About Us

I began my career by supporting students with UCAS applications while working as a teacher in the UK. I’ve been supporting students with global applications for the past 15 years, once I left the UK and started working in Asia. So I have a lot of experience with global university applications and a good understanding… Continue reading About Us

Asia and Australia

Australia has always attracted international students to the extent that Australia is the third most popular international destination after the US and UK. Asian universities have been gaining in reputation and popularity over recent years and this is partly due to massive investments in higher education by host governments. Singapore, Hong Kong & Japan are… Continue reading Asia and Australia

Canada

Canada would be an excellent additional option for students looking to apply to the US. Canada has a number of world class universities which are part of a well respected public education system. Each province maintains its own higher education system and applications systems therefore vary. Tuition fees are reasonably priced compared to the US… Continue reading Canada

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Applications to the US: Diversity

The US has a wide diversity of college and university types and systems, much wider than anywhere else in the world. Prospective students need to work through this diversity to find the best option for their particular needs – and pockets! This diversity can be summarised as follows: National Comprehensive private: National Comprehensive public; Liberal… Continue reading Applications to the US: Diversity

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Applications to the US: Challenges

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: You have a choice of application procedures in the US, what is often summarised as ED, EA or RD: each come with different requirements and have different deadlines. ED stands for Early Decision: ED applications are binding, that is you sign a legal agreement to attend this particular university if accepted; you need… Continue reading Applications to the US: Challenges

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USA and Canada

The USA is the home to some of the most famous universities in the world and these universities continue to attract global applications in increasing numbers. There is a wider range of types of university and college to be found in the US than elsewhere in the world and applications to the US remain complex… Continue reading USA and Canada

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Europe

European universities now offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees taught in english. The widest range of programmes are to be found in Holland but options are available in all European countries, especially for students who wish to study Business. Ireland is now the only english speaking country in the European Union.

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UCAS

UCAS or the University and Colleges Admissions Service (www.ucas.com) provides an efficient and easy to use system to help students apply to all UK universities

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The Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle is that of Cambridge, Oxford and London and is a way of referring to the 5 most elite universities in the UK: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College and UCL. What these universities have in common is a global reputation and ranking – all are ranked among the best in the world in… Continue reading The Golden Triangle

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UK Universities

UK universities range from the ancient universities of England and Scotland, with a history going back centuries and a corresponding reputation for excellence, through to nineteenth century foundations in the major cities such as London or Manchester on to more recent foundations that have a history of less than 50 years. Students who want to… Continue reading UK Universities

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