More haste, less speed—this proverb implies that when we are in a hurry to do something, we may make mistakes and therefore take longer to get the job done correctly. So why, as the founding Principal of Charterhouse Online, would I develop a programme that enables you to complete three A Levels in just one …
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Charterhouse Online lets you study three specific A Level subjects in one year. While most of the learning is online, it offers you a one-week residency (in October and April), where you will stay and study on the school’s historic campus in Surrey, UK. During your residency, you will interact with your teachers (beaks) and …
Charterhouse Online is a challenging but intellectually rewarding programme. You can complete your A Levels through accelerated learning in a single year (instead of two) and open doors to university education much sooner. But how rigorous is the programme? Would you have time to pursue other interests? Let’s find out. Here’s what your typical day …
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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 …
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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I grew up in Bombay, wrote and spoke English fluently, watched Hollywood movies and consumed US media. I knew Joey’s tagline, “How you doin’?”, Vicky from Small Wonder and Charles from Charles in Charge. Yet, several things surprised me when I moved to the US. I went to Grinnell College in Iowa, lived in the …
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The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. Its combination of approaches to learning encourages students, like me, to delve deeper into their academic passions. The opportunity to interact with leading intellectuals and access some of the finest resources guides us towards aspiring to achieve limitless possibilities. But what is it …
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