Education agents earn 10-20% commission from universities when you enroll. This guide explains how the consultancy business model works, where conflicts of interest arise, and how to protect yourself as an international student.
Graduate programs have different rules about recommender email addresses and letterhead. Some ban Gmail outright, others just scrutinize it more. Here's what the policies actually say.
Columbia, USC, NYU and other elite schools run master's programs with 80%+ acceptance rates, charging $80,000-$200,000 while generating $55,000-$70,000 profit per student. Here's the data on 32 universities and how to identify cash cow programs.
American SOPs expect self-promotion and direct communication that may feel uncomfortable for international applicants. Learn how to adapt your writing style while maintaining authenticity, with specific examples for different cultural backgrounds.
With 502,000 international graduate students competing for ~220,000-240,000 total assistantships (most reserved for PhD students), the math reveals a 10:1 competition ratio for international master's students—approximately 10% receive funding.
U.S. universities spend $2,768 to $110,400 on AI detection tools like Turnitin and Copyleaks, but many are disabling them due to false positives. Here's what colleges really do about AI-written essays, with verified spending data and enforcement policies.
U.S. universities actively enforce policies against applicant-written LORs with verification systems and sanctions. Learn the real policies, plus ethical templates and tips for strong recommendation letters.