Did you know that the biggest mistake students and families make in planning for a student’s university education is not starting the process early enough? Each university sets its own requirements and deadlines and higher education differs from country to country. If you understand the requirements of different university systems by the time your child is 13, 14 or 15, you can improve your child’s odds of the hoped for outcomes. Planning ahead is especially
[Read more ...]Get Ready to Apply to UK Universities
Applying to the UK next year? Once your exams are finished, be sure that your summer plans include preparing to apply to university. Get a head start on your UCAS application using the resources provided in this article.
[Read more ...]Do Swiss Universities Accept the IB Diploma?
“Yes, but…,” is the answer to this frequently asked question. Swiss universities all have formal recognition policies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma but those policies only recognize a subset of IB courses, require certain courses to be taken at higher level, and state a minimum number of total points (before bonus points) that the student must attain.
[Read more ...]Swiss Universities Change Admissions Requirements for French Bac
More Swiss universities are changing their admissions requirements for the 2015/16 academic year for students with the French Baccalaureate qualification.
[Read more ...]True or False: International Student College Admissions
Introduction to college (university) in the U.S. for international students (and US citizens living abroad) covering some of the most frequently asked questions.
[Read more ...]Too Late? After Deadlines Have Passed
Most application deadlines for universities in the US and the UK have passed, but it is not generally too late to apply to university if you want options to start university next fall.
[Read more ...]UNIL Stops Accepting French Bac ES
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) announced that starting Fall 2015 it no longer recognizes the French Bac ES or the French Bac L without the mathematics options.
[Read more ...]Extra-curricular Activities Now More Important to UK University Applications
Some UK university courses now consider a student’s extracurricular activities when deciding between two students with highly similar academic records or when a student is slightly below the required marks.
[Read more ...]Now That Higher Education is Free in Germany…
Should you consider the options in Germany? Understand the differences in the university systems, and then explore the possibilities for bachelor programs in English or in German.
[Read more ...]Want to do what you love and get paid for it? Choose one of these majors – The Washington Post
Want to do what you love and get paid for it? Choose one of these majors – The Washington Post.
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