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International Students

Opinion: International Students, Please Don’t Stay Up Late for School
Opinion: International Students, Please Don’t Stay Up Late for School 1000 652 Theo Wolf

This is a guest post written by our coach, Grace Chiang. It’s no question COVID-19 has massively disrupted the education of hundreds…

The Biggest Changes to This Year’s College Application Season (COVID-19 Edition)
The Biggest Changes to This Year’s College Application Season (COVID-19 Edition) 1000 1000 Larry Liu

Colleges are being forced to rapidly innovate a holistic admissions process that hasn’t been changed in years, all due to COVID-19. Universities and applicants both face significant uncertainty. In this post, we expand upon the issues fueling this uncertainty and how seniors can effectively navigate the upcoming application cycle ahead.

The Front, Side and Back Doors into Elite US Colleges
The Front, Side and Back Doors into Elite US Colleges 1080 674 Theo Wolf

The massive admissions scandal shook the foundation of the American college admissions system. In particular, it exposed the existence of immoral and illegal “side doors” into elite universities. This article explains what you need to know going forward if you’re considering hiring a private counselor for college applications.

A Guide to Why it is 2–3x Harder for International Students to get into Top US Colleges
A Guide to Why it is 2–3x Harder for International Students to get into Top US Colleges 1280 384 Theo Wolf

Our research has found that it is substantially harder for international students to get into top US colleges when compared with their domestic counterparts. In this post, we’ll outline some of the possible explanations for why that may be the case.

It is 2–3x Harder for International Students to Get into Top US Universities
It is 2–3x Harder for International Students to Get into Top US Universities 1280 384 Theo Wolf

Our research indicates that on average, acceptance rates at top US universities tends to be between 2-3x harder for international students when compared to domestic students. Find out what this means and what you can do about it

10 Things to Do When Visiting a College Campus
10 Things to Do When Visiting a College Campus 1280 960 Theo Wolf

You’re probably planning to visit college campuses at some point, but what should you do once you’re on campus? In this post, we’ll discuss the essential things that we recommend our students do during their campus visits.

Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships for International Students 1280 652 Theo Wolf

For international students, navigating the US financial aid system can be confusing. The entire process of understanding the types of aid available, researching scholarships, sifting through requirements, and submitting applications can take months. This post will provide a brief overview of the most important things you need to know when seeking scholarships.

The “Asian Tax” In College Admissions
The “Asian Tax” In College Admissions 595 417 Lloyd Nimetz

Are Asians judged at a higher standard than everyone else by US College Admissions? This blog post explains this hotly debated topic and provides some practical tips for Asian applicants.

Should you go to college in a Trump America?
Should you go to college in a Trump America? 556 289 Lloyd Nimetz

“Is it safe?” Many international students have been wondering how safe it’ll be for them to study in the U.S. under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Read this post to get a sense of how Trump’s campaign and victory is affecting the education world.

Five Biggest Mistakes International Students Make When Applying to US Colleges
Five Biggest Mistakes International Students Make When Applying to US Colleges 800 440 Lloyd Nimetz

This post was made in partnership with Forbes Asia and covers some of the largest mistakes international students make when applying to colleges in the states.

The Top College Rankings for International Students, 2019 Edition
The Top College Rankings for International Students, 2019 Edition 800 519 Theo Wolf

This year, US News drastically changed its rankings. Find out how this affects your college search and which rankings are best for international students as you begin your college search.

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