Planning to study in the US? McMillan Education’s unmatched admissions expertise helps students stand out in the most holistic and competitive university system in the world. International students seeking US universities benefit from our 70+ years of unrivaled experience and deep understanding of leading institutions.
The US is home to the world’s most diverse, selective, and sought-after higher education system, offering students extraordinary academic choice, flexibility, and global opportunities for career advancement. Yet applying to universities in the US for international students is often confusing and requires careful strategic planning.
At McMillan Education International, we help international students understand and master the US admissions process. Through deep experience and personalized guidance, we support students in building compelling profiles, managing timelines, and achieving their goals of studying in the US, where they’ll thrive academically and personally.
US university admissions ask students to tell their story through essays, activities, academic choices, and teacher recommendations. So, standing out requires more than strong grades. That’s why families turn to McMillan Education for expert guidance when their children plan to study in US universities.
What families gain by choosing us:
Drawing on this depth of experience and personalized guidance, we help each applicant present a compelling, complete picture: one that resonates with the values and expectations of selective American institutions.
International students exploring universities in the US want guidance they can trust. McMillan Education’s consultants across the globe provide the deep knowledge of the admissions process and the universities themselves required to guide students to succeed in the complex and competitive US university landscape.
Our consultants have spent decades visiting university campuses and connecting with university resources to cultivate the most in-depth understanding of academic programs and admissions strategies for aspiring student applicants.
Refined through thousands of successful international student placements, our structured approach ensures students create their strongest, most authentic applications.
Families receive regular updates, clear communication about progress, and full transparency throughout the admissions process so everyone stays confident and engaged.
Our consultants bring deep expertise in global curricula to successfully highlight students' academic strengths and demystify their alignment with US admissions requirements, providing students a path to their most prestigious university goals.
Our team brings decades of experience guiding international students who want to study in the US, with a specialized focus on learning differences and athletic recruitment.
Students with moderate to more significant learning challenges, neurodivergent students, and those who have suffered from TBI or concussions experience the benefits of working with experts in these areas while engaging in our personalized college search process.
As experienced college counselors who are also former collegiate student-athletes, high school and college coaches, McMillan Education offers you this dual expertise in specialized athletic recruiting and college counseling.
A sampling of top universities in the US, where some of our international students pursue their studies.
International students working with McMillan Education consistently gain admission to their top-choice universities, whether they choose to study in the US or at leading institutions worldwide.
The right guidance makes all the difference for international students and their families. Connect with McMillan Education International’s expert consultants to develop a personalized admissions strategy tailored to your unique goals.
An international educational consultant provides expert guidance through every stage of US admissions process. At McMillan Education, this includes university list building, academic major, and career path choice and clarity. Our consultants ensure every application highlights the student’s authentic strengths and goals, helping families approach the process with structure and confidence.
It’s best to begin early. For students planning to study in the US, starting 12–18 months before deadlines allows time for testing, essays, recommendations, and building a well-balanced university list. Our consultants create clear timelines so families never feel rushed.
A university degree from the US’s top English-speaking universities is proven to open doors to unrivaled career and graduate school opportunities not accessible through the student’s home country’s university paths.
We guide students applying to a wide range of US institutions, from Ivy League universities to best-fit regional schools. Our expertise ensures each student’s list matches their goals and aspirations.
The US higher education system offers the most extensive network of academic and career opportunities worldwide. An investment in a US university degree yields considerable career and graduate school advantages internationally. A US university degree can be substantially more expensive to fund than English-speaking universities in other countries, and scholarships for international students in the US are highly competitive and difficult to attain. Therefore, students interested in the US university system need to be prepared to find their own alternative methods of funding their US degree or have the means to incur the financial investment of a universally recognized university degree from the US.
Getting started is simple. Families schedule a free consultation, meet our admissions consultants, and receive a tailored plan designed to guide their child through every step of the US university admissions process.
Requirements vary by university but typically include academic records, English language proficiency, standardized test results, essays, and recommendations. Students are also required to secure a student visa, a process handled directly through the university and the U.S. Department of State.
Yes. Most universities ask international students to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to show English proficiency. Requirements vary by institution, so it’s important to confirm each university’s policy early in the process.
