Interviews are an integral part of the Oxbridge admissions process. The admissions committee invites those students who have an impressive application for an interview before determining their admission. Unlike regular interviews, Oxbridge interviews make you dive deep into your interests so that you can come up with brilliant responses. As someone who has gone through …
In the past few years, the education landscape has changed dramatically. High schools have started offering a plethora of curricula, each with its own abbreviations and philosophy. So, in this world of acronyms, where do the A Levels fall and who should opt for this curriculum? What are the A Levels? A UK-based curriculum, the …
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In the past two decades, the academic space within India has changed drastically. One of the most significant developments has been the introduction of international curricula. What started with just 8 schools in 2000, has grown to over 600 schools today. This has led many students to switch to international curricula for grades 11 and …
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Since 1976, there have been schools that have offered Indian students the opportunity to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Now, it is offered at about 205 schools across the country. The influx of IB schools has led to confusion among many parents and students about which curriculum is better for grades 11 and 12. …
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Over the last two decades, India has seen significant growth in the number of schools offering international curricula, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the Cambridge International AS & A Levels. What started with just eight international schools in 2000 has grown to over …
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The end of the year is usually met with a lot of anxiety for applicants who wish to study abroad. This is because the last quarter of the year signifies application deadlines for undergraduate programmes across the globe. So whether you are applying to the US, UK, Canada or Singapore, it’s time to put your …
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When I started looking at undergraduate colleges in the UK, their collegiate system immediately appealed to me. Unique to the UK, universities such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, these colleges serve as your home away from home. My college, Lucy Cavendish, at the University of Cambridge has become my safe …
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Most conversations around the dining table, especially in homes with high school students, revolve around college admissions and career prospects. Families want to give their children the best education possible and often this means sending their children to universities abroad. But studying abroad has never been more expensive. In the US, fees vary between INR …
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When most people hear that I’m reading psychology at the University of Cambridge, their first question is, “Why psychology?” For me, the answer is simple. Psychology influences every aspect of our lives, from our thoughts to interactions with others. These behaviours, including their causes and impact on society, fascinate me. Reading psychology at Cambridge has …
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Established in 1209, the University of Cambridge is renowned for its world-class education, prestige and traditions. While some, such as wearing fancy gowns for formal halls and matriculation, are well-known, there are a few quirky traditions that make studying at the University of Cambridge a rather unique experience. Below are 5 unique traditions at the …
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