If you are interested in applying to the USA, it is essential that you contact Mrs Robert-Christensen (Head of Careers) so she can help you with your application.
According to UNIFROG, 'Applying to American universities is a complicated, cumbersome, and at times, counterintuitive process. International students in particular might find that they don’t understand why a university is asking for certain documents, or why the admissions process focuses on certain aspects of a student. A lot of differences from other application systems stem from the fact that the US is mostly concerned with the student as a person, rather than as an academic.'
We have selected a few of their most helpful guides to help you gain some perspective of what the process involves. Note that you need your UNIFROG login to access these resources:
The difference between the US and the UK: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/the-us-vs-the-uk
US Application timeline: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/us-applications-timeline-for-uk-students
How to determine your best fit? : https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/study-in-the-us-how-to-determine-your-fit
US Applications platforms: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/us-applications-platforms
US Application preparation: Summer Programmes: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/us-application-preparation-summer-programmes
US Finance - jump to the "Finance" Section https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities#cat31
US Application glossary: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/us-applications-glossary
US Essays and question: jump to the "Essays and questions' Section of https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities#cat31
Interviews: https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities/sat-vs-act
For much more information, visit the Unifrog dedicated section about Applying to US Universities at https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/us-universities#cat31
Link to the UES SAT/ACT diagnostic test: https://www.ueseducation.com/diagnostic
Link to book a free call with a lead consultant to discuss how UES supports students through the US college application process: https://www.ueseducation.com/free-call
Link to UES list of upcoming SAT/ACT group courses: https://www.ueseducation.com/courses#Courses
Links to webinars and blog posts that cover many aspects of US university applications:
General link to our UES blog archive: https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/page/1
Blog post on college 'fit' and finding the right US college for you: https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/fit
Blog post on importance of extracurricular activities: https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/extracurricular-activities
Blog post on writing a Common Application essay: https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/common-application-essay
Blog post on financial aid for international students at US universities (with some additional resources linked in the blog post): https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/international-student-finance-at-us-colleges
Link to videos of UES past webinars: https://www.ueseducation.com/past-webinars
If you are thinking of applying through a Sports scholarship, this is a very different process and you will probably need a coach to represent you. Note that Sports scholarships are extremely competitive, and you will probably need to compete at a very high level to be considered for one.
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https://www.aspireusa.uk.com/this-is-us/- also very serious and honest
Blog post on sport in US colleges: https://www.ueseducation.com/blog/sports-in-us-colleges
If you are interested in applying to a European University, it is essential that you contact a member of the Careers Team so that we can help you with your application.
As the processes vary between the various European universities, the best is to access the dedicated section on UNIFROG:
https://www.unifrog.org/student/know-how/european-universities
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