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by | May 21, 2022 | Universities

My first private student got into Harvard!  The following year they got offers into Harvard, Stanford, Amherst, U Chicago, & a few others…but let’s start from the beginning.

My name is Wendy Beato, a college counselor with experience in schools in New York City (NY), Palm Beach (FL) & Cape Town (RSA).  After spending 7 years as the Guidance director & College Counselor at the American International School of Cape Town,  I founded Varsity Abroad -now known as The University Advisor–– to help students apply to overseas universities.  I began with just one student. He got into Harvard. Here is how it has gone since then…

2021

My students in the class of 2021-2022 received acceptance to Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NYU, UCLA, University of Edinburgh, University of Bath, University of Toronto, York University, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and many more. See the full list below:

2020

Our 2020 student group received acceptances at Harvard, New York University, UC Berkeley, Northeastern, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Edinburgh, St Andrews (Scotland), University of Toronto, UBC, University of Groningen and more. See the full list below:

 

2019

Our  2019 Student group received Acceptances to Top Universities in the USA, UK, & Canada.  Included were prestigious universities like Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, UCL, Imperial College, The University of Edinburgh, University of Toronto and many more.

 
 
 

 

2018

Students in my 2018 group got into some great universities which included: Harvard, Yale, Duke, The University of Edinburgh, St Andrews, University of Southern California, and more… Click on Image to view the full list.
 

 

2017

Students of the Matric class of 2017 got into universities like Wharton school, UPenn, NYU, U of Southern California, The university of Edinburgh, University of British Columbia, and many more… Click on Image to view the full list
Student acceptances

Varsity Abroad 2017 student acceptances

 

 

2016

Students in my 2016 group got accepted at some amazing universities like Columbia University, Stanford, UPenn, Duke, Amherst, U Chicago, Boston U and many more….Click on Image to view the full list.

 


2015

(6 students) HS: Bishops Diocesan, Rondebosch Boys

 

  • Harvard
  • Stanford
  • Amherst
  • University of Chicago
  • Tufts
  • Tulane
  • Vanderbilt
  • Drexel

 


2014

1 student  HS:  Bishops Diocesan

 

  • Harvard University

…Not badly, right?

 

