International students are valued by highly selective colleges and universities, providing welcome diversity on campus and also increasing the long-term, global reach of the school’s brand. However, international candidates often struggle to successfully apply to US colleges and universities:
- The factors that are important to US university and college admissions are usually dramatically different than for top universities elsewhere in the world.
- International applicants are often unfamiliar with many top US colleges and universities.
- Admissions officers often have less detailed understanding about educational systems, academic competitions, extracurricular activities, etc. in other countries. International applicants need to anticipate and address potential unanswered questions admissions officers will have about their background and qualifications.
- International applicants often face dramatically different odds than domestic applicants – and they can vary significantly across colleges that might appear similar at first glance.
- Financial aid considerations are completely different for international students
- The appropriate strategy for standardized testing is often quite different than for US applicants.
The additional considerations for international students are layered onto the additional services we provide for those in Grades 8-10 and Grades 11-12.
We’ve advised a number of international students, and can help you make smart, strategic choices and navigate this process successfully!
Contact us for a free, initial consultation. We’ll discuss your situation, and whether our services are a good match for you.