FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
What is The High school connection?
We are an international non-profit organizations that guides and assists middle school students gain admissions and scholarships in private elite schools, high school graduates to find scholarships and admission opportunities at universities around the world and volunteer ready youths to access fully funded volunteer opportunities.
2. Who can apply?
Middle school students interested to study in private high schools on partial or fully funded scholarships, high school graduates interested in studying universities with partial or full scholarships, Bachelor or Masters degree holders seeking higher education and volunteers who are looking to make a real impact to the community but cannot afford the costs that come with it.
3. Do you only help with certain countries?
No. We support students applying to institutions worldwide. Feel free to consult us directly via email, phone, or social media pages to discuss the specifics of various countries.
3. Do you only help with certain countries?
No. We support students applying to institutions worldwide. Feel free to consult us directly via email, phone, or social media pages to discuss the specifics of various countries.
4. Do you accept applicants of all nationalities?
Yes. We accept applications of students from all over the world as long as the requirements of a scholar are met.
5. What are the academic requirements?
We have applicants from all over the world and have different academic requirements for different countries. Feel free to contact us directly and specify your nationality and academic background to receive a detailed response on academic eligibility.
6. Is this service free?
No. Please refer to our services and pricing page. While we do run offers atleast twice a year, to assist students free of charge, in most cases, we do charge to cover administrative and marketing costs so as to attract more eligible students to discover study and volunteer opportunities.
7. I cannot afford your service charges, but I am still interested, what can I do?
Our services are extremely competitive and one would be hard pressed to find a consultancy that charges such affordable fees. Moreover, we guarantee our students and volunteers that they'll save thousands in dollars in their studies and volunteering. But if our costs are extremely an issue, feel free to contact our dedicated counsellors and you shall be given alternatives, such as installment payments and affiliate program.
8. How do you help students?
We guide students with choosing the right schools and universities that matches their profile and needs, assist in preparing strong essays, preparing for interviews through our mock interviews programs, tutoring and preparing for SAT, ACT, IELTS Academic and TOEFL , give access to exclusive scholarships and assist in showcasing your skills and strengths. We also guarantee our students to get into top 2 of their top 5 schools or universities of interest.
9. How do you help volunteers?
We guide volunteers in accessing the opportunities to volunteer free of charge, within their country or abroad. While volunteering in itself is not expensive, but most programs require you to cover administrative and accomodation fees, flight fees, insurance etc. With The High school connection, you will get a chance to volunteer with minimal costs, and in some casesm totally free of charge with accomodation, meals and flights covered.
10. How do I get started?
You may fill in our form in the Bookings page and our team will contact you via email to discuss any questions you may have and to assist you in starting your application. Alternatively, you may contact us directly via email, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook with any questions you may have and start your application directly.
11. How long does the process take?
It varies. Some students work with us for few weeks while others work for months with us as they need to complete various stages such as attending interviews and practising interview skills with us, doing mandatory tests such as IELTS for certain countries, perfecting essays as well as visa processing after completing and committing to a school.
12. Do you guarantee admission or scholarships?
Yes and No.
Yes, we can guarantee admissions and scholarships to 2 of their top 5 schools or universities to eligible students who are also putting effort and work into the application process. But no, we cannot promise results to students who are indolent, do not observe deadlines and in most cases, you will be given a warning if you firstly do not follow up accordingly and afterwards, your application will be dismissed.
It is important for us that our applicants understand that this is a unique opportunity that many want and to put as much time, effort and dedication as we do.
13. Can parents be involved?
Yes! Parents are welcome to join the process and stay informed. And for our under 18 applicants, parents must be involved to ansure you have parental consent to proceed with the application.