I remember sitting in front of the computer staring at my personal statement. I had just typed “I would like to study economics because…” before my mind went blank. Why did I even want to study economics? I couldn’t think.
Read MoreDeciding to pursue a legal education in the United Kingdom is a big decision. For some international students, concerns might arise – is it relevant? What are the benefits? There are in fact quite a few advantages to doing a law degree in the UK. This post goes through some of the major ones.
Read MoreWhether you’re mid-university applications, or you’re thinking about changing careers, the road to becoming a lawyer can be immensely confusing. How early do you need to start thinking about it? How long does it take to do? How do you make your C.V. as convincing as possible for the role?
Read MoreIn the midst of planning that crucial Personal Statement and getting those A-Levels/IB grades, it is perhaps easy to only think about rankings and the exciting notion of telling someone you will attend the prestigious 'XYZ' university in the fall…
Read MoreWhen applying to university, it is easy to get caught up in criteria such as prestige and league table rankings. But when you are choosing between places that have similar employment prospects and have more or less the same reputation for your subject - understanding which university will be the right fit for you is also very important.
Read MoreAccording to age-old convention, you can’t apply to Oxford and Cambridge at the same time (as an undergrad, at least). A choice has to be made, and it can be daunting. What’s the best way of picking?
Read MoreAn individual capable of making a competitive application to an Ivy League school is capable of making a competitive application to Oxford and Cambridge as well. Although the requirements of an Oxbridge application are different than the requirements for Ivy League universities, the core documentation for both applications are the same. In addition to the application itself, there are a number of differences in how Oxbridge evaluates applicants, most critically the absence of any legacy consideration.
Read MoreAs a prospective international student embarking on a US education, you’ll need to begin searching for a ‘major’. This is the main specialisation that you will select after you arrive, usually during your second year- in your first year you will be studying general studies.
Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) are not the same. Early Action allows students to apply to a college in October or November of Senior year and receive an admission decision in Mid-December.
As U.S. colleges and universities begin sending out acceptance letters, prospective international students who applied and gained admission to more than one school will have a big decision to make. Here are four key factors prospective international students should consider when deciding which U.S. college to attend.
Excellent International Reputation: One of the main reasons for students choosing to study in the U.S. is the country’s reputation for renowned higher-education programs. Approximately fifty percent of the world’s top 50 universities are located in the U.S. This is due to small class sizes, highly accredited professors, and advanced technology and research capabilities.
1) Home Country Assistance: International students can receive funding offered by the government and other organisations in their home country. Beware that this funding may come with certain conditions such as returning home to work for a number of years.
Most students don’t expect to take gap years. However, most who do seem to find them both enjoyable and informative experiences. It’s a puzzle to me why more students don’t take them. Although there’s a perception taking a ‘gap ya’ is for the rich and affluent, I’ve found in reality the opposite to be true.
Read MoreThe Oxford medical course is an incredibly academically challenging course, with the whole undergraduate course (3 years) focused only on academic scientific study of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and others.
Read MoreCommunication is a challenge. For me, speaking foreign languages and writing code for machines mean building up communication channels. Both programming code and natural language are opportunities which allow me to express my ideas and views by creating human-machine, human- human and machine-machine communication loops.
Read MoreMy application experience was rigorous but crucially surprised me in that I enjoyed the interview stage far more than I expected. In light of this, through the process itself I was able to gauge whether the Oxbridge teaching system suited my learning style…
Read MoreQueens’ is by no means a small college, with a total of 508 undergraduates, however it is known throughout Cambridge for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere …
Read MoreThese teachers were well-intentioned, telling me often about the various disadvantages I would be faced with given I came from a state school. However, in reality, the real disadvantage was…
Read MoreThe Oxbridge Law course is uniquely different from that offered by many of the other top universities. Putting aside for now the tutorial system that is characteristic of all Oxbridge courses…
Read MoreThe vast majority of the work you complete at Oxbridge is centred around your weekly tutorial. That means hours and hours spent in the library researching for your essay question…
Read MoreMost joint honours schools at Oxford are relatively small and History & Politics is no exception. The university usually admits between 40 and 50 students per year which works out as an…
Read MoreHaving read History & Politics at Oxford, I cannot imagine myself having studied a different degree at a different university. The opportunity to combine two subjects I love and study them…
Read MoreEconomics can be a challenging discipline which tests a broad range of skills. It requires students that are capable mathematicians, historians, scientists and writers. However, the rewards…
Read MoreEconomics can be a challenging discipline which tests a broad range of skills. It requires students that are capable mathematicians, historians, scientists and writers. However, the rewards for taking economics…
Read More1) You want to go to a large college; this can be useful for meeting a range of people and means you’ll have a lot of buildings and grounds to explore whilst there…
Read MoreOriginally I wasn’t planning to apply to Christ Church. First time round I had applied to Balliol and failed to get in; I returned to Oxford, after taking a gap year, to have a look…
Read MoreChrist Church will always hold some of my best memories. Remembering looking at the stars whilst listening to the chiming of Tom Tower, the huge fireworks display during its commemoration ball…
Read MoreTutorials / supervisions are essential to the Oxbridge learning experience. You learn by discussing your subject with a world class tutors. That doesn’t mean you can’t be shy, or an…
Read MoreYou may not know exactly why you love your subject, or which parts in particular most interest you; but you love your subject nonetheless. It will be what gets you through the inevitable…
Read MoreThere is a great deal of speculation and intrigue surrounding the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Against the romantic backdrop of historic buildings and manicured quadrangles…
Read MoreWe all see the stories in the news. Private school pupils make up only 6.5% of the UK student population but consistently receive over 40% of offers at Oxford and Cambridge. Although…
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