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Cluster USA University is a company specialised in getting admissions to the best Universities and Ivy League in the USA.

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Check out our 3 types of differentiated services for each academic level of student and for each family budget:

  1. Integral Process
  2. Simplified Process
  3. Low-Cost Process

Our Integral Service will take you by the hand through the ENTIRE process:

We will help you define your application strategy.

We will help you prepare for all official SAT and TOEFL exams through one-to-one private lessons with a specialised live online tutor.

We will also help you with all the written part of your applications: Essays, Letters of Recommendation, CV, School Profile, Bank Reference Letter, etc.

How much does it cost to study in the USA? Can I apply to Category 1 universities? Solve all your questions here in our FAQ section.

How much does it cost to study in the USA? Can I apply to Category 1 universities? Solve all your questions here in our FAQ section.

Consult our table of services here and choose the one that best suits your academic and financial needs.

Consult our table of services here and choose the one that best suits your academic and financial needs.

See here what former students, mothers and fathers who we have helped to achieve their dreams have to say.

See here what former students, mothers and fathers who we have helped to achieve their dreams have to say.

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All of our Consultants are graduates of universities in the USA or parents of students who are pursuing their degrees there.

We therefore have an exhaustive knowledge of the process and the monitoring of the student, both from the student's and the family's point of view.

Your Consultant will be available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through our platform chat, whatsapp and video calls.

We prepare your children to access the best universities in the USA through previous stays in one-year courses during ESO/Baccalaureate in private or public High School, or also in Summer Camps on the East Coast, from 10 to 16 years old.

Ask us about our Summer Camp + University Pathway Programme and our 1-year American High School courses.

Summer Camps in the United States are the perfect complement and the perfect timing to start a demanding university preparation process.

  • The ranking and size of American universities DO matter... and a lot!
  • It is NOT true that below the well-known top universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, etc., all the other universities have a similar level among them, not at all!
  • We classify Universities into 9 very distinct Levels or categories
  • Exclusive platform with ALL American universities, statistics and exhaustive information on each one.
  • Personalised assignment calendar, templates, direct chat with your consultant 365 days a year and colour-coded ranking of universities according to your chances of admission.
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Scholarships: The whole truth

We have won more than $75,000,000,000 academic scholarships for our students. But beware: Scholarships are not free, i.e. the higher the scholarship offered by a university or college, the lower the academic level of that university will be compared to the level the student deserves. In other words, with a lower scholarship or no scholarship at all, the same student could have been admitted to a university with a higher academic level and higher ranking. Therefore, when faced with a limited budget, it is preferable for our children to study without a scholarship at a cheaper university with a higher academic level and surrounded by good students than at a more expensive one with a lower level and mediocre students, even if we are offered a scholarship. We will never recommend that you sacrifice the quality and level of the university for a scholarship offer, no matter how generous it may be. There are pseudo-university options for much less than $30,000 per year (categories 7, 8 and 9), but they are NOT worth it and we will NEVER recommend such a low level university.

Maximisation and Classification

We maximise our students' chances of admission to the best universities in the USA through our Comprehensive Service. Don't settle for a good college, we will help you get into the best college that can admit you, by boosting the overall quality of your applications and entrance exams.

We classify universities by assessing multiple variables: quality and prestige of the teaching staff, quality and prestige of each faculty, academic facilities, sports facilities, size and quality of the campus, dormitories, food, level of security, hospital, police, university life, and other rankings. All this allows us to classify them into 9 Levels o Categories, 1 for top universities and 7, 8 and 9 for universities that we directly discard (to go to a 7-8-9 level university, frankly, it is better to stay in Spain).

Adaptability of the process

Through our 3 types of processes: INTEGRAL, SIMPLIFIED o LOW-COST, we adapt to the needs of each student. Depending on the date or the course the student is in when we start the process, depending on their academic level or the economic capacity of their family, we will design the best strategy to make the wishes of the student and their family come true in an absolutely realistic and at the same time ambitious way. If maths or English are a problem for the student, there are very good options of Universities at level 5, 4, 3 or even 2! that allow us to access «through the back door» without the need to obtain a good SAT or Toefl score. Put yourself in the hands of our expert University Consultants. Tailoring our application strategy to the needs of each student and their family, without sacrificing the quality of the universities, is what sets us apart from the rest and is the key to our success.

