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College Counsellors

Guiding students to the best college for them — with confidence and clarity

Our expert counsellors make the US college application process both manageable and meaningful. With personalised mentorship and support, they help students and families move forward with purpose, strategy, and peace of mind.

Billy Downing

Billy Downing is the Founder and CEO of Guidewell Education, and a globally recognised education expert, author, and university admissions strategist with more than two decades of experience supporting families worldwide. He is known for pioneering a personalised academic mentorship approach that integrates academic support, test preparation, and admissions strategy.

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Katie Levy

Katie Levy brings over a decade of experience supporting students through academic mentoring and university admissions guidance. A graduate of Princeton University and Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, she helps students reflect on their goals and find educational pathways that align with both ambition and personal fit.

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Sam Harris

Sam Harris advises British and international students on applications to US universities, drawing on extensive experience guiding students to top institutions including Brown, Penn, Columbia, and Stanford. Formerly Head of North American University Applications at Rugby School, she is especially skilled at helping students shape compelling academic and co-curricular narratives.

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Josh Davis

Josh Davis is an experienced university admissions adviser who has supported students and families worldwide for more than a decade. Drawing on his background at Yale University and selective admissions, he helps students clarify their goals and present authentic, compelling applications.

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Holly Smith

Holly Smith is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Guidewell Global, bringing over 15 years of experience across university admissions, recruitment, and guidance counselling. A widely respected international speaker, she works closely with schools and organisations worldwide to support students and families exploring global university pathways.

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Adam D'Arcy

Adam is a London-based college counsellor with over 15 years' experience across university admissions, student recruitment, and counselling. Formerly International University Counsellor at ACS International School Egham and an International Officer at the University of Glasgow, he brings a uniquely broad perspective from both sides of the admissions process, with particular expertise in US, UK, Canadian, and European applications.

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Aida Rocci

Aida Rocci is a university counsellor and essay specialist who has supported international students since 2019 in applying to universities across the US, UK, Europe, and Canada. With a background in psychology and the performing arts, she brings a holistic, creative approach to helping students articulate their voice and craft compelling applications.

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Seema Wadhwani

Seema Wadhwani specialises in supporting international students and families through the US university application process, with particular expertise in student-athletes and competitive tennis recruitment. A magna cum laude graduate of Cornell University, she is known for her personalised, well-organised approach to finding strong university fit.

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TUTORS

A lasting partnership that shapes how students learn and grow

More than tutors, we're coaches and mentors taking a long-term, personalised approach, and guiding students to develop the habits, mindset, and skills that lead to lasting success. We build genuine relationships with families, supporting each student’s journey well beyond college admission.

Dan Escott

Dan Escott, Guidewell Global's Academic Director, leads the development of SAT and ACT curricula, working closely with tutors to ensure clear, effective instruction. With extensive test-prep experience, he helps students master question patterns and strategies to perform with confidence on test day.

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Daniel McElroy

Daniel McElroy is a mentor specialising in SAT/ACT preparation and humanities subjects across AP and IB curricula. With over a decade of mentoring experience and advanced study in London and New York, he helps students think critically across disciplines and achieve lasting academic growth.

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Andra Necula

Andra Necula is an academic mentor and Director of Employee Operations who has supported international students since 2019 across test preparation, sciences, languages, and study skills. With a background in career coaching and a Socratic teaching approach, she helps students build confidence, balance priorities, and develop lifelong learning strategies.

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Anne Hsia

Anne is an Academic Mentor with more than a decade of experience and thousands of teaching hours, supporting students across SAT/ACT and GRE/GMAT preparation, all levels of mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and economics, plus executive-function skills.

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Aziz Tazi

Aziz is an Academic Mentor with twelve years' experience and over 200 students mentored, from primary school through to graduate study. His subjects span mathematics, chemistry, physics, four languages, and ACT/SAT preparation, drawing on Masters of Science degrees from UC Berkeley and École Centrale Paris.

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Kevin J. Quail II

Kevin is a career educator with over 20 years experience supporting students of all backgrounds and levels worldwide.

