Your Guide to UCAS Clearing and Adjustment
Did you not meet your conditional requirements for both your firm and insurance colleges? Don’t panic just yet! You still have some options available thanks to UCAS Clearing. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of this opportunity and find a place at college this year. Here is everything you need to […]
What Not to Do When Writing Your UCAS Personal Statement
4,000 characters and 47 lines. That’s it. That’s how much space the UCAS personal statement gives you to impress admissions tutors. This is where you tell them about your academic passions and why and describe your ambitions, skills and experiences, while connecting them to the course for which you are applying. You need to evidence […]
How to Draft a Successful Common App Activities Section
Part 2 of a 4-part series If you’re planning to study in the US for an undergraduate degree, it is likely that you will be filling out the Common Application form. A vital component of this form is the activities section. While the essays you will be writing may be daunting, filling out this particular […]
What’s in a Name? Choosing Between Tech Schools
William Shakespeare did indeed say, “What’s in a name?” Alongside life and literature, this also holds true for three colleges in the United States–Georgia Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Shortlisting colleges can be complicated and for students who wish to study majors in engineering or technology abroad, going […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Common Application
Part 1 of a 4-part series If you have your heart set on pursuing your undergraduate studies in the US, then you will need to fill out the Common Application form. Nearly 1,000 colleges and universities use the Common Application form to collect your details, easing the tedious process of filling out separate forms. How […]
6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Campus Visits
Before applying to universities abroad, you need to shortlist colleges where you will thrive. The best way to gain first-hand insight is to visit a few campuses. After all, the college you finally attend will be your home for the next three to four years. If you are already on vacation or are planning to […]
What to Do While You Wait for US Admissions Results
It’s been a couple of months since you submitted your university applications. After focusing on them for the better part of last year, you may think, “Now what?” What are you supposed to do until you find out to which university you have been accepted? Instead of counting down the days left for decision letters […]
How Can I Pursue Multiple Interests in the UK with a Joint Degree?
One of the key benefits of opting to go to the UK for your undergraduate studies is that if you have a passion for a particular subject and wish to pursue it in depth, you can. UK universities offer several highly specialised degrees and even some in unusual subjects. At the University of Cambridge, for […]
What Are Some University Options Beyond London?
Many applicants from India who are considering studying abroad think of applying to the United Kingdom. Most are drawn to London because the thought of spending three years in the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s most popular cities is exciting! Whilst there are definite advantages to studying in London, it is also […]
4 Tips to Socialise as an International Student
Even if you have travelled abroad extensively, actually studying abroad in the US, UK or another country can feel quite intimidating. One of the most important factors, which will make your university experience abroad memorable, is your ability to build a network of friends and acquaintances in this new chapter of your life. So as […]
