The USA: more competitive than you may think
For students embarking on the journey of undergraduate education in the United States, it can be confusing to understand just what exactly is a backup or “safe” university. The sheer number of students, combined with the fierce competition, can sometimes mean that universities that might appear to be backup options are nothing of the sort. […]
Transferring from a UK to a US university
On the surface, the idea of transferring from a UK university to a US one can seem enticing. The promise of the American college experience, diverse campuses, and a global perspective can be alluring. However, delving beneath the surface reveals a different reality – one filled with potential pitfalls and challenges. Here’s why it can […]
Podcast Episode 73: US Art Schools
Podcast Episode 72: the digital SAT
Podcast Episode 70: Rowing recruiting for US universities
USA Admission Rates 2021-22
It’s again been a tough year at the most-selective end of the US university spectrum, here’s a selection of admission rates: Amherst: 7% Boston U: 14% Bowdoin: 8.92% Brown: 5% Colby: 7.45% Columbia: 3.73% Cornell: not listed Dartmouth: 6.2% Duke: 6.2% Hamilton: 11% Harvard: 3.19% Johns Hopkins: 6.48% MIT: 3.96% Northeastern: 7% Northwestern: 7% Notre […]
Podcast Episode 68: studying business in the USA
US Universities Webinar from February 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5_644TyzUU
Podcast Episode 67: Large, Public US Universities
Early US Applications 2021-22, overview of data
As information trickles in about the early admissions round at the most ‘highly rejective’ US colleges, it’s clear that the trends of increased applications and reduced admit rates continue. In addition, where information has been disclosed, universities have admitted highly diverse student bodies, with BIPOC representation again increased. Here is some collated information (last updated […]
