How do you get into a U.S. university? 

Is there a magic formula? 

And who decides? 

Elisabeth O'Connell is the Director of International Admissions at The University of Pennsylvania, one of eight Ivy League universities in the U.S.  

Elisabeth has read thousands of applications from students across the world, including many from Australia, and while there is no magic formula determining who is admitted, there are things every student can do to produce a strong and compelling application, telling the story of who you are why you are a "good fit" for the college.

Join Elisabeth as she demystifies how universities review applications with the goal of building a freshman class to create a vibrant and dynamic 24/7 residential community.

 

Host: Adelle Gillen, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate, Sydney.

Guest: Elisabeth O'Connell, Director of International Admissions at The University of Pennsylvania.

 

Do you want to study in the United States?

Learn more about how you can graduate in the USA by visiting EducationUSA Australia here.

 

https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/

Want to connect with an EducationUSA Australia office visit: https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/

Want to learn more about Department of State and EducationUSA visit: https://educationusa.state.gov/

 

Connect with EducationUSA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAAustralia/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EducationUSAAustraliaNewZealand

 

Credits

Graduate In The USA is created and produced by EducationUSA Australia, US Consulate Melbourne, U.S. State Department.

 

Our theme music is “Validate Yourself”, Royal Blood Records: RYL0018 - Good Life.

Licensed through Mushroom Production Music and the Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)

How do you get into a U.S. university?&nbsp;
Is there a magic formula? 
And who decides?&nbsp;
Elisabeth O'Connell is the Director of International Admissions at The University of Pennsylvania, one of eight Ivy League universities in the U.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Elisabeth has read thousands of applications from students across the world, including many from Australia, and while there is no magic formula determining who is admitted, there are things every student can do to produce a strong and compelling application, telling the story of who you are why you are a "good fit" for the college.
Join Elisabeth as she demystifies how universities review applications with the goal of building a&nbsp;freshman class to create a vibrant and dynamic 24/7 residential community.
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Host: Adelle Gillen, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate, Sydney.
Guest: Elisabeth O'Connell, Director of International Admissions at The University of Pennsylvania.
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Do you want to study in the United States?
Learn more about how you can graduate in the USA by visiting <a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/">EducationUSA</a> Australia <a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/">here</a>.
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<a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/">https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/</a>
Want to connect with an EducationUSA Australia office visit: <a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/">https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/</a>
Want to learn more about Department of State and EducationUSA visit: <a href="https://educationusa.state.gov/">https://educationusa.state.gov/</a>
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Connect with EducationUSA
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSA">Facebook</a>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAAustralia/">https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAAustralia/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/educationusa">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fc%2FEducationUSAAustraliaNewZealand&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJacksonSJ%40state.gov%7C2858631f59a54814ccd608d921957a84%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637577748153934860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Bl9IJgadgcqMDBCoUba3Dg1bxXDyeJlH35aebN5UV2E%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.youtube.com/c/EducationUSAAustraliaNewZealand</a>
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Credits
Graduate In The USA is created and produced by EducationUSA Australia, US Consulate Melbourne, U.S. State Department.
&nbsp;
Our theme music is &ldquo;Validate Yourself&rdquo;, Royal Blood Records: RYL0018 - Good Life.
Licensed through Mushroom Production Music and the Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)

The U.S. has some of the best universities in the world, with over 4000 diverse colleges and universities offering two-year, four-year and post graduate study opportunities to qualified Australian students.

College experiences in the U.S. are immersive, diverse and life changing, and applying to U.S. colleges can be easy when you know the steps. This series aims to help students, parents and school staff with exclusive insights on topics including the admissions process, college sports and the Australian student perspective.

Each episode is a conversation with an expert, from admission personnel to a college sport coach, from athletes to a U.S. Ambassador. Get the inside word on how to give it your best shot, and what life will be like in the U.S. when you get there.

EducationUSA is a U.S. Government office delivering free services all over the world supporting international students to turn a dream into a reality. In Australia we have offices at U.S. Consulates in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Like what you heard, want to learn more, have questions you want answered or want to engage with EducationUSA Australia, visit: https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/

Or search in your browser for "EducationUSA Australia."

The U.S. has some of the best universities in the world, with over 4000 diverse colleges and universities offering two-year, four-year and post graduate study opportunities to qualified Australian students.
College experiences in the U.S. are immersive, diverse and life changing, and applying to U.S. colleges can be easy when you know the steps. This series aims to help students, parents and school staff with exclusive insights on topics including the admissions process, college sports and the Australian student perspective.
Each episode is a conversation with an expert, from admission personnel to a college sport coach, from athletes to a U.S. Ambassador. Get the inside word on how to give it your best shot, and what life will be like in the U.S. when you get there.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Government office delivering free services all over the world supporting international students to turn a dream into a reality. In Australia we have offices at U.S. Consulates in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Like what you heard, want to learn more, have questions you want answered or want to engage with EducationUSA Australia, visit: <a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/">https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/</a>
Or search in your browser for "EducationUSA Australia."

Graduate In The USA

The U.S. has some of the best universities in the world, with over 4000 diverse colleges and universities offering two-year, four-year and post graduate study opportunities to qualified Australian students.

College experiences in the U.S. are immersive, diverse and life changing, and applying to U.S. colleges can be easy when you know the steps. This series aims to help students, parents and school staff with exclusive insights on topics including the admissions process, college sports and the Australian student perspective.

Each episode is a conversation with an expert, from admission personnel to a college sport coach, from athletes to a U.S. Ambassador. Get the inside word on how to give it your best shot, and what life will be like in the U.S. when you get there.

EducationUSA is a U.S. Government office delivering free services all over the world supporting international students to turn a dream into a reality. In Australia we have offices at U.S. Consulates in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Like what you heard, want to learn more, have questions you want answered or want to engage with EducationUSA Australia, visit: https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/

Or search in your browser for "EducationUSA Australia."

The U.S. has some of the best universities in the world, with over 4000 diverse colleges and universities offering two-year, four-year and post graduate study opportunities to qualified Australian students.
College experiences in the U.S. are immersive, diverse and life changing, and applying to U.S. colleges can be easy when you know the steps. This series aims to help students, parents and school staff with exclusive insights on topics including the admissions process, college sports and the Australian student perspective.
Each episode is a conversation with an expert, from admission personnel to a college sport coach, from athletes to a U.S. Ambassador. Get the inside word on how to give it your best shot, and what life will be like in the U.S. when you get there.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Government office delivering free services all over the world supporting international students to turn a dream into a reality. In Australia we have offices at U.S. Consulates in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Like what you heard, want to learn more, have questions you want answered or want to engage with EducationUSA Australia, visit: <a href="https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/">https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture-educationusa-australia-contact-educationusa-australian-offices/</a>
Or search in your browser for "EducationUSA Australia."

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