Varsity Abroad

Helping South African Students Get Accepted to Universities in the USA & UK

Varsity Abroad

Making the USA & UK University Application process Simpler | Study Abroad

Applying to universities abroad can feel overwhelming, especially during the demands of Matric year. You don't have to navigate the university application process alone.

At Varsity Abroad, we've spent over 20 years helping students gain admission to leading universities in the USA and UK. Our personalised one-to-one guidance ensures every student receives the support they need throughout the application process.

From university selection and application strategy to essays, deadlines, and submissions, we make the study abroad process clear, organised, and less stressful.

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We have helped students gain admission to leading universities across the US & UK

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Why Families Trust Varsity Abroad

We combine over 20 years of college counseling experience with personalized guidance and expert knowledge of international university admissions.

Personalized College Counseling

Every student is unique. We develop a customized admissions strategy based on each student's strengths, interests, and goals, ensuring they apply to universities that are the right academic and personal fit.

Expertise in U.S. & U.K. Admissions

We guide students through every stage of the admissions process—from university selection and application planning to essays, testing, and deadlines—making complex systems easier to navigate.

Proven Student Success

Our students have earned offers from world-renowned universities, including Harvard, Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Imperial College London, the University of St Andrews,  the University of Edinburgh, and many more.

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Our Services

How Can We Help?

Researching Universities

One of the most crucial components of the college admissions procedure is finding institutions that are good for you.

Researching Universities

Students will be matched to their ideal colleges and universities based on their intended goals, career path, and personal preferences.

Completing the Applications

As future college students, I will begin working with students as early as junior or senior high school students.

Completing the Applications

This is necessary due to the many phases in the preparation needed, such as university selection, application type, drafting an essay, and obtaining letters of recommendation.

Planning College Essays

Varsity Abroad is your essential ally and coach throughout the entire process of international college applications.

Planning College Essays

I help applicants brainstorm essay ideas and create outlines to guide them through their essay writing process.

SAT prep advice & guidance

College admission tests are standardized measures used to help institutions make decisions about admissions.

SAT prep advice & guidance

We offer our students SAT / ACT prep via our own VA Test Prep Course, which you can learn about below or with our one-to-one tutors.

Colleges & Universities

Work one-to-one with our experienced college counselor to build a balanced university list, strengthen your applications, manage deadlines, and approach the process with greater clarity and confidence.

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How to apply to universities in the USA, UK, and Canada?

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What our students say…

Varsity Abroad is a leading provider of college counseling and placement services for students.

