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    How to Write Essays for US College and University Application?

    US colleges and universities practice holistic admissions, which means that they are looking at their applicants as being whole individuals with their unique set of experiences and learnings. For this reason, your college essays need to reflect the values and skills you have developed as a result of all those wonderful things mentioned in your…

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    Writing your UCAS Personal Statement

    Your UCAS Personal Statement (PS) is the one opportunity that you get to talk about why you want to study a particular degree. It is your opportunity to demonstrate the drive, ambition, skills and achievements that make you a great choice for the universities you have applied to. Unfortunately, you only have a limited amount…

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  • Multidisciplinary

    Inter/Multidisciplinary Majors: Should you apply for one?

    Interdisciplinary majors are those that inherently fuse two or more traditional areas of study (Biomedical engineering, Global Affairs, South Asian Studies) On the other hand, Multidisciplinary or Cross-disciplinary majors tend to externally combine different areas of study (Computer Science and Psychology; Mathematics and Philosophy; Physics and Geosciences).

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  • Model United Nations

    Why ‘Model United Nations’?

    Encouraging students to sign up for Model United Nations or MUN, we are often asked: “Why MUN”? Since many of you may be wondering the same, this blog attempts to answer your question.

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    Letters of Recommendation: Who to Ask?

    It is normal for colleges to ask you to send one or more letters of recommendation as part of your college application, applications for competitive summer programmes are another occasion when you may find yourself asking who should I ask?Normally what the college or summer programme is looking for is an academic reference, an insight…

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  • What is demonstrated interest

    Demonstrated Interest: What is it and how to show it?

    As the words suggest, demonstrated interest in college applications refers to how the applicant has indicated that they are interested in the college or university that is considering their application. The very fact that an application to attend has been received is a demonstration of interest but consider these two scenarios.

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  • University of California College Campus

    University of California’s Admission Statistics 2025

    Admission Trends of 2025- University of California Colleges Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and public service, UC has played an important role in shaping advancements in science, technology, medicine, and the arts. The system boasts world-renowned faculty, including Nobel laureates and pioneers across various fields. While it ensures that high-quality education…

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  • What is a 3-2 Engineering Programme

    3-2 Engineering Programmes: The best of both worlds?

    The process of choosing a college or university to attend is one of making choices between one option and another, not least, the decision to pursue one area of study or another. A hidden jewel in the US college application options is the 3-2 engineering programme offered by many institutions.

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  • University of Florida Building

    Understanding the Acceptance Rate of University of Florida

    University of Florida: A Top Public Research Institution The University of Florida (UF) is a prestigious public research university located in Gainesville, Florida. Ranked #26 by Forbes, UG is among the top public universities in the U.S. UF is known for its strong academic programs, groundbreaking research, and vibrant student life. With a sprawling campus…

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  • Parent’s Guide to Choosing a College Major | Ivy Central

    Choosing a major: A Parent’s Guide

                    How to Help Your Child Choose A Major Do you know what the most common entry is against the question ‘what major would you like to study’ is? Its ‘Undecided’. There is no requirement for a student to say what they want to study at college, however…

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