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Get in and thrive

Embark on a transformative journey to the world’s best universities, guided by top-tier Ivy League and Oxbridge alumni.

Columbia University · New York, USA
90%Get into their target schools
40%Admitted into Ivy Leagues
30+Students since 2020
15Month bespoke journey

The program

More than college consultants.
Unlock your best self.

The university guidance and coaching service at Think Ahead Education is designed to transform each student and build a standout application.

  • Guided by specialised coaches who were themselves students at Ivy League schools, Oxford and Cambridge.
  • A bespoke approach: personalised development, university selection, application preparation, entrance exams and interviews.
  • From habits, critical thinking, writing and reading to choosing a degree and gaining admission to prestigious universities.
  • The most technical and personalised support available on the market.
UCLA · Los Angeles, USA

The Journey

Mapping out the journey

In a multidisciplinary fashion, we’ll equip you with invaluable tools that will serve you across the different domains of your life, present and future.

1 · Personalised developmentYear 13 / IB Grade 122 · Search3 · Application preparationYear 12 / IB Grade 11
1 · Personalised development2 · Search

Steps 1 & 2 run in parallel

3 · Application preparation
Year 12 / IB Grade 11Year 13 / IB Grade 12

*Timelines can be adapted to customer needs.

1

Step 1 · Foundation

Personalised Development

Master the fundamentals

Unleash your best self by mastering habit formation, critical thinking, writing, reading and advanced studying techniques.

Grow holistically

Focusing on student growth prepares them for future challenges while maximising their chances of acceptance.

Unlock extracurricular excellence

We provide content and direction to the student’s interests, enabling remarkable extracurricular accomplishments.

2

Step 2 · Discovery

University Search

Discover the best universities for you

Hands-on guidance to select universities based on a thorough understanding of academic and cultural preferences.

Make the most of college visits

Get to know the universities at a deeper level through special encounters with students, alumni or professors.

Create your application strategy

We map out a preliminary university list, admission requirements and a roadmap for a streamlined, enjoyable process.

3

Step 3 · Execution

Application Preparation

Receive support from start to finish

Comprehensive, dedicated support on essays, thesis style and form to make a genuine impact.

Learn to work smart

We help you optimise the creative process to make it effective and stress-free.

Make your application shine

Guidance on the additional elements of the application, including letters of recommendation, CV and supplementary materials for a lasting impression.

University offers

A fully personalised journey, designed around each student’s goals.

Our global network

Real experiences, real impact

Students placed across the USA, UK and Europe.

Our global network: universities across the USA, UK and Europe

Meet your elite coaches

Top graduates from the best universities in the world, many of them former admissions interviewers. Every journey is supervised by a Head Coach.

Director & Head Coach

Nicolas Merigo

Brown University
Director & Head Coach

Nicolas Merigo

Brown University
  • 4.0 in Philosophy from Brown University.
  • Careers Director at Think Ahead; ed-tech founder and Product Manager (incl. Verisure).
  • 7 years of experience as an admissions coach, students admitted to UPenn, Yale, Brown, Columbia, NYU, Dartmouth, Cornell, and others.
Deputy Head Coach

Hertha Torre

University of Pennsylvania · Cambridge
Former UPenn admissions interviewer
Deputy Head Coach

Hertha Torre

University of Pennsylvania · Cambridge
  • Summa Cum Laude in Health & Societies and Hispanic Studies (UPenn); MSc with Distinction in Population Health Sciences (Cambridge).
  • Researcher at Penn's Population Aging Center and NextGenPop (NIH / PAA funded).
  • 5 years of experience as an admissions coach, students admitted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, St. Andrews, and others.
Coach

Isabel Azpiroz

Northwestern University
Former admissions officer at Northwestern
Coach

Isabel Azpiroz

Northwestern University
  • BA in Environmental Science with Economics (Northwestern); Master's in Urban Planning (UPM).
  • 6 years as an admissions coach, students admitted to Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern, and ETH Zurich.
  • Background in data science, renewable energy and climate resilience.
Coach

Daniel Sánchez

University of Cambridge
Coach

Daniel Sánchez

University of Cambridge
  • MEng (Distinction) in Information & Computer Engineering and BA in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (Cambridge).
  • Machine Learning & AI specialist; UCL master's place for 2025.
  • In 2024 coached 3 students to Cambridge offers (Engineering, Economics x2).
Coach

Natalie Ruck

University of Oxford
Oxford Undergraduate Admissions & Outreach Ambassador
Coach

Natalie Ruck

University of Oxford
  • MEng in Engineering Science (Oxford).
  • Structural Engineer at Cundall, a global consultancy.
Coach

