When to start planning for college?

Research in the U.S. suggests that the concept of college-going should begin as early as 6th grade, and at the latest, by 9th grade. The American College Counseling Association also recommends that schools, students, and parents start planning for college applications beginning in 9th grade. This includes planning high school courses, preparing for standardized tests, and familiarizing themselves with college-level coursework. Additionally, U.S. college admissions officers advise that students should begin addressing college-related matters no later than 18 months before their high school graduation. From A. LEAGUE’s experience, the ideal time to start preparation is when transitioning from 8th to 9th grade. 10th grade is also an appropriate time for extracurricular planning. 11th grade still allows for adequate time to prepare for tests. Application preparation should begin in the summer after junior year.

What makes A. LEAGUE unique?

The professional qualities of a consultant are developed through years of experience and continuous learning. Whether through further education or internal training, the A. LEAGUE team never stops improving. After all, education is an investment, and we must continually refine ourselves in order to keep giving. “Good things come from a solid foundation, and quality comes from a strong source.” At A. LEAGUE, each student is personally guided by our professional consultants — we never outsource. We do not only accompany students through their growth process but help them apply to schools; we continue to support them until they step foot on campus for their first day of university. This ensures that parents can confidently send their children abroad. Additionally, A. LEAGUE maintains strong relationships with a wide range of high-quality institutions, both domestically and internationally. From high schools and tutoring centers to immigration services, overseas real estate agencies, multinational banks, and family offices, we are equipped to provide comprehensive family planning services to parents.

What is A. LEAGUE's consultation process?

We offer all families a one-time free initial consultation. During this meeting, the consultant will first get to know the student and then propose some preliminary recommendations, while also explaining our guidance methods and processes. A suitability assessment will also be conducted during the session, so we kindly ask that both the student and parents attend. Once the student and parents decide to work with A. LEAGUE, the consulting team will create a personalized plan for the student and guide them through the execution of the plan, step by step, until the final goal is achieved.

How does A. LEAGUE charge for consulting?

A. LEAGUE's Senior-Year Admissions Consulting requires a one-time fee, covering all services with no additional charges, regardless of the number of schools applied to, their rankings, consultation time or frequency, or the number of essays and revisions. For preparatory in earlier years, the Pre-College Counseling requires annual fee. We provide real-time support to students through communication apps and regular meetings. The consulting fee does not include third-party expenses incurred during the counseling process, such as school application fees, exam registration fees, or score report sending fees. Why is there such a large difference in consulting fees between different companies? A. LEAGUE: While the consulting fees for typical study abroad agencies may be low, they often come with many restrictions and additional charges under various services. Some agencies may also emphasize "free consulting" but recommend students to less resourceful partnered universities, earning commissions from those institutions. We believe that high-quality education can reduce the chances of students taking detours, save time, and provide them with the best resources to improve their academic performance. Do you offer discounts on consulting fees? A. LEAGUE: Education does not come with discounts. We provide the highest quality for your child because we know our service is critical for your opportunities. Do you offer group discounts for siblings or friends? A. LEAGUE: Since each student receives individualized counseling, an increase in the number of students means an increase in consultant workload. In order to ensure that our consultants' expertise and time are used effectively, we treat each child equally.

How does A. LEAGUE assign consultants?

Who will be my child’s consultant? What if they don’t get along? A. LEAGUE: We work a close-knit team, and every child is guided by the entire team. Each consultant possesses different areas of expertise. We ensure that students receive guidance from at least two strategic lead consultants, two senior execution consultant, one literary consultant, and intermediate-level consultants. Each consultant provides support based on their specialized knowledge. Even if a student doesn’t have direct contact with a particular consultant, that consultant still participates in team discussions and contributes behind the scenes, ensuring a more comprehensive plan for the student.

Does A. LEAGUE help with grad school application?

The short answer is yes. We are also specialized in graduate school admissions. However, A. LEAGUE supports only our alumni — students who joined us in high school, worked with us toward college admission, and have now returned to continue the journey.

