Moving to the U.S. isn’t just about buying a house — for many immigrant families, planning a child's educational future is just as important. In this episode, we invited college admissions coach Alice, who has helped hundreds of students successfully apply to top universities in the U.S. and U.K.

Alice breaks down what U.S. colleges really look for, when to start preparing, and the role of extracurriculars, GPA, and personal development in gaining admission to a Top 30 university like Stanford, MIT, or Berkeley.

This episode is essential for parents planning to relocate and give their children the best opportunities possible.

Video Timeline:
00:00 – Teaser
00:24 – Intro to Alice and her admissions planning services
03:46 – What extracurriculars really help college admissions?
07:11 – GAP years vs. activities: what matters more?
07:43 – Which GPA years matter most?
08:26 – When do college applications start?
10:12 – What counts as a “liberal arts college”?
10:44 – At what age should kids begin thinking about college?
11:29 – What do U.S. colleges really want?
13:04 – How admissions mentors help students find direction
13:20 – Should students apply for all competitions?
14:52 – Does Alice think college is still worth it?
16:47 – How Alice plans her own child’s academic future
17:08 – Case studies from Alice’s past students
17:27 – Differences in applying to schools in different countries