Admissions experts from Rice University, the University of Connecticut and Northeastern University shared strategies for bolstering international enrollment at the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference. Rice invested $1.5 million over three years to diversify its international student body, now representing 56 countries. UConn and Rice introduced merit scholarships for foreign students, while Northeastern offers flexible start dates and credit for Indian exams. All three emphasized long-term presence abroad through fly-ins and tours, despite visa uncertainties.