About Us

We believe in college education, and we are here to help students find the right University.

Our guidance helps families to navigate the overwhelming process of college selection, recruitment, and admissions.
1994
Started working with Students & Athletes
+ 1950
Students and Athletes Placed
+ 159 M
Dollars Raised in Scholarships

We believe our work matters. Why?
Because our work is about you.

So whether you’re a parent looking out for your teen's future, a high school student dreaming about the perfect school, an athlete looking for an opportunity to shine in college sports, or a college student feeling you could do better at a different school - we have a solution for you.

Meet the team

We have selected a multi-disciplinary team of passionate and caring advisors that will guide you every step of the way. Former college athletes, academic advisors, education professionals, marketers, and more. Combined with a pluricultural background that reflects the global spirit of our organization.

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Thomas Anderson

CEO & Founder

Oscar Miranda

Chief Business Officer

Carlos Onate

Event & Marketing Coordinator

Andreina Lopez

College Placement Manager

Katie Arango

Certified Senior Advisor (Scholar)

Marton Horvath

Certified Senior Advisor

Joyce Martinez

Certified Senior Advisor

Maria Antonieta Rodriguez

Certified Senior Advisor

It all started back in 1994

Thomas Anderson, our CEO and Founder, envisioned a new business and industry at a time when organized international college recruiting and admissions was non-existent.
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Drawing from his own experiences as a college student, Thomas began assisting friends and acquaintances with their transition to higher education. What began with a few letters and recommendations evolved into a small business.

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In 1994, Thomas founded USP, now a world leading college placement guidance service. From a garage office, hundreds of letters and applications were sent to colleges across the USA.

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Thomas’ personalized approach and expert recommendations built a solid reputation that endures. Now headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a team of over 25 global advisors working with over 170 students annually, USP has successfully placed more than 1,950 students and continues to grow with ambition for the future.

Our Core Values

1
We Are a Team
We are not just a group of employees or co-workers, we consider ourselves a team. We win together, we lose together, and we all do what’s best and needed for the success of our team and our clients.
2
Our Clients success is our success
We care deeply about our clients' success, and we only measure our company's success based on our students’ achievements.
3
The right fit
Our students’ interest always comes first. We won’t stop searching, we won’t stop trying, we won’t stop pushing - until we find the right fit university. Finding the perfect school for each student is our mission.
4
We care
We genuinely care about each one of our students. We want to know as much as we can of each one: what is important, what are their goals, what makes them happy. Each one of our students is unique.
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We are kind
We care deeply about our clients' success, and we only measure our company's success based on our students’ achievements.

Join our Team

We are always seeking passionate individuals who enjoy inspiring and assisting others. If you're interested in joining our team in college placement advising, please submit the following information, and we will be in touch with you soon.
Careers
We exist to guide students and athletes on their transformational journey, secure their future, and see them thrive.
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