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Essays of Univ of California
College Essays

Writing Essays for the University of California

The UC application is round the corner and we are prepping for the 30th November deadline just as most of you are. If you are applying to one or more of these amazing universities, then these tips may be just the thing you need right now. 

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UK Colleges

Applying to the UK? An Introduction UCAS

The United Kingdom is the country with the second highest number of universities in the QS World University Rankings top 100, only beaten by the United States. It is then perhaps no surprise the UK also has the second highest number of international students that apply to its universities every year. Any prospective student will find out that UCAS plays a central role in their application to college so this article will provide you with an introduction to this organisation.

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English language testing for international students
College Applications

Do I need to take an English Language test?

Colleges and universities will look for an international student’s ability to study in English as part of their admissions process. All courses will be taught in English, so it makes sense that anybody they accept will need to understand what they are being taught. The two most common tests used to assess non-native students’ English language ability are the International English Language Testing System (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). TOEFL is most common in the US, while IELTS is more commonly used in the UK.

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