CONTENTS
- About Us3
- Our Mission
& Vision4 - Our Services
Packages5–7 - Testimonials9
- Our Team10–14
- Contact Us15
ABOUT US
Trusted, Involved, Crucial.
Global Nexus helps families and young learners prepare to excel academically and gain access to the world’s most prestigious universities. We provide personalized advising, long-term academic planning, and mentoring that builds the intellectual and personal strengths required for success at the highest levels.
Global Nexus also works with leading-edge high schools worldwide that specialized in A-levels (UK), Advanced Placement (AP) American schools and International Baccalaureate schools that offer their IB curriculum in high schools around the world. Above all, the Global Nexus Education Group takes an ethical and evidence-informed approach that places the student at the center and builds personalized, customized programs to ensure that students succeed in all aspects of their educational journey.
OUR MISSION & VISION
MISSION STATEMENT
We help students find an academic and career pathway, tailored specifically to their needs.
VISION STATEMENT
To establish Global Nexus and the premier centre for academic advising while adhering to our commitment of high ethical standards, client focused service and using our expertise, knowledge and networks to achieve meaningful outcomes.
VALUES
Professional
Global Nexus has a team of professionals to help you achieve your best
Focused
Global Nexus gives each client the focus they deserve
Inclusive
Global Nexus is inclusive of all, in both staff and clients
Client-Oriented
The client is always the number 1 priority
Ethical
Global Nexus provides an ethical approach to academic advising
Reliable
Global Nexus is a reliable source of academic advising knowledge
OUR SERVICES PACKAGES
High School Packages
University Counselling
- Strategic guidance on course selection to align with future university goals
- Global Nexus university information sessions for students and families
- Comprehensive university application and interview preparation
- Support in identifying extracurricular activities, competitions, and leadership opportunities
- Guidance for parents in understanding report cards and academic progress, with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Tutoring & Academic Support
- Personalized online tutoring in AP and IB subjects
- Targeted online courses in specialized subjects
- Customized tutoring plans that evolve with the student’s performance and learning needs
- Regular academic assessments with study plan adjustments
Representation & Advocacy
- Representation of parents in communications with teachers and school administrators
- Attendance at parent–teacher conferences and school events on behalf of parents, with detailed follow-up reports
- Acting as a trusted liaison to ensure students receive appropriate academic and personal support
Additional Student Support
- Emergency contact services for students living away from home
- Access to psychological counselling and wellness resources
- Assistance with study permit extensions and guidance on changing study permit conditions
OUR SERVICES PACKAGES
University & College Packages
Application Guidance
- Identification of best-fit schools, colleges, and universities based on student goals
- Clarification of admission requirements, application timelines, and standardized testing needs
- Tailored support with scholarship and financial aid applications
Strategic Planning
- Development of personalized undergraduate education pathways
- Immigration and visa strategy, including study permit applications
- Career-oriented planning to link undergraduate choices with long-term opportunities
Comprehensive Support Services
- Transfer of college credits to university programs
- Complete document preparation and processing assistance
- Psychological support and student well-being services
- Accommodation guidance, including both pre-departure and post-arrival support
OUR SERVICES PACKAGES
Graduate School Packages
Academic Guidance
- Assessment of academic qualifications and alignment with graduate-level requirements
- Strategic advice on course selection and academic pathways
- Immigration and visa application strategy, including study permits
Admissions Preparation
- Identification of graduate schools and programs aligned with student interests and career goals
- Comprehensive support through the admissions process, including interview coaching and application strategy
- Guidance on standardized testing requirements and preparation resources
- Assistance with scholarships and financial aid applications
Technical & Administrative Support
- Expert advice on credit transfer and advanced standing opportunities
- Professional document review and processing
- Structured support for scholarship applications and funding pathways
Personal & Transition Support
- Access to psychological counselling and student wellness resources
- Support in securing accommodations, including on-campus housing, residences, or host family placements
- Pre-departure orientation and post-arrival settlement services for a smooth transition
SOLUTIONS COMPARISON
WITHOUT OUR SOLUTIONS,
YOU'LL STRUGGLE WITH:
- Confusing or unclear direction regarding the university admission process
- How to pick reach, target, and fall back schools tailored to your strengths and weaknesses
- How to make connections with people that will help you in the future
- Not maximizing your application's fullest potential
- Potentially keeping up with academics, mental health, etc.
- How to properly prepare for large standardized tests that might determine your admission
- Utilizing all the support from the university, especially since a lot are hard to find
- How to properly handle a job interview to secure your dream job
- Handling important, life-changing decisions completely by yourself and so much more...
WITH OUR SOLUTIONS
YOU'LL LEARN:
- Navigating the application process with expert help
- Understand the various ranking systems in order to choose the right school
- Strategic networking
- Identify admission processes
- Tips and strategies for increasing probabilities of admissions
- Identify universities and majors of interest
- University/Grad-school Application
- Application strategy and interview coaching
- Applying for scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid
- Interview preparation and effective verbal and written communications skills
- Advice and information on issues that include immigration, securing study permits, and various other services that other consulting and advisory services do not offer
- Career advice and how to make positive decisions for your successful future
TESTIMONIALS
OUR TEAM
Robin McLay
Chief Executive Officer
Robin McLay is President and CEO of Global Nexus Education, where he leads a team that provides high-level, evidence-based educational advisory services to clients around the world. Grounded in rigorous research and data-driven practice, Global Nexus helps students and their families make informed choices about academic pathways, admissions strategy, and fit. The firm’s work spans educational advising and leadership training, with outcomes that meet or exceed benchmarks across the educational advising industry; many Global Nexus advisees have gone on to leading universities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The team is guided by some of the strongest ethical standards in the field, prioritizing integrity, transparency, and student well-being.
