Your Road to a Top US University
Starts in Texas
A guide to early study abroad (K-12), Blinn College and admission to Texas A&M.
From early study abroad in the teen years to community college transfer in your 20s — both tracks lead to one goal: Texas A&M. Our managed boarding system supports you every step of the way.
- University ranking in Texas (A&M)
- TOP 3
- Corps scholarship · open to international students
- 75%
- Cumulative admissions
- 40 students
- Care for teens and students in their 20s
- 2 TRACK
Texas, Land of Opportunity
8th-largest GDP in the world · the fastest-growing state in the US. Texas is where three conditions come together at once: cost, opportunity and educational environment.
Cost · Tuition & Living Expenses
With lower prices and housing costs than other major cities, you can cut the cost of studying abroad by about 40%.
Opportunity · Jobs After Graduation
Home to many Fortune 500 companies and explosive job growth, Texas offers outstanding opportunities to find work locally after graduation.
Environment · Top-Tier Education
World-class universities such as UT Austin and Texas A&M are here, with active, hands-on industry–academia partnerships.
3 Types of US Colleges SCHOOL TYPES · F-1 student visa up to 5 years
| Type | Features | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year community college START | About 70% lower tuition than private universities · complete all foundational courses before transferring to a 4-year university · access to transfer advisors and scholarship benefits | $11,000 |
| Private university | Students from diverse backgrounds · Ivy League / Public Ivy, etc. | around $70,000 |
| State university GOAL | 3 tuition types (In-state / Out-of-state / Intl) · can switch to In-state after 1 year · Tier 1, overseen by the state government | $38,000~42,000 |
Strategy at a glance — START at a community college (Blinn), then transfer to GOAL Texas A&M, a top state university. This path lets you save on tuition and get into a top university at the same time. Teen early study abroad students head to the same destination by way of a US high school (Cornerstone).
Teens and 20s:
Two Paths, One Destination
The starting point depends on age and current education level, but the destination is the same. On both tracks, care and training take place within our managed boarding system.
| Category | TRACK A · Teens · Early Study Abroad Track | TRACK B · 20s · Transfer Track |
|---|---|---|
| Path | US private high school (Cornerstone) → Texas A&M | Blinn College → Texas A&M |
| Details | Students enroll in an accredited US private school during middle or high school and complete the same curriculum as local students. With AP and Blinn College dual credit, they earn college credits while still in high school, then apply to state universities with their US school GPA. | High school graduates or GED holders earn an associate degree (AA/AS) at Blinn College over 2 years, then transfer to A&M. It is the most efficient path, completing the same general education credits at about 1/3 the tuition of a 4-year university. |
| Eligibility | Upper elementary to high school students | High school graduates · GED holders |
| Key factors | School GPA · AP · dual credit | Blinn GPA · Blinn-TEAM transfer |
| Care | Managed boarding (high school through sophomore year of college) | Campus All-Care Program |
Program Lineup
Short-Term Schooling Camp
4–12 weeks. Full immersion at an accredited US private school, with students attending real classes. A trial step before switching to early study abroad.
Full-Time Study Abroad · Transfer
Track A / Track B. We handle the entire process, from admission paperwork to visas and settling in locally.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
A prestigious K–12 Christian private school in Bryan, Texas, USA. It is located near Texas A&M University in a quiet, safe college town.
