At TGS, university preparation is woven into each student’s two-year journey because the transition from a nomadic high school to university life is such a significant milestone.

Through close mentorship, our dedicated university counselor helps students translate their place-based educational experiences into compelling, authentic narratives that universities understand and value.

THINK Global School students approach the university process with a deep sense of clarity, independence, and purpose, and our role is to help universities fully understand the depth and rigor of that journey.

Graduates of THINK Global School leave with a diploma in hand, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and recognized by higher education institutions around the world.

Where Do TGS Students Attend University?

94% of our graduates have gone on to universities around the world, across a wild range of fields and disciplines.

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WHERE OUR GRADS GO

A ComprehensiveSupport System

University counseling at TGS combines practical application support with long-term mentorship. From the first term onward, students receive guidance tailored to their evolving sense of purpose.

Family Guidance: Support regarding timelines, financial aid, scholarships, visas, and the emotional transition into university life.

Standardized Testing Support: Individualized guidance for the preparation and registration of US and international entrance assessments, including the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Students self-study for the tests, and we recommend resources for test prepping. 

Transcript & Academic Profile Management: We ensure the rigor of our competency-based curriculum is clearly communicated through detailed transcripts and contextual documentation.

University Matching & Exploration: Identifying institutions worldwide that value curiosity, global citizenship, and independent research.

Essay & Application Mentorship: Extensive feedback on personal statements and portfolios, teaching students to communicate their experiences with depth.

A Two-Year Roadmap:Expert Guidance for a Global Transition

Grade 11: Exploration, Reflection, and Foundations

Grade 11 focuses on discovery. Students begin identifying the questions and interests that will shape their university journey.

• Strategic Goal Setting: One-on-one reflection on strengths, geographic preferences, and potential career pathways.
• Portfolio Development: Curating a professional digital portfolio showcasing project-based learning and research conducted across multiple countries.
• Early Research: Building a “long-list” of institutions aligned with future aspirations.

Connecting Experience to Direction: Learning how lived experiences evolve into academic interests. Example: A student might connect ecological fieldwork in Botswana and systems thinking in Japan into a future pathway in environmental policy.

Grade 12: Applications, Storytelling, and Transition

In Grade 12, the counseling relationship intensifies as students move from exploration into active applications and decision-making.

• Narrative Mentorship: Articulating how experiences across cultures and disciplines have shaped the student’s worldview and academic direction.
• Interview Preparation: Mock interviews and communication workshops to build confidence for admissions conversations.
• Submission Support: Managing deadlines, recommendations, and logistics across multiple international university systems.
• Final Decision Guidance: Comparing programs, evaluating financial aid packages, and navigating final enrollment.

Life Skillsfor the Next Stage

Our university preparation extends far beyond receiving those coveted acceptance letters. By graduation, our students have already learned to adapt to unfamiliar environments and manage complexity through living and learning across eight different countries.

They leave TGS prepared not only for university admissions, but for the realities of life beyond high school: navigating global issues, collaborating across cultures, and continuing to learn with purpose in an interconnected world.