Listen to this episode to find out more about the SAT examโดย IAM 360

An international grant is a type of funding that you may receive. Listen in to find out how you may receive oneโดย IAM 360

There are so many misconceptions around US college sport. We crush a few myths in this episode.โดย IAM 360

In this episode we talk about the minimum requirements to study in the US. Listen in to find out what type of grades you need.โดย IAM 360

There are so many ways to reduce your university costs in the USA other than the standard academic and athletic scholarships. Listen in to find out the other ways you can reduce costsโดย IAM 360

Academic scholarship is one form of funding that you may receive. How do you know if you might receive one? Listen in to find outโดย IAM 360

There are a few reasons why you may not see your degree on a universities website. Before you panic, listen to this podcast episode.โดย IAM 360

The short answer is yes, however, there are a few factors that determine whether or not its possible. Tune in to find out how transferring works.โดย IAM 360

A common question with a simple answer. If you are unsure about junior/community colleges, listen to this episode to find out more.โดย IAM 360

College costs vary and are different for everybody. Listen in to this episode to find out exactly how much you need to budget and prepare for.โดย IAM 360

Hint: It could be any one school out of over 4,000. Listen in to find out which one is best.โดย IAM 360

Pretty much every sport you can think of. From the weird to the wonderful, Ten Pin bowling to Soccer. Bass Fishing to Baseball. Whatever sport you play, more than likely its on offer. Listen in to find out more.โดย IAM 360

There are thousands of international athletes competing across the country in the US College system. Why is this? Listen in to find out why schools recruit internationals.โดย IAM 360

There are so many different pathways and fields of study in the US. Most countries require certain grades in high school, certain subjects and a particular final mark in your last year of high school to determine what you can and cannot study. The US is different.โดย IAM 360

Unlike other parts of the world, there are different types of post high school institutions. In this episode we explain the difference between a four year college and a University.โดย IAM 360

What do university rankings mean and what is the criteria used to give a school a ranking. It's a little more complex than you think.โดย IAM 360

Listen to episode 116 to find out the types of grades you need to achieve in high school to have opportunities in the US. The answer may surprise you.โดย IAM 360

Find out how the different divisions within the NCAA work. Which is best? The answer is in this episode of the IAM 360 podcastโดย IAM 360

There are over 4,500 institutions in the US post High School. Within these 4,500 schools there are three different types of schools, Community College/Junior Colleges, Four Year Colleges and Universities. In this episode we talk about the differences between the three types of institutions and why they exist. You may find out where you might end up…

In episode 114 we talk about the US University entry exams, the SAT and the ACT. These two exams will help with university admissions and can sometimes determine where you can and cannot go. The scores you receive after sitting these exams can also determine what type of academic scholarship you may receive. Listen in to find out more.…

Where will your college offers come from? With over 4000 institutions in the US it is a very hard question to answer. Your best opportunities could come from anywhere. Options will come from suitable and affordable schools that suit the individual and their family. Where are your best options? That is all part of the process and at the end of the d…

In episode 112 we talk about college offers. How many should you expect to receive? When should you expect to receive them? At the end of the day it is not about the quantity of offers but the quality. Anyone can go get 100 opportunities, but are they the right options for you? Will they suit academically, athletically, financially or are they just…

In episode 111 we talk about the different things you can do in the US outside of your education and sport/arts. There are many different student organizations, school events, travel opportunities that you can involve yourself in. You will never be bored in the United States as there are so many things happening that will keep you busy. You have to…

In episode 110 we talk about the arts. There are so many options for the artists. Whether you are Studying a Bachelor of Art or a Bachelor of fine arts, or you are just involved with the arts extracurricularly there are plenty of options. Have a listen to this episode as we talk about the various opportunities to study and pursue your artistic pass…

In episode 109 we talk about the off season. Your college athletic season will run for about 3 and a half months in total, depending on whether or not you make conference championships and national championships. So what do you do for the rest of the year? We talk about what happens in the off season. What you can expect and the things that you can…

The US University system is different to most others around the world. There are more institutions, more options, more fields of study, more scholarships and awards available and more options for athletes. One of the cooler things about the US system is the fact that you can study whatever you want. No restrictions, nor barriers. Go do whatever you…

In episode 107 we talk about the best university in the US. Where is it? What school is it? We will explain why this university is the best in the country. We talk about how to find his university. The answer may surprise you.โดย IAM 360

In episode 106 we talk about the advice you may receive from others surrounding the US university system. We always say it is best to get a second opinion from professionals in the industry about anything you may hear about the US system. We talk about how the advice from your friends may impact your scholarship opportunities in the US.…

Its not easy packing your bags and leaving everything behind to pursue an opportunity in the US. You are in a completely foreign environment, with new people and a new lifestyle. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to find your feed and adjust to your new surroundings. In episode 105 we talk about different ways that you can make this transition easie…

