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University Admissions for International Students — book cover
✦ Updated Edition 2026–27
The Guidebook

University admissions
without the fear.

A four-year companion for international students and families navigating applications to the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Written by an international school college counselor — not an agent, not a reels personality.

83 Pages
8 Country Systems
9 Chapters
4 Free AI Tools

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Every copy comes with access to four free AI tools — essay coach, degree search, supplement guide, and summer planner. Explore the free tools →

What's inside

Structured around the four years that actually matter.

Prelude
Why This Book Exists
Chapter 1
The Roadmap
Chapter 2
Choosing Your Curriculum — AP, IB, A-levels
Chapter 3
Building the Foundation — Grades 9–10
Chapter 4
Grade 11 — The Critical Year
Chapter 5
The College Essay
Chapter 6
The Grade 12 Application Year
Chapter 7
For Parents
Chapter 8
Life After University
Chapter 9
Quick Reference Guide
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"Families who navigate admissions successfully understand the process clearly enough to trust it. Families who struggle have been sold fear instead of knowledge."

— John Georgie, international school college counselor. AP & IB specialist. Member, IACAC.