Digital SAT vs. New ACT: Which test should you take?
With the launch of the digital SAT and the newly redesigned ACT which comes into effect in September 2025, ...
How to get ahead in SAT Writing
The SAT “Writing” section is a bit of a misnomer. You will not be asked to compose essays or analyse literary ...
5 things to do this summer: A guide for year 12 students
As you approach the end of Year 12, you’re entering a crucial stage in your US university journey. This is ...
5 things to do this summer: A guide for fifth form students
If you’re currently in fifth form (that’s Year 11 in UK terms), you’ve probably just finished a difficult set ...
US visa applicants required to make their social media public: What international students should know
Many students applying to enter the US are now required to set their social media profiles to public and have ...
Should you take a gap year before applying to university?
A ‘gap year’ typically refers to a period of time whereby a student takes a break from study, which provides ...
How to design your summer reading for a top SAT Reading score
Good SAT scores require a strong SAT Reading score: covering fictional, social science, historical, and ...
Are summer programmes worth the money? 7 pre-college summer programmes that we recommend
Pre-college summer programmes are a great way to get a first taste of what it’ll be like to study at a US ...
How much does it cost to study in the US? A guide for UK students
A university education doesn’t come cheap – particularly not in the US. That’s because it costs a lot of ...
Trump’s first 100 days: The impact on US college admissions
There are around 10,000 British students taking an undergraduate course in the US at any given time, ...
Double Major vs Dual Degree: Which one is right for you?
Maybe you’ve found yourself pulled in two different academic directions—philosophy and biology, for example. ...
Do Ivy League universities prefer private school students?
One common myth surrounding US university admissions is the belief that private school students have an ...