Aspire-Higher

Empowering students and their families to achieve their academic dreams. 

We work with students and their families to provide expertise, strategy, and guidance for university admissions, course planning, scholarship applications and post-secondary preparation. We aim to increase your opportunity for success and unlock your potential for a brighter future.

Services

General Services

Secondary and Post-Secondary Course Planning and Selection

Planning Your Post-Secondary Journey

Building a Resume/CV

University Applications

Programme and Concentration Selection 

Shortlisting a University Programme

University Application Advisory Services

Personal Statement Editing and Planning

Scholarship Services

Scholarship Search

Writing a Successful Scholarship Application

Securing the Right Reference

Submitting Your Application 

University Planning

Reading, Writing, and Studying in University

University Course Selection and Planning

Making the Most out of Your University Experience

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  • Managing Partner and Co-Founder

    Farhan completed his undergraduate and masters degrees at McGill, Harvard, and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London. He is well versed with university admissions processes across Europe and North America. He brings international expertise in strategic planning, education management, communications and writing having worked and lived in Europe, East Africa, Central Asia, and North America. Farhan is also a certified educator and brings deep experience with the K-12 education system, he also has a bachelor of education and is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Farhan writes in his spare time and his work has been featured in The Globe and Mail.

  • Managing Partner and Co-Founder

    Qaleem has previous experience in management and technological consulting. His areas of expertise include business strategy, financial analysis and problem-solving. Qaleem brings his passion for improving access to educational opportunities and his first hand successful experience with university admissions makes him a valuable and proximate resource for those planning their post-secondary journey. 

  • Senior Strategic Advisor

    Faizel Rawji is the Head of International Education for the Sea to Sky School District and previously served as Principal with the Surrey School District. He has received several awards, including Canada's Outstanding Principals Award and the Surrey Now Community Leaders Award. He recently co-authored a book being published by Pacific Press at the University of British Columbia called “Insider’s Guide to K-12 Education in British Columbia.” Faizel has over 25 years of experience in public education and works with many post-secondary institutions in his current role.

Our Values

  • Access: Ensuring every student has access to the resources and guidance they need to succeed. 

  • Expertise: Providing you with relevant, international expertise and experience that combines practical insight with globally informed research. 

  • Integrity: Working with honesty, transparency and in partnership to build on your achievements and success.  

  • Partnership: Partnering with you and your family to build a successful future. 

  • Quality: Working to ensure a personalised, and focused level of service .

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