International Schools, the growth continues: what does it mean for higher education recruitment?
The growth of the international school sector around the world is truly astonishing, and since I’ve been engaged with the work of …
University League Tables: Fit for Purpose?
Since the rise of league tables of universities, each year seems to bring a new batch: the most beautiful campus, healthiest food, …
Counselor or Agent: what’s the difference and why does it matter?
Around the world, students considering university applications outside of their home country are faced with choices about who to turn to for …
Canadian Universities, a great option for rugby players
Rugby is a big sport at schools across the UK, with some very talented players. At each high school fair attend, I …
You’ve got the offers, now where should you choose to go?
At this time of year, students are – hopefully – in a position of choice between which university offer to accept. Sometimes …
Truly global advising, not just the USA
Earlier this week I was on tenterhooks. Not for the latest news on the US admissions scandal, but I was expecting news …
Why are professional memberships important?
At the bottom of my website I list two organisations: the International Association for College Admission Counseling and the Council of International …
Study in Canada, and become Canadian
One of the quirks of applying to a university outside your country that many students overlook is what happens when you’ve got …
Don’t just study abroad once, do it multiple times
Multi-country pathways are becoming increasingly popular, with students able to get the benefit of multinational study across some widely different cultures. The …
Why study outside the UK?
With a highly-regarded and high-quality university system in the UK, students and parents are often a little unsure why they should think …