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The biggest benefit of working with Wendy of The University Advisor was having peace of mind in dealing with someone who "knew all the ropes ". Wendy 's knowledge of the universities is extensive and she has a calm, professional manner in such a stressful time … Working with
Katie Harries
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy of The University Advisor was having peace of mind in dealing with someone who "knew all the ropes". Wendy's knowledge of the universities is extensive and she has a calm, professional manner in such a stressful time… Working with Wendy was absolutely the best decision...  It Saves time, money, and endless frustration.  Katie found Wendy's guidance and knowledge immensely helpful.  With the Pandemic, Lockdown, online schooling, Matric, June exams, Prelims,  finals and the added stress of finding the right university, Wendy's help was well worth the investment.
Katie Harries
Katie Harries
Wendy was extremely helpful as she has so many resources that make the application process easier . Without her, I and my family would have been completely lost … She was very accessible throughout our time with her and was there to offer help every step of the way
Emma Toth
Somerset College
Wendy was extremely helpful as she has so many resources that make the application process easier. Without her, I and my family would have been completely lost… She was very accessible throughout our time with her and was there to offer help every step of the way.
Emma Toth
Emma Toth
Somerset College
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy was Identifying what was realistically achievable . She provided guidance throughout the application process, with time frames and goals that were invaluable . Wendy has a wealth of knowledge about the US application process as well as the individual universities . With
Jean Morkel
Bishops Diocesan College
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy was Identifying what was realistically achievable. She provided guidance throughout the application process, with time frames and goals that were invaluable. Wendy has a wealth of knowledge about the US application process as well as the individual universities.  With her guidance, we were able to select the optimal number of universities that suited our son's needs.  She has a structured approach to handling the application process which was clear and concise.  She was supportive and encouraging throughout. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her services!
Jean Morkel
Jean Morkel
Bishops Diocesan College
Wendy really just made the whole process so much easier. The assignments she set really helped me to make sure I was on the right track and getting things done on time. While I was doing my application I was also studying so it really helped me to have everything ...
Rachel Mudge
Somerset College
Wendy really just made the whole process so much easier. The assignments she set really helped me to make sure I was on the right track and getting things done on time. While I was doing my application I was also studying so it really helped me to have everything I needed to do on GuidedPath. The help with the personal statement was invaluable. I would definitely recommend working with Wendy. Applying to universities is very stressful but Wendy is always kind, supportive, and there for whatever help you need.
Rachel Mudge
Rachel Mudge
Somerset College
The different platforms that need to be used, such as the Common App, appear incredibly daunting when completing your application alone . Being able to ask Wendy for advice on the smallest of details was a big benefit . . Sometimes you just need someone to give you
Kiara De Gouveia
Curro Durbanville
The different platforms that need to be used, such as the Common App,  appear incredibly daunting when completing your application alone. Being able to ask Wendy for advice on the smallest of details was a big benefit. . Sometimes you just need someone to give you a "yes or no" answer and without Wendy, I would have spent countless hours on google trying to find the correct answer. it is reassuring being able to converse with Wendy, who is an expert in the field, and ask for her advice on your application. It makes the process less daunting and more enjoyable.
Kiara De Gouveia
Kiara De Gouveia
Curro Durbanville
Deciding to choose The University Advisor at Varsity Abroad and more specifically working one on one with Wendy is one of the best decisions I have made . Wendy ’s vast knowledge of the ins and outs of the application process overseas is absolutely priceless . More so, I
Louis-Franz
Bridge House School
Deciding to choose The University Advisor at Varsity Abroad and more specifically working one on one with Wendy is one of the best decisions I have made. Wendy’s vast knowledge of the ins and outs of the application process overseas is absolutely priceless. More so, I had the privilege of working with the most organized, punctual, humorous and hard-working women. Thank you so much for the opportunities you opened up for me Wendy. I can wholeheartedly say that anyone who chooses to work with Wendy will have the same door-opening opportunities as I did.
Louis-Franz
Louis-Franz
Bridge House School
Wendy's personal touch unlike other companies made me feel at peace with the entire process. Personally, writing essays and preparing for SATs were the most daunting part as the writing style is incredibly different from the type of essays I would usually write. Wendy's editors made this process a breeze. ...
Connor M
Bishops Diocesan College
Wendy's personal touch unlike other companies made me feel at peace with the entire process. Personally, writing essays and preparing for SATs were the most daunting part as the writing style is incredibly different from the type of essays I would usually write. Wendy's editors made this process a breeze. Coming from the NSC curriculum, SAT questions are asked in a different manner and Wendy's comprehensive SAT prep course was a lifesaver. As daunting as the process might be, trust the process and most importantly, trust Wendy. She knows what she is doing and will do everything in her power to aid you through this process.
Connor M
Connor M
Bishops Diocesan College
I applied to universities in both the UK and the US . Wendy knew both systems inside out & structured a complete project plan around my applications . We met regularly which helped me select the colleges I wanted to apply to and then always kept me focused on the
James Willcox
Curro Durbanville
I applied to universities in both the UK and the US.  Wendy knew both systems inside out & structured a complete project plan around my applications.  We met regularly which helped me select the colleges I wanted to apply to and then always kept me focused on the key next steps.  Wendy encouraged me throughout but also pushed me in those moments when I needed it most. Wendy took away so much of the complexity, stress, and uncertainty in the process.  It’s a lot of work and it can be quite daunting, but the structure and advice Wendy provided kept me on track and helped me improve the overall quality of my applications.
James Willcox
James Willcox
Curro Durbanville

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