Gain admission to universities in places like the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, and Continental Europe —
Find the best fit, not just the nearest option.
Start thinking broadly.
“People don't apply where they want to, especially if it feels too hard!”
Apply Broadly helps families understand the admissions landscape, identify top institutions for them, and secure offers that represent an excellent return on their investment in both time and cost of attendance. That's why Apply Broadly exists: to make the admissions process feel manageable, not impossible.
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When Students Apply Broadly
THIS YEAR ALONE
QS WORLD TOP 100
University College London (UCL) • U Chicago • Cornell University • UC Berkeley • McGill University • King’s College London • The University of Edinburgh • The University of Manchester • UCLA • New York University (NYU) • UC San Diego • UT Austin • Trinity College Dublin • Boston University • Purdue University • Durham University
HIGHLY RANKED — JUST OUTSIDE QS TOP 100
University of Wisconsin-Madison • St Andrews University • UC Davis • University College Dublin • University of Southern California (USC) • University of York
TOP US LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES
Swarthmore College • Harvey Mudd College • Carleton College • Smith College • Middlebury College • Colby College • Haverford College • Skidmore College • Reed College • Sarah Lawrence College
Why Apply Broadly
Most college counselors are trained for one country, one system, one kind of student. As the mom of two dual-national children who has lived and worked across three continents, I built Apply Broadly for the families who don't fit the mold. I literally wrote the chapter on international students in the field's standard textbook and my students have gained places at hundreds of universities across fifteen countries. If your family is navigating more than one system, more than one set of expectations, or more than one definition of 'the right school' — that's exactly what I do.
Where are you in the process?
Younger Students
Create a strong foundation with strategic college planning and receive essential early guidance to optimize your child’s academic journey.
11th-12th Graders
Dive into the college admissions process with expert support to craft compelling applications and secure the best possible outcomes.
Schools & Organizations
Enhance your support for students and families with tailored college counseling services designed to meet the unique needs of today’s students.
What people say.
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Monica is a very professional, intelligent, and reliable counselor. She helped my parents and I, in my last year of high school, to choose my college without many worries and stresses. I was easily guided by her to where and what I wanted to study [in the UK] - I had some similar ideas though she helped me choose the best university. Everything she did was quick and painless, unlike most college-choosing experiences. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Sydney, Student, Kingston University
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Monica comes highly recommended by myself and my kids. I have three children - two already have gained places in fantastic colleges, that are so right for my kids...Monica gets to know the kids, she understands them, she gets it! She has amazing ideas and takes the kids to places they never imagined they'd go. She gives confidence to the kids. She listens. She's just an email, a phone call, a text or a meeting away. You will not be disappointed.
Val, Parent of Daniel, Jade, and Emily, US/UK Dual Nationals
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Parents are on a journey too, and Monica was our perfect guide. She always kept us in the loop, helped us join in where appropriate, and answered every emailed question with insights, humor, and calm. I can’t tell you how many times a discussion at our house would end with, “Let’s ask Monica!”
Lynn, Parent of Scott, Purdue University
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Monica was very sweet, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, which helped my daughter as we went through this stressful process.
Negin, Parent of Shareen, UCSD
The Global Family's Guide to Admissions
University Admissions Without Borders covers what most college planning resources ignore: how to navigate multiple systems, compare international and US options side by side, and make a decision your student will actually be excited about.
Free download. No jargon, no fluff.
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