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![Oxford vs Cambridge: Which University to Pick?](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/401240/Oxford-vs-Cambridge-Difference-Boat-Race.webp)
Oxford vs Cambridge: Which University to Pick?
The two most prestigious and renowned British universities are so synonymous they even have a portmanteau: Oxbridge. Lik...
![ACT vs SAT: The Differences Explained](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/393895/Off-to-US-Universiry.webp)
ACT vs SAT: The Differences Explained
Standardised tests are a cornerstone of US college admissions, crucially assessing students' academic abilities and pot...
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What are IGCSEs?
Navigating the world of secondary education qualifications can be challenging, especially for international students or...
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How to Revise for A Levels
Effective revision techniques are key to achieving the desired A Level grades, but some students develop bad revision ha...
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How to Get Into Cambridge University
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How to get into Oxford University
Oxford's influence permeates continents with alumni spanning Nobel laureates, world leaders, and trailblazers in every f...
![What is Oxbridge: A Guide](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/357859/University-Interview.webp)
What is Oxbridge: A Guide
Oxford and Cambridge, hence, Oxbridge, represent the epitome of academic excellence. As two of the world's oldest and m...
![The UK Education System Explained - 2024](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/349590/Prep-School-First-Day.webp)
The UK Education System Explained - 2024
Navigating the UK Education system can be challenging. Whether you are a parent, student, national or international, thi...
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UCAS Personal Statements - Changes Taking Place In 2024 with Sarah McWatters
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) announced on 13th January that the personal statement, a key ele...
![5 key considerations when applying to US universities](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/65348/Stanford-Uni-1.webp)
5 key considerations when applying to US universities
There are a number of key differences to bear in mind when applying to university in the US as opposed to the UK. We hav...
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UK University Admissions with Dr Caroline Watkinson
For one of our recent webinars, Ivy Education spoke with Dr Caroline Watkinson to gain her insights on applying to (and ...
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Should I enter a fifth choice? Advice for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine university applicants
Continuing our recent theme of offering specific and timely university admissions advice - thanks to the input of our wo...
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SEN and Extenuating Circumstances in University Applications
As more and more students will be putting together UCAS applications for university, we approached our brilliant univers...
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5 Ways Year 12 students can prepare to apply for university
For Year 12 students, now is a good time to think properly about university applications. Some of you will still have to...
![A simple, step-by-step guide to UCAS applications](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/354/guide-to-ucas-applications.webp)
A simple, step-by-step guide to UCAS applications
It sounds simple enough, right? Just fill out a form. However, anyone who has dipped into the UCAS form for applying to ...
![Putting the ‘personal’ back into personal statements](https://www.ivyeducation.co.uk/assets/img/_blogThumb/336/personal-statements.webp)
Putting the ‘personal’ back into personal statements
With Year 12 students starting to think about their autumnal applications for university entry in 2020 (the UCAS deadlin...
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Exam Revision Guide with former Head, Charlotte Faber
Charlotte Faber is one of Ivy Education's top consultants. A former Head of Garden House school, Charlotte is currentl...
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Thinking of studying at a US University? We explore how UK students can stand out
Could a US University be the right place for your child to study? The growth in British Sixth Form leavers journeying ac...