GCA Blog Posts

College search and List Building

As Juniors start their second semester in January many begin their college application process by researching colleges and making a list of the ones that they are really interested in and plan on applying to. Explore your college criteria before starting the college search Before you start the task of researching colleges it’s a good idea to identify some criteria that guide you in your search of finding colleges that possibly would make a good fit.

Setting Goals in the new year - Global College Advisers

The start of a new year invites us to think about our goals and our vision of what we want to accomplish throughout this year. Goal setting is an important process for high school students starting the college application journey. It allows students to focus on their aspirations and work towards achieving them, while also providing a sense of direction and motivation. Here are some tips on how you can set and work towards your goals during the college application process:

European University Pathway and Foundation Programs

Applying to college in Europe is much less stressful compared to the USA. It is, however, centered around specific academic requirements that need to be in place for the student to be granted direct entry to a research university. Here are your options if you want to study at a European or UK university but don't have all the requirements in place yet?

2022 GCA Holiday Gift Sale Global College Advisers

Do you have a high school Sophomore or Junior in your family? Surprise them with something meaningful for the holidays! Give the gift of a College Exploration Adventure that will take them around the globe all from the comfort of their home. With our 3-hour Holiday Package, students will explore the vast opportunities that are out there to get a college degree not only in the USA but also worldwide!

Dual Citizenship cuts College Tuition Cost

Going overseas for an undergraduate degree is becoming increasingly popular. The reasons are many, but the recent stock market volatility and high inflation are making many families re-think the higher education plans for their children. Many countries in the EU provide an excellent education that is much more affordable and readily available not only to their own citizens, but to qualified foreign students as well. If you have dual citizenship, you often can save even more.

Global College Advisers Writing Advice

Are you feeling stuck writing your personal statement?   I get it. There is a lot of pressure out there to have your …

Study In Germany Global College Advisers

German public universities are still accepting applications for fall 2022 until July 15th . Save time and money with 3-year tuition-free Bachelor's programs.

Colleges in USA and Europe open for late applications

It's April and you haven't found your college match? Not to worry, there are many colleges in the USA & Europe that are still accepting students for fall 2022. Read on to find out about the NACAC database for US colleges still looking for students and links to European universities open for college applications.

University of California Updates for 2022/23

Aside from a record-breaking number of freshman applications for this upcoming fall, the University of California has some more updates to share for 2022/23 regarding the UC application timeline, PIQ questions, and tuition.