What Dream Big does

Dream Big is a Turkey-based international education consultancy founded in 2017/2018, operating under the legal entity SGS GRUP REKLAM PAZARLAMA ORGANIZASYON TURIZM LTD.STI. and headquartered in Ankara with additional offices in Istanbul and St. Petersburg, Florida. The company provides fee-based advisory services to Turkish students and their families seeking undergraduate, graduate, high school, and language education abroad, with a primary focus on US and UK destinations. Core services include university application consulting (Common App / UCAS), essay and project mentorship, exam preparation guidance (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/GMAT/GRE), scholarship consulting, and end-to-end post-admission support covering visa processing and accommodation. A flagship Kapsamlı Danışmanlık Premium package bundles the full lifecycle from pre-assessment through post-graduation career planning.

The underlying platform is a content- and database-driven web property (dreambig.com.tr) aggregating information on 500+ universities, 300+ high schools, 20+ scholarship programs, and 150+ language schools, with a proprietary 4-stage manual data verification methodology refreshed every 90 days against at least two independent official sources per data point. The technology stack is conventional — Next.js/web platform, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, Vercel Analytics, WhatsApp integration — without proprietary AI/ML, custom APIs, or SDKs. The site is WCAG 2.1 AA self-attested and claims KVKK/GDPR compliance.

Dream Big monetizes through project-based professional services fees on consulting engagements, with pricing not publicly disclosed and obtained through a free 15-minute phone pre-assessment. GTM is consultative sales-led, driven by SEO/content marketing, WhatsApp capture, branded events (Dream Big Talks, Leadership Labs), and conversion through in-person consultations at the Ankara and Istanbul offices. The advisory bench is staffed by graduates of MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Lancaster, and Upper Iowa, and the company promotes outcome metrics including 10 Ivy League acceptances, a 100% Top-50 US acceptance rate, $4.5M in scholarships over three years, and a 1480+ average SAT score. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and operating as a founder/management-owned entity with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Dream Big

Legal name

SGS GRUP REKLAM PAZARLAMA ORGANİZASYON TURİZM LTD.ŞTİ.

Website

https://dreambig.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dream Big is a Turkey-based international education consultancy that advises Turkish students and families on applications to universities, high schools, and language programs abroad, primarily in the US and UK, supported by a manually verified database of 500+ universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Consulting

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• International education consulting
• University application consulting
• Study abroad advisory
• Scholarship consulting
• Visa and relocation support

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Education Consulting Services: Dream Big generates revenue by providing fee-based consulting and advisory services for international education applications. Services include university application consulting (USA, UK), project mentorship, essay mentorship, and comprehensive premium consulting packages covering exam preparation, application management, visa support, and post-arrival support. The company connects students with partner universities and institutions and earns fees for placement and advisory services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dream Big is an international education consultancy that advises Turkish students and families on applying to universities, high schools, and language programs abroad (primarily in the USA and UK). Core deliverables include country and program selection, essay and project mentorship, exam preparation guidance, scholarship sourcing, application management, and post-admission visa and accommodation support, delivered by advisors who are graduates of top global universities and backed by a manually verified database of 500+ universities, 300+ high schools, and 20+ scholarship programs.

