US University Summer Courses, are they worth the effort?
There is an urban myth abounding: if I do the summer course run by WORLD FAMOUS UNIVERSITY, then I’m much more likely …
Creating a US College Shortlist
Starting to choose US colleges can be daunting. Where do I start? How do I narrow things down? For students, schools and …
SAT or ACT?
It’s important for students considering applications to the United States to do their research into the tests needed (or if a …
Navigating US University Rankings
Each year in the US, about 2 million people apply to university. That’s a significant number which needs to stick in …
University fairs, compare & contrast
Last week I attended the UCAS London fair, the biggest university fair held in the UK each year. It brought me back …
University fairs, compare & contrast
Last week I attended the UCAS London fair, the biggest university fair held in the UK each year. It brought me back …
Admissions Statistics: drawing the right conclusions
Part of my job is visiting schools and giving talks. I meet with lots of students who want to study in the …
What’s a ‘top university’?
So often I hear it: I / my child / our students can only go to a top university. Delve down into …
Study Abroad and the UK Student Loan
Last week I was on the road again, touring South Wales and South West England with colleagues from four Dutch Research Universities, …
What’s in a word? Colleges or Universities in the US context
For families looking to study in the United States, the rankings pages are a helpful place to start. World rankings such as …