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MENU OF SERVICESCOMPREHENSIVE PROCESSSIMPLIFIED PROCESSLOW-COST PROCESS
TYPE OF UNIVERSITIESLevels 1, 2 and 3Level 2, 3 and 4Level 4, 5 and 6*.
APPROX. DATE START OF THE PROCESS4 ESO and 1 Bachillerato**1st and 2nd Baccalaureate1st and 2nd Baccalaureate
DURATION APPROX. OF THE PROCESS18-24 months3-12 months3-12 months
APPROXIMATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS>7 out of 10>5 out of 10>5 out of 10
MINIMUM LEVEL OF ENGLISHB2, First or equivalentAny level of EnglishAny level of English
APPROX. OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FAMILY (INCLUDING TUITION, ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS)From USD 40,000 per yearFrom USD 40,000 per yearFrom USD 30,000 per year
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSSAT (2-4 official exams) AND TOEFLTOEFLTOEFL
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING TO PREPARE FOR ALL EXAMSIncludingIncludingIncluding
* From level 7 onwards, these would be low-level university centres (private/small/religious) and Community Colleges. Studying in the USA at these level 7, 8 and 9 educational centres is no longer included in our services, as we consider that it is better to stay and study at a good university in Spain.
** With the Summer Camp + University Pathway option, the process could start from the first year of ESO.
COMPREHENSIVE PROCESS 
TYPE OF UNIVERSITIESLevels 1, 2 and 3**
APPROX. DATE START OF THE PROCESS4 ESO and 1 Bachillerato**
DURATION APPROX. OF THE PROCESS18-24 months
APPROXIMATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS7 out of 10
MINIMUM LEVEL OF ENGLISHB2, First or equivalent
APPROX. OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FAMILY (INCLUDING TUITION, ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS)From USD 40,000 per year
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSSAT (2-4 official exams) AND TOEFL
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING TO PREPARE FOR ALL EXAMSIncluding
* Level 7 onwards would already be low level (private/small/religious) and Community Colleges and these schools are not covered by our services.
** With the Summer Camp + University Pathway option, the process could start from the first year of ESO.
SIMPLIFIED PROCESS 
TYPE OF UNIVERSITIESLevel 2, 3 and 4
APPROX. DATE START OF THE PROCESS1st and 2nd Baccalaureate
DURATION APPROX. OF THE PROCESS3-12 months
APPROXIMATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS>5 out of 10
MINIMUM LEVEL OF ENGLISHAny level of English
APPROX. OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FAMILY (INCLUDING TUITION, ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS)From USD 40,000 per year
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSTOEFL
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING TO PREPARE FOR ALL EXAMSIncluding
* Level 7 onwards would already be low level (private/small/religious) and Community Colleges and these schools are not covered by our services.
** With the Summer Camp + University Pathway option, the process could start from the first year of ESO.
LOW-COST PROCESS 
TYPE OF UNIVERSITIESLevel 4, 5 and 6*.
APPROX. DATE START OF THE PROCESS1st and 2nd Baccalaureate
DURATION APPROX. OF THE PROCESS3-12 months
APPROXIMATE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS>5 out of 10
MINIMUM LEVEL OF ENGLISHAny level of English
APPROX. OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FAMILY (INCLUDING TUITION, ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS)From USD 30,000 per year
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSTOEFL
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING TO PREPARE FOR ALL EXAMSIncluding
* Level 7 onwards would already be low level (private/small/religious) and Community Colleges and these schools are not covered by our services.
** With the Summer Camp + University Pathway option, the process could start from the first year of ESO.

What do our alumni and parents think? Here are a dozen opinions:

