Application Components
Guest Post • Pre-College Planning Guide
5 Ways Research Helps Your Profile Stand-Out in the College Application Process
My video interview at Yale University was about to begin–and I was nervous. My palms were sweaty as I contemplated what I’d say to the faculty interviewer. I took a deep breath and turned on my camera. To my surprise, she sat at her desk, smiling broadly. Before I could say anything, she started with …
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31/07/2020
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Guide to Postgraduate Applications • Postgraduate
What Does the Ideal Postgraduate Application Timeline Look Like?
For those of you who are planning to pursue a master’s education next year, you need to start working on your applications now! Most postgraduate programmes are extremely competitive, so you need to spend enough time systematically planning your postgraduate application. When should I start my postgraduate application? The ideal time to start your master’s …
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05/10/2019
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Guide to UK Applications • Guide to US Applications
Why Is a School Profile Crucial to Your Application?
For those of you who are looking to get a head start on your college applications, start by organising some generic documents. One such document is a school profile, which many colleges may require. Prepared and submitted by your school counsellor or another faculty member, such as your principal or academic coordinator, this two-page document, printed on …
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09/02/2019
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Guide to US Applications • Undergraduate
What Is Demonstrated Interest and How Do I Show It?
Colleges receive thousands of applications from students across the globe and admissions officers (AOs) are always looking for the best and the brightest. In the past 10 years, admissions have become more competitive. For example, Harvard University is notorious for its low acceptance rates, which was 10.5 percent for the Class of 2006 and has …
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17/10/2018
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