Applying to college in the US can seem daunting. But here’s a secret from a longtime admissions director: Many American universities wish they had more international students. They want their classrooms to reflect the interconnected world we live in; after all, students learn as much from each other as they do from their professors.
At CollegePrep, we ensure that our international students are prepared for the highly competitive admissions process. Using the best online technology, we create fully interactive virtual sessions with students and families to stay connected through the entire application process. We help students find their passions for a major, build a perfect-fit college list, and create the most competitive application possible. We also set up a testing plan that meets the needs of their college lists and work with their high schools to ensure a seamless transition to college in a new country.
We’re a small-by-design practice, so we take the time to get to know our families personally. When possible, we visit our students and families in their home countries and connect them with other families of students studying in the U.S. We’re also associated with the Overseas Association for College Admissions Counseling (OACAC), which is the governing body that brings American colleges, international high school counselors, and private college counselors together.
CollegePrep has worked with students in countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and China.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BY THE NUMBERS
In 2009, 690,923 international students were enrolled in U.S. colleges.
In 2019, there were 1,095,299 international students enrolled in U.S. colleges.
Top 10 U.S. Colleges with the
Most International Students
1) University of Southern California
2) University of Illinois
3) Purdue University
4) New York University
5) Columbia University
6) UCLA
7) Northeastern University
8) University of Michigan
9) Michigan State University
10) Penn State University
The overall number of international students attending colleges in the U.S. make up 5.5% of the overall population of students.
Top 4 Fields of Study for
International Students in 2019
1) Business and Management (21.8%)
2) Engineering (18.8%)
3) Math and Computer Science (9.5%)
4) Social Sciences (8.9%)
The United States is the global hub of higher education, attracting 21% of all students studying abroad. Students from Asia make up more than 63% of the international student population in the United States.
Top 3 Cities Attracting International Students
1) New York City 2) Los Angeles 3) San Francisco
Top 10 Places of Origin of
International Students
1) China
2) India
3) South Korea
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Canada
6) Taiwan
7) Japan
8) Vietnam
9) Mexico
10) Turkey
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CollegePrep is a small-by-design college consultant office founded by Sam Case. Based in Louisville, KY, Sam helps students worldwide find their dream schools and craft extraordinary applications to get into them.
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Sam Michael Case – Director
10200 Forest Green Blvd.
Suite 112
Louisville, KY 40223
502.315.1955