Goodbye NAVIANCE: What next? Alternative Platforms for International Schools

May 21, 2018

It was announced earlier this year that Hobsons is to close its NAVIANCE services to International Schools.  After the initial cries of panic reverberating around the globe, discussions were held between individuals and various organisations (such as International...

Foundations Galore!

May 14, 2018

Looking back at my blog from November 2016, there appears to have been an upward trend in the number and variety of Foundation Programmes on offer.  The general rules remain the same as in the 2016 blog, but here I will give you some further examples of who are...

Universities of the Year 2017/2018 – the results are in!

October 20, 2017

It’s that time of year again when universities around the globe eagerly await the decisions of a variety of awards, rankings and league table updates. Many universities, but it is important to note that not all, are assessed on specific criteria developed by...

University Entrance Exams and Tests – Deadlines and Test Centre availability

September 27, 2017

There is a plethora of entrance exams or tests for different universities around the world and they all have deadlines for registering.  From the SATs and ACTs, to the IELTS and TOEFLs, to the TSAs and all the other subject-specific and country-specific exams, you...

IB Career-Related Programme – university admission news update

The latest news on the block (see news from TIE Online, 30 May 2017) is that the University of Southampton now accepts applications from students taking the IBCP.  Please read the UoS Admissions Policy Statement carefully to fully understand the requirements.  Have a...

So let’s get started on those Application Forms and Essays!

September 25, 2017

So here you are, those glorious summer holidays are over.  Studies for your final year at school have started, or are about to start, and you’ve just been reminded by friends, tutors, advisors or parents that it’s now time to start thinking about your...