McLay’s career bridges higher education, public policy, and philanthropy. He has held senior roles at Harvard University (Executive Director of the Harvard University Native American Program; research associate with the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development), Global Affairs Canada (Executive Director for Democratic Institutions; head of policy research), the Mastercard Foundation (Head of Research and Strategy), and Fulbright (Regional Director for Fulbright Canada West; director of Fulbright Canada’s Entrepreneurship Initiative). He has also led and advised policy research think tanks across the Global South, including service as a Senior Fellow with the African Center for Economic Transformation and support to the Nairobi-based Partnership for Economic Policy. Earlier work includes executive leadership at McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development and senior public-sector roles in social innovation and social finance.
At Global Nexus Education, McLay brings this cross-sector perspective to bear on student advising, institutional partnerships, and program design. He and his team translate lessons from universities, governments, and major philanthropies into practical strategies for families and schools—pairing individualized guidance with a strategic view of admissions trends, academic planning, and post-secondary success.
McLay earned a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School as a Fulbright Scholar and Government of Canada SSHRC Science Policy Scholar, a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts (High Distinction) from McGill University.
OUR TEAM
Peter Zhang
Chief Technical Officer
Mr. Zhang graduated with a master's degree of Computer Science from University of Utah. His background in computer science, software development, computer graphics, and human computer interaction will allow him to direct the software development and user experience design at Global Nexus. His undergraduate and graduate education in computer science has allowed him to understand and experience most of the software development stack. His experience in the software development industry has allowed him to work closely with design teams and communicate across multiple discipline to implement software features, and participate in project management.
Xiaodong Wu
Media and Marketing Director
Mr. Wu has 20 years' experience in and related to the media field. He has worked as the director managing brand-name large scale culture/entertainment complex for more than 5 years. Projects he managed include China's entertainment district---Shanghai Dream Center and Lego Theme park, etc. While he was in charge of these projects, he gained valuable experience in IP negotiations and project management from world's leading brand names and he met with culture leaders from all over the world including culture leaders from Montreal and Victoria, Canada.
OUR TEAM
Yang Song
Global Business Director
Ms. Song has more than 20 years' experience in educational field both as a teacher and as a senior manager of education business. She graduated with a master's degree of Business Administration. She has been a Founder and Principal at Sunny Rainbow Education School since 2000, and Associate Professor at Shenyang Institute of Engineering since 1996. Her background in both education field and business administration will greatly help the business development of Global Nexus.
Liang Cheng
Legal Director
Mr. Cheng have more than 20 years' experience as a lawyer. He has been serving as Senior Partner specializing in civil and commercial law at Chongqing Kangshi Law Firm, and from 2013 to 2020 concurrently held the role of Managing Partner. He graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL) China with a bachelor's degree of law and On-the-job postgraduate degree in civil and commercial law. His education and work experience will greatly contribute to the theme and content development of Global Nexus's signature competitions "the Negotiator" and its online workshop and certification programs. His background and experience in Law will greatly help Global Nexus to protect its trademark, intangible assets and copyrights of its digital medias and educational contents while expanding franchise networks globally.
OUR TEAM
Justin Miletti
Educational Advisor
Justin Miletti brings a distinguished academic and professional background shaped by his education at Harvard University and his tenure as a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative (CSRI). At Harvard, he honed expertise at the intersection of business, social impact, and governance, skills he later applied globally. Earlier in his career, Justin worked extensively across Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau, where he advised and supported countless families in optimizing educational strategies and successfully positioning their children for admission to top-tier universities, including the Ivy League. This unique blend of elite academic grounding and hands-on international experience reflects his ability to navigate both global policy contexts and the aspirations of individual families with equal depth and rigor.
Georgia Alexander
Educational Advisor
Georgia enjoys helping leaders accomplish ambitious goals, especially those that require collaboration across cultures. She has supported young women social entrepreneurs in Ghana increase their profitability and impact through resource development and workshops. She was a project manager for a venture philanthropist where she supported an UNESCO Artist for Peace work with Indigenous populations in Latin America to build sustainable communities. She co-founded a non-profit that tested and promoted technology to help athletes around the world better understand their mental fitness so they can optimize their athletic performance, athletic experience, and overall quality of life. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Government (international relations, gender studies) from Dartmouth College, where she was a two-sport NCAA Division 1 athlete (basketball and rowing).
OUR TEAM
Patrick Brennan
Educational Advisor
Patrick Brennan is an education advisor and executive who has guided students from around the world to admission at top universities in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. His practice is anchored in ethics and a client-centred approach - prioritizing each learner’s goals, wellbeing, and informed decision-making. Beyond admissions, he has supported hundreds of students in successfully transitioning from post-secondary studies into full-time employment, providing tailored coaching on career strategy, professional skills, and workplace readiness.
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