Essential Question: Who are you beyond your academic record?

Admission requirements: Cumulative GPA; academic rigor attempted; test scores*; essays; school and community involvement; counselor and teacher recommendations.

Learn More:

• On University websites (Always most up to date)

• View EducationUSA

• Search Maia

• Search BigFuture

• Using AI Prompts 

Essential Questions: Co-op or traditional study, and in what province(s)? 😉

Admission considerations: Overall Grades; academic rigor attempted; test scores*; supplemental application, if required.

Learn More:

• On University websites

• Educanada

• Macleans

Essential Questions: 

1. How have you prepared for the course and your intended field? 

2. Do you know the difference between the courses in England/Wales and those in Scotland?

3. Do you understand the process for applying to Oxford or Cambridge? Read our guide to applying to Oxbridge here.

Admission considerations: 

Direct Entry - High school diploma plus Relevant AP classes and subsequent exam scores; IELTS score; Interviews (select courses); personal statement; teacher recommendations.

Foundation - Overall Grades/GPA; IELTS score; personal statement; teacher recommendations.

Learn More: 

• On University Websites

• UCAS

• British Council

• Russell Group

• LNAT

• UCAT

• Potential Entry Exams

Essential Question: Is the course taught in English or a mix of English and the local language?

Admission considerations: 

Most will ask for a minimum qualification. This could be: relevant AP exam scores (usually 3-4),mimimum GPA (often 3.0), entrance examination; Interviews; 

Application Requirements: High School Transcript(s), English Proficiency Statement, Motivation Letter (Sometimes) ; teacher recommendations (sometimes, but less often)

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• European Commission

• A Star Future

• Study in Ireland

• Germany- DAAD

• Germany-UniAssist

• Study in Holland

• Housing

• Understanding Different Types of Universities

• Studielink (Starting an Application)

• University Colleges

• Study in The Czech Republic

Essential Question: Have you fully researched what daily life is like in the country(ies) you're pursuring?

Admission considerations: 

• Varies by country and degree program

• Unis in Hong Kong and Singapore have admissions processes that mirror that of the United Kingdom.

• Unis in Malaysia, Korea and Japan, for example, offer degree programs in English at their own institutions. There are also western universities with campuses in these countries.

• Local language proficiency may be required or encouraged even if the language of instruction is in English.

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• Study in Hong Kong

• Study in Singapore

• Study in Korea

  • Incheon Global Campus universities

• Study in Japan

  • Temple University Japan

• Study in Malaysia

Essential Questions: Have you fully researched what daily life is like in the country(ies) you're pursuing?

Admission Considerations: Varies by country and degree program. 

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• Universities in Oman

• MOHE Oman

• Education City Qatar

• NYU Abu Dhabi

• RCSI Bahrain

• Sorbonne Abu Dhabi

  • Sorbonne LLB Dubai, Mauritius

• American University of:

  • Beirut

  • Cairo

  • Dubai

  • Sharjah

You are a college admissions advisor helping me build a thoughtful, realistic, and well-balanced college list.

Step 1: Self-Discovery
First, ask me 8–10 clear questions about:

• my academic interests and favorite subjects

• my strengths and challenges as a student

• how I learn best (class size, structure, support)

• campus vibe and social life preferences

• location preferences (country/state, city vs rural, climate)

• activities, values, and personal interests

• financial considerations

• future goals (career ideas or uncertainty is okay)

Wait for my answers before continuing.

Step 2: Student Profile Summary
After I answer, summarize my priorities and profile in clear bullet points under headings like:

• Academic Fit

• Campus & Social Fit

• Location Preferences

• Support & Resources

• Financial Reality