EducationUSA Australia

🏃 Dream of competing as an NCAA student-athlete in the U.S.?

EducationUSA Australia is hosting a FREE virtual session during the school holidays to help you navigate the NCAA recruitment and admissions process — straight from the experts!

📅 Thursday, April 16 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM AEST
💻 Virtual | Free to attend

Join us for Session 1 of our three-part series, in which two U.S. admissions directors will break down:
✅ How to assess your competitiveness for NCAA recruitment
✅ Building a standout student-athlete profile
✅ Communicating effectively with coaches
✅ How academic performance impacts your recruitment chances

Speakers:
Dr Chenelle Goyen — Associate Director of Admissions, University of Georgia 🎓
Kaye-Lani Laughna — Director of International Admission & Financial Aid, Davidson College 🎓

Can't make it live? All sessions will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/April16NCAASession1

Have you recently graduated or returned from a U.S. college exchange placement? This opportunity is for you — consider applying to join one of our Youth Advisory Councils!

🏅 Dreaming of competing in the U.S.?

If you're a student-athlete in Years 9–12 — or a parent supporting one — this session will guide you through what it really takes to study and compete at a U.S. college.

Learn exactly what it takes — academically and athletically — to position yourself for the U.S. college recruitment success.

Navigating NCAA eligibility, recruitment timelines, and admissions requirements can feel overwhelming. This free EducationUSA session will break the process down clearly and practically.

Hear directly from Australian Olympian and dual NCAA champion Stephanie Ratcliffe and her father as they share their lived experience of the recruitment process while highlighting how valuable engaging with EducationUSA
Australia was throughout the journey.

📍 Scotch College, Hawthorn
📅 Thursday, March 5 | 6:00–7:30 PM
🎟 Free event | Open to all

Register now via the QR code or this link: https://www.trybooking.com/DJUTV
Note: The registration will be closed when the venue reaches capacity.

EducationUSA NCAA NCAA Eligibility Center

The academic year is underway and EducationUSA Australia wishes you all the best in your studies!

Thinking about studying at a U.S. college or university after high school? Join our first virtual session of the year on Thursday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 pm AEDT.

This general information session is perfect whether you're just starting to explore your options or need help re-focusing your application strategy for this year.

Register here: https://bit.ly/EdUSAFeb26Session

Did you know that you can connect with the EducationUSA Australia team during their virtual office hours?

Our Virtual office hours for 2026 kick off on Tuesday, February 17, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm AEDT.

EducationUSA advisers will be ready to help students, parents, guardians, school staff, and anyone who has questions regarding the process of studying at U.S. colleges.

To register and view upcoming dates for both morning and evening sessions, visit the following links:

Daytime virtual office hours: https://bit.ly/EdUSAVirtualHours
Evening virtual office hours: https://bit.ly/eveningvirtualofficehours

Note: Virtual office hours are hosted every fortnight and may be subject to change.

🇦🇺 Happy Australia Day 💚💛

Today we’re grateful for the extraordinary beauty of Australia, from its cities and coastlines to its communities, cultures, and incredible wildlife that make this country so special, and such a great place to live and work.

We’re also thankful for the enduring U.S.–Australia Alliance, grounded in deep friendship and a commitment to working together for a secure, prosperous future.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Australia Day.

Are you an undergraduate student considering a U.S. postgraduate degree? Don’t miss the EducationUSA Virtual Graduate Fair on January 22! Meet admissions experts, learn about scholarships, and discover your pathway to a U.S. university. Learn more and sign up at: https://bit.ly/eapgradfairinfo.

Can’t attend but want to learn more, then check out resources on our EducationUSA EAP YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/

EducationUSA Australia is travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide – to deliver a final in-person information session of the year and would love to see you there!

Whether you’re just starting to explore study opportunities in the U.S., building your college application list, or aiming to be recruited as a student-athlete, this session will be valuable for students, families, and school staff.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
📍 Venue: State Basketball Centre, Wayville, SA
👉 Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DHTQV

Can’t make it?
Like and follow our EducationUSA Australia page and stay updated through our Events tab: https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAAustralia/events

Over the school holidays, explore our YouTube channel — packed with recordings from past programs, interviews, and guidance sessions. A great place to start is our podcast series. 🎥 EducationUSA Australia & New Zealand YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/educationusaaustralianewzealand

The EducationUSA Australia team looks forward to supporting you into 2026 and beyond!

🎓 Planning to Study in the United States? We’re Here to Help! ✨
EducationUSA Australia will be hosting our final Virtual Office Hours for 2025, and you’re invited! Whether you’re a student, parent, school staff member, or just want a chance to get expert guidance on applying to U.S. colleges.
🗓 Virtual Office Hours – Last Sessions of the Year
Drop in anytime during the session to ask your questions — big or small!
👉 Monday, 2 December | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (AEDT) register at: https://bit.ly/EdUSAVirtualHours
👉 Monday, 9 December | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (AEDT) register at: https://bit.ly/eveningvirtualofficehours

💡 Can’t make it?
During the school holiday break, explore our YouTube channel, packed with helpful recordings from our past programs. Listening to our podcast series could be a good place to start at: 📺 EducationUSA Australia & New Zealand YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/educationusaaustralianewzealand

✨ Whether you're exploring the idea of studying in the U.S. or are already preparing applications, or being recruited as a student-athlete, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Feel free to share this with students or families who might be interested! 🎓

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