the first miracle in the Bible, we hope CANA elite can be the place of miracles for all our students, allowing them to achieve their dreams.