Boarding School and University Consulting, A Professional Approach
Hamilton Gregg, has been a College Counselor for the last 30 years and an Educational Consultant for 15 years, providing expert advice to his clients.
100+
Students as clients over 15 years
100%
Success Rate, many to their 1st Choice School
10
Works with no more than 10 students per year. Providing individual advice
Why Hamilton Gregg
Since 1986, Hamilton Gregg, has worked in a variety of schools in varying capacities. Having attended St. Mark’s School, a boarding School in Massachusetts, he is very familiar with boarding school life. He has worked in three boarding schools - The Thacher School in California, The Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, the Leysin American School in Switzerland, Canadian Academy in Japan and the International School of Beijing. He currently works part time for the Harrow International School of Beijing.
For the last 30 years, Mr. Gregg’s primary focus has been on college and university admission to institutions in the US, UK, Canada and other countries. With his experience in boarding schools in the US and overseas, Mr. Gregg is more than capable to work with families interested in exploring options for boarding Junior and High School.
Deeply involved in college counseling, Mr. Gregg is a long-standing member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC). Mr. Gregg has served on the Current Trends and Future Issues Committee at of NACAC. He is currently a member of the International Initiatives Committee for NACAC and served as President of OACAC for two consecutive years. Mr. Gregg is a Professional Member and Past Board Member of the Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA). As a member of IECA, InternationalACAC and NACAC, Mr. Gregg is bound by a strict code of ethical procedures and practices. Finally, Mr. Gregg is a Certified Educational Planner, certified through AICEP.
Helping students and their families find schools that fit their personal and educational needs is the primary focus of his business.
My advantage
Timely Advice
Applying to schools take good time management and a lot of work.
Learning School Research
Schools are more than just a name. They are vibrant communities, each different in the culture and expertise. Researching schools takes time and is an important part of the application process.
Expert instruction
With my years of experience working with students, visiting schools and universities as well as my professional associations, I provide the most up-to-date information for successful applications and results.
Global accessibility
Having worked in Europe and Asia as well as in the US, I bring a unique perspective, with students applying to many schools around the world including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and the UK.
What Are Your Needs?
Boarding Schools
Boarding School placement is an intensive process:- Researching Schools
- Application Process - Essay Advice
- Interviewing
- Testing - SSAT, Doulingo, TOEFL
- Visiting Schools
University Placement
Business and Management is one of the most popular fields of study in the world, teaching you everything there is to know about running a successful business.- Researching Schools
- Application Process - Essay Advice
- Interviewing
- Testing - SAT, Doulingo, TOEFL
- Visiting Schools
Design & architecture
Design and architecture is a group of disciplines that allows students to combine creativity and design principles, theories and methods to create a safer, more beautiful and functional world.- Architecture
- Graphic design
- Interior design
- Photography
- Landscape architecture
Social sciences
The social sciences include a set of disciplines that study topics related to human behavior in relation to society and culture in general.- Economics
- Archaeology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social policy
technology
Technology is a broad set of disciplines that deals with everything related to the design, production and maintenance of infrastructure, devices, tools.- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Industrial & systems engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Electrical engineering
Music and vocal
Harmonize your passion for music with our exciting music and vocal courses. Unleash your potential by studying music theory, mastering vocal techniques and perfecting your musical expression.- Music theory & voice basics
- Vocal performance skills
- Songwriting & Composition
- Music production techniques
- Music History & Appreciation
Our values
We are social learners
We work together. I empower and inspire my students, to be fully responsible for the application process. My advice helps students put together the best application possible. While I do not guarantee admission to any particular school, I help manage expectations all the while helping my clients grow and learn as we work together.
We are ethical
I help students put together honest applications based on their work. Students drive their applications through school research, brainstorming ideas, essay writing and when necessary interview preparation.
We are purposeful
We work hard to succeed because I am vested in our shared purpose. Our hard work helps students better understand themselves to be better prepared for the next phase of their education journey.
Moving Forward
The First Consultation is Free
Learn what I do and how I work with students
- Relationships are important and moving forward requires trust in the process
- During the first meeting we discuss the process of applying, timlines and expecations
- Practical exercises - from learning about researching schools to essay writing and then applying to schools
- Contract details are discussed when we agree to move forward