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Niall Molloy

Niall Molloy is the Managing Director of Guidewell Global and an experienced academic mentor, supporting students in mathematics, physics, and SAT/ACT preparation. Educated at Imperial College London, he brings a globally informed, curiosity-driven approach to helping international students navigate academic study and US admissions testing.

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Elsa Rohm

Elsa Rohm is an academic mentor with a background in engineering and public health, supporting students in SAT and ACT preparation and US university readiness. Educated in both the US and UK, she brings a STEM-focused, student-centred approach to mentoring families internationally.

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Sarah Azamtu

Sarah Azamtu is an academic mentor with a background in aerospace engineering, supporting students in SAT and ACT preparation as well as A-Level and IB study. With experience in research and industry, she brings an encouraging, concept-driven approach that helps students think differently and build confidence.

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Programmes for Families

Personalised college admissions programmes to set students up for success

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Programmes for Schools

Comprehensive US admissions support and solutions for UK schools

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Operations Team

Experts dedicated to creating a clear and meaningful college admissions process

More than tutors, we're coaches and mentors taking a long-term, personalised approach, and guiding students to develop the habits, mindset, and skills that lead to lasting success. We build genuine relationships with families, supporting each student’s journey well beyond college admission.

Dan Escott
Academic Director

Dan Escott, Guidewell Global's Academic Director, leads the development of SAT and ACT curricula, working closely with tutors to ensure clear, effective instruction. With extensive test-prep experience, he helps students master question patterns and strategies to perform with confidence on test day.

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Seema Wadhwani
Director of Business Development

Seema Wadhwani specialises in supporting international students and families through the US university application process, with particular expertise in student-athletes and competitive tennis recruitment. A magna cum laude graduate of Cornell University, she is known for her personalised, well-organised approach to finding strong university fit.

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Niall Molloy
Managing Director

Niall Molloy is the Managing Director of Guidewell Global and an experienced academic mentor, supporting students in mathematics, physics, and SAT/ACT preparation. Educated at Imperial College London, he brings a globally informed, curiosity-driven approach to helping international students navigate academic study and US admissions testing.

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Loni Reynolds
Writing and Events Manager

Loni Reynolds is a writing mentor and essay specialist with a background in English and psychology and advanced study in literature in the UK. Drawing on experience teaching and tutoring in both the US and UK, she helps students craft thoughtful, authentic application essays.

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Luke Anthony
Director of Client Operations

Luke Anthony is Director of Client Operations at Guidewell Global, overseeing the day-to-day systems and processes that support students and families worldwide. A long-serving member of the team, he ensures operations run smoothly so families can stay focused on their educational goals.

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Holly Smith
Director of Strategic Partnerships

Holly Smith is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Guidewell Global, bringing over 15 years of experience across university admissions, recruitment, and guidance counselling. A widely respected international speaker, she works closely with schools and organisations worldwide to support students and families exploring global university pathways.

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Elsa Rohm
Operations Coordinator

Elsa Rohm is an academic mentor with a background in engineering and public health, supporting students in SAT and ACT preparation and US university readiness. Educated in both the US and UK, she brings a STEM-focused, student-centred approach to mentoring families internationally.

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Josh Davis
Founder & Senior College Counsellor

Josh Davis is an experienced university admissions adviser who has supported students and families worldwide for more than a decade. Drawing on his background at Yale University and selective admissions, he helps students clarify their goals and present authentic, compelling applications.

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Electra Georgiou
Director of School Courses

Electra Georgiou is Director of School Courses at Guidewell Global, working closely with schools, students, and families to deliver structured SAT preparation programmes. With an MBA and experience across operations and HR, she helps ensure students receive the right support at every stage.

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Andra Necula
Director of Employee Operations

Andra Necula is an academic mentor and Director of Employee Operations who has supported international students since 2019 across test preparation, sciences, languages, and study skills. With a background in career coaching and a Socratic teaching approach, she helps students build confidence, balance priorities, and develop lifelong learning strategies.

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Daniel McElroy
Educational Content Strategist

Daniel McElroy is a mentor specialising in SAT/ACT preparation and humanities subjects across AP and IB curricula. With over a decade of mentoring experience and advanced study in London and New York, he helps students think critically across disciplines and achieve lasting academic growth.

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