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Category: US Universities

Starting University: A guide to the first week!
Aug 26, 2022
Starting University: A guide to the first week!

Are you starting university this year? Going to university is both exciting and scary for new students. It’s a big step ...

5 key considerations when applying to US universities
Jun 16, 2021
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...

US University Admissions with Oya
Apr 08, 2021
US University Admissions with Oya

In another of our recent webinars, Oya Christie-Miller, our expert on higher education in the US, provided an overview o...

Adapt and Prosper: Addressing Key Fears about US University Admissions
Jul 09, 2020
Adapt and Prosper: Addressing Key Fears about US University Admissions

For students considering an application to attend college or university in the USA, now would normally be the time when ...

Applying for university in the US? Read our guide to early applications!
Oct 24, 2019
Applying for university in the US? Read our guide to early applications!

For all the tribulations of the UCAS form (and we covered those in our last blog), at least you know where you stand in ...

How to choose personal essay topics for U.S. university applications
Aug 21, 2019
How to choose personal essay topics for U.S. university applications

With the release of the writing prompts for application essays for U.S. universities imminent, we thought we’d provide a...

Thinking of studying at a US University? We explore how UK students can stand out
Mar 04, 2019
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...