Explore Global College Opportunities
Guiding US students to top overseas universities with expertise.
About Overseas College Finders
Our Mission
Our Difference
Our Approach
Our mission is to provide personalized guidance that enables US students to gain admittance to top overseas colleges. We support those seeking both undergraduate and post graduate opportunities.
Our Approach
Our Difference
Our Approach
Our approach is to get to know each student individually to understand their unique strengths, interests, and goals. We provide personalized guidance throughout the entire college application process, from researching colleges to submitting applications.
Our Team
Our Difference
Our Difference
Our team consists of experienced advisors dedicated to helping students achieve success. We have a proven track record of helping students gain admission to top colleges in Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, Canada, and Australia.
Our Difference
Our Difference
Our Difference
The process of applying to overseas colleges is different to the US. Our in-depth experience enables us to fully support you at every step . Our founders were born and educated in the UK, but have lived in the US for 20 years. The foundation of OCF was built on successfully sending their own children to overseas colleges, following US high school.
why consider AN overseas college?
Entrance requirements
Our typical student has a strong GPA, SAT-ACT and one or more AP scores and is looking for a top rated university. Overseas colleges admit on the basis of test scores and therefore our students typically get prompt acceptance, as opposed to the frustration from denial, deferral or being wait-listed in the highly competitive US market. Rest assured, you can still apply to US schools if you desire.
Cost and Value
Wherever you go, college is a significant investment. The cost of top US schools has spiraled, with costs of attendance of $90,000 typical. Further, the return on this investment merits scrutiny with many US students graduating without employable credentials. We continue to find that world ranked overseas schools offer an attractive discount to the US, even factoring in flight costs
Preparation for life and a job
Whilst an overseas school is not for everyone, our students have benefited from living and studying outside of the US. The benefits opened by different cultures, networking, and travel opportunities lead to personal growth and are a valuable differentiator in today's job market.
OCF provides you with full support
Our Services
Introductory Session
Free
We get to know you and your goals. Introduce our services.
Agree next steps.
Send student fact sheet to you
Schools and Courses
$2,500
Review and discussion using your completed fact sheet. Subsequently, review of your detailed report setting out potential overseas colleges and courses. Our research & report typically takes 2-3 weeks to produce.
Application and Support
$150 p/hr
We offer support through the entire process including:-
- application support,
- reviewing essays, admission questions,
- organizing college tours,
- applying for rooms,
- navigating IEPs, 504 plans
Its a partnership. We will only undertake work where we can deliver value to you.
we work to find YOU world class alternatives to us COLLEGES
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Meet the team
Our team
- Karen Ridgway: US citizen. Born: UK.
- Degree: Applied Chemistry BSc. Various customer related roles in European auto, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
- OCF Founder and spent past 8 years advising and supporting students to identify and apply to overseas schools.
- David Ridgway: US citizen. Born: UK.
- Degree: Economics BA & Masters: Cambridge University. Various senior risk management roles in European and US financial institutions.
- OCF: Chief Operating Officer