Category: Colleges
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates-Part 2-The Liberal Arts Colleges
Application rates to liberal arts colleges (LAC) like Williams, Amherst, Swarthmore, Pomona and Wellesley have surged in recent years. Popularly known as The Little Ivies, these colleges are different from larger research or technical universities for the following reasons: An emphasis on broad-based education and interdisciplinary learning; a sole focus on undergraduate education and a… Read more
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Believe, Achieve, Succeed-College Application Journey for 2024-25
August 1st, 2024 is when the much-awaited Common App will be launched for the next admission cycle. You may already be aware, the Common App is a single platform that allows you to apply to multiple colleges. It is accepted by more than 1000 schools in the U.S. Navigating the Common App might be somewhat… Read more
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A Guide to Staying Safe on U.S. Campuses
One of the parents’ top concerns when shortlisting colleges for their child is to look at the measures taken by the university authorities to ensure a safe and stress-free environment. Crime is something that can happen inside the campus. Colleges acknowledge the growing rate of crime that directly impacts the confidence of parents and students.… Read more
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2024-2025 Best Universities in the World – US News
University rankings offer valuable insights into global academic institutions. Rankings measure the quality of faculty, education, and research opportunities available at a university. It directly reflects the perceived quality of a university’s teaching. Aspects such as employer reputation, indicate how well employers regard graduates do after studies, and the student-to-faculty ratio, measures the level of… Read more
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Student Life at Harvard
Harvard – your gateway to success. A university with 3500 courses, eminent professors, and unrivaled resources promises to be a place with limitless possibilities. Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard has consistently attracted the world’s brightest minds. Walking through the campus, you cannot help but feel a sense of deep reverence for the… Read more
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Lumiere Research Scholar Program
Founded by Harvard and Oxford researchers, the Lumiere Research Scholar Program is a mentored research program for talented students. In the program, students work one-on-one with a researcher from a top university to produce an independent research project. Lumiere prides itself on having distinguished mentors from top universities, namely Columbia, Princeton, the University of Chicago,… Read more
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Exploring the University of California
The University of California system is considered one of the best state university systems in the U.S.A. Four out of the ten campuses of the University of California colleges featured in the top 50 in Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges list. At #5 is The University of California Berkeley, and at # 13 is the University… Read more
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Studying Medicine in the UK
If you are planning on studying medicine, the UK is a great place to start. The world-class universities with passionate teachers and state-of-the-art facilities will allow you to hone your specialism. Studying in the UK gives you the unique advantage of caring for people in real clinical settings. Hence, you don’t have to wait until… Read more
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Explore U.S. Colleges With Low Costs and High Standards.
It may come as a surprise to you, but there are indeed a few colleges in the U.S. that provide high-quality education without burning a hole in your pocket. Traditionally, a U.S. undergraduate education is considered to be an extremely expensive affair, reserved only for the affluent few. The cost of education being US$60,000 upwards… Read more
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Are U.S. Summer Schools Worth the Investment?
As an international student, if you are looking to make the best use of your summer holidays, you could join a summer school in the U.S. While your vision of your holiday time might be to play video games, watch movies, and catch up with friends, the benefits of joining a 4- to 7-week summer… Read more
