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International Graduate Program Navigator (Credential Evaluation & Pathway Matching Service)

A boutique credential evaluation and program-matching service staffed by former graduate admissions officers, international student advisors, and credential evaluators. Clients submit their transcripts, test scores, work history, and target programs; the service conducts a 1-2 week deep-dive analysis, produces a personalized 20-30 page report mapping their eligibility gaps, realistic program matches (ranked by acceptance likelihood), required credential upgrades, and a month-by-month action plan. Reports include specific institution contacts, documented waiver precedents, and alternative pathways (e.g., bridge programs, pre-masters).

SERVICE

18 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Replaces 40-60 hours of fragmented research with a credible, institution-specific report from someone who has actually sat on admissions committees. Dramatically increases acceptance odds by identifying realistic targets and documenting precedent waivers. No generic advice—every report is institution-specific and background-specific.

Target Audience

Prospective graduate students with non-traditional backgrounds (career-switchers, international credentials, borderline GPA/test scores, athletes seeking dual-degree), ages 22-35, household income $60k+, primarily in North America and Western Europe.

Key Features

  • Personalized credential gap analysis against 50+ target programs
  • Ranked program match list with acceptance probability estimates
  • Institution-specific waiver precedent research (documented via FOIA requests or advisor networks)
  • And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Airtable (client database, program requirements library, advisor workflow management) Google Forms (intake forms) Notion (shared advisor playbook and case study library) Zapier (automate intake-to-advisor assignment)
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Original Problem

Graduate students struggle to navigate complex international program requirements and eligibility criteria

Prospective graduate students face significant uncertainty when evaluating eligibility for specialized programs (joint-degrees, international partnerships) and when they have non-traditional backgrounds (athletes, borderline academics). They lack clear, consolidated guidance on program requirements, credential evaluation, and realistic pathways, forcing them to spend weeks researching fragmented information across multiple institutions and countries.

Score: 18.2%