The first step

Know and choose
the route.

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The education landscape has changed a lot in recent years.

My job is to find the most suitable school for the student, highlighting potential and reducing risk factors, to enable the student to maximize the extraordinary opportunity to study abroad. I focus on the whole person, not focusing exclusively on the academic path, but working on building a rich and satisfying experience educationally, personally, and socially. I am a professional in the field, but also a mother who has experienced this firsthand. And I am happier every day for the priceless opportunity that my daughter has been able to experience. And I with her.

Let's meet to figure out how to set up your journey and what it entails for you and your family. There are no impossible roads!

Assessment
Through personalized counseling we will go on to identify the best educational path for the student, cross-referencing potential, aptitudes, real possibilities, interests and career expectations. I do not only deal with data and statistics but we will go to consider the experience as a whole. Human, educational and professional.
Personalized plan
There is no such thing as the perfect school; there is the right school for each individual student. Therefore, it is important to study goals and interests in good time, but also the personality and needs of the student to identify the best structure in terms of learning style, location, subjects and social fabric.
How much does it cost
An experience abroad represents a great opportunity for the student. But also a major financial commitment for the family. That is why I maintain ongoing relationships with colleges and universities to identify facilities interested in hosting our students and propose scholarships and opportunities that can accommodate the needs, including financial needs, of the family.
Language skills
Language pre-requisites are essential to embark on this journey. With my support, the student will be followed step by step to achieve the language proficiency necessary to optimize the experience.

Not all universities are suitable for every type of student.

The educational offerings have never been as wide as they are today, so I spend a lot of time in visiting universities in different countries. This allows me to get to know the "admission offices," talk to faculty, touch upon the most innovative and interesting programs, and breathe in the different atmospheres and culture that animate the campuses. The latter then becomes an important factor to cross-reference with the profile of the aspiring student. And this is because ... there is no absolute best path, but the best path for you!

UNIVERSITIES VISITED

19
Universities visited in
Europe
20
Universities visited
in the United Kingdom
47
Universities visited in the U.S. and
Canada

An important step.
To be experienced in the right spirit.

Attending college abroad is an important step in a young adult's education. Placing oneself in a new environment, away from the family, can be stressful. Both for the family and the person leaving. Relying on a counselor means making more informed decisions, reducing uncertainties and optimizing efforts, making the experience incredibly rich. For everyone.

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Every time I prepare a young person for his or her first departure, I find myself reliving the same question: what does it mean, today, to leave home to study across borders? In this post I gather some reflections born from the last chapter of my book and from my daily experience as an educational counselor: an integrated look at the emotions, practical challenges and potential of a path that, despite the uncertainties of the present, remains an extraordinary resource for young people and their families. Studying abroad in the age of global uncertainties Does studying abroad require courage? Certainly, it can be a challenge for kids and families, especially at a time in history fraught with questions for the younger generation. Yet it remains a unique opportunity. A choice of presence, not escape When I started...

In my work as an educational counselor, I dedicate myself with passion and deep responsibility to accompanying students on their college choice journey, visiting universities very often. It is not just a professional task, but a real mission: to help them navigate one of the most significant and transformative moments of their lives. This is an exciting journey, but a delicate one at the same time, as it involves guiding them not only to find their academic path, but to discover their most authentic passions, their hidden talents, and to envision how to turn this into a future full of possibilities, fulfillment and success. I firmly believe that the choice of college is a crucial moment in the life of a...

An international approach is critical to successfully meeting the challenges of the future.   (more…)

Studying abroad is much more than attending a university in another country. (more…)

One of the first questions students and parents ask is just that: but how much does it cost to study abroad? (more…)

What to know, how to choose, how to prepare for college abroad. All in a Book! A growing trend that has more than doubled in the last 10 years. A transformation that confirms the mental "quantum leap" that the very young Italians of Generation Z have matured in recent years, conceiving themselves more and more as "citizens of the world." Training abroad is a life-changing choice, an investment in one's future both personally and professionally, a path that opens up new perspectives in an ever-changing world. For these reasons it is a choice that ignites enthusiasm but nevertheless should be pondered with great realism and pragmatism:What is the right college for me? How much does it cost? How can I best prepare myself for admission? Is it from.

Katja Iuorio Educational Consulting's guide to grasping the best from the summer months is back! Summer 2021 promises to finally be more "normal" than last summer despite the fact that the environment is still eventful and in some respects uncertain. Amid all the unknowns, however, there is one idea that guides us: the summer period is the optimal opportunity to seize new opportunities and thus be able to think about future scenarios! Spending your summer learning a new skill or doing research is the best way to propel yourself forward without the stress of impending deadlines. We have selected a few courses for youCourses that, according to their subject areas, deepen skills and prepare you for a future study abroad trip Below is the...

Updates for those who are studying (or would like!) to study in the UK. Having averted the risk of a "No Deal," an agreement has been reached that will regulate relations with Europe in several areas, including study. Agreement that includes, among other things, rising fees and an exit from the Erasmus program. There are currently 14 thousand Italian students attending universities in the United Kingdom, corresponding to about one-tenth of European students.Europeans who will become international students on a par with any other nationality as of September 2021 and will therefore have to pay higher university fees-double and in some cases triple the current fees of £9,250 per year, which was guaranteed. Even the possibility of working in...

Summer is coming and with it many unmissable possibilities! Reasoning about one's future during a time of calm and relaxation like summer is the best thing to do to make well-thought-out and incisive choices. This will be a peculiar, anomalous summer to say the least: the vast majority of "pre-college" experiences, "summer schools" and "summer camps" will unfortunately be skipping.Nothing is lost though! I have carefully selected for you a number of courseswhich, depending on your major, can deepen your skills and can prepare you for a future study abroad trip.These are all experiences that I recommend because they are well structured and designed, use state-of-the-art techniques, and will also allow you to meet and interact with many foreign students. From Yale to Stanford, from Marketing...

