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Nailing Your US College Interview

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Is it over after hitting your application's "send" button on your common application/coalition application? Think again, you may be surprised by the option to opt in for an interview invitation by some universities! Preparing for a US college interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s your chance to showcase your unique qualities, academic achievements, and ambitions to potential universities. Here, I will highlight the crucial tips for acing your college interview and the significance of submitting a well-crafted resume. Read on...

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Breaking into tech at undergraduate level

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The number of college students majoring in or who intend to major in computer science has skyrocketed in the past, more than doubling since 2013. Indeed, the major has become so popular that some of the top universities for computer science - including the University of Michigan, UIUC, and UT Austin - will not even allow students to switch into the major if they weren’t accepted for it right from their freshman year. 

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Breaking into tech at graduate level

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Perhaps you now hope to switch to the software field, but have little to no background in computer science. Fear not - even if you didn’t major in computer science as an undergraduate student, it is not too late. Indeed, with the field of computer science growing as rapidly as it has the past decade or so, now is the perfect time to make the switch!

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2023 US Liberal Arts College Rankings

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US Liberal Arts College Rankings Table will help you by showing you the top US Liberal Arts College ranked by U.S. News Best National Liberal Arts College Rankings. Read on. 

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2023 US University Rankings

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With US university application season quickly approaching, it’s the right time for parents and students to start putting together the list of schools to which they plan to apply. Let us share the latest US university rankings and have a glance at the options!

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Is a Liberal Arts College education right for you?

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Applicants to universities, especially in the USA, may sometimes encounter the term “Liberal Arts College” in reference to certain schools. In this blog, we’ll explore what a Liberal Arts College (LAC) is, how the education at these schools differs from those at other universities, the pros and cons of LACs, and whether an LAC might be good for you or your child.

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Crafting a Winning MCIT Personal Statement (2)

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When you apply to a graduate program, whether MCIT  (Master of Computer and Information Technology) or elsewhere, the person reading your essay is literally on the admissions committee of that program and is likely more familiar with it than anyone else on the planet. Not only do they not need to be taught what it entails (because they already know rather well), but doing so takes the essay away from talking about you, which is what we want.

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Crafting a Winning MCIT Personal Statement (1)

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In very few places is talking exclusively about yourself for an extended period of time a welcome practice, but your personal statement is one of them. The entire purpose of the personal statement is to show the admissions committee who you are as a person - your background, your motivations, and your professional goals - in ways that cannot be conveyed on your transcript or resume. At the same time, you must also tell the reader why this program specifically is the right fit for you. To do so, it is necessary to understand the program’s offerings.

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8 Tips for a Winning US & UK Undergraduate Application Essay

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If you’re considering applying to universities in both countries this year, there are some fundamental differences between the UK and US university admissions processes that you need to know about; unfortunately, the same application form will not suffice for both. Let’s start by looking at the differences and then pointers for how to approach the essays; you’ll learn things to remember when writing your applications. 

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Latest Updates on “Test-Optional” Policies

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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.

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Athletic Recruitment in US universities

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After her outstanding performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Eileen Gu has generated many parents' interest in entering prestigious US universities as student-athletes.

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Demystifying Women’s Colleges

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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.

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