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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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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).
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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Like several of our students, L.P. began her college application journey with us by starting with standardized testing preparation. Her diagnostic test indicated that she needed some help with Mathematical concepts.
Staring down the face of BMT, K.G. applied right away and with the help of IvyPrep's senior consultant, he aced his interview and was offered a seat by Chirst’s College, Cambridge University. After he completes his NS, he will be starting his undergraduate journey.
Read about how S.S got into Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania! S.S. first knocked on our doors in early 2020. At the time, he had just started JC1, and the family was beginning to have conversations about all the steps he would be wise to take on his path towards university.
Read all about H.X.’s journey towards her dream school, Carnegie Mellon University!
Read about B.K’s journey in developing his personal story and applying to Ivy League universities.
Read about A.B.’s journey in putting forward a strong candidate profile for his application to his target US university.
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