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Insights and tips for international students
The 10 most prestigious math competitions for international students
October 7, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The 10 most prestigious computer science competitions for international students
October 7, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student applying to a university abroad
October 6, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The 10 US universities with the highest acceptance rates for international students
October 6, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The 10 cheapest US universities for international students, by total cost before aid
October 6, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How UK conditional offers work for international students
October 5, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How universities check the documents international students send
October 5, 2026
by Veronica Lee
University application deadlines in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan
October 5, 2026
by Veronica Lee
What it costs to apply to university as an international student
October 2, 2026
by Veronica Lee
What top US universities say about using AI in your college application
October 2, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Countries where a degree leads to permanent residence
October 1, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How to Talk to Your Parents About Studying Abroad
October 1, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Government Scholarships for a Degree Abroad: Bolashak, El-Yurt Umidi, MEXT and 16 Other Programmes
October 1, 2026
by Veronica Lee
International Acceptance Rates at the Ivy League, MIT and Stanford, and 154 Other Universities
September 29, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Which US Universities Graduate the Most Computer Scientists, Economists, Nurses and Engineers?
September 29, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Studying in Australia as an International Student: Costs, Visas and the Years After
September 29, 2026
by Veronica Lee
US vs UK for International Students: Cost, Length, Work Rights and What Happens After
September 29, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The US Student Visa Interview: What International Students Must Prove, and What a Refusal Means
September 28, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer from a US University as an International Student
September 28, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The Community College Route to a US Degree, and Why Almost Nobody Tells International Students About It
September 28, 2026
by Veronica Lee
What It Costs to Apply to University as an International Student, and How to Get the Fees Waived
September 28, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Do College Interviews Matter? What 220 Universities Say in Their Own Filings
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Everything International Students Need to Know Before Applying to Canadian Universities
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How Much Does a US University Cost International Students? We Checked 2,000+ Universities
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Where High School Students Can Publish Research: 12 Journals, and What Each One Costs
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Deferred, Waitlisted or Rejected: What Each Decision Means for International Students
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
ED, EA, REA and RD: What Each Application Plan Actually Commits You To
September 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
We Read 1,000+ Supplemental Essay Prompts. Universities Are Asking You the Same Six Questions
September 24, 2026
by Veronica Lee
12 Coding and Computer Science Competitions for International Students
September 24, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Everything International Students Need to Know Before Applying to German Universities
September 24, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Full Ride vs Full Tuition vs Partial: What Scholarships Actually Cover for International Students
September 24, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Robotics Competitions for International Students
September 23, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Debate and Model UN Competitions for International Students
September 23, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Test-Blind Colleges for International Students: Who Actually Ignores Your SAT Score
September 23, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Medicine Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 23, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The Gap Year Guide for International Students
September 22, 2026
by Veronica Lee
8 Law Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 21, 2026
by Veronica Lee
14 AI Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 21, 2026
by Veronica Lee
14 Arts Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 20, 2026
by Veronica Lee
12 Psychology and Neuroscience Programs and Competitions International Students Can Actually Enter
September 20, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Business Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 19, 2026
by Veronica Lee
12 Environmental Programs and Competitions for International Students
September 19, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The 10 Best Economics Competitions for International Students
September 18, 2026
by Veronica Lee
25 Government Scholarships That Will Fund Your Degree Abroad
September 18, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Math Programs That Get International Students Into Top Universities
September 17, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Free Passion Project Ideas That Beat a $10K Summer Program
September 17, 2026
by Veronica Lee
16 Liberal Arts Colleges Outside the United States You Probably Haven't Heard Of
September 17, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The Best Essay Competitions for Every Major, Open to International Students
September 16, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Physics Competitions for International Students That Colleges Actually Respect
September 16, 2026
by Veronica Lee
5 Things Colleges Say, and What They Actually Want
September 15, 2026
by Veronica Lee
10 Summer Programs That Actually Help You Get In (and How to Spot the Ones That Don't)
September 15, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Top 10 Universities Where Studying Abroad Is Required to Graduate
September 15, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Top 5 Countries Where International Students Can Work the Most
September 14, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The Most Prestigious Universities in Europe: The Top 5 in Every Country With English-Taught Degrees
September 14, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The NCAA Sports That Actually Recruit International Athletes, Ranked by the Numbers
September 14, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Top 10 Universities Where International Students Are the Majority
September 13, 2026
by Veronica Lee
The 12 Best International Dual Degree Programs for Undergraduates: Study in Two Countries, Graduate With Two Degrees
September 13, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Harder Than Harvard: 10 Universities Outside the U.S. With the Lowest Acceptance Rates
September 13, 2026
by Veronica Lee
We Analyzed 138 Rejected Applications. Here Are the 5 Most Common Reasons International Students Get Turned Down
April 18, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Everything International Students Need to Know Before Applying to Dutch Universities
April 13, 2026
by Veronica Lee
How to Study in Hong Kong as an International Student: Scholarships, Applications, and What Life Is Really Like
April 8, 2026
by Ruchi Shukla
How to Stand Out in the Most Competitive Major as an International Student: What Accepted CS Applicants Actually Did
March 28, 2026
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Should You Take a Gap Year Before College? 30+ International Students Who Did Share What Worked for Them
March 18, 2026
by Veronica Lee
We Analyzed 130+ Full-Scholarship Admissions Stories. Here's What Actually Worked
March 14, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Everything International Students Need to Know Before Applying to UK Universities
February 26, 2026
by Ruchi Shukla
The International Student's Guide to Letters of Recommendation
February 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Demonstrated Interest: The College Admissions Factor Most International Students Overlook
February 25, 2026
by Veronica Lee
5 Trends We're Seeing in the 2025-26 College Admissions Cycle
February 23, 2026
by Veronica Lee
Top 10 summer programs for international students that will help you stand out in college admissions
February 16, 2026
by Veronica Lee
1-year U.S. college application timeline for international students
May 24, 2025
by Veronica Lee
10 need-blind universities for international students that provide full scholarships
May 24, 2025
by Veronica Lee
International Student Visa Guide: US, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia
May 24, 2025
by Ali Krema
How scholarships and financial aid work in the United States
May 24, 2025
by Veronica Lee