Sports Scholarships in the USA: what’s it actually like?
At many school events I do, I get people asking me about how to get a sports scholarship to the USA. They’ve …
What’s in a name? How to make US applications even more complex
Years ago, in my first ever time doing US advising, I sent a transcript to Pacific University, in support of my student’s …
Three Common Mistakes International Students Make When Applying to US Universities
It’s tough to apply to any university system outside your country of education. It’s even tougher when the system is the US …
US Universities: what is a waitlist, and what do you do if you end up on one?
This is the time of year when the dreaded Waitlist appears. You haven’t been offered a place but the hope of eventually …
Studying in France: the key things to know
France is a popular option for students wishing to study abroad, particularly if they enjoy the study of French at school. However, …
The difference between being correct and being accurate, or how the ACT could help get you into Cambridge.
I’ve been thinking a lot in the last week about complexity. So often in our fast-paced, globally-connected, social media world, we’re told …
UK admissions is about to get a lot harder
One of my great interests in the world of university admissions is demographics. I’m not a maths or stats guy, so I …
Coping with decisions when decision-time comes around
At this time of year, US college admissions decisions start to trickle out, and then it becomes a flood. In this digital …
US Admissions vs UK Admissions: a case study
Sitting in my to-do list for about a fortnight has been this twitter link: If you’re not entirely sure what this means, …
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 …