- Founded · Accreditation
- Founded in 2002 · fully accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS) · NICHE A+ rating
- Size
- 65–70 students in total · small, select learning environment · small class sizes
- Academic level
- Top 10% nationally on the Stanford Achievement Test · consistent K–12 roadmap
- Faculty
- Graduates of Texas's top 3 universities · including former university professors · including a former US ambassador
- Educational philosophy
- Whole-person education built on Faith · Academics · Family
- Graduates admitted to
- Yale · NYU · Texas A&M · UT-Austin · RISD · Harding
High School Curriculum HIGH SCHOOL (9–12)
| Subject area | Courses | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | English I–IV | Close reading of classic literature · Blinn College credit recognized |
| Math | Algebra · Geometry · Calculus | Top students can earn college Calculus · Statistics credit |
| Science | Biology · Chemistry · Physics | Includes digital hands-on inquiry such as forensic science |
| Social Studies · World Languages | World / American History · Spanish I–II | 12th-grade Government·Economics · 2 world language credits required to graduate |
AP & Dual Credit
In 11th and 12th grade, students can earn college credits in advance through Blinn College while still in high school. Dual credit costs $60 per credit, about 1/6 of the regular rate ($360).
| Sample current-student GPAs | Average GPA |
|---|---|
| Kim OO (male) | 3.91 |
| Cho OO (female) | 3.88 |
| Cho OO (male) | 3.84 |
Tuition, Room & Board and Care in One:
Managed Boarding for Teens
Cornerstone students live in INTO ABROAD managed boarding. With the INTO ABROAD partnership scholarship cutting tuition by 40%, the total — including tuition, room and board, daily-life care and college admissions guidance — is less than half the cost of a typical US private boarding school.
| Annual Program Fee (per year) | |
|---|---|
| Managed boarding fee room and board · daily-life care | $24,000 |
| Consulting fee one time, first year only | $3,500 |
| Tuition with 40% scholarship | |
| School registration fee every year | $350 |
| After scholarship | $33,755.28 |
Regular price $37,692.13 → price with partnership scholarship. The consulting fee covers school matching · admission paperwork · document preparation and translation · I-20 issuance support · F-1 visa processing · pre-departure orientation · airport pickup on first arrival.
| Compared with Average US Private School Costs | |
|---|---|
| US private high school tuition average of top 10 states · room and board not included | approx. $32,000 |
| US private boarding school average of 139 NAIS schools · tuition + boarding | $69,000~76,000 |
| INTO ABROAD managed boarding tuition + room and board + care, all included | $33,755 |
Sources: Private School Review (2026), NAIS boarding school average.
What's Included
Daily Life · Care
Shared twin room · vaccinations · health checkups, with a staff member accompanying students to the hospital when sick and handling the paperwork · homemade packed lunch every day · daily rides to and from school · weekly shopping (Walmart · grocery stores)
Academics · Admissions Guidance
Close after-school academic supervision (2 hours daily) · academic advisor · Goal Check Time · SAT diagnostic assessment and school GPA management · reports every other month
Experiences · Network
College tours every semester · city tours (twice a year) · monthly local activities (First Friday, Flea Market, etc.) · guest talks by professionals
Seamless care from high school through sophomore year — After graduating from Cornerstone, students who go on to Blinn College or Texas A&M can continue in the same managed boarding system through their sophomore year of college. Even grade management in freshman and sophomore years, which determines major placement and transfer, stays within one system.
※ The amounts above are per year and may vary with exchange rates and individual circumstances. Exact payment schedules and terms are provided during consultation.
Texas A&M University
Founded in 1876 · with more than 81,000 students, it is the largest public research university in the US. Located in College Station, Texas, it is a place where the whole city is filled with university spirit and pride.
US Rankings by Program
| Program | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering · College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | No. 1 in the US |
| Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | No. 3 in the US |
| Engineering — Mechanical·Aerospace·Industrial·Civil·Electrical | TOP 10 |
| Mays Business — Management·Accounting·Marketing | TOP 10 |
No. 5 nationally for producing Fortune 500 CEOs — one of the top 5 universities producing the most key leaders in American industry.
Industry Partnerships
NASA Partner
Building the $200M Exploration Park near Johnson Space Center — joint research with NASA engineers on next-generation spacecraft · robotics · communications technology.
Energy Hub
Co-developing sustainable energy solutions with ExxonMobil and others, built on the world's No. 1 petroleum engineering program.
