| IB, AP, University Admissions
In today’s highly competitive academic climate, every early advantage counts, which is why parents push their children to take IB and AP courses in high school to get a competitive advantage for college applications.
| SAT, ACT, College Admissions, US Universities
Many colleges have adopted a test-optional admissions paradigm since the COVID-19 epidemic. For the 2022-2023 application period, some universities have reinstated SAT or ACT requirements. MIT, for example, has become one of the first super-selective colleges to reintroduce the need for SAT or ACT scores.
| Ivy League, Admissons Consulting
Students find out if they've been accepted to an Ivy League university on "Ivy Day," also known as Ivy Admissions Day. All eight Ivy League institutions disclose regular decision admissions results on this day. The results are announced simultaneously online by all of the Ivy League schools.
IB Economics is one of the hardest courses that IB offers, which makes for hard work for students. However, universities know about it. Admissions Offices in higher education institutions worldwide are aware of the difficulty of the Higher Level Economics course and consider it in applications and, in American Universities, will often give college credit for the course.
| US Universities, Admissions Consultant, Sport Consulting, Athletic Recruitment
After her outstanding performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Eileen Gu has generated many parents' interest in entering prestigious US universities as student-athletes.
| US Universities, Admissons Consulting, Liberal Arts Colleges, Women Colleges
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, there is still a considerable lack of understanding, even stigmatism, concerning women's colleges. For aspiring applicants who could be applying to women's colleges, it is vital to be informed of the nuances of women's colleges and what they are and are not.
SSAT is a test that is used for private school admissions. Here’s what we need to know if we’re thinking about taking the test.
| UK Universities, Admissons Consulting, Oxford
Oxford’s academic excellence is firmly cemented and demonstrated through its granular admissions sift, graduate employability, and world-renowned academics, and requires no further elaboration. Whilst its academic outlook is most definitely a central pillar of life at Oxford, it would be a mistake to not savour the rest of what is provided by the vibrant Oxonian community.
| University Admissions Consulting, UK Universities, Oxbridge, Cambridge
There is often a lot of uncertainty about what life in Cambridge entails. Prospective students can find it daunting to think about the challenges that lie ahead. Cambridge is a terrific place to study and welcomes students from any background. I have certainly enjoyed my time here!
For those of us who are not native English speakers, you may find that an IELTS score is among the requirements for a school application or a job application. If you’re looking for tips on how to get started with your IELTS prep, you’ve come to the right place!
| UK Universities, Admissons Consulting, Personal Statement, UCAS
Beginning, crafting, and refining a 4000 characters personal statement is no easy task for many students. Nevertheless, plagiarism is a big no-no.
Back in September of 2018, ACT made the change to computer-based tests for all students outside the US. It’s only time that the SAT will follow suit. College Board has recently announced that the SAT (and also PSAT) will also become a computer-based test starting in 2023.
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