The 3 independent college counselors serving Sao Paulo are Valery Cooper, Daqui Pra Fora, and Elizete Groenendaal. The table compares them at a glance, and each profile below adds who the counselor is best for and who should look elsewhere.
Independent college counselors in Sao Paulo: compared
| Counselor | Focus | Languages | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valery Cooper | College applications to the US, UK, Canada… | English, Russian, Japanese (limited) | Online sessions available |
| Daqui Pra Fora | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Elizete Groenendaal | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Counselor profiles
Valery Cooper, Coopers International
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- Best for: Families applying to a mix of US, UK, Canadian, Asian and European universities, including Ivy+ and Oxbridge targets and recruited athletes. Especially relevant for families in Korea, China and Hong Kong.
- Not the right fit if: Families who want test prep in-house (she refers it out), or who need a large team: she takes 7 seniors per year and 15 students at most.
- Focus: College applications to the US (including Ivy+ selective and the UC system), UK (including Oxbridge), Canada, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea), Europe (Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Switzerland), and recruited athletes
- Services: Comprehensive college guidance including career guidance and essay support
- Starts at: Grades 9-12
- Languages: English, Russian, Japanese (limited)
- Format: Online sessions available
- Also serves: Online/Remote worldwide; also families in the US, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Europe and the Middle East
- Credentials: MSc, MEd
Visit Coopers International's website
Daqui Pra Fora
Visit Daqui Pra Fora's website