Global 500 Companies
Ongoing recruiting by Microsoft · Google · Amazon · Boeing · Tesla and more. Over 4,000 companies registered with the career center.
130 Undergraduate Majors,
a Lifelong Network of 500,000 Alumni
62,500 undergraduates · 130+ undergraduate majors · 170+ graduate programs. A global research leader across engineering, business, veterinary medicine and life sciences. It is 1 hour 30 minutes from Houston and 2 hours from Austin.
Engineering
Petroleum · Aerospace · Mechanical · Civil · Computer · Electrical · Chemical · Nuclear · Industrial · Materials
Mays Business School
Accounting · Finance · Management · Marketing · Supply Chain Management (SCM) · MIS
Natural Sciences (Arts & Sciences)
Biology · Chemistry · Mathematics · Physics · Statistics · Atmospheric Sciences · Oceanography · Geology
Agriculture · Life Sciences
Animal Science · Food Science · Plant Sciences · Biochemistry · Agricultural Economics (US TOP)
Veterinary Medicine
DVM · Biomedical Sciences · US TOP 3
Health Science Center
Medicine · Dentistry · Nursing · Pharmacy · Public Health
AGGIE NETWORK
A lifelong global network connecting more than 500,000 alumni worldwide. The Aggie Ring is recognized as a symbol of trust by US employers, a reputation reflected in A&M's No. 5 national ranking for producing Fortune 500 CEOs.
- 12th Man
- A tradition in which the entire crowd stands and cheers throughout the game as the "12th player"
- Aggie Ring
- Class ring earned after completing a set number of credits · a lifelong mark of an Aggie
- Midnight Yell
- Cheer practice held at midnight the night before a game, with everyone gathered at the stadium
- Howdy
- A&M's official greeting, offered first anywhere on campus
Why A&M Is a Great Fit for Korean Students
Prestige · Reasonable Cost
A top Tier 1 state university. Switch to In-state after 1 year; the Corps scholarship cuts tuition dramatically.
Careers · Industry Ties
82% annual employment rate, with over 4,000 companies registered with the career center. Partnerships with NASA · the energy industry.
Safe College Town
College Station, a city that revolves around the university. 10–15 minutes by car from Blinn College.
A 75% Tuition Scholarship
Open to International Students
Corps of Cadets
Founded together with A&M in 1876, it is the oldest military training organization in the US (about 2,000 cadets) and the only civilian-university corps in the country that runs ROTC for all 4 branches of the US military. International students can apply on the same terms. Those accepted receive up to 75% off tuition · live in the Quad, the Corps' own residence community · and take ROTC leadership · fitness · time-management training alongside their regular studies. Graduates can go straight into private-sector jobs · no military service obligation.
FINANCIAL
Up to 75% off tuition — enroll for around $10,000+ a year
LEADERSHIP
ROTC leadership · fitness · time-management training
COMMUNITY
The Quad shared residence — a lifelong brotherhood network
CAREER
Aggie Ring + Corps background — top hiring priority
Students Who Won the 75% A&M Scholarship
| Student | Pathway | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Han OO born 2004 | Community college AA associate degree (GPA 3.92) → Blinn College Computer Science (GPA 4.0) | Admitted to A&M Statistics Joined the Corps · 75% scholarship |
| Jung OO born 2004 | Community college AA associate degree (GPA 3.86) → Blinn College Computer Science (GPA 3.83) | Admitted to A&M Public Health Joined the Corps · 75% scholarship |
What both cases have in common — Both students kept a GPA of 3.8 or higher at community college and in Blinn's Computer Science program, then earned an A&M transfer, a place in the Corps and a 75% scholarship together. Grade management at the Blinn stage decides both the transfer and the scholarship.
A System Proven
by Verified Results
From top East Coast state universities to Texas A&M · Texas State University — the fruit of admission strategies tailored to each student's strengths and major.
