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Legal education in the UK is attracting more students than at any point on record. The latest UCAS admissions data shows 27,150 students secured places on law degree courses in a single...

As many of you already know by now, the outcomes of US college applications submitted to the Regular Decision deadlines can yield three results: Accept (yay!), Deny (ugh!), and Waitlist (huh?). Many...

  Don was asked by Bespoke Education to hold this webinar about  International Admissions and Standardized Testing – for both US students applying to English-speaking universities abroad AND for international students looking...

Universities in the United Kingdom are becoming increasingly popular destinations for students in the United States. With King Charles III fresh off his enormously successful state visit to the US, American students...

I earned my master’s degree in Spanish through Middlebury College’s graduate program in Spain. I spent a year living, studying, and paying attention to everything around me: the food (I love the...

If you are an international student admitted to a U.S. university for fall 2026, now is the time to begin your visa process. Many families do not run into trouble because of...

International students are increasingly looking at English-taught MD programs in Europe, and it is not difficult to see why. European medical schools allow for direct entry from high school and generally do...

To study in Switzerland as an international student is to navigate a higher education system governed simultaneously at the federal and cantonal levels. Beyond that jurisdictional complexity, admission procedures, entrance examinations, language...

The number of international students studying in Germany has grown at approximately 4% year over year for more than a decade. In 2025/26, that trajectory reached 420,000 enrolled foreign students, making Germany one...

Switzerland is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading education destinations, with institutions that consistently rank among the best in Europe for research quality, academic standards, and graduate outcomes. Enrollment figures reflect this reality:...

The United States is one of the most sought-after destinations for international higher education, and the demand is not difficult to explain. American universities offer a breadth of programs, research infrastructure, and...

Applying to boarding schools in the UK as an international family means engaging with an admissions process designed around a school system most applicants have never encountered.   McMillan Education International has worked with...

Applying to boarding school in the United States is a process that rewards early, structured planning. Schools evaluate candidates across multiple dimensions, and the families who understand that framework before the application...

Over the past two decades, international student enrollment at universities across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Europe has grown substantially, and so has competition for places at these institutions. For students whose home systems did not prepare...

The German Abitur is among the most recognized secondary qualifications in international university admissions. Awarded at the completion of upper secondary education in Germany, it is accepted by universities across the world’s leading...

For students and families navigating university admissions in the UK, the US, or across Europe from within the French Baccalaureate system, the qualification’s structure, assessment calendar, and predicted grade implications determine how and when...

US summer programs for international students represent a genuine admissions opportunity and a more complex planning decision than most families anticipate.  The complexity is structural. For international students searching for US summer programs, eligibility restrictions,...

For international students planning to begin university in July 2026, understanding how New Zealand University Entrance works is an essential starting point. Mid-year entry requires careful attention to eligibility standards, program availability,...

Becoming a doctor in the United States is a long commitment that extends well beyond gaining admission to medical school. While four years of medical school alone often cost $250,000 to $350,000...

The July intake in Australia can be a strong option for international students when it is planned properly. It allows students to begin without waiting a full academic year and can align...

Summer programs for high school students are often viewed as a quick way to strengthen US college applications. In reality, admissions officers evaluate summer experiences in context, not isolation. What matters is...

For families exploring international education, Germany has become an increasingly compelling option. English-speaking universities in Germany provide access to a strong and well-established higher education system without requiring immediate German language proficiency....

For international students, studying at a university in Canada is not a single, isolated decision. Study permit rules, tuition and living costs, and post-study options are closely linked. Choices made early, such as the program or province...

Choosing between the American and UK education systems is rarely about which system is better. For international families, the real question is which pathway best supports a student’s learning style, subject strengths,...