Matthew Abbate

Global University Advisor in New York

Matthew Abbate is an internationally recognized educational consultant and a certified college counselor.

Originally from New York, he has been actively involved in international education for 18+ years working in top international schools in North America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He is passionate about helping young people discover who they are and in guiding them to pursue their dreams.

He has helped thousands of students at around the world and has a successful track record at most of THE Top 200 universities, including multiple Ivy League acceptances. He has visited 40+ countries and has a vast knowledge of educational and vocational opportunities worldwide.

He is currently researching his PhD in Psychology and Education at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. Additionally, Matteo volunteers at an orphanage in Honduras, offering monthly virtual webinars and trauma-informed care workshops and trainings to the members of the community. He also leads a yearly in-person retreat on location and serves as a consultant on various projects at the orphanage.

Each year, Matthew Abbate counsels a select number of students and parents privately, either virtually or in person.

Areas of expertise include:

College Admissions Counseling
Academic Advising and Tutoring
​SAT/ AP Examination Preparation
English Language Training
Community Service Advising
Work Internship Placement Advising
Research Opportunity Consultation
Summer and Gap Year Advising

For more information or to schedule an appointment: [email protected]

  • Education
    • B.A. in Global Studies, LIU Brooklyn
    • College Counseling Certificate, UCLA
    • M.Ed. in School Counseling, Lehigh University
    • Ph.D researcher at University of Navarra