Guiding UK schools through US and global admissions
Build in-house US
and global admissions expertise that lasts
Guidewell Global partners with leading UK schools to provide expert guidance in US and global college admissions. From delivering proven SAT preparation courses to helping schools establish their own international advisory programme, we bring structure and expertise to every stage of the journey.
Our goal is to help schools expand their capacity, strengthen their programmes, and ultimately build in-house international admissions expertise that lasts.
Helping schools navigate international admissions processes
Many schools recognise the growing interest in US and international college applications but face barriers to developing consistent, scalable guidance. We understand the practical and structural challenges schools encounter when trying to support these ambitions.
We partner with schools in the UK and globally to solve:
Limited in-house expertise or bandwidth for US and international admissions guidance
Lack of structured SAT preparation or resources for international testing
Difficulty building long-term, sustainable advisory models
Why partner
with Guidewell Global?
Proven Experience
With decades of expertise, we support schools across the UK with SAT courses, counselling training, and admissions strategy.
Scalable Solutions
Flexible models grow with your school — from early-stage partnerships to fully developed US advisory programmes.
Quality & Consistency
Every course follows our in-house curriculum and is led by tutors trained to the highest standards.
Empowering Schools
Our ultimate goal is to help your team become confident and self-sufficient in guiding students through the US and global application process.
Our support for high schools
Guidewell Global's school partnerships are built to complement and strengthen your existing programmes. We offer both academic and advisory support, helping you provide world-class opportunities to your students while developing your own internal expertise.
Teacher training
We equip counsellors with the tools and knowledge to advise students on admissions, testing timelines, and college planning — building confidence and consistency across your team.
Webinars
Our interactive webinars bring expert insights to your school community, covering topics from SAT preparation strategies to evolving trends in international admissions.
Guidewell Global Conference
This annual event brings together school counsellors and admissions professionals to share best practices and network with peers working in US and global college guidance.
SAT test preparation
We are the largest provider of SAT test prep courses in the UK, and offer courses for individual schools, bespoke courses for our school partners, intensive school holiday courses, and private tutoring.
Meet your school partnerships contact
Based in the UK, Holly is Guidewell Global's Director of Strategic Partnerships, Holly is the key contact for high schools and other industry organisations. She has an extensive higher education background spanning over 15 years, including roles in university admissions and recruitment, scholarships and partnerships, and guidance counselling.
A highly experienced and well regarded speaker at international conferences, high schools, and events across the world, Holly is passionate about supporting students, their families, and those who guide students on their education journey. In her pursuit of raising the profile of global university options, Holly has travelled to over 50 countries to visit international schools and universities.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Stay up to date with events relevant to UK schools — all in one place to make planning easier for your school and students.
College Quest
Drawing from their extensive experience, Seema Wadhwani and Holly Smith will share their insights about how to best position your child for applying to US and other international colleges and universities, including those in Europe and Canada. We are here to answer all your questions including the following:
- How competitive are top universities?
- What is the state of affairs of SAT and ACT?
- What timeline should you work around?
- How rigorous does your academic load need to be?
- How important are extracurricular activities?
RSVP to Seema by 7 May 2026
seema@guidewellglobal.com
GWG Annual Conference
Join us for our annual in-person conference held at Northeastern University London. School-based counsellors from across the UK are invited to join us for a day of engaging sessions on international higher education, networking opportunities, and a post-conference drinks reception. Your registration fee includes: conference attendance, refreshments, lunch, and post-conference reception.
Explore our tools, guides, and insights
We regularly share practical resources to help schools strengthen their US and global college guidance programmes and test preparation offerings.
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Your central calendar for UK university visits and networking events
Check out Guidewell Global’s calendar of visits, fairs, workshops, and community gatherings happening across the UK, so you never miss an event
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Boost your school’s global college guidance with Guidewell Global
Guidewell partners with schools to strengthen:
In-House Counselling Support
If your school is looking to expand or stabilise its global university guidance, our expert counsellors can provide the following support:
One-to-one counselling for UK and international applications
Strategic planning of university visits and parent engagement
Advising on best practices for international admissions systems
Enhancing transcript processes, school profiles, and related documents
Training internal staff to ensure lasting capability
Targeted Support for Students and Staff
For schools seeking additional capacity at key points in the year, we offer flexible, targeted support, including:
One-to-one student meetings on campus
Essay review clinics
Evening, weekend, or school holiday counselling
Supplementary support during peak admissions periods
Workshops and Training Days
We offer engaging sessions for both students and staff, tailored to your school’s needs:
Student Workshops: Building a College List, Navigating the Common App, Essay Writing and Storytelling
Teacher & Staff Training: Recommendation Letter Writing, Global Guidance Frameworks and Best Practices
