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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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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University counselors in high schools have a difficult and crucial job, helping each of their students get into the universities that will be best for the students. They know the...
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The University of California system, which includes UC Berkeley and UCLA, is attracting a lot of attention now. The UCs had already dropped the SAT / ACT requirement for the...
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If you're struggling to come up with a way to describe your whole life and who you are in a nutshell for universities, you're not alone! Writing personal essays to...
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