Your Canadian connection to the world’s best universities.

Get admissions coaching from Canadian alumni of the Ivy League and Canada’s top universities.

Our university application coaching has helped Canadian and international students earn offers from Harvard, Columbia, Swarthmore, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill, and more.

Canadian University Admissions Coaches for the Ivy League & Top Schools

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Proven Admissions Success

98%+ past admissions success to one or more Canadian undergraduate business programs.

100% individual admissions rate to one or more top Canadian universities.

Recent international offers include Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, and Swarthmore.

Who We Help

Canadian students applying to elite global universities

Specialized coaching for Canadians targeting the Ivy League, Oxford & Cambridge, top Canadian programs, and other world-class schools. We help you strategize based on Canadian curricula, grading, and activities, translating your Canadian experience into a successful global admissions profile.

International students applying to top Canadian universities

Expert guidance for studying abroad in Canada. Our coaches help you apply to Canada’s most competitive programs at the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, and more. We clarify requirements and help you submit the strongest possible application.

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We partner with families on planning, timelines, and decision-making so your student stays on track with confidence. We support parents and students with financial aid applications, scholarships, and practical aspects of university applications such as school visits and planning travel during holidays.

A Novel Approach to Admissions Consulting

Other coaching programs tell you who you should be. We help you become who you want to be.

We reject one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we help students discover and articulate an authentic, impact-driven profile aligned to elite admissions standards, all without pretending to be someone else.

We empower students to discover their best selves long before admissions deadlines, choosing a major, and heading to their next destination.

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Our coaches help top students reach their dream schools.

We empower high school students to successfully apply to:

  • Top Canadian Universities: University of Toronto, McGill, University of British Columbia, etc.

  • Competitive Canadian programs: Queen’s Commerce, Ivey HBA, McMaster Health Sciences, UofT Eng Sci, etc.

  • Ivy League Colleges: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, UPenn, Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia, and Cornell

  • Top European and Asian Universities: ETH Zurich, Oxford, Cambridge, NUS, Sciences Po, etc.

  • Other Elite American Colleges: Stanford, MIT, Caltech, UC Berkeley, NYU Stern, Amherst, Wellesley, etc.

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Admissions Services

We offer both ad hoc and full-time admissions support for students applying to top universities.

Extracurricular Strategy & Support

Find high-impact extracurriculars, enrichment, and courses to find your passions and help you stand out.

Essay & Storytelling Coaching

Craft memorable application essays and tell your unique personal story in a compelling manner.

University & Program Selection

Identify best-fit universities in Canada, the US, and the UK based on goals and profile.

Application Logistics & Project Management

Get end-to-end support for portals, timelines, recommendations, athletic recruitment, and financial aid.

Video Interview Preparation

Hone conversation skills under pressure to prepare for admissions and scholarship interviews.

Scholarship Strategy & Coaching

Identify and apply for competitive scholarships in Canada, the US, and abroad.

Featured Program Expertise

Top Canadian Business Programs

Queen’s Commerce (Smith School of Business) admissions coaching

PSE/SE strategy, activity framing, and interview preparation tailored to Smith Commerce.

Western Ivey HBA (AEO) application help

Leadership impact narratives and practical guidance on AEO requirements and essays.

Rotman Commerce (University of Toronto) admissions

Positioning for competitive business admissions at UofT, including video essay support.

Elite US & Global Universities

Ivy League admissions coaching for Canadian students

Comprehensive strategy for Canadian students to get into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, Brown, Dartmouth, and Cornell.

MIT, Caltech, and US engineering school admissions from Canada

STEM-focused profiles, research enrichment, and highly competitive selection readiness.

Prestigious liberal arts college admissions

Helping Canadians applying to Amherst, Swarthmore, Wellesley, and other top LACs.

Top European universities (Oxford, Sciences Po, ETH Zurich, etc.)

Guidance for selective European programs with unique admissions requirements.

Competitive Canadian Schools and Programs

Top-ranked Canadian universities (UofT, UBC, McGill) applications

Put your best application forward to the right fit program at a top Canadian university in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver.

Waterloo Computer Science / Software Engineering applications

Portfolio, competitions, and impact for ultra-selective CS/SE pathways.

McMaster Health Sciences application tips

Approach written components and interviews with clarity and confidence.

University of Toronto Engineer Science admissions

Meeting the EngSci bar with rigorous academics and high-impact enrichment.

Trusted by students and parents, we have a 100% satisfaction rate.

“Admissions Avenue helped me craft authentic essays and present my story with impact. Thanks to their guidance, I’m now headed to Swarthmore College. Highly recommend!”

— Winston Z.
Swarthmore College
Class of 2026
Oakville, Ontario, Canada

“Admissions Avenue was great. They guided me to shape my extracurriculars from Grade 10 to 12. I discovered a true passion along the way, and that journey led me to Columbia University.”

— Xinyue L.
Columbia University
Class of 2022
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

“With Admissions Avenue’s guidance, I earned an offer to study Science at UBC’s Vancouver campus. Their support truly made the difference in starting my pre-med journey right.”

— L.A.
University of British Columbia
Class of 2028
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Meet your Canadian coaches from the world’s top universities.

The right experience matters.

Our coaches aren’t just admissions experts; they are alumni of the very institutions you’re targeting. And they understand the Canadian high-school and university experience - because they’ve lived it.

Our insider knowledge ensures you have a compelling advantage over other applicants.

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    Evelyn Zheng

    COACH
    7+ YEARS COACHING | TORONTO, ON

    A Team Canada fencer, professional speaker, and Ivey HBA graduate, Evelyn is one of Canada’s most recognized admissions coaches, having helped 100+ students gain admissions to competitive Canadian programs.

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    Connor Bitter

    LEAD COACH & FOUNDER
    10+ YEARS COACHING | THORNHILL, ON

    A Harvard and ETH Zurich neuroscience graduate, Connor has coached dozens of students to gain admission to top US, Canadian, and Global universities, including Harvard, Columbia, and Sciences Po.

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    Cindy Li

    COACH
    6+ YEARS COACHING | NORTH YORK, ON

    An experienced consultant and graduate of Queen’s Commerce and Columbia University, Cindy is a trusted mentor of several students who have graduated from top universities in Canada and the US.

FAQ: Applying to elite universities in Canada or abroad

  • Grade 10 is ideal for activity/academic planning; Grade 11 for essays, testing (if needed), and school list building.

  • As with any international admissions process, competition is fierce. Canadian students must demonstrate elite academics, impactful extracurriculars, and tell a unique, attention-grabbing story.

  • For highly selective programs, expert positioning and timeline management can be the difference between waitlist and admit.

  • Well-meaning but inexperienced guidance can push the wrong activities. Our coaches use program-specific criteria and proven frameworks.

  • Yes. Note that we require fluency in written and spoken English before starting coaching.

  • Yes. Most Canadian clients apply to the Ivy League, Oxbridge, and elite US schools alongside Canadian targets.

  • Yes. We work with families across Canada and internationally via Zoom, Google Meet, WeChat, and other tools.

  • No. We focus exclusively on admissions consulting and can refer trusted test-prep partners.

  • We work exclusively with driven, high-achieving students. Our approach unlocks their potential and crafts a unique, memorable application story.

  • Yes. We help dedicated pre-medical students prioritize future medical school applications and logistics, incorporating specialty and residency location preferences.

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High School Class of 2026

Application deadlines are rapidly approaching. It’s not too late to apply to the world’s best universities! Don’t miss your chance to secure your place at your dream school.

Additional 25% discount for students applying to
Canadian universities.

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