For Students
Let’s shape a journey that’s uniquely yours — one that prepares you not just for university, but for life.
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“As you set out for Ithaki, hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery…”
C.P. Cavafi, 1911
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Welcome. I'm Dr. Nikolas Gkonis, and before we talk about university applications, grades, or exam scores, I want you to know one thing:
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This journey is about you.
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Not just the student you are now, but the person you are becoming. I’ve walked the path of science, earning a Ph.D. in Medicine and Molecular Biology, exploring gene therapy, stem cells, and biomedical innovation. But the part of the journey that matters most to me now? Helping you walk your own.
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Whether you're aiming for the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, or anywhere else, I’m here to help you steer a course through uncertainty, think more deeply, and stand out — not by pretending to be someone else, but by first discovering and then fully owning who you are.
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I’ve had the privilege of guiding students whose journeys were as unique as their goals: artists with visionary portfolios, researchers with published work, community leaders with extraordinary impact, and scholars of remarkable academic depth. Together, we’ve achieved admissions to world-class universities — often with merit-based scholarships, full financial aid, or even full rides — not by chasing checklists, but by unfolding what makes each student truly distinct.
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This isn’t just about getting into university.
It’s about becoming someone who belongs there; someone who leads, inspires, and leaves their mark.
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Let’s get started.
For Parents
Because you want more than results. You want trust, care, and a clear plan for your child.
Dear Parent,
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In today’s increasingly competitive academic landscape, it’s not enough for students to simply be talented — they need vision, strategy, and authentic support. That’s where I come in.
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I’m Dr. Nikolas Gkonis, and I’ve had the privilege of helping students gain admission to world-class universities across the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, and Asia — often with merit scholarships, full financial aid, and fully funded placements. These achievements come not from standard formulas, but from a deeply individualized approach rooted in strategic mentorship and character development.
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Whether your child excels academically, artistically, through community service, or in a rich combination of all three, I work with them to develop their unique strengths into a compelling and competitive academic narrative. My goal is to help them not only succeed in applications but to grow through the process, gaining skills and self-understanding that serve them for life.
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As a parent, you’re not just looking for a counselor — you’re seeking a mentor you can trust. Someone who understands global university systems, who brings both rigor and care, and who treats each student not as a case, but as a future leader.
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That’s the spirit I bring to every session — a philosophy grounded in the timeless words of Ezra Cornell:
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“An institution where any person can find instruction in any subject.”
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I look forward to helping your child build not just an application, but a future that feels both earned and inspired.
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Warm regards,
Dr. Nikolas Gkonis