My daughter was very determined to study at university in the United States, but my husband and I were reluctant, we wanted to be sure and choose the right university and the right environment. Javier helped us absolutely throughout the whole process and solved all our doubts down to the smallest detail. He even allowed us to talk via facetime with his own daughter, who is now finishing her degree at a university in Colorado. This chat with her daughter gave Martina and us a glimpse of what our daughter's life might be like in the coming years. We peppered her with questions about her life there and she was delightful.
Martina Alfonso, Biomedical Science at University of Michigan – Proceso Integral
Martina Alfonso, Biomedical Science at University of Michigan - Integrated process
The process is long but the consultant we were assigned helped us through all the steps for a year and a half. We couldn't be happier with the decision to hire this agency despite the not cheap price, since with another cheaper one we contacted my son would now be in a clearly inferior university, which was the only thing we were guaranteed. Purdue is a reference in engineering and it is not easy to get admitted, and even less so with a scholarship like the one I was given (small). There really is a big difference between applying to top universities with a good agency or the ones they offer you out there. A 10/10 service.
Alex Martín, Engineering at Purdue University – Proceso Integral
Alex Martín, Engineering at Purdue University - Integrated process
They advised me perfectly and I applied to 15 universities which they helped me to choose together with my parents. The colour ranking was great for us to know my chances of being admitted to each university. My consultant, Angels, has always been available even on weekends, solving perfectly all my doubts (which were many:) It was worth the price and the effort to be admitted to the university of my dreams, Penn State University.
Cris López-Collado, Biology at Penn State University – Proceso Integral
Cris López-Collado, Biology at Penn State University - Integral Process
I started looking for information about studying in the USA in the second year of high school because I didn't know that I had to start in the first year. Other companies recommended me to lose a year or offered me very bad universities if I didn't want to lose that year. Until I found CFO and in less than 6 months I was admitted to USF, which is a level 2 university! They also gave me a small scholarship and their international student adjustment programme has helped me a lot to get into the rhythm of USF and they helped me a lot with everything from the moment I was admitted.
Julia Parra, Biology at University of South Florida – Proceso Simplificado
Julia Parra, Biology at University of South Florida - Simplified Process
If what you really want is for your daughter to be able to study at a top university like Boston University, there are no shortcuts. Without the professional help of Cluster University it would have been impossible and much more stressful. Our consultant, Javier, was available at any time of the day or night, every day of the year! His infinite advice and efforts were essential to get us great admissions, as in addition to Boston University, we were able to get admissions to Boston College, UTexas Austin, George Washington, etc. We can never thank them enough for everything they did for my daughter, her essays were perfect thanks to them.
María Saiz, Business at Boston University – Proceso Integral
Maria Saiz, Business at Boston University - Integral Process
Thanks to your service our daughter was able to get into Columbia, without a doubt, even though she has always been very bright. I would like to warn families that the road to top universities is long and extremely difficult. Without the right professional help it is impossible as you have to take care of the smallest detail in the applications. We are very happy with the work done by Gian and the other consultants we have met in these almost two years of permanent contact. Thank you very much for everything!
Alicia Aragonés, Political Science at Columbia University – Proceso Integral
Alicia Aragonés, Political Science at Columbia University - Integral Process
We actually started the road to American universities when Gorka was 13 years old by means of a summer film camp during all the summers provided by the people from Cluster. And coinciding with his penultimate summer camp we started the process of preparing for the American university. The truth is that the whole process has been wonderful and, through the summer camps, they managed to get Gorka very motivated to study at a university in the United States.
Gorka Aguirre, Marketing at University of Florida – Proceso Integral
Gorka Aguirre, Marketing at University of Florida - Integrated Process
I managed to get into George Mason even though I didn't take the SAT because of the simplified process. My English and maths were a problem for me to get a good enough SAT for a good college, because most colleges that don't require SATs are not good enough. That's why I recommend this company to be able to get admissions without having to take the SAT, which can be a barrier to entry for good students because of the maths. They also got me a scholarship at this and other universities we applied to.
Vicky Medina, Marketing at George Mason University – Proceso Simplificado
Vicky Medina, Marketing at George Mason University - Process Simplified
Without the help of the Consultant and his in-depth knowledge of the process, it would have been impossible to get into an Ivy League school. I also had other fabulous admissions like UPenn and Princeton, but I finally decided on Harvard and I am making my dream come true. You have to work very hard and take care of absolutely all the details to get this kind of admissions, but thanks to my consultant, Javier, we managed to submit very competitive applications. There are details that you could never know and take care of without the help of truly professional and specialised consultants in Ivy Leagues. Both my parents and I will be eternally grateful to the CFO team.
Mario Sánchez, Economics and Quantitative Econ. at Harvard University – Proceso Integral
Mario Sánchez, Economics and Quantitative Econ. at Harvard University - Integral Process
My daughter is absolutely happy with her degree in Design at TSU, which despite the so-called low-cost process is a beautiful university and has all kinds of facilities (I don't know what the more expensive ones are like but this one is spectacular). Maths has always been difficult for her and we were at a loss when it came to the SAT exams, despite wanting to study graphic design. But thanks to your service Tati is in a beautiful university fulfilling her dream of studying in the USA for the same price it would have cost us to send her to Madrid.
Tatiana Hernando, Art & Design at Truman State University – Proceso Low-Cost
Tatiana Hernando, Art & Design at Truman State University - Low-Cost Process
To get into universities like Johns Hopkins University, it is not enough to be at the top of the class. You also have to work on your applications with specialists who have experience in this type of universities because there are a thousand variables to know and control. My consultant had a great deal of experience in top-level applications and together we defined the right strategy and timings to maximise my chances.
Valentín Rubio, Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University – Proceso Integral
Valentín Rubio, Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University - Integral Process
From the very beginning Angeles, my consultant, told me that if I wanted to study International Relations I had to study near Washington DC. It was not easy to get admissions to prestigious universities in this field on the East Coast because the competition is very strong. But with hard work and the right guidelines we did it. Many thanks to Ángeles, Gian, Xavier, JA, Laura and the whole Cluster team because without them I wouldn't be at GWU now!
Cristina Valdés, International Relations at George Washington University – Proceso Integral
Cristina Valdés, International Relations at George Washington University - Proceso Integral

