"I’m Susan, the founder of A Fair Chance, with a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Yale University and an M.S. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Georgia State University (4.0 GPA). Born and raised in the U.S., I spent 22 years living and working in Peru, giving me a truly global perspective on education. Since 2008, I’ve managed my own university counseling business, helping more than 100 students per year from around the world with college counseling, essay editing, test prep, and ESL instruction. I provide comprehensive support across U.S., Canadian, European, and U.K. university systems—aligning students’ aptitudes and interests with optimal college selections, preparing them for SAT, ACT, and TOEFL exams, and guiding them through resumes, interviews, and cover letters. I also specialize in brainstorming and editing essays for university applications, IB Diploma Program tasks, and academic assignments. My approach is personal and adaptive: I work to find the teaching style that best suits each student’s learning style.

In the words of one former student: “Susan’s reputation precedes her: diligent, plain-spoken, and quick-witted. At times an editor and a mentor; at others, a psychologist and a friend. Susan is, indisputably, the best in the game. Words will never successfully convey how grateful I am.”" less...