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  Every year thousands of students from across the globe submit applications to US colleges. The admissions process in the US varies vastly from other places, so for those considering the process, there are key planning steps you need to know.  This blog is the first in a series about global college and university opportunities. We invite you to stay tuned for future posts exploring international college options for American students, study abroad, and more.  Read on for three keys to unlocking the admissions process for international applicants –  1. Learn the lingo –  Different from other places around the world, the terms university and college are used almost interchangeably. In some cases, the term ‘university’ applies to larger educational institutions that serve both undergraduates pursuing bachelors’ degrees as well as graduate students pursuing Masters and PhD or Doctoral programs. College, though often used as a general term for undergraduate study, ca...

  It’s late May – while students are wrapping up testing, facing finals, or dreaming of the summer sun,  the first college applications of the season will be submitted in just 10 weeks . This doesn’t mean it’s time to panic, but it does mean that a successful college essay & application process begins now.  Read on for our best advice for rising seniors to shape a smooth, low-stress, and successful college application process –  1. The process begins when school winds down. The first mistake or better said, missed opportunity, for many students and families is thinking that college applications are a senior year or Fall responsibility.  The strongest applications, and the high school seniors who have the most stress-free experiences at school and at home all have one thing in common: they start the application process early, and take advantage of the summer months.  Without the academic demands of the school year and its routine, students have more capa...