US Applications
America (Part I) : The Good. Diversity There is a huge variety in the kinds of people you meet in the States. From East to West, North to South, all sorts of individuals with different values and belief systems. Honestly, the US feels like a continent made up of Read more…
Best, Brightest and Rejected: Elite Colleges Turn Away Up to 95% Stanford University accepted 5% of applicants in the latest admissions season, a new low among elite colleges. Enrolment at American colleges is sliding, but competition for spots at top universities is more cutthroat and anxiety-inducing than ever. In the Read more…
Duke University FAQs University: Duke University Subject studied: Engineering, Economics What subjects did you do at IB/A levels and what were your CCAs? Subjects: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, 2 ‘S’ Papers CCAs: Students Council How does the workload of universitiy compare with IB/A levels? Comparable; you can choose your own pace. Read more…
Choosing Universities- Part 1 (North California vs South California) “California girls, they’re undeniable, daisy dukes, bikinis on top.” Katy Perry’s voice was the soundtrack of my summer in 2013, all geared up with flip-flops and denim shorts, ready to head out to the green lands of California for my first Read more…
Writing College Essays: A Self-Reflection. If there was one thing I learned about the college application process when I was applying to American universities, it was that everything mattered. Getting high SAT scores or a high GPA can only get you so far. It appears as though the United Read more…