University Advice (33 total posts)

The New Coalition Platform for applications to the USA

February 15, 2017
With a mantra of,  ‘Access, Affordability and Success’,  the new COALITION university application system to American institutions began in July 2016.  Founded by a small group of universities in America, the COALITION currently consists of 95...

2017 Deadlines – time to complete your applications!

January 6, 2017
Winter break holidays are coming to an end so now is the time to pull your applications together for the 2017 deadlines. UK: January 15, 2017 for September 2017 entry. Late applications are allowed until June but the applications received by January 15th will be read...

Going Dutch – top class universities and colleges in The Netherlands

December 5, 2016
Looking for affordable, top class, Higher Education taught in English?  Then look no further than The Netherlands (Holland). The Netherlands offers 3 main streams of Higher Education: University, University of Applied Sciences and Liberal Arts & Sciences Colleges ...

Foundation Programmes – are they for you?

November 4, 2016
Foundation Programmes (or Pathway Programmes as they are sometimes known) are growing in number and in style.  Some are offered directly via the university either at their main campus or at partner institutions. Some are offered by private educational groups working...

Cambridge and Oxford application basics

September 21, 2016
So, you want to apply to Cambridge or Oxford?    Here are the basics for preparing an application to either institution. Grades count!  If you are an IB Diploma student then your target is 40-42 inc. 776 in HLs for Cambridge and 38-40 inc. 776 in HLs for Oxford.  See...