大学合格実績

私たちの生徒

225+

校以上、台湾 12 都市、アメリカ 25 州、世界 15 か国にわたる学校から生徒が参加

760+

世界の名門大学への進学者、うち 290 名以上が大学を卒業

￥4,737,870,000

奨学金・学費援助・フェローシップの獲得総額

1000+

世帯以上、19 以上の国籍を持つご家庭に対応

135+

アイビーリーグ・アイビープラス大学への合格実績

140+

世界 10 か国にわたる進学先大学

10.2 プログラム開始時の平均学年

海外大学進学ガイド

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The Primacy Collegiate Academy ✈ University of British Columbia

Thank you all so much for everything

Dominican International School ✈ Carnegie Mellon University

Hi A. League! I am really grateful to have been your student throughout high school. I initially wanted to put an easier school for my ED. I was really worried that I didn’t have the ability to get into CMU. All your guidance and belief in me was a major part of the reason I dared to choose CMU and I am so glad I did. Thank you all so much for your support 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 !!!!

San Marino High School ✈ Emory University

Thank you Jacky and team! Not just for the internship, but the entirety of my high school career. I am eternally grateful for all of your support and thank you for helping me towards where I am now and my potential future!

Dad - Dear Jacky and team, we really appreciate for your support and assistance!

VIS International Experimental Education ✈ University of California, San Diego

Thank you all for your unwavering support throughout this entire process!!! 😊

Asia American International Academy ✈ Emory University

thank you everyone for the help. i can’t express my gratitude with words. but rlly thank you guys for all the help

Taipei American School ✈ University of California, Irvine

Thank you very much 😃

Taipei Fuhsing Private School ✈ University of Pennsylvania

Thank you so much everyone for all the support and help. I’m very happyyyyy

Dad - Thank you very much Jacky!

Mom - Thank you all so much! Thank you Jacky!

Taipei American School - New York University

Thank you so much for helping me along the way and your best wishes!! Hope you can share your amazing work to class of ‘26 and beyond!

DSC International School ✈ University of Toronto

Thx for all the effort and follow up on the kid’s higher education application process. Although he may not have gained access to his preferred school for the time been, our whole family have benefitted from learning a lot about the university recruitment process and about the thinking of a teenager. It has been definitely a worthwhile collaboration effort. Thx for the best wishes and best to a.leagues.

Dominican International School ✈ Rice University

@A. League @Jacky @Ann thank you guys especially too!!

Mom - Thank you for all you support. We really appreciate it

Taipei European School ✈ Boston University

Thank you all for all the help :’) I wish things could’ve played out differently, but I learned a lot from this process and I’m very very grateful for your support :) I also just wanted to say thank you so, so much for all the help you've given me in the college application process -- not just in checking and editing my writing (which can be very last-minute sometimes... sorry ), but also in the little conversations we have through the comments on the portal or document, which always make me so happy to read. :) I'm so glad we could bond over book recommendations, cultures, and the other bits and pieces in my writing! Regardless of the outcome, though, I'm very thankful for your support, and I hope we can keep in touch after this, too!

California High School ✈ University of California, Davis

Thank you for your help this past year and a half!

PuTai Senior High School ✈ Northwestern University

Thank you every one of you for guiding me through this incredible journey ❤️

Morrison Academy ✈ Emory University

Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the assistance the staff team has given me throughout this entire college admissions process. I am really glad to have chosen A-League!!!! I can't thank the staff enough, especially the essay teacher, for answering all questions. It definitely played a huge part in my acceptance. Thank you thank you so much

Asia American International Academy ✈ New York University

Thank you guys so much for helping me. I will always remember this moment and appreciate everything you’ve done for me along the way.

Taipei American School ✈ University of Texas Austin

Thank you so much for all the support! I really appreciate it!

Taipei European School ✈ University of Southern California

Thank you Jacky and Ann for all the support! And thank you to all of the A League staff who helped me along the way! I wouldn’t be in USC Marshall if it weren’t you guys!

Orange Coast College ✈ University of California Irvine

Thank you for all the guidance and help you guys have given me for the past few months. I wish y'all the best!

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