US Applications for schools: what needs to be done and when?
For schools new to managing US applications, here’s a quick overview of some suggested timings for working with your students: Summer Term …
Writing a Letter of Continued Interest for US Applications
So, you applied early and were deferred (or applied regular and were waitlisted) – what do you do now? The important thing …
UCAS Personal Statement and Examples
WHAT IS THE UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT? The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Personal Statement is the main essay for your application …
Reflections on the 2019-20 cycle thus far
Working with students based in the British Isles and globally, the last few months have been crazily busy supporting them with their …
Options in Asia: Go East, young friends!
Students looking for more exotic university options than just the usual Anglosphere world are increasingly looking beyond Europe, and far into Asia. …
Looking at US universities: the concept of a ‘hidden gem’
Behind me as I write in my office, I have a bookshelf with a shelf devoted to US college admissions. On it …
Oxford and Cambridge
I regularly speak to international students, who have high grades and are hoping to apply to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. …
Honors Colleges, a US system you should know more about
Families approaching US admissions from a European perspective (where in most cases cost of attendance is not a factor in choosing between …
Making the most of a US or international university fair
Around the world, students have opportunities to attend international university fairs. To support students attending these events, here is a guide to …