The 12 independent college counselors serving London are A&J Education, Amy Jarich, Christie Miller Consulting, David Allen, Elisabeth Marksteiner, Guidewell Global, Vela Education, Ivy Education, J&J Education, Rostrum Education, William Clarence Education, and EducAd. The table compares them at a glance, and each profile below adds who the counselor is best for and who should look elsewhere. Marina Rosliakova is also listed for Russian expat families. Pavel Shchedrovitsky is also listed for Russian expat families.
Independent college counselors in London: compared
Counselor profiles
A&J Education
Amy Jarich, Banyan Educational Consultancy
- Credentials: NACAC IEC directory member
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Christie Miller Consulting
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David Allen, Global College Counselors
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Elisabeth Marksteiner, EKMEC
- Focus: College counseling; emphasis on essay voice and good fit
- Credentials: HECA member
Guidewell Global
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Vela Education
- Credentials: NACAC IEC directory member
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Ivy Education
J&J Education
Rostrum Education
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William Clarence Education
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EducAd
Marina Rosliakova, Independent Educational Consultant
- Best for: Russian expat families
- Not the right fit if: Families who do not speak Russian (her services and site are in Russian), families wanting in-person meetings in London (her services are online) or a US-only specialist: she covers US, Canada, UK, Europe and Asia
- Focus: Bachelor's and Master's admissions (US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia); university and program selection; scholarship strategy; application support and mentorship
- Services: Individual online consultation with written report; full application support; mentorship; university and program selection; summer program planning
- Starts at: High school and graduate
- Pricing: Consultation RUB 15,000 (up to 90 min); full application support RUB 150,000 to RUB 600,000 depending on scope
- Languages: Russian
- Format: Online sessions available
- Credentials: More than 10 years of experience in international education; former Head of Admissions at a major education agency; currently enrolled in UC Irvine's Educational Consultant Program. No professional-body membership.
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Pavel Shchedrovitsky, Pavel Shchedrovitsky (independent college admissions consultant and adolescent development mentor)
- Best for: Russian expat families
- Focus: Admissions strategy, profile building, essays, scholarships and funding, career and major selection, adolescent development mentoring
- Services: Ability and motivation assessment; university selection; application strategy; essays; scholarships; college visits; free 2.5-hour webinar
- Starts at: Ages 12 to 18
- Pricing: Not published
- Languages: Russian, English, Spanish
- Format: Online sessions available
- Credentials: Harvard Ed.M.; NACAC member (self-reported); as of 2026 more than eight years guiding students; 58 admits, 30 with full or near-full funding (self-reported).