Student Agency
We encourage students to take control of their journey by advising and guiding students through decision and application processes.
During the final years of secondary education, the student becomes increasingly responsible for his/her future. As graduation gets closer and the big decisions arise, the student becomes the primary contact for all relevant communications.
We respect when decisions about university or career are taken as a family. We encourage our students to feel comfortable with these choices and take ownership of them.
Our university counsellors and teachers advise and guide students through the complicated application processes required for higher education, internship or a job. Students must expect to engage with counsellors and teachers, follow our “Integrity Agreement” and adhere strictly to the policies.
The application process, however, is the ultimate responsibility of the student. Students should actively check all processes, dates and deadlines related to any application.
Meet our university counsellors
Name: Flora Meng
School: Dulwich College Beijing
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2017
Strengths:
• Providing personalised guidance to students, ensuring individual pathway development and best fit for them and their families;
• Developing comprehensive and age-appropriate university and careers programme for Senior School students;
• Fostering effective relationships with university representatives, admissions officers, and institutions of higher education.
Name: Luke Devlin
School: Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Title: Director of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2013
Strengths:
• Curriculum Design & Delivery
• Global higher education admissions & FIT analysis
• Essay Support and Application Management
• Career Psychology
Name: Paul Sweet
School: Dulwich College Seoul
Title: Director of University Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2021
Strengths:
• International school university counselling experience in East Asia
• University admission experience at several schools in the United States
• Active member of professional admission organisations
Name: Cai Hong
School: Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
Title: University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2020
Strengths:
• Master degree in International and Comparative Education
• 9 years of university counselling experience with university matriculation result worldwide
• Cognitive Behavior Theory Certificate
• Comprehensive service to students for long-term future planning and personal growth through university and career exploration and preparation journey
Name: Stephanie Zhang
School: Dulwich College Beijing
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
Strengths:
• Time management
• Resource management
• Empathy and active listening
Name: Jack Rau
School: Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2018
Strengths:
Experience with a wide variety of application systems
Name: Martin Zarate
School: Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
Title: University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2017
Strengths:
• I am a highly passionate and professional United States trained counselor with over 14 years experience of offering exceptional support, guidance and direction to students.
• I would describe myself as a self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and someone who effectively collaborates with all staff members. My background in providing crucial support and counseling services to students of diverse backgrounds, personalities, cultures, and socio- economic conditions has prepared me to excel in this role. With my ability to quickly connect with individuals and establish trusting relationships, along with my strong communication and compassionate cultural awareness skills, I am committed to improving students’ success. I am fully dedicated and determined to advocate for students facing setbacks as I believe every student, if given the proper guidance, can find a path to their own personal success.
Name: Mark Coyle
School: Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Title: Head of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2018
Strengths:
• Data driven processes informing the next generation through data analysis
• Supporting the “Best fit” of students and encouraging students to explore courses and universities they have not heard of
• Uses of MaiaLearning
• Girls’ football head coach
Name: Jolan Zhou
School: Dulwich International High School Zhuhai
Title: Head of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2018
Strengths:
• Familiar with multi-countries university application, especially US, UK, Canada and Hong Kong
• Train and support students on writing personal statement
• Have experience of working in both A-Level and AP high schools
• Career Counseling
Name: Jade Sui
School: Dulwich International High School Zhuhai
Title: Assistant University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
Strengths:
• UK and Hongkong university application
• IELTS and TOEFL
• Career explorations and planning
• Data collection and analysis
Name: Rain Xie
School: Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2014
Strengths:
• Receptive- have strong opinions but recognize the importance of allowing others to express themselves fully
• Reliable- can be counted on to see her promises and responsibilities through – even when it’s difficult to do so
• Passionate- take great pleasure in pursuing her hobbies and rarely find herself at a loss for something interesting to do.
• Charismatic – Determined and inspiring
Name: Rorie MacDonald
School: Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
Strengths:
• Application essay preparation
• Effective and clear communication
• The recommendation letter writing process
Name: Andrew Palmer
School: Dulwich College Suzhou
Title: Director of Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2014
Strengths:
• Comprehensive School Based Counseling
• Transition Planning & Support
• Parent Engagement & Educational Workshops
Name: Rachel Garcia
School: Dulwich College Beijing
Title: Head of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2017
Strengths:
• Advising students with multiple academic interests
• Helping students develop their CVs and interview skills
Name: Rachel Duce
School: Dulwich College (Singapore)
Title: Head of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2019
Strengths:
• Highly motivated, caring and dedicated.
• Knowledgeable on global markets and current practices for global admissions
• Experienced IB educator and UCC, with over 20 years in SE Asia.
Name: Serena Shi
School: Dulwich International High School Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2016
Strengths:
• Working with students from Year 10 to Year 13, assisting them with their career plans and preparing them for the application worldwide.
Our students determine their futures.
Without exception, University counsellors and teachers do not make decisions for students.
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