Full List of Admitting Universities · 14 Universities
- Rutgers University
- 8
- Stony Brook University (SUNY)
- 7
- Ohio State University
- 6
- Texas A&M
- 4
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 3
- University at Buffalo (SUNY)
- 3
- 1 each
- Montclair State University · Pennsylvania State University · Fordham University · Emerson College · Maryland State University · Texas Christian University (TCU) · Texas State University · PACE University
Three Keys to Admission
We manage grades from the very first semester to build a solid record for transfer applications.
We plan coursework around the transfer requirements of the target university and major.
Daily-life and emotional care create an environment where students can focus fully on their studies.
※ Admission results are cumulative figures for the INTO ABROAD center; individual results may vary depending on grades · activities · application strategy.
Blinn College
Founded in 1883. One of Texas's top 3 community colleges and Texas A&M University's closest partner, it is a "proven stepping stone" that sends large numbers of students to A&M and other major 4-year universities every year.
- Campus
- Blinn College · Bryan Campus (Blinn College District · 2423 Blinn Blvd, Bryan, TX)
- Major programs
- Business · Engineering · Biology · Arts
- Ranking
- Top 3 Community College in Texas
- Admission requirements
- TOEFL 61 · high school transcript · diploma / certificate of graduation
- Tuition
- $11,000 / year (approx. KRW 16.5 million) — about 1/3 of a 4-year university
- Enrollment
- 18,000+ students · 150+ programs
Maximum Efficiency
Complete general education credits on par with Texas A&M at about 1/3 the tuition of a 4-year university.
A Proven Stepping Stone
Since 1883, it has sent large numbers of students to A&M and other major 4-year universities every year.
Global Campus
Learn alongside a student community of many nationalities, then join the A&M campus after transferring.
The Most Reliable, Fastest Transfer:
Blinn-TEAM
Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn — an admission program run jointly by Blinn and A&M. Even while starting at Blinn, students hold an A&M student ID and use A&M classes · facilities · residence halls, and transfer automatically to A&M's main campus once they meet a set GPA.
Transfer Volume
Thousands transfer from Blinn to A&M every year
Transfer Rate
A record transfer rate into Texas's top university
Shared Access
Shared use of A&M campus facilities · resources
Priority
Credit recognition and priority on transfer
Eligibility & Admission Requirements
- High school graduates or US GED holders
- At least 6 months completed at an INTO ABROAD affiliate institution, with a recommendation
- Official TOEFL iBT score of 80 or higher
Transfer Strategy
- 2 years at Blinn: earn an AA/AS associate degree
- High GPA & strategic course registration
- Transfer to state universities such as A&M · UT-Austin
- Or Blinn's nursing school for fast employment · settling in the US
Location in Texas from BRYAN / COLLEGE STATION
| Destination | By car |
|---|---|
| Blinn ↔ Texas A&M | 10–15 min |
| Houston | 1.5 hours |
| Austin | 2 hours |
| Dallas | 3 hours |
An efficient transfer route — The Blinn and A&M campuses are in the same local area, so there is no need to change housing or surroundings after transferring. INTO ABROAD housing is also in the same Bryan area, so care continues without interruption.
Start a US Nursing (RN) Career
with a 2-Year Degree
Amid the US nursing shortage, this path is drawing attention for RN starting salaries of $70,000+ · a fast track to permanent residency.
Outstanding Licensing Exam Pass Rate
95% NCLEX-RN pass rate — consistently top-tier, above the 86% national and 88% Texas averages.
100% Clinical Training Environment
Practice-focused training at major local medical facilities and an advanced simulation center builds the expertise to start work right after graduation.
Outstanding Value
The fastest roadmap to a BSN through a partnership with Texas A&M — lower tuition, maximum degree value.
Strong Employment Network
Close collaboration with Level 1 Trauma Centers at major Texas hospitals — most graduates are hired by the medical facility of their choice.
