Student Agency
Student Agency
We encourage students to take control of their journey by advising and guiding students through decision and application processes.
During the final years of secondary education, the student becomes increasingly responsible for his/her future. As graduation gets closer and the big decisions arise, the student becomes the primary contact for all relevant communications.
We respect when decisions about university or career are taken as a family. We encourage our students to feel comfortable with these choices and take ownership of them.
Our university counsellors and teachers advise and guide students through the complicated application processes required for higher education, internship or a job. Students must expect to engage with counsellors and teachers, follow our “Integrity Agreement” and adhere strictly to the policies.
The application process, however, is the ultimate responsibility of the student. Students should actively check all processes, dates and deadlines related to any application.
Meet our university counsellors
Name: Luke Devlin
School: Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Title: Director of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2013
• Curriculum Design & Delivery
• Global higher education admissions & FIT analysis
• Essay Support and Application Management
• Career Psychology
Name: Paul Sweet
School: Dulwich College Seoul
Title: Director of University Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2021
• International school university counselling experience in East Asia
• University admission experience at several schools in the United States
• Active member of professional admission organisations
Name: Rain Xie
School: Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counselling, Alumni Relations
Starting year with EiM: 2013
• Vast Knowledge and Expertise in college admissions
• Strong Mentorship and Guidance for students and junior counsellors
• Effective Relationship Building with all stakeholders in the education community
• Professional Integrity and Ethical Standards
Name: Mark Coyle
School: Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
Title: Head of University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2018
• Data driven processes informing the next generation through data analysis
• Supporting the “Best fit” of students and encouraging students to explore courses and universities they have not heard of
• Uses of MaiaLearning
Name: Rorie MacDonald
School: Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
• Application essay preparation
• Effective and clear communication
• The recommendation letter writing process
Name: Flora Meng
School: Dulwich College Beijing
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2017
• Providing personalised guidance to students, ensuring individual pathway development and best fit for them and their families;
• Developing comprehensive and age-appropriate university and careers programme for Senior School students;
• Fostering effective relationships with university representatives, admissions officers, and institutions of higher education.
Name: Cai Hong
School: Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
Title: University and Careers Counselling
Starting year with EiM: 2020
• Master degree in International and Comparative Education
• 10 years of university counselling experience with university matriculation result worldwide
• Cognitive Behavior Theory Certificate
• Comprehensive service to students for long-term future planning and personal growth through university and career exploration and preparation journey
Name: Stephanie Zhang
School: Dulwich College Beijing
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
• Time management
• Resource management
• Empathy and active listening
Name: Jack Rau
School: Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2018
• Experience with a wide variety of application systems
Name: Qiusha Shi (Serena)
School: Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2015
• Application preparation and management
• Experience of organizing parents events
• UCC curriculum delivery
• Guiding families from subjects options to activities selections
Name: Joanne Li
School: Dehong Beijing International Chinese School
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2018
• Effectively communicating with students and parents
• Inspiring students to discover potential through extracurricular engagement
• Familiar with different application systems
• Long working experience with IB students
Name: Li Ren
School: Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2023
• Being flexible and open to change and able to adjust counselling strategies to meet the evolving needs of students and family
• Have a solid understanding of different educational pathways, university programs, admission processes, tests, and competitions
• Identify students' challenges, analyze complex situations and provide practical advice based on individual circumstances
Name: Jo Mattingley-Nunn
School: Dulwich College (Singapore)
Title: University and Careers Counsellor
Starting year with EiM: 2021
• 16 years experience counselling students and families applying worldwide
• Providing personalised, supportive and positive guidance to students to ensure wellbeing
• Flexibility in allowing students to drive the process
• Member of IACAC Advocacy and Outreach Committee
Our students determine their futures.
Without exception, University counsellors and teachers do not make decisions for students.