What do our alumni and parents think? Here are a dozen opinions:

How much does it cost to study in the USA at a good university? Can I get scholarships?

We should not expect to pay less than $30,000 per year, The tuition fees of an American university with an acceptable level can be equivalent to those of many private Spanish universities, i.e. from about $15,000 per year. And it is possible to reduce that figure a little with various scholarships for academic merit (although anyone who says they are easy to obtain for an international student is either lying or condemning him or her to very mediocre universities). And the costs of a university flat plus meals and personal expenses would be equivalent to what it would cost us to send our children to study in any Spanish city, or about $13-15,000 per year. Therefore we would be talking about minimum costs of approx. $28-30,000 per year In the Low-Cost segment, possible scholarships included. Are there for less? Of course, there are for $18,000, 15,000 or even $10,000 per year all-inclusive, but they are very small, bad and not recommended at all. At Cluster USA University we will never recommend such a low category university. More info at: Studying in the USA on a scholarship: The whole truth.

Unlike other consultants, we are not agents of any university or group of universities. Through our comprehensive service, which is completely independent, we are able to provide you with the best possible service, you can apply to any of the 4,298 We filtered the 250 best universities in the United States, classifying them into 9 different levels or categories. And from this universe of the TOP 250, after taking into account your GPA, the grades you obtain in the official entrance exams (SAT-ACT and TOEFL), your essays and letters of recommendation and your preferences regarding the size, type and location of the universities, we will propose a preliminary list of the best 50-100 universities that fit your profile and that have the best ranking in the country for the degree you want to study. And you will select the approx. 15 finalist universities to which we will apply, depending on your specific chances of being admitted to each of them. We will never apply to a university you don't like or don't want to go to. It is always your choice!
Although it is possible to carry out the Simplified and Low-Cost Process for students who are already in the 2nd year of Bachillerato, the Integral Process should begin when the student is finishing ESO or has started the 1st year of Bachillerato. The preparation for the official entrance exams (SAT, ACT) and English level (TOEFL) should be prepared well in advance, since the chances of being admitted to a Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 University will depend in part on the grades obtained. And all applications must be perfectly completed and submitted preferably in the autumn before the start of the course, so that you have at least half a year to receive the various letters of admission or rejection, make the decision on the university you want to go to, complete all the immigration and visa procedures, and prepare your trip for the start of the course, which is usually during the first two weeks of August. However, if you are already finishing the 2nd year of Bachillerato or if you are not able to obtain a good grade in English or Mathematics (SAT or Toefl), we can also start the process to begin the degree in August of the same year through the Simplified Process or the Low-Cost Process. Or you can take advantage of a semester or sabbatical year to calmly complete a good Integrated Application Process while you improve your English, work or explore as a listener and without pressure a first university year in Spain before starting your degree in the USA. That way your first year grades in the USA will be even better.
Because we are one of the few truly independent companies with an Integral Process in which we take care of everything and only charge our students. That's why we can apply to all the universities in the USA without any limitations. Because you will always reside in on-campus university flats and with EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Because we take you by the hand from start to finish in this long and tedious process of getting admission to universities in the USA. Because we help you in all the steps, from the preparation of letters of recommendation, Essays, preparation of the official exams, selection of universities, immigration and student visa procedures, preparation of the trip, etc. Because we also have at your disposal the Simplified Process and the Low-Cost Process to adapt to all the academic and economic circumstances of our students. Because from the very first moment we will give you access to our specialised intranet where we will supervise and follow the whole process step by step. Because our system is practical, decisive and effective, with a guarantee of success. Because all our students, without exception, have been admitted to universities from levels 1 to 6, as we do not even consider them after level 7. Because the cost of the Integral Process is divided into three convenient payments over more than a year, one at the beginning of the process, another when the