The Find Your Best Future Podcast

While most people understand what the words ‘motivation’ and ‘letter’ mean, students often struggle with what to include in the content, as well as how to go about writing a motivation letter. In this episode we offer focused advice on how to produce a winning motivation letter, one that will result in you being offered a place at university.

This episode is particularly relevant for students who are considering studying at universities in the US and in the Netherlands that require motivation letters as part of their supplementary application documents.

Pabita explains why the liberal arts and sciences degree is the ideal course for students who are unsure as to what they would like to study at university; she goes on to make the point that during the three years of the bachelor degree the student will discover where his or her passion truly lies and then go on to pursue this direction with a Master’s degree. Pabita then emphasizes the benefits of studying in the Netherlands, and gives valuable advice for students about to go to university.

Pabita studied for a Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht in the Netherlands and is currently studying for her Master’s degree in Sustainability at St. Andrews University in Scotland, UK.

This is a 'must listen to' episode for all international high school students (and their families) who are considering Canada as a possible option. We examine what makes Canada such an attractive destination for international students. Additionally, we’ll offer guidance and tips on how to research and apply to Canadian universities plus some information on tuition fees, housing and work.

Students and parents invest a lot of time thinking and worrying about how to get into a top university like Oxford; there are no end of opinions that you can read on the Internet as to what will give you the edge in what is a very competitive admissions environment, however on this podcast we’re going to go behind-the-scenes with Alice Parrott who worked in the Oxford admissions office. 

Alice is going to share with you everything you need to know to maximize your chances of success. She discusses the importance of choosing the right subject, the personal statement, Oxford entry tests, interviews and how the admissions team go about selecting the students who will receive an offer of a place. And finally, she talks about what makes Oxford a very special university focusing on the collegiate system and the teaching style. So without further ado, let’s hear from Alice.

October is here and for international students in their last year of school this means things are starting to heat up! In this episode we take a look at all the the things that Grade 12 students need to be thinking about in order to stay on track with their university and college applications. We look at the importance of managing the deadline processes in the US, Canada, UK and Europe, discuss additional testing (SATs etc.) and offer support when it comes to submitting applications.

So forget the pumpkins and the fancy dress and take a moment to listen in to this episode. And don't forget to subscribe!

So you have got good grades, you’ve got enough money to pay for the university but there is still one more vital step before you actually become a university student: you have to submit the application. In this podcast we discuss the nuts and bolts of actually applying to university or college, with a focus on the paperwork that you need to produce to support your application.

There is scarcely any topic that elicits more interest from students and parents than that of financial aid. For many students and their families financial aid is a deal breaker, can the student go to the university or not? In this podcast we are very fortunate to have Randy Venner as our guest. Randy is the Director of Financial Aid at the American University in Paris and a world-renowned expert on this topic.

Applying to university in the United States can seem like a daunting task, there are  thousands of colleges and universities to choose from. We have invited Anne Corriveau, Director of International Admissions at Boston University to join us on this podcast; she will shine a light on the admissions process at American universities as well as providing you with tips on how to maximize the effectiveness of your applications.

There is often confusion amongst international students as to whether they need to take an SAT or ACT test. In this podcast we’re going to take a look at both these tests, what they’re used for, how to prepare for them and who needs to take them.

An internship is a wonderful opportunity for you to do something new and exciting, learn new things, gain experience and boost your university application. Maybe you will even earn some money, some internships pay you. AND internships provide amazing opportunities to gain work experience while exploring long-term career options. Maybe you are unsure about what you would like to study at university, what career you would eventually like to have. Many students have discovered their pathway by doing internships.