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Since 2008 we have accumulated a wealth of experiences that have strengthened our understanding of families, students, and the education field. From Q&As with students and parents, to articles with tips on excelling through all aspects of the admissions process, we hope our knowledge base offers some insight into the current educational climate.

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Top 5 Summer Course Questions (and Answers)

This is a question that we get all the time from parents and students: does taking a summer course help improve one’s chances of admission to selective universities? This question......

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What is IB MYP?

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a secondary school course designed for ages 11-16. It is the precursor to the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP has a wide range......

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The Top 5 College Application Don’ts: What NOT to Do in Your College Application

Creating a standout college application is undoubtedly a difficult task. While there is no such thing as a “perfect” college application, there are definitely some common mistakes to be avoided.......

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Which UK Boarding School?

With over 100 boarding schools in the UK, considering which one to send your child to can be difficult. There are many factors in making this decision, so our advisors......

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A Brief Overview of the Oxford and Cambridge (Oxbridge) University Admissions Process

As Oxford and Cambridge universities (collectively called ‘Oxbridge’) are the most renowned and high-achieving universities in the UK, their admissions process is longer and more complicated than the process for......

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