IE University is one of the most popular choices for my students, and we're lucky enough to be joined by Cora Morrison, the Senior Manager for North America Undergraduate Recruitment of IE, to learn why. Big city? Check! Fairy tale-esque college town? Check! Global network deep at the heart of business? Check! Yet somehow still engaged with humanities, social sciences, and even natural sciences? Absolutely!

We've been talking a lot about Oceanic universities lately, and for good reason! It's not too late to apply for the fall, applications are stress free, and they can save you thousands! Today I talk with Ashley Monaghan, and we discuss everything from admissions at one of the world's top universities to how this job makes me feel like a Disney character.

Ever want to disappear to the other side of the world and nerd out (or is that just me?) Then you might want to consider the southernmost university in the world, the University of Otago in New Zealand. I'm joined by Teri Higgins, a proud Otago alum, to talk about just how welcoming the university is, despite being one of the most storied unis in the English-speaking world.

This week we're joined by Alex, a second-year student at the University of Glasgow. Alex had perhaps the most stressful route to uni that any of our students has ever had, but she is clearly doing well. Beyond Clearing, Alex also tells us about student life at the University of Glasgow, and how students can expect to blow off steam while at uni.

When I posted about later applications to the UK on TikTok (laugh it up, as I definitely am), I went from 94 followers to nearly a thousand. Clearly, there's some demand for this! In this episode, I put special emphasis on routes for students who don't have a lot of AP tests.

One of the most rewarding parts of our work has to be the students, and this year was no exception. We're looking forward to bringing perspectives from more than a few of our students this year, but we thought we'd kick things off with Ella, a future history student at UCL. Ella and I talk about the admissions process in the UK and try not to get distracted by our mutual love of history; we only succeed at one of those things.

The past few months have seen a lot of talk about international students in other countries; Australia has seen more than it's fair share. We have Todd St. Vrain from the University of Melbourne on to talk about what it all means for Americans.

James Cook University has a ton going for it: It's got a tropical location, three amazing campuses (including one in Singapore that is wonderful for students looking to enter one of the most dynamic job markets on Earth!), and incredibly straightforward admissions for American students. They've also got my good friend Emma Schwartz, who is an amazing advocate for the university (and co-host of the other international education podcast you all should be listening to, the Go Abroad Pod!).

Want to really get away? I mean really get away? Then think about New Zealand! As Kelsey Jackson of VUW explains, there are tremendous options in New Zealand, not the least of which Victoria University of Wellington. As if New Zealand wasn't awesome enough (and it is), they've got incredible admissions standards for Americans.

There is a ton of misinformation out there about paying for college. Some people will try to convince you to negotiate the price of college like it's a used car. Others will suggest that you declare your child independent.

In addition to being wrong, a lot of these are unethical (or even illegal!)

You won't get that sort of misinformation from Brock Jolly, Founder of the College Funding Coach. Are 529s plans the most interesting thing on the planet? Well, not to me. However, Brock makes them sound so easy to use that you might actually be excited about starting one.

We've been receiving a lot more questions about how to apply to universities overseas than usual. A lot of people are expressing an interest in transferring, perhaps as soon as the next semester. Luckily there are still routes to doing so, at least for a few more days, if you're willing to go to Australia. I'm joined by Todd St. Vrain from the University of Melbourne and Emma Schwartz of James Cook University to discuss what American students can do to transfer to Australia in February 2025.

It's no secret that I think Durham University is pretty great, so we're pretty excited to have Jessa Collings, the Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment at Durham, around to talk about what makes it one of the most unique universities in the UK. From the fact it feels like a North American liberal arts college in a smaller college town to the liberal arts programs offered by the university, there's a lot to love here.

Not many business schools can offer a sailing team on Lake Como, exclusive access to Milan Fashion Week, and one of the most integrated global alumni networks. But Bocconi can. From their straightforward approach to admissions to their emphasis on preserving Italy's global heritage, Thea Mauro has every reason to be proud of her alma mater, where she currently works in the International Recruitment Office.

Oh, and apologies for this being a few hours late; apparently I forgot the difference between AM and PM.

Established as a university to train hospitality professionals, EHL is now one of the leading business schools in Europe. As Nicolas Terrieux shares, their focus on both hard and soft skills of business and culture make them an exceptionally attractive choice to the right student, and chances are the right student is a more broad term that you might think.

This week I got to sit down with Richard Montauk, one of the original voices of advice in all things educational consulting. It was an absolute honor to speak with him, and as always, he's a wealth of information on what law schools (or business schools, or top colleges) really like to see.

What do the best student union in the UK, life-saving research with the National Health Service, and ducks have in common? If you guessed the University of Sheffield, you'd be right (and probably leaning over my shoulder, because how else would you get that answer?). Join Haley Drogus, Sheffield's dedicated person for the Americas, as we discuss one of the coolest universities in the UK.

One of the best ways to stand out to universities is to prove you're already ready for university-level work. To that end, Dual Enrollment courses can be incredibly useful, but they're not perfect. That said, with a few tweaks, they can be an incredibly useful tool to help you get into university overseas.

Call it burnout from dealing with two weeks of machinations of which APs to submit (or not to submit), but we thought it would be nice to take a look at how to go to university overseas if you don't have a lot of AP scores. Luckily, if you're not looking at Oxbridge or LSE, you've got plenty of options.

We definitely don't think that a full degree abroad is the right fit for everyone (though obviously we're biased that it is a good idea!), but we think a lot of people could benefit from a semester or a year abroad. To that end, I give a few of my best tips on how to find the best program for a semester or year overseas.

Even though we're focused on the rest of the world, we don't live in a bubble. A lot of people have questions about applying to top universities in the US, and for that, I spoke with my friend Stef Mauler. Stef runs the Mauler Institute, and is one of the best minds when it comes to admissions here in the US. More importantly, she's a great friend and believes that student mental health should be front and center.