US Applications for schools: what needs to be done and when?
For schools new to managing US applications, here’s a quick overview of some suggested timings for working with your students: Summer Term …
Writing a Letter of Continued Interest for US Applications
So, you applied early and were deferred (or applied regular and were waitlisted) – what do you do now? The important thing …
Podcast Episode 33: What’s it like to be a US Sports Scholar?
Holly Cram, a former US sports scholar, Great Britain hockey star and founder of AspireUSA and I discuss the realities of life …
Podcast Episode 32: US Sports Scholarships, with Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas of Sporting Elite USA and I discuss the key features of US sports scholarships, looking beyond the myths and misunderstandings …
Podcast Episode 30: A new world of US admissions?
In September 2019, the US National Association for College Admission Counseling, under pressure from the Department of Justice, was forced to change …
Looking at US universities: the concept of a ‘hidden gem’
Behind me as I write in my office, I have a bookshelf with a shelf devoted to US college admissions. On it …
Honors Colleges, a US system you should know more about
Families approaching US admissions from a European perspective (where in most cases cost of attendance is not a factor in choosing between …
Making the most of a US or international university fair
Around the world, students have opportunities to attend international university fairs. To support students attending these events, here is a guide to …
US Admissions: What’s a ‘development case’?
The 2019 admissions scandal in the USA, involving the University of Southern California and a range of other highly-selective US universities, continues …