NURSING CAREER ROAD MAP
6–12 months (training in the Philippines)
English test scores · admission · visa
3 semesters (1.5 years)
Prerequisites · TEAS · TOEFL 90+
4 semesters (2 years)
Pass the NCLEX-RN · license
1–2 years
Hospital interviews · employment contract
Settling in
Working at a local hospital · permanent residency
Who this track suits — It is especially well suited to students who prioritize faster entry into a profession and settling in the US over a 4-year degree, and to those who want a stable, credential-based career. It is also possible to earn an associate degree (ADN), then continue to a BSN while working.
※ Licensing, employment and permanent residency processes may vary depending on individual grades, visa status and local policy.
4-Year Total Cost:
Up to 3x Difference by Path
From Texas A&M to private universities in Korea — we compared the cost structure of 5 education paths.
| Item | A&M scholarship student Corps of Cadet | Blinn College INTO ABROAD managed | State university regular admission | US private university based on USC (LA) | Seoul metro area, Korea private university |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (annual) | $12,700 | $11,000 | $38,000~42,000 | $70,000 | $7,000 |
| Housing | $7,000 | $16,000 housing + meals and All-Care services | $9,000 | $13,500 | $2,500 |
| Meals | $4,500 | $4,500 | $8,500 | $3,000 | |
| Private academy · language study program | — | — | — | — | $36,000 |
| 1-year cost | $24,200 | $27,000 | $53,500 | $92,000 | $15,500 |
| 4-year total | $96,800 approx. KRW 145 million | $54,000 transfer after 2 years | $214,000 approx. KRW 323 million | $368,000 approx. KRW 555 million | $95,000 approx. KRW 143 million |
Compared with 4 years at A&M through regular state-university admission ($214,000), you save $111,600 (approx. KRW 160 million) — earning the same A&M diploma for less than half the cost.
GPA Assurance
With INTO ABROAD managed care, we target a first-semester GPA of 3.6 or higher — securing a stable transfer and protecting the academic schedule without the cost of retaking courses.
Corps 75% Scholarship
Open to international students, with 75% off tuition. There is no military service obligation after graduation, so students move straight into private-sector jobs.
※ The amounts above are 2026 estimates and may vary with exchange rates · individual circumstances · school policy.
Strong Grades,
Healthy Living
From academics to daily life, all in one — INTO ABROAD closely manages every part of your child's life in the US. Teen early study abroad students can use the same care system from high school, and students in their 20s while at Blinn · A&M, through sophomore year of college.
Academic Care
Course registration · GPA management (targeting 3.6+ in the first semester) · time-management coaching
Daily Care
Korean meals provided · rides to and from school and for grocery shopping · daily-habit care · media-use management
Emotional Care
Regular counseling at least once a week · crisis management · emotional support through 1:1 mentoring
Growth Care
Club activities · city exploration · leadership training · career · education plan management
Why care through freshman and sophomore year? — Grades in the first two years of a US college are the most important credits, carrying through to major placement, transfer, scholarships, and later graduate school · employment. Yet this is also when most international students start living on their own for the first time and gaps in oversight appear. Managed boarding continues the same system through sophomore year, helping protect grades during this most important period.
Annual Program Fee Comparison per year · housing in BRYAN, TEXAS
- Typical study-abroad agency
- $2,500–$3,000 per month
- INTO ABROAD managed care
- $1,600 per month · $16,000 for 10 months a year
Excludes the 2 vacation months · on-call support, door-to-door rides and meal service all included. Save $700 (5%) with a single annual payment. Special vacation care is an extra $1,800 (optional). Includes initial settling-in support for college students. - Housing
- Shared twin room · shared kitchen · on-site pool · fitness center · basketball court
6 Months Before Departure:
Preparation Drives Admission
At PhilAmerica Zone, INTO ABROAD's pre-departure care center in the Philippines, students receive 6 months of intensive care before leaving for the US. Through English immersion and community living, this stage completes their preparation for top-university admission.