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★★★★★
Working with wendy & Varsity Abroad was absolutely the best decision... It Saved time, money and endless frustration. Katie found Wendy's guidance and knowledge immensely helpful. With the Pandemic, Lockdown, online schooling, Matric, June exams, Prelims, finals and the added stress of finding the right university abroad, Wendy's help...
Jo-Anne H.
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Working with wendy & Varsity Abroad was absolutely the best decision...  It Saved time, money and endless frustration.  Katie found Wendy's guidance and knowledge immensely helpful.  With the Pandemic, Lockdown, online schooling, Matric, June exams, Prelims,  finals and the added stress of finding the right university abroad, Wendy's help was well worth the investment.
Jo-Anne Harries
Jo-Anne H.
★★★★★
My experience with Wendy was so positive and easy. She was always available to help and guide and I never felt that I was being a nuisance! My grandson and I think very highly of her and the service she provides. I have no hesitation in recommending her and would use her again if necessary.
Brendalyn S.
★★★★★
My experience with Wendy was so positive and easy. She was always available to help and guide and I never felt that I was being a nuisance!  My grandson and I think very highly of her and the service she provides. I have no hesitation in recommending her and would use her again if necessary.
Brendalyn Stempel
Brendalyn S.
★★★★★
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy of The University Advisor was having peace of mind in dealing with someone who "knew all the ropes". Wendy's knowledge of the universities is extensive and she has a calm, professional manner in such a stressful time … Working with Wendy was absolutely the best decision... It Saves time,...
Katie Harries
★★★★★
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy of The University Advisor was having peace of mind in dealing with someone who "knew all the ropes". Wendy's knowledge of the universities is extensive and she has a calm, professional manner in such a stressful time… Working with Wendy was absolutely the best decision...  It Saves time, money, and endless frustration.  Katie found Wendy's guidance and knowledge immensely helpful.  With the Pandemic, Lockdown, online schooling, Matric, June exams, Prelims,  finals and the added stress of finding the right university, Wendy's help was well worth the investment.
Katie Harries
Katie Harries
★★★★★
Wendy was extremely helpful as she has so many resources that make the application process easier. Without her, I and my family would have been completely lost … She was very accessible throughout our time with her and was there to offer help every step of the way.
Emma Toth
Somerset College
★★★★★
Wendy was extremely helpful as she has so many resources that make the application process easier. Without her, I and my family would have been completely lost… She was very accessible throughout our time with her and was there to offer help every step of the way.
Emma Toth
Emma Toth
Somerset College
★★★★★
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy was Identifying what was realistically achievable. She provided guidance throughout the application process, with time frames and goals that were invaluable. Wendy has a wealth of knowledge about the US application process as well as the individual universities. With her guidance, we were able to select the optimal...
Jean Morkel
Bishops Diocesan College
★★★★★
The biggest benefit of working with Wendy was Identifying what was realistically achievable. She provided guidance throughout the application process, with time frames and goals that were invaluable. Wendy has a wealth of knowledge about the US application process as well as the individual universities.  With her guidance, we were able to select the optimal number of universities that suited our son's needs.  She has a structured approach to handling the application process which was clear and concise.  She was supportive and encouraging throughout. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her services!
Jean Morkel
Jean Morkel
Bishops Diocesan College
★★★★★
Wendy really just made the whole process so much easier. The assignments she set really helped me to make sure I was on the right track and getting things done on time. While I was doing my application I was also studying so it really helped me to have everything I needed to do on GuidedPath. The help with the ...
Rachel Mudge
Somerset College
★★★★★
Wendy really just made the whole process so much easier. The assignments she set really helped me to make sure I was on the right track and getting things done on time. While I was doing my application I was also studying so it really helped me to have everything I needed to do on GuidedPath. The help with the personal statement was invaluable. I would definitely recommend working with Wendy. Applying to universities is very stressful but Wendy is always kind, supportive, and there for whatever help you need.
Rachel Mudge
Rachel Mudge
Somerset College
★★★★★
The different platforms that need to be used, such as the Common App, appear incredibly daunting when completing your application alone. Being able to ask Wendy for advice on the smallest of details was a big benefit.. Sometimes you just need someone to give you a "yes or no" answer and without Wendy, I...
Kiara De Gouveia
Curro Durbanville
★★★★★
The different platforms that need to be used, such as the Common App,  appear incredibly daunting when completing your application alone. Being able to ask Wendy for advice on the smallest of details was a big benefit. . Sometimes you just need someone to give you a "yes or no" answer and without Wendy, I would have spent countless hours on google trying to find the correct answer. it is reassuring being able to converse with Wendy, who is an expert in the field, and ask for her advice on your application. It makes the process less daunting and more enjoyable.
Kiara De Gouveia
Kiara De Gouveia
Curro Durbanville
★★★★★
Deciding to choose The University Advisor at Varsity Abroad and more specifically working one on one with Wendy is one of the best decisions I have made. Wendy’s vast knowledge of the ins and outs of the application process overseas is absolutely priceless. More so, I had the privilege of working with the most organized, punctual...
Louis-Franz
Bridge House School
★★★★★
Deciding to choose The University Advisor at Varsity Abroad and more specifically working one on one with Wendy is one of the best decisions I have made. Wendy’s vast knowledge of the ins and outs of the application process overseas is absolutely priceless. More so, I had the privilege of working with the most organized, punctual, humorous and hard-working women. Thank you so much for the opportunities you opened up for me Wendy. I can wholeheartedly say that anyone who chooses to work with Wendy will have the same door-opening opportunities as I did.
Louis-Franz
Louis-Franz
Bridge House School
★★★★★
Wendy's personal touch unlike other companies made me feel at peace with the entire process. Personally, writing essays and preparing for SATs were the most daunting part as the writing style is incredibly different from the type of essays I would usually write. Wendy's editors made this process a breeze. Coming from the NSC curriculum, SAT questions are asked in ...
Connor M
Bishops Diocesan College
★★★★★
Wendy's personal touch unlike other companies made me feel at peace with the entire process. Personally, writing essays and preparing for SATs were the most daunting part as the writing style is incredibly different from the type of essays I would usually write. Wendy's editors made this process a breeze. Coming from the NSC curriculum, SAT questions are asked in a different manner and Wendy's comprehensive SAT prep course was a lifesaver. As daunting as the process might be, trust the process and most importantly, trust Wendy. She knows what she is doing and will do everything in her power to aid you through this process.
Connor M
Connor M
Bishops Diocesan College
★★★★★
I applied to universities in both the UK and the US. Wendy knew both systems inside out & structured a complete project plan around my applications. We met regularly which helped me select the colleges I wanted to apply to and then always kept me focused on the key next steps. Wendy encouraged me throughout but also...
James Willcox
Curro Durbanville
★★★★★
I applied to universities in both the UK and the US.  Wendy knew both systems inside out & structured a complete project plan around my applications.  We met regularly which helped me select the colleges I wanted to apply to and then always kept me focused on the key next steps.  Wendy encouraged me throughout but also pushed me in those moments when I needed it most. Wendy took away so much of the complexity, stress, and uncertainty in the process.  It’s a lot of work and it can be quite daunting, but the structure and advice Wendy provided kept me on track and helped me improve the overall quality of my applications.
James Willcox
James Willcox
Curro Durbanville

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