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Category: US Colleges
Exploring the List of Unranked Universities
Recently, many universities have opted out of the ranking system. There are several reasons why some colleges and universities have decided to opt out of the US ranking Read more
What You Need To Know About Brown University
Regularly ranked as one of the top colleges in the United States, it’s no wonder that thousands of eager students apply to Brown every year. With an acceptance rate of around 5% most are going to be disappointed. This article will give you lots of key information about the college, its courses and application requirements,… Read more
Planning for College – Winter
Grade 9 and 10/ Freshman and Sophomore.The winter break is a good point to take stock of what you have been doing over the last few months and make sure you are prepared for the remainder of the academic year. It is also time to make some longer-term plans. Read more
Should you apply Early Action?
Early Action, or EA, is offered by many public universities and a few private universities in the US, whose deadline is typically in November.It is often thought that Early Action (EA) is a ‘non-binding’ application to colleges and universities in the US. Typically, this means that you can apply to other universities simultaneously – something… Read more
What is a Portfolio? Who should submit one?
A Portfolio is a collection of your personal work. This could be in the form of fine art, digital art, creative writing pieces, or performing arts such as music compositions, monologues, dance choreography – the list isn’t exhaustive, but it usually tends to fall under these categories. Read more
F1 Student Visa: The Basics
As an International student, you will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa. This means that you will not be allowed to ‘work’ in the US (excluding internships/co-ops which are practical/experiential opportunities – more on this in my future blog). While Student Visas can be received up to 120 days prior to the beginning of the… Read more
College Setting and Location Matter
In a previous blog, I gave five tips to help students find their perfect college match. In the article, I asked students to reflect on what they need around them to flourish, by which I meant what do they need, to feel comfortable during their time living at college. In this blog I’m going to… Read more
What’s an ‘Extracurricular Spike’?
When I meet with students to review their extracurricular activities for the first time, many are curious about whether or not they should focus on a single activity until they apply to college. I think for anyone considering an application to US universities, this is an important aspect to consider given the ‘holistic’ nature of… Read more
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. Read more
Summer Programs for High School Students
While few Summer Programs have already opened their applications for an early-round, the others will follow suit shortly! This blog comes in the form of a step-by-step guide towards planning your summer for the next year. Read more