A global future is out there
Increasingly, students at schools across the UK are starting to look more and more at international university options. The US continues to be the big draw, helped by media ubiquity, the availability of sports scholarships and the high rankings held by some of the most well-known universities. However, more and more schools are finding that […]
The Ivy League: the ‘best’ universities in the USA?
To students at schools in the UK, the term ‘Ivy League’ is a useful one to base their US university search around. It’s a term that seems to mark quality, to show the group of universities that is the ‘best’, and a starting point around which to base a college search. However, to experienced college […]
Paying for a US University Education
There’s no way to hide it: university in the US can be very expensive. Families I meet with are often very aware of this fact, and are keen to know what options there might be to reduce (or even completely wipe out) any potential costs. In this post, I want to give an overview of […]
US Applications: a suggested timeline
For students and schools who are used to the UCAS timelines, US applications can sometimes be confusing. A key difference is how much earlier the process needs to start, with much more detailed exploration of universities needed as well as the added requirements of SAT or ACT testing. The timeline below gives an overview of […]
3+2: the hidden gem of the US University System
In talks and workshops, I spend a lot of time discussing the wonderful flexibility of the US educational system: how a credit-based system when combined with GPA for assessment and a semester scheduling process allows a ‘buffet style’ educational experience of truly personalised learning. More recently, I have found myself speaking to students who are […]
SAT, ACT and Exam Access Arrangements
Students at schools in the UK or Europe who need to take the SAT and ACT are pretty well catered for, but for those who receive extra time, scribes, rest breaks or similar additional support in their national or IB exams, getting ready to take these tests can be particularly challenging. Here are my top […]
Core Curriculum and Distribution Requirements: erm, what?
Students used to choosing a university based on entrance grades for a particular subject – I need A*AA for History at Oxford, or BBC for Business at UWE – can find the US college process highly complex. If you have been through the A Level system, which makes you choose the right combination of subjects […]
US College Interviews
For those working at schools in the UK, the way in which a US college interviews students can often be quite confusing. In the UK we are conditioned to the fact that being invited to interview is always a good thing: the final stage in the process, a sign that you are almost admitted, something […]
Podcast Episode 8: New ACT Computer Based Testing
Podcast Episode 6: Jenny Howenstine of St Olaf College, in conversation
