A university shortlist
Compare universities against your interests, goals and entry requirements.
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University Discovery
Explore your next academic chapter.
Explore how US universities work, develop academic English and experience campus life through college tours. Research a university shortlist and bring your learning together in a simulated application.
- Student ages
- 15–20
- English level
- B2 or above
- Program
- Summer Camps
- Course
- Swap in
- Where you can study
- 4 campuses
What students will take away
A clearer picture of your university future.
For students considering higher education in the USA who want to understand their options and start preparing for the application process.
A practice application
Bring together your academic profile, intended major and personal statement.
A clearer next step
Explore academic English requirements and plan your future university goals.
Inside the course
Your course roadmap.
Explore these curriculum areas through practical activities and projects. Your teaching timetable is confirmed for your session.
- How American universities work
- Understanding admissions
- Academic English and entrance exams
- Find universities that fit
- Create a simulated application
Step 1 of 5
How American universities work
Explore majors, degrees, credits, GPA, general education and academic advisors, and the differences between high school and university.
Learning in practice
Build a shortlist and a simulated application
Identify universities that match your interests, then create a practice application with your academic profile, intended major, personal statement, English proficiency plan and future goals.
The final project is a simulated application for classroom practice.
- Explore universities
- Your shortlist
- Personal statement
- Practice application
Beyond the classroom
Experience university life through college tours
Visit American university campuses and explore academic and student spaces. Connect what you learn in class with a firsthand view of university life. Specific universities and tour arrangements are confirmed for your session.
Where you can study
Where you can study.
Course availability and teaching arrangements are confirmed for your selected session.
Los Angeles · Orange CountyConcordia University Irvine12–20Explore campusNew York · QueensSt. John’s University12–20Explore campusBoston · DowntownSuffolk University12–20Explore campusMiami · Coral GablesUniversity of Miami12–20Explore campus
Explore university options and practice preparing an application. Entry requirements vary by institution; specific college tours are confirmed for your session.
Before you choose
A few practical details.
Who is this course suitable for?
For students considering higher education in the USA who want to understand their options and start preparing for the application process. Students must be aged 15–20 with B2 English or above. The course is taught in English.
How does it fit into my program?
You choose the course you’d like to attend. General English is our standard course; instead of it, from 15 with B2 or above you can choose University Discovery. Our team confirms session availability and the timetable, and can tell you whether it is available outside Summer Camps.
Does the course guarantee admission?
This is an exploratory course, not an admissions offer. Admission and test-score outcomes are not guaranteed; requirements differ by university and should be checked with the institution.
Which universities will students visit?
College tours are part of the course. Specific universities and visit arrangements are confirmed for your selected session.
Let’s plan the right fit
Find the right course for your summer.
Share your preferred dates, student ages and English levels. Our team will help you plan the right program.
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