Admissions consulting for international graduate school applicants can be very challenging because international clients have extremely high expectations of their Counselor. R1 meets, and often exceeds, these expectations by delivering the quality and performance that clients demand, as well as the convenience of comprehensive online admissions consulting. R1 is a "customer-centric" firm that truly cares about its clients!

Quality

• R1 specializes in admissions consulting for Asian graduate school applicants
• R1 assists clients applying to graduate programs in a variety of academic fields (e.g. MBA, MPA, MA, etc.)
• R1 offers a professional Counselor to all of its clients
• R1 Counselors are extremely knowledgeable about the graduate school admissions process
• R1 has successfully placed 96% of its clients to date in top graduate schools (*As of June 30, 2011)

Value

• R1's clients outside of Canada enjoy cost-savings because they do not need to pay any sales/consumption tax on the services that they receive
• R1 offers value-added admissions consulting, rather than essay grammar check services
• R1's size allows it to provide personalized and comprehensive counseling services
• R1 delivers reliable service so clients need not worry about missing important deadlines
• R1 is a "customer-centric" firm that is highly responsive to concerns and needs of its clients

Performance

• The R1 Team has placed hundreds of talented young professionals into top-ranked graduate schools worldwide
• The R1 Team's exceptional writing, typing, and time management skills make fast turnarounds possible
• R1 always emphasizes professionalism, courtesy, and grace under pressure
• R1 aspires to set a new benchmark for quality standards in the admissions consulting industry
• R1 will assist only a limited number of applicants in order to maximize attention to its clients

Convenience

• R1 fully leverages the power of the online admissions consulting business model
• R1 clients avoid wasting precious study time commuting to a preparatory school
• R1 teaches clients how to make compelling and competitive essays and/or personal statements
• R1 offers clear and comprehensive instructions to clients so that they know exactly what they should do and when they should do it
• R1 customers enjoy the benefits of access to the firm's extensive network of international professionals

Empathy

• As former graduate students, the R1 Team understands applicants' concerns
• The R1 Team utilizes psychological techniques to reduce R1 clients' stress levels
• R1 gives a 100% effort for all clients, regardless of their test scores and/or sponsorship status
• The R1 Team provides clients with high value-added advice
• R1 will be a counselor, coach, cheerleader, editor, partner, and trusted mentor to its limited number of clients