Most students know they have questions about studying abroad. What they don’t know is that waiting to ask the right question is costing them the very opportunities they’re dreaming about.In this episode of the What’s Next series on Global Student Voices, Mitchell Barure from ALU talks with Coach Martin (25 years in international education, TCK raised in Tanzania and Kenya, author of six books on global student success) to unpack the blind spots that families most commonly miss — and the practical steps to address them before it’s too late.Topics Covered:• Why starting early is the single biggest advantage in international education planning.• What “full ride scholarship” really means — and the hidden costs that catch families off guard.• Language tests (IELTS/TOEFL): when you need them, when you don’t, and how to request a waiver.• SAT strategy for international students — including the free Khan Academy prep, College Board endorses.• Code switching, cultural adaptation, and Coach Martin’s recent article on the hidden energy cost of moving between cultures.• What to do when you’re overwhelmed by choices and don’t know where to start.GSS Resources:Submit your question for a future episode → https://forms.gle/1Sd9BRsZvkjZ1PP48International School Consulting → https://www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com/international-schoolsFull article → file:///C:/Users/Aiden%20Chin/Downloads/The%20Language%20Nobody%20Teaches%20%20-%20Code%20Switching.html#studyabroad #studyabroadforinternationalstudents #athleticscholarships #ieltswaiver #internationalschool #satpreparation #satprep #thirdculturekids #thirdculturekidcollegeadvice #globalstudentvoices #globaleducation #studyinusa #studyinafrica #podcast This video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach, and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com