Briteguides provide a clear path for global possibilities
Briteguides replaces scattered research and conflicting advice with clear, structured guidance from country-specific experts so that you can understand new university pathways, saving you time and money.
Meet our founders
Christine Eischen
Licensed Professional Counselor | Coach | Independent Educational Consultant
Christine has spent two decades coaching, counseling, and celebrating students. As the founder of Briteguide, she works with students privately, believing every young person has a world of opportunities at their fingertips. Together with co-founder Malissa, they hope to open doors to those opportunities through expert-led Briteguides courses designed to give students and their advisors the clarity they need to explore globally.
Malissa Takacs
Licensed Counselor | Independent Educational Consultant
Malissa is an expert in international university advising and is the Co-Founder of College Plus Educational Consulting. Briteguides began when she and Christine saw a need for students, families, and counselors asking for clearer guidance on global admissions, and embarked upon building a set of resources that combined their experience with trusted industry professionals.
A Global Partnership
Having discovered the breadth of high-quality global education opportunities through their own experiences and careers, Malissa and Christine are committed to opening those same doors for others. With developing Briteguides Courses, they aim to make the international admissions landscape more approachable, more accurate, and more transparent for everyone.
Across their professional careers, Malissa and Christine have been recognized for their contributions to reputable professional organizations such as IACAC, NACAC, IECA, and the IBO, as well as for their pro bono work with students and peer mentorship. Their collaboration is rooted in a shared commitment to expanding access to the knowledge they have spent years developing.
As co-creators of Briteguides, they ensure that each guide delivers exactly what it promises: accessible and trustworthy information, grounded insight from reputable country experts, and a clearer, more confident path for counselors, students, and families exploring university options around the world.
Explore global opportunities.
Create your next chapter with confidence and excitement
