College Counseling (Domestic & International)

Philip International Academy (PIA) operates a comprehensive counseling program that helps students design their career paths and college admissions in line with their individual talents, vision, and calling.
We consider each student’s faith, academic history, achievements, and interests, supporting them to see admissions not simply as a goal but as a life calling.

Most PIA graduates advance to:
20% Korean universities
70% U.S. universities
10% Japanese and other international universities

Key Features of the Counseling Program
1. Continuous career and college counseling tailored to each stage of student growth.
2. Guidance on domestic and international admissions requirements and strategies.
3. Educational exchange with universities to provide practical insight for career choices.
4. Support with international standardized tests (AP, SAT, ACT, etc.).
5. Exploration of majors and careers to check suitability and direction.
6. Individual feedback on essays, personal statements, and portfolios.
7. Guidance on equivalency exams (e.g., GED in Korea) when needed.
8. Assistance in analyzing university admission requirements and preparing documents.
9. Long-term planning including goal-setting and academic roadmap after enrollment.
10. Continuous monitoring of changes in admission systems and providing up-to-date information.
11. Customized counseling materials tailored to each student’s personality and career goals.

Top 50 U.S. Universities

Cited by Times Higher Education (THE)

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  2. Harvard University
  3. Princeton University
  4. Stanford University
  5. California Institute of Technology
  6. University of California, Berkeley
  7. Yale University
  8. The University of Chicago
  9. University of Pennsylvania
  10. Johns Hopkins University
  11. Columbia University
  12. University of California, Los Angeles
  13. Cornell University
  14. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  15. Carnegie Mellon University
  16. University of Washington
  17. Duke University
  18. Northwestern University
  19. New York University
  20. University of California, San Diego
  21. Georgia Institute of Technology
  22. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  23. University of Texas at Austin
  24. University of Wisconsin-Madison
  25. Brown University
  26. University of California, Davis
  27. University of California, Santa Barbara
  28. Washington University in St Louis
  29. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  30. University of Southern California
  31. Boston University
  32. Purdue University West Lafayette
  33. University of Massachusetts
  34. University of Minnesota
  35. University of California, Irvine
  36. Vanderbilt University
  37. Emory University
  38. Penn State (Main campus)
  39. Rice University
  40. University of Maryland, College Park
  41. Ohio State University (Main campus)
  42. Michigan State University
  43. University of Rochester
  44. University of Florida
  45. University of Arizona
  46. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh campus
  47. Texas A&M University
  48. University of Colorado Boulder
  49. Case Western Reserve University
  50. University of Virginia (Main campus)