Spring is fast approaching…which means it’s time to think ahead to summer! For high school students, summer represents a break from an intense academic schedule, and the opportunity to engage in a new world. You have an array of options –whether it’s immersing yourself in the culture of another ...
If you’re a high school student who enjoys writing, there are plenty of national essay contests you can participate in - many of which include large rewards for the winners and finalists! Awards range from monetary scholarships, cash amounts, all-expenses paid trips, and even donations to school libraries. For example, ...
CENTRAL ST MARTINS, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS Central Saint Martins is one of the six constituent colleges of the University of the Arts London. UAL is Europe’s largest specialist university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts, and currently educates 14,000 undergraduates (about two-thirds of the total), 2,700 ...
The interview is an essential component of the medical school admission process. It enables the admissions committee to evaluate applicants based on qualities that cannot be conveyed through a paper application. An analysis by the AAMC reports that medical schools typically use the interview to assess applicants’ non-academic characteristics and ...
Let’s say you have an idea of a few majors you would like to explore in college. How do you go about evaluating the academic programs that different colleges offer? In this blog, we’ll provide a general overview, with tips and advice for researching colleges’ specific academic programs, followed by ...
Students decide to attend law school because: A) The LSAT entrance test is more fun than a video game B) Law school itself consists mostly of parties with few academic demands C) They want to become lawyers Yes, our research conclusively supports Option C! So, how is the job market ...
Have you ever pictured yourself attending university in England or Scotland? You may be surprised to learn that it’s a more attainable goal than you think. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is especially true now, since Scotland recently voted to remain within the jurisdiction ...
Somehow, people rarely mention Cambridge without referencing Oxford, as if Cambridge could not exist without it. That’s actually true! Cambridge was founded by several Octagonians (also known as Oxford alums) in 1209. While historical records show that conflicts between Oxford University and its townspeople served as the impetus for the ...
This year’s Common App launched Friday, August 1st. Luckily, after a rocky implementation last year of a new generation of the Common App, the early experience of the 2014 version is going smoothly! Rising seniors can now register for an account, complete the Common App form, add their colleges, and ...
Students are often faced with the daunting decision of whether or not to hold a part-time job while studying full-time in college. Some find that work-study programs are a necessity to fund their college costs, but others who are not burdened by financial need still like having pocket money or ...