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Para los estudiantes internacionales y sus familias, el proceso de admisión en Estados Unidos puede parecer un laberinto de plazos, normas y términos desconocidos. Dos de las opciones más confusas son Early Decision (ED) y...

Europa cuenta con una larga tradición de ofrecer algunos de los centros de enseñanza secundaria más respetados del mundo. Los mejores internados internacionales de Europa ofrecen sistemáticamente resultados sobresalientes, con un sólido...

“¿Fútbol? ¿Por qué juegas al fútbol?”. Esa pregunta de mi asesor académico de primer año me escocía. Después de todo, el fútbol había sido el centro de atención durante la mayor parte de mi vida y era la razón por la que estaba...

El Reino Unido alberga algunos de los internados independientes de pago más prestigiosos e históricos del mundo. Cada año, miles de estudiantes internacionales eligen estudiar en internados...

¿Listo para una aventura que combine canguros, aulas de primera clase y surf de fin de semana? Estudiar en Australia puede ser la solución. Para los adolescentes deseosos de crecer y los padres que...

Muchas familias buscan los mejores internados en Suiza debido a la sólida reputación mundial del país en materia de educación. En evaluaciones internacionales como el estudio PISA de la OCDE, los estudiantes suizos rinden regularmente por encima...

Cuando las familias piensan en un internado en Londres, a menudo imaginan tradición, un sólido sistema académico y una puerta de acceso a las principales universidades. Pero la decisión no suele ser sencilla. Cada colegio tiene sus propias...

For many international students and families, U.S. college admissions come with an extra layer of uncertainty. Even strong students and parents who know their own education system well often find it difficult...

If you study in the UK and you’ve earned A-Levels or are preparing for them, you already know they’re a gold standard for academic achievement. But what do they mean if you’re...

Europe is on track to becoming a global hub for international students, especially for those who seek full-degree programs taught entirely in English.   As of June 2024, Europe accounts for 43% of...

For many students and families, the decision to study abroad starts with a dream. But it can quickly become a swirl of questions: What are the best countries for international students? Where...

At McMillan Education, we believe that understanding the nuances of each university’s campus life and admissions process is crucial for guiding our students to the right fit. That’s why our consultants travel...

For student-athletes looking to play at the collegiate level, ID camps can be a game-changer. While highlight reels and stats help coaches spot talent, nothing replaces seeing a player in person—and that’s...

SUBMIT….Phew! The apps are in! In fact, we have just helped over 100 students from over 15 countries and 25 states submit applications to over 100 independent day and boarding schools this...

For international families considering educational opportunities abroad, U.S. boarding schools represent a unique and transformative experience. Here’s why attending a boarding school in the United States can be a remarkable choice for...

When it comes to college admissions, recommendation letters from teachers and counselors can be game-changers for students. These letters provide colleges with valuable insights that go beyond grades and test scores, offering...

For years, the UCAS personal statement has been a source of confusion, stress, and sometimes, guesswork. But starting with the 2026 entry cycle (applications from September 2025), UCAS is rolling out a...

We are incredibly proud of the wide range of schools where our students have been accepted: Aberystwyth University – Wales Agnes Scott College American College of Thessaloniki – Greece American University American...

We are incredibly proud of the wide range of schools where our students have been accepted: Aiglon (Switzerland) Avon Old Farms School Berkshire School Berwick Academy Besant Hill School Bishop’s College Blair...

I can’t remember when my family mantra and personal guidepost, “Go, See, Do,” was imparted as a gift from my late dad—a man with a visionary knack for assessing situations quickly with...

Recently, I was working with a high school senior, who is preparing her college applications. She wrote a beautiful essay concluding with the sentence, “Although I learn differently, I like the way...

Okay, so I missed watching the New England Patriots play in the Superbowl this week and watching my favorites, TB12 and Gronk, crush their opponents. While I admire their antics off the...

A phrase that I heard a lot growing up was, “If I had known then what I know now…” The phrase rarely had an end – it was left to the listener...

Transitions can be a mixed bag, from exciting to terrifying, and somewhere in between. Transitions to a new experience, a new school year, or a new setting include anxious moments that, sometimes,...