The University of Southern California, usually just called USC, is California's oldest private research university. Don’t let the name fool you. While it might sound like a UC, it is not a part of the University of California system. USC is one of the most popular schools for students looking for an Urban mid-sized campus experience. Located near downtown Los Angeles, USC is especially known for its film and media majors. However, the school offers over 350 degree paths. So, whatever you want to study, they probably have it.
How to Get into Penn
The University of Pennsylvania, often called UPenn or Penn, is an Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, PA. The university has been around longer than the US, making it one of the oldest schools in America. Penn is only one of two Ivies with an undergraduate business school, the Wharton School of Business, and the only Ivy League school offering an undergraduate Nursing school. Penn also offers undergraduate tracks in engineering and, of course, liberal arts. Penn has around 11,000 undergrads, making it one of the largest schools in the Ivy League as well.
How to Get into Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It has always been a top school, but over the last few years, it has exploded in popularity, which makes sense. From great academics to a very lively campus in the heart of Nashville to elite athletics, there is a lot to love about Vanderbilt.
How to Get into Yale
Yale is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale is the third oldest university in the United States and was actually founded before George Washington was even born. Yale has excellent research opportunities, outstanding academics, and unique programs, such as its multidisciplinary academic programs and special divisional major. Plus, their aid meets 100%of demonstrated financial need (regardless of citizenship status), which we love.
Applying to Middlebury as an International Student
The idea of going to college in rural Vermont in the far northeast of the United States where the winters are long and cold may sound like a hard pitch for exceptional international students. Surprisingly, it’s not. Middlebury College is one of the most prestigious colleges in the U.S., and one of the most popular among international applicants. In this post, we’ll break down why Middlebury is so popular for international students and how you can increase your chance of acceptance if you apply.
How to Get into Princeton University
It shouldn’t be surprising that Princeton is hard to get into. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton has been a college longer than America has been a country. Princeton has so many great programs. If you are into International Affairs, Eating Clubs, or need-blind schools, you probably already have Princeton near the top of your list.
Applying to Columbia University as an International Student
Columbia College is the undergraduate liberal arts college of Columbia University, and SEAS is the undergraduate college of engineering. The university is home to nearly 35,000 students, 6,700 of whom are in Columbia College or SEAS. There are a little over 1,000 international undergraduate students between the two colleges, or about 16% of the students enrolled.
Applying to Vanderbilt University as an International Student
Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee that is home to 7,152 undergraduate students. Vanderbilt is known for balancing work and play. The students there are super smart, and they also know how to have a good time. There are more than 475 student groups and intramural and club sports, and Nashville is a bustling city known for live music, amazing food, and outstanding opportunities for launching a career. The university matches innovation with tradition, and they strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. The students on campus agree, and there is a deep commitment to community. More than half of Vanderbilt students participate in community service, and first-years form deep bonds by living together in a cluster of houses, the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons.
Applying to Connecticut College as an International Student
Connecticut College is a small liberal arts college along the Thames River — in New London, Connecticut, to be clear, not England. The school is home to just under 2,000 students, and is lovingly called “Conn.” Conn is rooted in the liberal arts tradition, but is also committed to preparing students to excel in a constantly changing world. The college has always been at the forefront of change ever since it was founded in 1911 to right a wrong. When a local university barred women from entry, Connecticut College was created to open doors.
Applying to Tufts as an International Student
Applying to college in the United States is an objectively hectic situation. There are so many different colleges (literally, thousands), and they each come with their own lists of requirements, expectations, likes, and dislikes. Then add on the testing requirements or suggestions, and it’s all really a big mess. If you’re looking at applying to U.S. colleges as an international student, this already chaotic system can feel positively daunting. We’re experts at making applying to U.S. colleges simple, and in this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know if you’re an international student considering Tufts University.
How to Get into Harvard University
So, you want to get into Harvard? What, like, it’s hard? Yes, it's hard. It's really hard. In case you live under a rock, Harvard is an Ivy League university in Boston… sorry we mean Cambridge, Massachusetts. It wouldn’t be a leap to say that Harvard is the most famous college in America, and maybe the world, and with good reason. They have fabulous academics, high-class research, and a tradition of excellence. They are also extremely hard to get into, with just a 3.4% acceptance rate last year.
Applying to Yale as an International Student
No matter where you are in the world, chances are that Yale University needs no introduction. It is one of the best universities globally, and one of the most sought-after by top students. If you’re a student outside of the U.S. looking to go to college in the United States, chances are you’ve asked yourself “Could I get into Yale?” The answer isn’t a strict yes or no, so in this post we’re going to break down what Yale looks for in an international application.
Applying to New York University (NYU) as an International Student
If you’re thinking about attending college in the United States, you probably already know that applying to college here can be pretty stressful. There are so many schools, so many requirements, and so many different expectations the colleges and universities want you to balance. It can be very overwhelming, but with some guidance, we can make it manageable, and even potentially enjoyable. In this post, we’ll break down what you need to know to apply to New York University (NYU), one of the most popular colleges in the United States in one of the most famous cities in the world.
Applying to Northwestern as an International Student
Applying to college in the US is hard no matter where you are from, but applying as an international student comes with a whole host of additional hurdles. We’re here to help you make sense of the process and pull together an acceptance-earning application. In this post, we’ll zoom in on Northwestern University, one of the top 10 universities in the United States, and break down what you need to know if you’re going to apply as an international student.
How to Get into Brown University
Brown University is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States… It is actually older than the US. It was founded in 1764. This private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island, has around 7k undergrads and is internationally renowned. It feels kind of silly to introduce Brown. Most students applying to Brown have been dreaming about going there for years. We talk to students every year who have wanted to go to Brown since elementary school.
How to Get into Wesleyan University
Wesleyan is a small liberal arts school in Middletown, Connecticut. While it was initially a Methodist boys' school, it is now both secular and co-ed. Wesleyan offers more than 47 majors to its around 3,000 students. The University has eight colleges and eight academic centers. They have great financial aid and meet full demonstrated need.
How to Get into Trinity
First off, we hope you are in the right place. This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. There are a lot of schools called Trinity, so if you have questions about the one in Dublin or the University in Texas (or even the evangelical school in Florida- mostly no judgment,) we are happy to help, but you won’t find it here.
How to Get Into Tufts
Tufts is a private research university just outside of Boston. While this blog is part of a series we are doing about getting into the schools of the New England Small Collegiate Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Tufts is kind of an outlier. While they are in the league… they aren’t that small of a school. They have just under 7k undergrads. While the other schools of the NESCAC are liberal arts schools, Tufts is very much a research university. They take a lot of pride in this as well.
How to Get into Hamilton
Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York. Named for Alexander Hamilton, you know, the “not giving up my shot” guy, the college is a quintessential Northeastern small school. Hamilton offers an open curriculum and over 50 areas of study. Impressively, 72% of their classes have fewer than 19 students, and 28% have fewer than 9. Hamilton also meets their students' total demonstrated financial need, which is pretty awesome.
How to Get into Middlebury
If you are looking at iconic Northeastern small schools, you have probably already checked out Middlebury. This private liberal arts school in Vermont is mainly known for its language, environmental studies, and international studies programs– but it has 45 majors available for its roughly 2,800 undergraduate students. They are also popular for their winter term, a one-month semester where students concentrate on a course or do an internship.