Applying to US/UK universities from Australia? (1 Viewer)

AussieGlobal said:

Hey everyone,

I’m Todd - I grew up and graduated high school in Australia, then studied my undergrad in the US at the University of Pennsylvania and later completed my MBA at Cambridge in the UK. I’m now back in Australia and work with students who are interested in applying to universities in the US and UK.

When I was in Year 12, I found the overseas application process pretty confusing: SAT vs ACT, Common App vs UCAS, timelines that don’t line up with ATAR, etc. If anyone here is curious about overseas uni options, wants to know how the process works, or just wants an honest take on whether it’s worth it, feel free to drop questions in this thread and I’ll do my best to help out.

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HazzRat said:

What are you doing now?

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AussieGlobal said:

Hey everyone,

I’m Todd - I grew up and graduated high school in Australia, then studied my undergrad in the US at the University of Pennsylvania and later completed my MBA at Cambridge in the UK. I’m now back in Australia and work with students who are interested in applying to universities in the US and UK.

When I was in Year 12, I found the overseas application process pretty confusing: SAT vs ACT, Common App vs UCAS, timelines that don’t line up with ATAR, etc. If anyone here is curious about overseas uni options, wants to know how the process works, or just wants an honest take on whether it’s worth it, feel free to drop questions in this thread and I’ll do my best to help out.

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Anononthehunt said:

Hi, I'm hoping to move to Ireland in 2027 after my gap year. Do you have any recommendations on which unis would be cheapest but also best to apply for if one was searching for a degree in the humanities field? I'm considering something in Literature or History. I'd love to go to Galway University, but if that isn't possible then I'd really appreciate knowing any less well-known ones. Thanks!

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AussieGlobal said:

Hey @Anononthehunt, Trinity College Dublin and University of Galway are probably the most well known, but there are other options like University College Cork, University College Dublin, Maynooth and Limerick that also have good humanities programs.

Costs and entry requirements can vary a lot depending on the course and whether you are applying as an international student, so it’s worth checking each university’s website directly. Galway is a great option if you like the idea of a smaller city, while Dublin has more name recognition but higher living costs.

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