The U.S. admissions process, explained.
Practical guides for international students and families navigating U.S. college admissions.
The Basics
How U.S. College Admissions Works
A plain-language overview of the U.S. system — how it differs from systems in other countries, what colleges actually look at, and how deadlines and applications work.
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School List
Building a College List
How to think about reach, match, and likely schools — and why the list you build matters more than any single application.
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Costs & Aid
Paying for College in the U.S.
What international families need to know about tuition, financial aid, and how to factor cost into the school list from the start.
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