In the true sense of the word. A fundamental experience that fully involves the whole family. A few days ago, reading an American article on this subject, I was reflecting on the importance of the counselor in guidance and decision-making at the college choice stage, and I thought that the reflections that came out of it might be interesting for you as well. It is indeed, for kids and parents, a choice that involves both emotionally and financially, and it is a fact that education represents the second largest item of expenditure in a family's life (after buying a house) and like the latter, lasts for many years. In addition to being a crucial choice for the future of children, precisely because it is long-term, it must be...

These are my key words these days. As this article from The Nation recounts (from the Student Nation column, written by students for students) due to the COVID-19 emergency many campuses closed overnight, without there being a coordinated plan among the different universities. This created a lot of chaos and many international students found themselves with nowhere to go and left to their own devices. My key words for this period are calm, clarity and communication. In the work of a Counselor, there are delicate situations to handle at this time such as students who are abroad, those who are applying for college in these weeks, and still others who had to leave for...

That is, four ways to learn about universities without visiting them. Were you planning to visit the university to which you were admitted to learn more about it? Are you a fourth grader and were planning to attend open days to discover new paths to guide your future choices? Accompanying you on your journey and letting you explore the possibilities that today's world offers is not just my job; it is my passion. Now, at this dramatic juncture, the health emergency that we are all facing has turned these plans upside down as well, it is a difficult time that we are facing, and in difficult times you have to react. So I said to myself : "What can I do for you?" The answer came quickly:" It takes ...

Did you know that the Scottish university system...is very flexible and free for European students? And that, like all European degrees, Scottish ones are comparable to Italian ones?I discovered these and many other things last week on a visit to the University of Edinburgh.I had had very good references and found confirmation of an excellent system. For one thing, extremely flexible, students can enrich and customize their course with multiple modules even belonging to different fields of study, thus creating a unique curriculum each time, which corresponds to their needs and interests, (even along the way!)I recognized in the Scots a much more familiar and European flavor than in the English one; despite the uncertainties related to Brexit. Perhaps because of these...

What are the right times to start planning a study abroad pathway. Abroad students have been preparing for their dream college since they were very young because they know that it is the crucial experience for their future. That is why it is important to start preparing at least 18-20 months in advance of departure. A good plan helps the student focus on the schools that really align with their expectations, prepare for entrance exams, and evaluate their education from a long-term perspective. Among the soft-skills to be learned, managing one's time is definitely among the first, reconciling what one loves to do with what one has to doAn optimal path starts toward the 2nd grade with a...

TESTIMONIES

Trusting Katja was the best choice we could have made for our son's future. Thanks to her, he found the ideal school in Canada, where he settled in immediately and started to grow tremendously. Katja followed us professionally and attentively, making every step easier. We couldn't have asked for anything better.

Mark and Anna

Katja helped my daughter choose the right college in the UK, taking into account both her academic ambitions and personal interests. Her guidance gave us peace of mind and confidence at all times. Now my daughter feels ready to face any challenge, and we are incredibly grateful for this invaluable support!

Francesca, Mother

Thanks to Katja's support, my son found the perfect school for him in England. Not only did he grow academically, but he became more confident and independent. Katja accompanied us every step of the way, always making us feel supported and safe. This experience has changed the lives of our whole family!"

Elena, student

With Katja's help, my son got a place at one of the best universities in America. Not only did he improve in his studies, but he also grew on a personal level. Katja made every step easy and always reassured us. Thanks to her, we achieved a dream that seemed impossible.

John, Fr.

Katja is an outstanding professional who works seriously and kindly. She has accompanied me throughout my university journey, from before it began, and still continues to provide support when needed. Thanks to her deep expertise, she is always able to provide the right support in any context. Thank you, Katja!

Philip, Student

I would like to thank Katja for her patience and professionalism in supporting my daughter on her path to university admission in the United States. Achievement . Katja is following my daughter's progress and experiences with sincere interest.

Beloved, Mother

Thank you Katja for the great expertise and passion you have for your work. When I met you I said to myself " finally I can sleep soundly" I found the person I was looking for. You are teaching us parents to "accompany" our daughter in the important choices of her school and work life ( Italy and Abroad) . You are helping our daughter grow up by making her understand what her desires are and what's out in the world by giving her the right charge and boosting her self-esteem. All this is not so obvious for us as parents and for kids especially if they are teenagers . It's not easy to know how to listen and talk to teens and to know how to be heard by teens and parents the way you do Katja. The words I always carry with me are your " be curious" . Thank you Katja

Simona, Mother

I wanted to share and our experience in accompanying our children in their university choice. I believe that Katia, was able first of all to identify the personal characteristics of the children, and from these she started to accompany them towards a choice that over the months , has changed, has become a conscious choice . Above all, she provided tools for objective evaluation of the course of study flanked by greater clarity about the person himself. We were extremely satisfied with her collaboration!

Daniela, Mother

I became aware of Dr. Iuorio through a friend who had been very enthusiastic about how she had followed her daughter in choosing a university path. I therefore turned to Katja so that she could guide my son in selecting a university faculty abroad. She proved to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and empathetic while also making use of a valuable collaborator. Her role was not to provide us with a "shortcut" or "facilitations" to achieve the goal but to judge my son in the most appropriate choice for him with extreme professionalism. So I have to say THANK YOU to Katja and I say it now, on the eve of a selection to enter the university that represents my son's first choice...and I reiterate THANK YOU regardless of how it turns out!

Leonardo, Fr.
Edimburgo Università