2020 was an unprecedented year in most respects, and the US university admissions situation was no exception to this. International applicants and their parents often asked me if competition would...
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Most of the work during any university application comes in the form of essay writing. In the UK, the essay is a formal statement of fit and purpose called the...
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1. Don’t Discount Your AP/IB Exams Besides being used for college admissions, AP and IB scores can also be used to exempt yourself from some introductory college courses. Not a...
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A strong Common App essay should be creative and personal. It should reflect who you are. With a wide range of topics and the freedom to create your own topic,...
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As students gearing up for the US college admissions cycle, you should be familiar with the term ‘holistic admissions.’ Holistic admissions mean that not only your academics, but other factors...
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Let’s face it – tuition costs in the US have been skyrocketing. For international students, universities can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars per year, often making the...
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NS Men: confused about when to apply to a US college? Keep reading. The average student typically plans to attend college directly after graduation. For some students, opting for a...
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When setting out to draft the common app essay, many applicants think about their achievements, leadership stories, and volunteering activities – things that present them in a completely positive or...
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Figuring out what topics to explore in application essays for universities can be daunting. We have helped students in Singapore and around the world with this process, and below are...
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I speak with a lot of students and families in Singapore and around the world who are interested in the UCs. Most often, they inquire about UC Berkeley and UCLA,...
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