Lou, a marine science lecturer, and his wife Jennifer faced challenges when their son Jacob was rejected from nearly 30 American colleges despite his strong academic record. Discouraged, they explored European options and found Toulouse Business School in France through a service called “Beyond the States.” Jacob applied, received an interview, and was accepted quickly. Adapting to college life in France, Jacob initially struggled with cultural and language barriers but eventually adjusted, enjoying the opportunity to travel across Europe. Inspired by Jacob’s experience, his sister Phoebe, 18, also chose to study in Europe. Having experienced IE University in Spain during high school, she applied only to that university and was accepted into a dual degree program in Law and International Relations.
Their Son did Well in High School and on His SATs, but got Rejected from 30 US Colleges. So They Set Their Sights on Europe
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