New York, USA - International HQ

Higher Education International was developed to expand the services offered by Higher Education Mentor. With offices worldwide Higher Education International connects admissions and student affairs professionals to help provide a smooth transition. The international client will find wonderful opportunities and services including but not limited to face to face meetings at a location locally so that the personal opportunities are explored and give growth to the client's needs. The opportunity to video conference rooms at the international offices connecting them to their professional mentor even when they are not in the country. Cultural assistance and personal services for the transition to the states. Our staff meet all North East arrivals through our New York City Office so that a friendly and familiar face is waiting.

In addition to the many challenges that every student faces when they transition into college or transfer to a new location, international students face cultural barriers and are often met with little support for this difficult and important time. Our staff help make this transition more effective and reduce the stress so that the student can get on with their academics.

Higher Education International (Higher Education Mentor)

445 Park Avenue

New York City, New York 10022

United States

Phone: (917) 829-3484, Fax: (917) 829-3488

Located on the corner of Park Avenue and 57th Street, the 445 Park Center is surrounded by exclusive shops such as Tiffany's, Chanel, Gucci and many more. The office is in one of the more desirable areas of midtown with major hotels and five-star restaurants nearby. Any Internation student visiting colleges in the States will find this stop a short hop from their top locations.

245 Park Ave

Offices

Why a Mentor?

The college admissions game has become more complicated recently with the huge shift in the nation's college-age population. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that between 1985 and 1990, the number of babies born in the United States increased from 3.67 million to 4 million, or 9 percent. What does this mean to you? The bottom line is this – students need to start early and to be savvy in their college choices to ensure that they are not only finding colleges where they will be happy and successful, but also where they will be admitted in today’s extremely competitive market.

The 2008 application year hit record highs, with more students being rejected and waitlisted than ever before. It is not just the top tier schools such as Yale and Princeton that have seen skyrocketing numbers. Small liberal arts colleges and state universities have been affected as well. In 2009 our nation will be graduating the largest group of high school seniors ever. With more students graduating and higher volumes of applications, the competition will be extremely high for the same amount of spots in any given freshman class. Seniors will need to be well-versed on what this means to them and to the colleges that they are considering. Is your high school student ready to run the race alone?

The complexity does not end once you are accpeted to college. Success beyond the 4.0 has become the expectation for Graduate Schools, Law Schools and Medical Schools. Understanding Student Success and Student Development is key to the students growth and future.

Higher Education Mentor has two progams to help with these issues.

One of Your Biggest Investments

With the exception of buying a home, it is likely that your child's college education will be the second biggest investment you will make. Applying and selecting the “right” college is difficult; throw in a $40,000 a year price tag, and it all becomes very daunting. The advice of a college consultant generally increases the likelihood that an investment in your child's future will be well made. The Investment doesn't end with acceptance, after all you don't just buy a business and walk away do you?

What a Mentor, College Coach or Consultant Should Never do...

1) Write your essays or fill out your application forms

2) Charge you for the initial visit or interview

3) Market you to the admission officer of a college

4) Charge you for a Career or Skills Test

5) Pick a career or college major for you

6) Fail to provide a contract of services

7) Accept compensation from colleges for placement

8) Guarantee admission to a particular college

9) Write the guidance counselor recommendation letter

10) Schedule your college visits

The last question and first thing you should be concerned about...

What Services do they have to help you after you are accepted? It is great to have help to get into college, but what good are they if they cannot continue to provide support through student success programs and assistance. If you think the application and selection process to get in is tough, wait till you get in and need assistance. Most Universities and Colleges have to few staff to help the student population as they intend too.

The second part of this investment you are making is to not only get there, but to succeed once you arrive. An undergraduate education is just the start of a successful education and career.