applications are launched, and the third when you are already admitted and the visa process begins. Because we are available to answer any questions you may have 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Because we have a lot of experience and in our team we have both consultants who have graduated from US universities and consultants who are also parents whose children are currently studying at universities in the USA. Because we make it a reality for you to be admitted to the best universities that correspond to your academic level or even beyond, enhancing and maximising the quality of your application and therefore your chances of admission. Because we guarantee that you will study your degree in a fabulous University in the United States and you will be able to fulfil your dream.
Of course we do. All our personalised sessions during the process are carried out telematically, via Zoom, Skype, etc. And we have students from all over Spain and also from Latin America.
Yes and yes. The university system in the United States is so flexible that you can begin exploratory or generic university studies and decide what you want to study during the first semesters, while at the same time taking generalist credits and/or credits related to the area of study you prefer. You can also change your degree programme at any time without any problems.
Of course we do. Although some inexperienced agencies advise against studying medicine in the USA, our process will take you by the hand to be admitted to the various Pre-Med and later Med-Schools of the most prestigious universities in the United States.
Do you have to be a brilliant student to study in the USA?
Not at all. The American university system is so flexible and comprehensive that we can select dream universities for any academic level, whether for students with brilliant high school grades (in which case we can also get higher scholarships) or for students with moderate grade point averages (6-7 out of 10) or even for students with merely passing averages (5 out of 10).
No, it is not necessary. Passing the normal Spanish Bachillerato is enough to study any university degree in the USA.
Not necessarily. Many excellent universities have adaptation programmes for students who do not have a sufficient level of English at the outset. In these programmes, which usually last one or two semesters, English language classes are combined with classes in the chosen degree programme. At the end of this period, students are fully integrated into their chosen degree programme, having already completed the same credits as other students. During this time the student sleeps, eats, lives and uses all the resources of the University like any other student.
Yes, and our service includes assistance throughout the whole process of processing the student visa, preparation of the personal interview, as well as the preparation and logistics of the trip that the whole family usually makes to accompany the student to the University (Move-In Day), advising them on flights, transfers and transfers, the necessary bedding, opening a bank account, phone sim card, school supplies, Amazon account and other gadgets needed to start the course.
Basically you have three options: Either give up the degree you prefer and do another degree in Spain that is less sought after, or enrol in a more expensive/less prestigious private Spanish university that is more accessible, or graduate with a degree of your choice from a public or private university in the United States of America.. In fact, many students whose grade point average makes it very difficult for them to access their favourite degree courses in Spain because they are unlikely to reach the required cut-off mark, decide not to give up their vocation and go to study at American universities. There they can be admitted to magnificent universities and study the degree of their dreams, as there are many more places available in the USA than in Spain, both public and private.
Yes, Summer Camps are the best complement to your children's university preparation, and this preparation begins in the penultimate summer camp. Ask us about our service Summer Camps & University Pathway. Pre-university summer courses are also an excellent option and will help you to complete your CV for your university applications.
YES. However, the application process is different and much more uncertain. And therefore, we offer the possibility to study the Master in one of the 8 Universities with which we have signed a Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

That is the million-dollar question. And the short answer is that it depends on the academic segment we are looking for: If we are talking about absolutely top universities like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, etc., obviously the best ones are private. On the other hand, if we look just one step below these top universities, we find wonderful public universities that are even better than other private universities of level 1, 2 or 3. If we talk about the Low-Cost segment, the best options are undoubtedly the public ones, since the low-cost private ones are usually very small, religious and biased. Beware of low-cost private schools!

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