Product overview

Dream Big is an international education consulting company operating as a platform-and-services model. Its core offering is a portfolio of advisory services — including ABD Üniversite Başvuru Danışmanlığı, İngiltere Üniversite Başvuru Danışmanlığı, Proje Mentörlüğü, Essay Mentörlüğü, and the Kapsamlı Danışmanlık (Premium) — supplemented by a digital platform comprising a searchable university/high school catalog (500+ universities, 300+ high schools), exam preparation guidance, scholarship consulting, visa and accommodation support, and language school placement services. The services are delivered through in-house expert advisors and mentors, supported by a data-backed methodology with 90-day manual verification cycles, and are accessible via offices in Ankara, Istanbul, and St. Petersburg FL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABD Üniversite Başvuru Danışmanlığı (US University Application Consulting) Expert consulting guiding students through applications to top US universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, including profile analysis, essay preparation, and interview coaching. Targeted at Turkish high school and undergraduate applicants pursuing US bachelor's or graduate programs.
• İngiltere Üniversite Başvuru Danışmanlığı (UK University Application Consulting) UCAS-focused consulting service for UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and Imperial College, covering personal statement review and full submission management. Targeted at Turkish students applying to UK undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Proje Mentörlüğü (Project Mentorship) Mentorship service guiding students in designing research and social responsibility projects that strengthen applications to top international universities. Targeted at Turkish high school students building differentiated extracurricular profiles.
• Essay Mentörlüğü (Essay Mentorship) One-on-one mentorship service for crafting Common App essays, UCAS Personal Statements, and supplementary essays to differentiate applicants in competitive admissions cycles. Targeted at Turkish students applying to US/UK and other international universities.
• Kapsamlı Danışmanlık / Premium Comprehensive Consulting Full-package end-to-end consulting covering exam preparation, university and program selection, application management, visa processing, accommodation, and ongoing mentorship through post-graduation career planning. Targeted at Turkish students and families seeking a comprehensive, single-vendor engagement for international education.
• Ücretsiz Ön Değerlendirme (Free Pre-Assessment) Complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with a Dream Big advisor to evaluate the prospective student's academic profile, goals, and budget, and to recommend the most suitable application pathway. Targeted at prospective students and families evaluating Dream Big's services.
• Sınav Hazırlık Danışmanlığı (Test Preparation Consulting) Advisory service covering standardized test preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, and GRE, including resource recommendations and study planning. Targeted at Turkish students preparing for the exams required by international university applications.
• Konaklama ve Vize Desteği (Accommodation and Visa Support) End-to-end post-admission support covering student visa application preparation, housing arrangements, and pre-departure orientation to ensure a smooth transition for students studying abroad. Targeted at admitted Dream Big students preparing to relocate.
• Üniversite ve Program Kataloğu (University and Program Catalog) Searchable digital catalog of 500+ universities and 300+ high schools presenting rankings, tuition, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities, with data sourced from official government and institutional sources and manually verified every 90 days. Targeted at prospective students researching international study options.
• Dil Okulu Hizmetleri (Language School Services) Consulting and placement services for accredited language schools worldwide, including school selection, visa processing, and accommodation organization across 150+ partner institutions. Targeted at Turkish students seeking language study programs abroad.
• Yurt Dışı Lise Danışmanlığı (Overseas High School Consulting) Consulting for placing Turkish students in 300+ international boarding and private high schools offering IB, A-Level, AP, and national curriculum programs, including application management and visa support. Targeted at Turkish families seeking secondary education abroad for their children.
• Burs Danışmanlığı (Scholarship Consulting) Guidance service that identifies and supports applications for scholarships including government-funded programs (T.C. YLSY, Chevening, DAAD, Fulbright), university-specific grants, and merit- or need-based financial aid. Targeted at Turkish students seeking funded international study opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 Ivy League acceptances achieved by Dream Big students
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Universities (500+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDream Big maintains partnerships with 500+ universities globally, including institutions in the USA, UK, China, Japan, Spain, Canada, Australia, and other countries. These partnerships involve Dream Big advising and placing students with partner universities. The relationship is commercial in nature, with universities benefitting from international student referrals and Dream Big earning placement fees.
• Partner High Schools (300+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDream Big has partnerships with 300+ international boarding and private high schools offering IB, A-Level, AP, and national curriculum programs. Students are referred to partner schools for secondary education placements abroad.
• Partner Language Schools (150+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDream Big lists partnerships with 150+ accredited language schools globally, including institutions such as EC English, Kaplan International Languages, British Council, Berlitz, ILSC, ILAC, and others across countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Dream Big provides student placement services to these partner language schools.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Yocket: India-based study abroad platform combining university database, application management, and community features with paid counseling. Comparable in its content-plus-database-plus-counseling model, though focused on Indian outbound students.

Direct peers

• Crimson Education: Premium global admissions consultancy serving students applying to Ivy League and other top universities. Closely comparable to Dream Big in service offering, premium positioning, and reliance on advisors from elite universities, though operating at significantly larger global scale.
• Collegewise: US-focused college admissions counseling and tutoring firm serving families through package-based consulting, essay mentoring, and test prep guidance. Comparable to Dream Big's premium US undergraduate admissions and essay mentorship offerings.
• Leverage Edu: India-based study abroad and admissions consultancy that combines a content platform with personalized counseling for US/UK/Canada applications. Closely mirrors Dream Big's hybrid content-plus-advisory model in an emerging-market outbound context.
• ApplyBoard: Online platform that connects international students with educational institutions worldwide, offering application management, visa support, and partner-university integrations. Directly comparable to Dream Big's placement-and-application business model.
• PrepScholar: Online test prep and admissions prep platform specializing in SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT with personalized study plans. Overlaps with Dream Big's exam preparation consulting and personalized roadmap offerings from a tech-enabled delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Operates a global network of language schools, test prep programs, and pathway/university preparation courses. Comparable to Dream Big in language school placement, exam prep guidance, and pathway-style offerings, though as part of a much larger portfolio.
• IDP Education: Global education services company co-owner of IELTS, offering student placement, English language testing, and university partnerships across 30+ countries. Overlaps with Dream Big's placement, language school, and exam-prep consulting services at much larger scale.
• The Princeton Review: Long-standing US-based provider of standardized test prep (SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL) and college admissions tutoring. Directly comparable to Dream Big's exam prep consulting and admissions mentorship lines, but at significantly broader geographic and product scale.

Others

• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds): Global higher education data, rankings, and student recruitment services provider. Comparable to Dream Big's data-intensive university cataloging and scholarship advisory layer, though QS operates as an institutional data and analytics partner rather than a student-facing advisor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dreambigturkiye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dreambigtr
• Instagraminstagram.com/dreambig

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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