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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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Do’s and Don’ts for Writing a Standout College Essay

For US college admissions, the essay is one of the most important components of the application. Colleges are inundated with qualified candidates with great SAT, ACT, or SSAT scores. There......

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Interview Advice for UK Boarding School Admissions

Boarding school interviews are a necessary part of the admissions process to most top UK independent schools. Your immediate thought may be to prepare your child rigorously for the interview......

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UK Boarding Schools: Admissions Tests, Interviews, and How to Prepare

Common tests for UK boarding schools Most UK boarding schools will require some sort of entrance test. The most common one for UK students is the Common Entrance. However, lots......

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Oxbridge Admission Tests: How Do They Work?

Generally, UK universities do not require course-specific admissions tests as a requirement for getting into a course. This means that school qualifications such as A-Level and IB Diploma will be......

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Applying to a UK University: What Do You Need?

Is a personal statement all I need for applying to a UK university?   Other than your qualifications and exam results, most university courses in the UK only require a......

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