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If you’re applying to the USA from outside the U.S., you’re not playing the same game as American students. In this Blog, we’re going to break down exactly what’s different for international students — and why these differences matter.

Most Ivy League applicants chase leadership titles, fancy summer programs, and school awards. This guide explains why those signals fall flat—and what U.S. admissions officers actually care about when evaluating your profile.

Elite colleges measure talent, achievement, and potential through very different lenses. This guide breaks down what Ivy League, Top-15, and Top-40 universities actually look for—and how extracurricular value changes by tier.

Should International Students Still Bet on the U.S.? Parents are asking: Is the American dream closing its doors to international students?  Because the news reports that the U.S. is tightening student-visa rules again, interviews are delayed, and rumors of deportations are running amuck on WhatsApp. In this breakdown, I’ll explain what’s actually happening , how dependent the U.S. university system  still is on international students, why there’s still reason for hope, and w

How Harvard Scores Applicants: Inside the Ivy League Formula

A practical, ranked breakdown of STEM activities that move the needle in Ivy League admissions—from competitions and research to internships and high-impact summer plans.

Which Ivy League Would Reject You First? | College Fit. If every Ivy League university  read your file at the same time… which one would reject you first? Harvard? Yale? Princeton? By the end of this Blog, you will know the answer. We’re going to analyse 4 student profiles  and discuss which universities accepted and rejected them and why. And I am going to explain what personality represents each college’s brand . The closer your personal characteristics fit with the college

Learn how U.S. college admissions evaluate internships using a tier system. Understand which internships actually matter and how to upgrade any summer experience. Stop Wasting Your Summer: Internships That Actually Impress the Ivy League Stop Wasting Your Summer. Let’s talk about Internships That Actually Impress the Ivy League  and top U.S. college admissions  officers. Everyone says internships look great on your college application. But you’ll be shocked to know that most

The Harvard Admissions Formula: Why Even Great Students Get Rejected These 6 students got into great colleges — but were rejected by Harvard and Stanford & MIT. Why? Not because they weren’t brilliant. But because they missed one very specific concept — and Harvard’s leaked admissions data proves it. Let me show you how this actually works. I’m Tina Chulet, a Wharton and Kellogg alum, and on this channel I reveal how elite colleges actually make decisions. If you’re applying

The Hidden Path to Harvard, Stanford & MIT Admissions I have the proof that shows you research is a fool-proof way of getting into not just one, BUT more than one colleges like Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton. Stick with me, and I am going to prove to you that getting into Harvard is not a total gamble. Some students aren’t just lucky. In this video, we’re breaking down the exact profiles of three students who got into more than one of these top five colleges. Their s

most extracurriculars are boring. And if they’re boring, you become what admissions officers call LMO—“Like Many Others.” That’s the kiss of death in elite college admissions. Especially if you’re aiming for the top 15 U.S. universities as an international student, your extracurricular strategy needs to be sharp. Grades alone won’t cut it.

Doing the Bare Minimum? Here’s What That Actually Looks Like in U.S. College Admissions. Let’s be honest: not everyone is aiming for Harvard or Stanford. Some of you are aiming for strong U.S. colleges with a 30% to 50% acceptance rate—and you’re wondering, “What’s the bare minimum I need to do to get in?” That’s a fair question. But here's the truth.

Harvard—like other top U.S. colleges—isn’t looking for one specific type of student. They’re crafting a community, not building a leaderboard. A student who led a rural sanitation project in Africa might be just as desirable as someone who plays piano in retirement homes or ranks first in the All-India Board Exams. Welcome to the world of holistic admissions—where who you are matters just as much as what you’ve achieved.

After all, with thousands of applicants boasting near-perfect grades and test scores, how do you truly stand out? Is there a formula, a strategy that actually works? And for the students we’re about to talk about, that strategy was crystal clear: international competitions.

Ever wonder what kind of student actually gets into a college like USC? Valedictorian? Sports captain? Nobel Prize winner? Let’s talk about real students—the ones with SAT scores in the 1400s or ACT scores in the low 30s.

Have you ever dreamed of studying at New York University, right in the heart of Manhattan? Today, we’re diving into the real stories of three students who successfully got into NYU.