Our Counselors

The true architects behind your application strategy

SAJU is built by admissions strategists, essay specialists, and student-success advisors with deep expertise across major university systems across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Each student works closely with a dedicated consultant who personally guides every step of the process.

James
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James

College Admissions Counselor

Leads school list architecture and admissions positioning across US and Canada pathways. Has guided 200+ students through competitive application cycles at top-30 universities.

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Chris
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Chris

College Admissions Counselor

Transforms student achievements into coherent, high-signal application narratives. Former writing instructor at Columbia University with deep expertise in personal statement strategy.

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How We Work

Operating principles every counselor follows

01

Student Fit First

Every university selection is made based on student fit, not solely prestige, to ensure the student gets the most out of their education and successfully reaches their career goals.

02

Radical Transparency

We state probabilities and risks directly. We believe real expertise shows in honesty, not sales language.

03

Evidence over Guesswork

Application strategy grounded in profile analysis, admissions history, and feedback from former and current university admissions officers.

04

Execution Discipline

Deadlines and material quality are non-negotiable. Task ownership is clearly defined to maximize accountability. We won't let students lose track or miss valuable opportunities.

05

Global Breadth

We evaluate options across top destinations across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and guide students toward institutions offering the strongest fit and career outcomes, supported by large data sets.

06

Student Ownership

We help students present their authentic selves. Applications are always a true extension of the student, not the counselor's creation.

Global Reach

Where we support students

US & North America

  • USA: Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, UChicago, Penn, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Duke
  • Canada: University of Toronto, McGill University, UBC, University of Waterloo

UK & Ireland

  • UK: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, LSE, Edinburgh, St Andrews, King's College London
  • Ireland: Trinity College Dublin, UCD

Europe

  • Switzerland: ETH Zürich, EPFL
  • Netherlands: TU Delft, University of Amsterdam
  • Germany: TUM, LMU Munich, Heidelberg
  • France: Sciences Po, HEC Paris, Polytechnique
  • Italy: Bocconi, Polimi

Asia-Pacific

  • Singapore: National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University
  • Hong Kong: HKU, HKUST, CUHK
  • Japan: University of Tokyo, Kyoto University
  • Australia: University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, ANU

Meet your dedicated consultant face-to-face

Share the student's profile, current target school, budget, and other preferences. We'll give you clear and actionable next steps.

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