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Competitive College Club 2026
Program Overview
This program gives you personal support and guidance to help you prepare for the challenging U.S. college application process.
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Who Can Apply?
This application form for the Competitive College Clubs accepts applications only from citizens of the following 11 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine.
If you live in one of these countries but are not a citizen, you cannot apply. However, EducationUSA has over 430 advising centers worldwide that can help students from other countries. You can find more information about EducationUSA Advising Centers here.
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Intensive, cohort-based advising program designed to support high-achieving high school students and gap year students in pursuing admission to competitive U.S. colleges and universities.
General Requirements
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 or a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Possess an upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Important: Participation in the EducationUSA Competitive College Clubs does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Country Requirements
Make sure you read the requirements for your country before starting your application. Only applicants from the countries listed below are eligible to apply through this program.
Requirements for Armenia
Hybrid · 10 months
Program Details
- Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
- Duration: 10 months
Requirements for participants from Armenia
- Be a citizen of Armenia
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application — submit your application by the deadline.
Stage 2: Interview — shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with their local EducationUSA team.
Timeline
- January 5 – February 8, 2026: Applications open
- February 20, 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 1 results and interview invitations
- By February 28, 2026: Interviews with shortlisted applicants; finalists selected and notified
- First week of March 2026: Program begins
Contacts
For application inquiries: yerevan@educationusa.org · +37499 50 30 35
Requirements for Belarus
Virtual · To be updated
Program Details
- Format: Virtual
- Duration: To be updated
Requirements for participants from Belarus
- Be a citizen of Belarus
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) — submit by the deadline.
Stage 2: Interview — some candidates may have a virtual interview with the local team.
Timeline
- Mid-November – Mid-December 2025: Applications open
- Mid-January 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 1 results and interview invitations
- Mid-February 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: Mid-December 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: belarus@educationusa.org
Requirements for Georgia
Virtual · 12 months
Program Details
- Format: Virtual
- Duration: 12 months
Requirements for participants from Georgia
- Be a citizen of Georgia
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as a first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) + School Transcripts — submit by the deadline. Applications are reviewed by our EducationUSA advisers. Finalists will be notified by email about the results.
Timeline
- Mid-November – Mid-December 2025: Applications open
- Mid-February 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: Mid-December 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: georgia@educationusa.org
Requirements for Kazakhstan
Virtual · 11 months
Program Details
- Format: Virtual
- Duration: 11 months
Requirements for participants from Kazakhstan
- Be a citizen of Kazakhstan
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) — submit by the deadline. Applications are reviewed by our EducationUSA advisers. Finalists will be notified by email about the results.
Stage 2: Interview — candidates will have an in-person or online interview with the local EducationUSA Adviser.
Timeline
- Mid-November: Applications open
- Application closes: December 26, 2025, 23:59 Astana time
- Mid-January 2026: Applicants notified of Stage 1 results and interview invitations
- Mid-February 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: December 26, 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: kazakhstan@educationusa.org
Requirements for Kyrgyzstan
Hybrid · 9 months
Program Details
- Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
- Duration: 9 months
Requirements for participants from Kyrgyzstan
- Be a citizen of Kyrgyzstan
- Be a high school student in 9 or 10 grade of secondary school applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) — submit by the deadline.
Stage 2: Interview — candidates will have a virtual interview with the local team.
Timeline
- Mid-November – Mid-December 2025: Applications open
- Mid-January 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 1 results and interview invitations
- Mid-February 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: Mid-December 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: bishkek@educationusa.org
WhatsApp: +996 550 950 112
WhatsApp: +996 550 950 112
Requirements for Latvia
Hybrid · 9 months
Program Details
- Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
- Duration: 9 months
Requirements for participants from Latvia
- Be a citizen of Latvia
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026) (currently 11th-grade student)
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application — submit by the deadline.
Stage 2: Interview — shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the local team.
Timeline
To be updated
Contacts
For application inquiries: akivle@educationusa.org · +371 27439138
Requirements for Moldova
Online · 9 months
Program Details
- Format: Online
- Duration: 9 months
Requirements for participants from Moldova
- Be a citizen of Moldova
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a gap year student (graduated in May 2026), applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application — submit by the deadline. Applications are reviewed by our EducationUSA advisers. Finalists will be notified by email about the results.
Timeline
To be updated
Contacts
For application inquiries: chisinau@educationusa.org
Requirements for Tajikistan
Hybrid · 10 months
Program Details
- Format: Hybrid (in-person for Dushanbe and online for regional students)
- Duration: 10 months
Requirements for participants from Tajikistan
- Be a citizen of Tajikistan
- Be a high school student in 9 or 10 grade. Gap year students are welcome to apply.
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English is a MUST
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) and TOEFL/SAT Mock Scores — submit your application, TOEFL and SAT mock test results by the deadline. AI-generated responses will automatically be disqualified for consideration.
Stage 2: Interview — candidates will have an in-person/online interview with the local EducationUSA Adviser.
Timeline
- Dec 1, 2025: Applications open
- Dec 26, 2025: Applications close
- Jan 18, 2026: Stage 1 results are out
- Jan 19, 2026: Interviews will start
- Feb 13, 2026: Interviews conclude and finalists selected
- Feb 18, 2026: Program start
- Deadline: Dec 26, 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: dushanbe@educationusa.org
Requirements for Turkmenistan
In-person · 9–10 months
Program Details
- Format: In-person
- Duration: 9–10 months
Requirements for participants from Turkmenistan
- Be a citizen of Turkmenistan
- Be a high school student in 10, 11, 12 grade of secondary school applying to U.S. colleges in Fall 2027 or Fall 2028
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application (~30 minutes) — submit by the deadline.
Stage 2: English and Math Tests — candidates will be invited to take a short TOEFL and SAT Math tests.
Stage 3: Interview — candidates will have an in-person interview with the local EducationUSA Adviser.
Timeline
- Mid-November – Dec 26, 2025: Applications open
- Mid-January 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 1 results and invited for Stage 2
- End-January 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 2 results and invited for Stage 3
- February 2, 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: Dec 26, 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: ashgabat@educationusa.org
Requirements for Ukraine
Online · 11 months
Program Details
- Format: Online
- Duration: 11 months
Requirements for participants from Ukraine
- Be a citizen of Ukraine
- Be a high school student graduating in May 2027 OR a student on a gap year, applying to U.S. colleges to start their studies in Fall 2027
- Upper-intermediate or higher level of English
- Strong commitment to U.S. colleges and universities as your first choice
Note: Participation in CCC does not guarantee admission to a U.S. college or university. The program prepares students for applications, but admission decisions are the responsibility of each institution.
Application and Selection Process
Stage 1: Online Application — submit by December 26, 2025.
Stage 2: Interview — shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the local team.
Timeline
- 14 November – 26 December 2025: Applications open
- Mid-January 2026: Applicants notified about Stage 1 results and interview invitations
- Mid-February 2026: Finalists selected and notified / Program start
- Deadline: 26 December 2025
Contacts
For application inquiries: ukraine@educationusa.org
Requirements for Azerbaijan
Info coming soon
Information will be published here once confirmed.