Can you turn pro via the college route? The short answer is yes. In episode 104 we explain how this can happen, the work you need to put in to make it happen and how the US College system is used as a stepping stone into professional sport. Have a listen to find out how it happens and how you can turn pro by going through an American College.…

Reducing your costs in the US is not a difficult thing to do if you are doing the right things. We talk about 5 different ways to reduce your overall costs once you are in the US. If you are proactive and look forward ways to bring costs down, if you work hard in school and sport, costs will only go down. However, this is something you have to be c…

In episode 102 we talk about the different collegiate athletic divisions within the US College system. We explain what separates the divisions and why they are labelled they way they are. We talk about the competitive standards within each division and where you may end up based on your own athletic abilities and potential. A very informative episo…

In episode 101 we talk about university and college credits, how many classes you need to take in order to graduate on time, what happens if you fail a class and more. This episode will give you a clearer understanding of the structure of the academic calendar in the States. For example, most students graduate after 4 years of study however If you …

In our 100th episode we talk about the US College experience. What you can expect once you arrive, how to deal with homesickness, things to do during the holiday periods and more. We cover a wide variety of topics to give you a better insight into life as an international student athlete studying and competing in the United States Collegiate system…

In episode 99 we talk about transferring between colleges. Sometimes there are good reasons for transferring. However, it is not always going to be the right thing to do. Transferring will not solve any issues that you may have. It may solve one or two, but it may bring up new ones. You are better off solving the problems you have, or at least tryi…

In Episode 98 we talk about American Colleges and how they differ from universities around the world. There are many differences, some small and some big. It is very important to understand these differences to avoid confusion. It is a completely different world in the US university landscape and this episode will explain those differences.…

In episode 97 we talk about coaches and why its always a great idea to get a second opinion. Your coach may be able to help you and may share some information with you about the US College system but it may not be the correct information or all of the information needed. There are so many variables that come into play when finding opportunities.…

In episode 96 we talk about getting a college scholarship first. How do you get a college scholarship before someone else? Its actually not too difficult. Simply, start the process before someone else, gather more information, gather more video footage, prepare yourself academically in advance. There are many ways to receive a college scholarship b…

In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships in a little more detail. This is the second part to episode 93. Go back and have a listen to episode 93 before you listen to this one. Believe it or not, finding college opportunities is not an overnight or easy task. It can take countless hours of research, self reflection and conta…

In episode 94 we go over some of the more important messages in the last 10 podcast episodes. If you need to catch up this is a great place to start.โดย IAM 360

In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships. Believe it or not, finding college opportunities is not an overnight or easy task. It can take countless hours of research, self reflection and contacting coaches and schools. We talk about what needs to happen first before even beginning your college scholarship search. Every stude…

In episode 92 we talk about the involvement of parents or guardians throughout the college recruitment process. Parents or guardians must always be involved, however there are certain points in time throughout the process where they need to take a backseat. At particular stages, too much involvement and control from parents and guardians can actual…

Throughout episode 91 we explain who deserves sports scholarships and why. Maybe you are deserving of one right now or maybe you aren’t. By the end of the episode you will know whether or not you deserve one at this point in time. We talk about what you can do to increase your chances and why coaches give particular student athletes scholarships an…

In episode 90 we talk about finding the perfect college. Is there such a thing? You will have to listen in to find out. There are many different variables when considering what makes a great college, not only objectively but also subjectively. What is it that you want? What is the perfect college for you? We talk about what makes the perfect colleg…

In episode 89 we talk about financially preparing for college. We share examples of how costs compare with US university fees and the cost of living with the costs of the same things in other countries. We then share information on how you can make things easier for yourself in your first year of college in the US. You never want to be under financ…

In episode 88 we talk about this statement "I Will Only go to the US if It is Better than What I Have Here." this is something that people bring up almost on a daily basis. If it is not better than what you have here then why would you go? It is a legitimate question and one that has a few different parts to it. You may have thought about this your…

In this weeks episode we talk about US Colleges and why they look to bring in international student athletes. We talk about the colleges themselves and why its beneficial to give internationals opportunities and we talk about college coaches and why they want to recruit international talent. A fantastic episode that will give you a great insight in…

In this weeks episode we talk about your ego. It is not your friend, it is not your amigo. Your ego and what you think about yourself and your own athletic abilities mean nothing. Your ego means nothing to a coach, your parents opinion of you means nothing to a coach. They will formulate their own opinions of you. You need to go into this without a…

The US academic calendar begins in August/September. Most students will graduate at the end of the year meaning they have 8 or so months before departing to the US. There are a number of things that you could and should be doing to help better prepare yourself for the journey. We talk about all the things you should be doing in these 8 months befor…

When you arrive in the US things can get pretty hectic. There are a number of things that you will need to do when you arrive on campus. Meeting the coach, meeting teammates, heading to the housing department to get your ID and room key and so much more. The first week there are a number of things you will have to do to get settled in and set up. W…