Millan Gonzalez Bueno

Harvard College · Sciences Po
Coach

Millan Gonzalez Bueno

Harvard College · Sciences Po
  • Cum Laude in Politics and Philosophy (Harvard); Master's in Public Policy (Sciences Po).
  • Collaborator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Parliament; public-affairs consultant.
  • 5 years as an admissions coach, students admitted to MIT, Yale, Cornell, and UPenn.
Coach

Callum Whittle

University of Oxford
Coach

Callum Whittle

University of Oxford
  • BA in Philosophy and French (Oxford); Graduate Diploma in Law with Distinction (Norton Rose Fulbright training contract).
  • 3 years of experience as an admissions coach, students admitted to Harvard, LSE, among others.
Coach

Inés Salter

Stanford University
Coach

Inés Salter

Stanford University
  • History with Computer Science, GPA 3.9/4.0 (Stanford); Medicine gap year at Cambridge.
  • Analyst experience at J.P. Morgan, Jane Street, L Catterton and Creandum.
  • VP of Stanford Women in Business; led Stanford Social Entrepreneurship & Spanish associations.
Coach

Yuvi Ajoomal

University of Oxford
Coach

Yuvi Ajoomal

University of Oxford
  • Honors graduate in Classics (Oxford).
  • Management consultant assisting multi-national companies across various sectors. Senior roles at ed-tech and fin-tech startups.
Coach

Laura Lee

UCL · Imperial · Cambridge
Coach

Laura Lee

UCL · Imperial · Cambridge
  • First-Class Biomedical Sciences (UCL); MRes with Distinction in Neurotechnology (Imperial); PhD in Clinical Neuroscience (Cambridge).
  • Interdisciplinary research in neurodegeneration, biotech and neuroengineering.
  • Ex-Chair of the UCL MedTech Society.
Monthly check-inUniversity of Cambridge · UK

Month-to-month management

A check-in system designed to keep students, parents and coaches aligned.

  • Frequent communication through a group chat with the head coach, coach and student; session content logged in a shared Drive folder.
  • A summary email to parents after every session, outlining what was covered.
  • A monthly head-coach call with parents.
  • A quarterly meeting with parents, student and coach to review progress and plan next steps.

Explore our Uni Coaching packages

Choose the regional or bundle package for your journey. Coaching on late applications is considered on a case-by-case basis.

US university campus
Regional

USA

  • 20 hourly meetings with your coach, from the start of Year 12 / IB Grade 11 until applications are sent.
  • 10 USA applications.

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  • Deep-dive on personalised development to spark extracurricular and academic growth.
  • Guided search to find the right universities for you, make the most of college visits, and plan strategically for a stress-free experience.
  • Dedicated, thorough support in application preparation for a lasting and genuine impression.
€13.500
University of Cambridge
Regional

UK & Europe

  • 15 hourly meetings with your coach, from the start of Year 12 / IB Grade 11 until applications are sent.
  • 10 UK and Europe applications.

More

  • Personalised development to ensure academic and personal readiness for upcoming challenges.
  • Guided search to find the right universities for you and get to know them at a deeper level.
  • Dedicated, thorough support in application preparation for a lasting and genuine impression.
€9.000

Real 2025 outcomes

New reviews from the 2025 admissions cycle, students and parents (kept in their own words).

★★★★★

“Not just for the quality of the essays I wrote with Nico, but for all the self-reflection that came before. He showed us there are several routes to the same destination, always ambitious but grounded in reality.”

Familia · admitido en Boston College, NYU, Notre Dame y Bocconi
★★★★★

“What I liked most was the holistic approach: I improved far beyond the applications themselves. My written expression got dramatically better and I gained confidence for the future.”

Alumna · admitida en Yale, Brown, Northwestern y USC
★★★★★

“Beyond receiving incredible offers, I learned to organise myself better and to manage stress. What stands out most is the relationship you build with your coach.”

Alumna · admitida en Manchester, St Andrews, Durham, Warwick y Edinburgh
★★★★★

“The coaching made my application significantly more competitive. My mentor was key: someone to trust, with practical advice, who helped me discover and develop my interests.”

Alumno · admitido en Warwick y Bath

Frequently asked questions

We understand the importance of your investment.

Can I choose my coach?

After the initial meeting with the head coach, they select the best match based on region and professional background, always taking student preferences into account.

How long are the sessions?

All sessions are online (most mentors are based outside Spain) and last about one hour. When mentors are in town, we encourage in-person meetings.

Do you do special packages?

Yes, we can tailor packages to a specific timeline, for instance before Year 12 or after September in Year 13.

Are payment plans available?

Yes, we are flexible with payments and can create a custom plan that works for you.

Are exam preparations (e.g. SATs) included?

No, specific exam preparation can be purchased separately, but we are happy to arrange it.

Discounts for Think Ahead Academy students?

Yes, please reach out to learn more.

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