Testimonials
“I will be forever grateful to Rema Menon for her guidance in helping me with my Masters applications. She has backed me in each step of the way and has followed up with me on all aspects of my application right up to the visa stage. She brainstormed with me and has always pushed me to do better while I was drafting my essays. Her knowledge about the universities and her approachable nature has always amazed me. There were times I have messaged her regarding my queries at odd times of the day but she has always patiently answered them and much more. I would like to thank her from the bottom of my heart for her continuous support. Right from the very beginning – from meeting my parents to my final steps as I take off on a new journey in life…”
From Krishnapriya:
Ph D candidate
Florida Institute of Technology
“I would like to give a massive thank you to Rema Menon who guided me through the many hoops that I’ve had to jump through to reach my dream goal of being accepted to a Ph.D. Program in the United States. In my opinion, her advice has been accurate, timely and constructive. I would thoroughly recommend Rema and Counselling Point to anyone considering using a Counsellor.
She has always been a phone call away and has promptly returned calls when not immediately available, even to answer my stupid questions. With the ever-increasing number of immigrants in the States, getting a non-immigrant US Visa has become more difficult, yet with the assistance of Rema Menon and Counselling Point, I was able to remain positive and secure my F1 Visa with ease”.
From Piyush Nagasubramaniam:
Penn State University
Computer Engineering
“Selecting a line of study and applying to universities seemed to be a daunting task for me while I stood at the crossroads of high school and college. It was Counselling Point that supported me with timely information and valuable feedback, making the whole process very interesting and satisfying. I got accepted in top institutions both in Canada and the US. Ms. Rema Menon guided me to identify my interests and work on my strengths and weaknesses. I look up to her as a mentor whom I can rely on, as I step forward to take on new challenges in life”.
From Kavinda Walatara:
Parent
“We secured the services of Mrs Rema Menon (Counselling Point) to find a university in Canada for my daughter. I can unequivocally say that Mrs Rema has been extremely helpful to us right from the beginning. She has been extremely committed, focused, and professional towards all our needs. In the end she found 2 top-ranked universities for my daughter one of which included two scholarships.
One of the most distinct qualities of her service that I have noticed is that, once you engage her to provide a service, her primary focus goes into meeting the client’s requirements rather than upholding a strict list of terms & conditions the most consultants do now-a-days. There is no bureaucracy around her. She is very approachable, responsive and communicative. Not only is she is very knowledgeable in this field, she is influential and widely-known across the academic institutions all around the world. In general, she was a tireless, responsible professional of the highest integrity. Her pleasant and polite nature instantly won us.
In our case, she has clearly exceeded our expectations and I am glad we got to know her. She is recommended to any future client without any reservations”.
From Imasha Walatara:
Design program
Carleton University, Canada
“I was a frequent visitor to Mrs Rema Menon in counselling point. Having visited her for the past three years or so, I can undoubtedly say that having her as my counsellor has really helped in making crucial decisions about school subjects and university choices.
She is very knowledgeable on all matters that I discuss with her. From the most prestigious Canadian universities to the top tier American colleges, Mrs Menon can inform you about almost anything that comes to mind. Not only does she put you in touch with education officials, but she is also available to talk to any time of the day.
Overall she is a very sweet, humble and supportive person who I recommend to anyone to use as a counsellor for any educational endeavor. I’d really like to express my gratitude towards all that she has done for me. With an offer from my first choice university, at the University of Toronto, and securing two scholarships to my second choice university, I can honestly say I could not have done it without her expert knowledge and undivided attention”.
From Adam Mezqueldi (UC Berkeley):
“It has been a busy and exciting couple of months settling in. Berkeley is amazing, I love my classes and I am lucky to be playing soccer alongside top athletes. Ms. Rema was genuinely interested in seeing me do well. Her guidance, encouragement and focused coaching throughout the application process were very valuable”
From Maya Asarpota:
Rema Menon is caring and she is unconventional!
Besides being non-typical with her placement approach and holistic approach to counselling, I was impressed with the shows and exhibitions she brought to town. Her outreach efforts are laudable in that she personally knows admission officers in many universities giving her firsthand knowledge and insight of how universities think and function while choosing student applications. I would totally recommend her as a placement counsellor.
From Meghna Asarpota:
When I think of Rema, I don’t think of a counsellor but rather a friend with whom I have shared my university scouting experience with.
Rema is very different in her approach of narrowing down universities as she doesn’t go by preset questions to help you figure out where to apply to, rather she would really sit down with the entire family and get to learn them and truly find the perfect fit based on any concerns the parents or students might have. Besides taking customization to a new level, she was also very understanding to the stress high school students go through at that point of time and always reminded us that it wasn’t the end of the world if something went wrong.
Besides my family, Rema was the only person who bothered to ask me how I was doing after a month or so into university which really added to whole experience of choosing her as our counsellor.
The perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness that Rema exudes so naturally is what makes her so unique and is why I would recommend her to anyone looking for help in the university scouting or application process.
From Mehul Asarpota:
Choosing Rema Menon as my counselor for getting me through the college application process was by far one of the good decisions I’ve made. Balancing final year high school classes and the meticulous application process is a lot to handle for any student. Ms. Menon was able to understand my needs and helped me prioritize and narrow down a list of the colleges that would be a good fit for me.
Once my list was determined, I was provided help at every stage – from essays for each college to submitting the applications on time. There was constant comfort in the fact that knowledge and help was available every step of the way. Needless to say my applications were appealing.
Two years into university and I can’t imagine what the process of getting into the university of my choice would’ve been like without Rema’s vast experience backing me. I strongly recommend her as a counsellor for any student wanting to study abroad.
From Adele Stevens:
Former Trade Commissioner for Education & Training
Canadian Embassy to the UAE
Rema has the amazing ability to make people feel instantly at ease, as if they’ve known her all their life. She is passionate about education, has an uncanny understanding of the needs of students and an unfailing belief in their potential.
She is knowledgeable about top-tier universities world-wide and expertly assists students to explore all options and guides them to making the best career choices. From consultation, to step-by-step management of the school admissions process, she ensures students are presented in the best possible light to achieve success.
Rema’s list of success stories are testament to the difference she has made to so many lives.
From JoBeth Brudner:
Managing Director
Linden Education Services
Linden Educational Services has worked with Rema V. Menon, director of Counselling Point, very closely in recent years in coordinating our events in Dubai. We are extremely grateful for the support and attention to detail that she provides. Her broad network of resources, local knowledge and friendly attitude make for highly organized and enjoyable events. Rema is truly a joy to work with and we look forward to our continued relationship with Counselling Point.
From Anselm Godinho:
MD, International Conferences & Exhibitions LLC
Being involved with Education Marketing, it’s important that we align ourselves with Education Service Providers who are result oriented and passionate about what they do.
We have developed an enviable working relationship with Counselling Point and Rema Menon in particular for well over 5 years. It goes without saying that everyone who has dealt with Rema draws from her positive energy and enthusiasm. Her professional role as a Career Guidance Counsellor fits her personality which is so evident when you watch her interacting with students. She has a unique ability to understand and appreciate a student’s perspective, prioritize challenges facing students and families of students and come up with workable solutions without losing sight of the long term objective.
Rema diligently manages the Gulf Education & Training Counsellors Forum which is professional networking platform for Student and Career Counsellors held as part of the GETEX offering. Her outstanding organizational skills has ensured that the event has grown consistently year on year.
Her particular strengths and skills goes beyond student counselling and can be seen in her contribution of impressive, published articles on education, education project overviews student perspectives and career transition…