Ingrid Dávalos
College Admissions Counselor
Qualifications & Experience
14 years of college admission counseling experience
Principal Examiner and former teacher for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
Supported students from over 100 countries to apply to 20 different national systems
B.A. from Smith College; certificate in International School Counseling from Lehigh University
I’ve spent much of my career supporting international students in navigating the complexities of higher education across different countries. For 14 years, I’ve supported students applying to universities across the globe—from Canada to South Korea—and take joy in helping them discover new paths. My passion lies in helping students explore new opportunities, embrace cross-cultural learning, and find programs that align with their values and goals.
Approach to Counseling
I enjoy privately counseling a few dedicated young people from this area of the globe who are highly motivated, have strong academic goals and have demonstrated that they are successful and eager learners.
I approach counseling as a process of reflection and self-discovery, encouraging students to think deeply about their goals and passions. My goal is to help them see the university admissions process as an opportunity to grow personally and academically.
I help international students to navigate the complexities of higher education across different countries so they can explore new opportunities, embrace cross-cultural learning, and find programs that align with their values and goals.
I am committed to guiding families every step of the way, ensuring students feel supported as they explore exciting new possibilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Supporting international students and expats.
- Exploring non-traditional higher education options.
- Guiding students through personal reflection and goal-setting.
- Helping students thrive in cross-cultural environments.
Personal Touch
Having lived in nine different countries, I know firsthand how transformative cross-cultural education can be. I’ve supported students applying to universities across the globe—from Canada to Costa Rica—and take joy in helping them discover new paths.
When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, practicing new languages, and sharing my passion for learning with the students I support. Every student I work with teaches me something new, and I feel fortunate to guide them on their journeys toward higher education.
“While Ingrid’s predominant speciality is in North American and Canadian Universities, it became very clear in subsequent meetings that she has equal command over information related to universities all over the world. This indeed was a great relief for both my child and me. We both knew that we were in safe hands and I was completely relieved.”
— Parent
“Besides guiding the students to make realistic university choices, she has been a critical appreciator when it came to guiding students in writing their personal statements. She ensured that my son brought in and projected the best of himself while applying to university. Ingrid is very good at extracting the best out of her students depending on their potential.”
— Parent
“Of course we are all thrilled with his outcome, but more important is the fact that his process with you was so thoughtful, organized, logical, and supportive. He saw you as a real ally and source of knowledge and experience throughout his process."
— Parent, California