Success in university depends on finding the right fit intellectually, culturally, and emotionally.
Trust in the American Education process.
American Education provides educational consulting and guidance to prospective undergraduates of U.S. colleges and universities for students in Asia. We work with individual students and families to identify the specific needs of the student and match them to potential universities.
We adhere to the principles and best practices of the NACAC and IECA. Our organization accepts no compensation or consideration from any college or university.
Our People
Timothy Laas-Nesbitt, Partner
Tim specializes in U.S. and UK college admissions and has helped hundreds of students from across the world navigate the process of finding and applying to the right colleges and universities. He is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
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Tim-Nesbitt
Educational Consultant at American Education LLP
Ian Cash, Partner
Ian specializes in university admissions counseling and creative writing tutoring. Over numerous admissions cycles, Ian has helped hundreds of students from around Asia to develop the necessary skills to craft high quality, personal applications. He is an Professional member of the IECA.
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Ian Cash
Educational Consultant at American Education LLP
Gordon Kirtland, Founder (retired)
Mr. Kirtland was among the first educational consultants in Asia to gain Professional-level membership of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). He has helped countless students with the college application process from start to finish, and has imparted his deep knowledge of its complexities and subtleties onto the two current partners.
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Gordon Kirtland
Retired founder of American Education LLP
Timothy Laas-Nesbitt, Partner
Tim specializes in U.S. and UK college admissions and has helped hundreds of students from across the world navigate the process of finding and applying to the right colleges and universities. He is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Read More About Tim-Nesbitt
Educational Consultant at American Education LLP
Ian Cash, Partner
Ian specializes in university admissions counseling and creative writing tutoring. Over numerous admissions cycles, Ian has helped hundreds of students from around Asia to develop the necessary skills to craft high quality, personal applications. He is an Professional member of the IECA.
Read More About Ian Cash
Educational Consultant at American Education LLP
Gordon Kirtland, Founder (retired)
Mr. Kirtland was among the first educational consultants in Asia to gain Professional-level membership of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). He has helped countless students with the college application process from start to finish, and has imparted his deep knowledge of its complexities and subtleties onto the two current partners.
Read More About Gordon Kirtland
Retired founder of American Education LLP
University Visits
Northeast
Amherst College
Babson College
Bard College
Bates College
… and more
midwest
Columbia College Chicago
Indiana University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Kenyon College
… and more
west
California Institute of Technology
Claremont McKenna College
Foothill/DeAnza College
Harvey Mudd College
… and more
south & southeast
American University
College of Charleston
Davidson College
Duke University
Elon University
Emory University
Emory and Henry College
Furman University
George Washington University
… and more
International
Courtauld Institute of Art
King’s College London
London School of Economics
London South Bank University
… and more