So, why are standardized tests an important part of the college admissions process? The main reason is that they provide a common measure of student achievement that can be compared across different schools and even countries. Furthermore, they provide an objective measure of a student's academic abilities. Read on the find out more! Continue reading

Writing a college application essay can be one of the most daunting and stress-inducing tasks for high school seniors. The essay is your opportunity to show university admissions committees what you have to offer, and it's one of the most important parts of the application process, especially when applying to Ivy League schools and other highly selective universities. Continue reading

As you consider where your child will attend university, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons of studying in the United States versus the United Kingdom.

There are numerous factors to take into account, including cultural differences, the duration of the program, the cost of tuition, scholarships and financial aid, and job prospects after graduation.

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Singapore law requires that all male citizens and second-generation permanent residents complete two years of full-time National Service (NS) after turning 18 and completing their secondary education. How, then, should NSFs — and soon-to-be NSFs — approach their overseas university applications, given their NS commitments? Continue reading

As application season nears, you might begin to wonder which decision cycle you want to apply in, and how this choice affects your likelihood of getting into your dream schools. To apply early to a school is to show your interest in it. This is particularly true in the case of Early Decision, which is binding, and Restrictive Early Action, which forces you to limit your early applications to one institution. Continue reading

In 1926, the SAT made its debut among a few thousand college applicants as the ‘Scholastic Assessment Test’. Soon after in 1934, James Bryant Conant, then president of Harvard College, established a scholarship program for low-income students that required candidates to take the SAT in an effort to make the university more inclusive.

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This article takes a closer look at such questions and discusses the best approach to solve them following Part (I). Common SAT Math problems and how to solve them: Part (II). Continue reading

Thinking of taking SATs but not sure what to expect in the SAT Math? Currently preparing for SAT Math and want to know which skills are a must to ace the test? Finished preparing for SATs and want to quickly glance through some common Math problems?

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It's a popular misconception that good grades and a strong SAT score are the only essential factors in your application. In fact, it's all too often that we see students with stellar scores who spent all their time in high school hitting the books, whilst neglecting the bevy of extracurricular activities available to them.

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The US and the UK are pegged as the world’s choice destinations for pursuing higher education. However, their frameworks when it comes to the university application process are totally different. 

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