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Columbia is a big deal, and that is an understatement. As a top university in the United States and member of the famed Ivy League, Columbia also has the bonus perk of being located in one of the most famous and popular cities in the world: New York City. For international students, it isn’t just the allure of the top academics and bright lights, though — it’s also the three convenient international airports. Students coming from abroad who want to be able to go home are often surprised to learn how far many top universities are from a major airport with any chance of offering regular direct flights. For many, it’s hours of driving, or a mix of trains and busing, to even start getting home. From the Columbia Campus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it’s as little as 30 minutes to your terminal.
Starting high school is an exciting yet overwhelming time. As a 9th grader, college might seem far off, but the truth is, the earlier you start thinking about your academic and extracurricular path, the better prepared you’ll be. That doesn’t mean stressing over applications now – it means laying the groundwork so that when the time comes, you have a compelling, authentic story to tell.
Yale is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and one of the hardest to get into. For nearly a decade, we’ve worked with international students to get into top-tier American schools, including Yale, and we’ve learned a lot along the way. In this post, we’re going to give prospective international applicants a peek into our playbook to help strengthen an application — starting far in advance. This isn’t just about writing a strong essay; it’s about building a competitive application over the long-term. First, though, let’s talk some statistics.
Cornell is a famed Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York. The university is large, with over 16,000 undergraduates, and it is divided up into 8 smaller colleges that each provide their own unique experience and community. One of the unique aspects of Cornell, especially when compared to other top tier colleges, is the range of programs offered at the undergraduate level, including programs, like hospitality and agriculture, that don’t appear anywhere else in the Ivy League. Cornell is, subsequently, very difficult to get into. Students who want Cornell truly want the experience they offer, and there are far more students who want that experience than they can accept. The overall acceptance rate for first-years who enrolled in the fall of 2024, across all 8 colleges, was 8.4%.
We love science-kids. Whether you are mad about math or an engineer of the future, majoring in a STEM field is an excellent choice for college. However, it is also a popular choice, especially when it comes to majors like engineering and computer science. Often, these types of majors represent the most challenging programs to get into at top schools. If you dream of getting accepted to an elite STEM program, it's never too late to start crafting a great resume. Freshman summer is the perfect time to jump in! But how? We are glad you asked.
Princeton is a globally renowned university and member of the famed Ivy League. It is also one of the most popular schools in the United States for high-achieving international students. The university has become known for fostering a welcoming community for students from around the world while offering some of the most competitive academic programs on earth, literally. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then, that getting into Princeton is no walk in the park. Admissions is intensely competitive, and even more so for international applicants. In this post, we’re going to break down three steps prospective international applicants must be taking now to raise their odds of a Princeton acceptance. First, though, we’re going to get into some numbers.
Columbia University in New York City is one of the most famous schools in the Ivy League. They’re most known for the Columbia Core, which means students who want a true liberal arts education are probably drawn to this school like moths to a flame. But if you’re here, you’re not just drawn to the academics or culture or location, you’re drawn to it because you have a personal connection to the school.
International students are drawn to the University of Pennsylvania for good reason. It’s a top-tier Ivy League university with global respect and a powerful program. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that it isn’t easy to get in regardless of where one is applying from. In this post, we’ll break down what prospective international applicants need to know — and do — to increase their chances of admission. First, though, let’s talk numbers.
There is a lot to love about the humanities, and there are also a lot of humanities majors at most colleges. Whether you hope to study Russian Literature or Sociology, it is never too early to start exploring your academic interests and building a great resume. If you are dreaming of going to an elite college, you can’t waste your freshman summer. These three months are an opportunity to start to set yourself apart from the pack. But how? We are glad you asked; let’s break down what you should be doing freshman summer if you are interested in humanities.
Dartmouth College is an outstanding undergraduate college within Dartmouth University, and part of the famed Ivy League. The college receives over 30,000 applications each year, including 31,657 for the Class of 2028, and the acceptance rate for the same class was only 5.4% — a record low for Dartmouth. The college is especially known for combining an exceptional academic program with an iconic community and social life. Students study hard, and they have lots of fun along the way. They have the most significant Greek Life of any Ivy, a historic athletic tradition, particularly in winter snow sports like nordic and downhill ski racing, and Hanover, New Hampshire is a beloved college town. Dartmouth is also known for a super tight-knit alumni community, and legacy admissions plays an important part of that.