I would highly recommend Mrs. Saima’s company Steps UAE.I had a very productive and enjoyable consultation session with Mrs. Saima, she offered it for free and took her time to answer so many questions I had. Mrs. Saima is a joy to speak with, she not only has the professional experience, but also as a mother herself has successfully seen her children through to prestigious universities Mrs. Saima is really focused on what is best for the child, she is very child centered, and really gives honest and effective advice that helps empower the child holistically. My child is still too young to begin academic counseling but once my child is old enough I will definitely reach out to Steps UAE and Mrs. Saima again.

I had the privilege of working with Ms. Saima through her online sessions, and the experience has been extremely valuable. She guided me step by step, first by helping me choose the right course that aligned with my future aspirations, then by shortlisting universities that were the best fit for me while also keeping scholarships in mind. When it came to my personal statement, her support was unmatched. From identifying what experiences I should include, to reviewing and ensuring cohesion, she simplified a process that initially felt overwhelming. She was always approachable, patient, and ready to answer any question I had, no matter how small. Thanks to her guidance, I felt confident throughout my university application journey. I would highly recommend STEP and Ms. Saima to any student seeking personalized, clear, and effective support.

If you are looking for a motivational coach, life coach, education counselor, relationship coach all in one, Saima of StEPS UAE is your person. She started counseling our son for his university application when he started his A Level. With an experience of over 25 years, Saima is amazing at guiding teenagers and parents alike. She’s always available to take calls from panicked parents and her calm and confident manner takes the stress out of the whole university application process for the student and parents alike. Her personalized and tailor-made approach gives us the confidence that we are making the best choices for our son. From university application to the day he got to the university, her team was with us at every step of the way. Recommend her and the team whole heartedly to all the anxious parents of the teens out there!

I introduced Saima to my friend and her daughter as a student counsellor. Her daughter was deciding on her A Levels subjects and future career path and was very confused. Saima had a detailed discussion with them and guided her daughter to take ‘the most perfect choice of subjects for her personality’ and for which she is eternally grateful. While her daughter knew of her interest in Art, she herself had not realised her interest in History. They have gone on to take Saima’s 2 year guidance program. Her general feedback so far is: Saima is very professional yet very approachable and accommodating. For students who are not on the top curve, she is very much needed with her encouraging attitude. Being on the panel of some of the top universities in the UK, she feels her daughter is in safe hands. Thank you Saima!

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional guidance and support you've provided to my daughter throughout her university journey. Your professionalism and dedication have been truly remarkable, and I am sincerely thankful for all the effort you've put into ensuring her success. Your commitment to your students' well-being and growth is evident in every interaction we've had with you. Your genuine care and personal investment in my daughter's future have been deeply touching and reassuring. Thank you for being a source of unwavering support. Your professionalism and passion for your work are truly commendable. You have not only made a positive impact on my daughter's academic journey but also on our entire family. We are truly grateful for everything you've done. With heartfelt appreciation, Mariam and Nauman

Words cannot do justice in explaining my experience with Steps Team during the application process for my university. Be it Ma'am Ayesha, Ma'am Rida or Ma'am Saima, I had this amazing support from choosing the university, right course, enhancing my SOP skills till the Visa process. The most considered value for me was that the team and specially Ma'am Saima would be available for the guidance directly and even beyond their working hours which is commendable work ethic that I might have seen somewhere else. Hope I can give them back one day for all they have done for all of us!

I have known Saima for over a year now and I can’t believe how my awareness and understanding of approaching my own career has changed! She was extremely meticulous in her process of evaluating my profile and introduced different ways through which I could enhance my academic background. I came to her after getting rejected from a top Business school for my post graduate course, but she motivated me to re-apply! After a struggle of 8 months, constant exchange of emails which were mostly directed at perfecting my application essays, and a few of my pessimistic tantrums, I finally got the offer from the same school this year. Just by spending all this time with Saima and her team during this excruciating process, I have pretty much learnt how to be a conflict mediator and understood how far a proper mentor’s advice can take you! Because that’s what STEPS is - your mentor! 🙂

Saima has been a true support in my son’s admission process. A thorough professional with vast experience, her support and guidance went beyond her scope of responsibilities in steering us step by step through the complete college research and admission process. From her in-depth knowledge of the process to her attention to detail in following up on subject choice, college selection, essays and timelines, it has been a pleasure to experience her exceptional level of professionalism. However, perhaps the best part of working with Saima is her availability and easy access to the candidate and parents alike. In all interactions, her genuine interest in the candidate and her dedication to the education sector shine through.