Intensive English Care
Jump from TOEFL iBT 60 to 80 · regular mock tests · 1:1 study coaching
Daily Life · Leadership
English-speaking daily environment · independence through community living · leadership workshops
Departure Prep
Vaccinations · health checkup · passport renewal · financial statement preparation · departure D-12 → D-6
DURATION & COST
6 months · KRW 1.7 million per month
Why prepare in the Philippines — about 70% lower cost than the US · an environment friendly to Asian students · English immersion combined with Korean-language mentoring · step-by-step adjustment before entering the US.
PhilAmerica Zone Daily Schedule Mon–Fri
| Morning | Afternoon · Evening | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 | Exercise | 3:50 | TOEFL vocabulary test |
| 7:25 | English reading | 5:15 | Sentence memorization |
| 9:30 | English class | 6:10 | Sentence mastery |
| 12:50 | TOEFL SDL | 7:05 | English journal |
| 2:50 | Advanced English conversation | 8:15 | SDL (self-directed learning) |
※ Weekends consist of weekly vocabulary · sentence mastery and tests, plus free time · exercise. Overseas volunteer activities twice a month, regular shopping once a month. Some schedules may change depending on the academic calendar · weather.
4 Weeks: Try an Accredited
US Private School First
2027 Winter Schooling Camp — An immersive program in which students join the same 8-period school day as local students at an accredited US private school (Cornerstone) before studying abroad full time. Families considering a switch to early study abroad use it as a trial step.
Waitlist
Sat, Jan 2 – Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · 4 weeks
Includes an LA tour (Universal Studios · Hollywood · UCLA · USC)
Booking open
Fri, Jan 29 – Thu, Feb 25, 2027 · 4 weeks
Includes SeaWorld + an NBA game (orca show and other attractions)
Program Fee · Choose Your Length
- Elementary grade 1 – grade 11 (students in grade 5 and up may attend on their own)
- Parent-Accompanied: +KRW 2.5 million per parent for 4 weeks
- Returning participants KRW 200,000 off · siblings KRW 200,000 off
- Airfare · personal spending money not included · limited spots, first come first served
Daily Schedule
- 06:00
- Wake up · morning reading by team
- 08:00
- Regular classes at a local private school (8 periods)
- 15:15
- Return to the center · snack break
- 16:10
- Extracurricular activities · worldview lecture · musical instruments
- 17:00
- English reading & summary writing
- 19:00
- SDL (self-directed learning)
- 20:00
- Family meeting (group mentoring)
Weekends · Exploring 4 Major Texas Cities
- Houston
- NASA Space Center · RICE University
- Austin
- UT-Austin · Texas State Capitol
- San Antonio
- The Alamo · River Walk · SeaWorld
- College Station
- Texas A&M · George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Housing with close managed care · accompanied by chaperones · 3 meals a day. Schedules may be adjusted depending on local conditions.
Application Process
Phone or KakaoTalk
We review grade level · goals, then recommend a track
Review of transcripts · passport, etc.
Application writing · visa paperwork handled for you
Orientation · airport pickup
Required Documents
Required for All
Passport copy and photo · English transcript for the most recent school year · vaccination records
Additional for Full-Time Study
Certificate of enrollment · graduation · English financial statement · application form
Support We Provide
Visa guidance and processing support · pre-departure orientation · local airport pickup
Parent Program · Parent Academy
Study Abroad Trends
The latest trends in US study abroad and understanding the school system
Career Planning
Building a career-planning strategy for your child
Visa Guidance
US student visa (F-1) guidance and preparation
Personal Consultation
1:1 Q&A tailored to your child's situation
Lowering the
World's Barriers
Whether you start with early study abroad or at Blinn College —
this is your path to a top US university at a reasonable cost.
Contact us anytime for detailed school brochures and consultation.