3 Ways to Start a Personal Statement
Three creative ways to start your personal statement for college applications, with examples from students who’ve been admitted to top schools!
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Application Season 2020 – 2021 – Avoiding Common Mistakes in your Personal Statement and Supplements
Personal statements and supplemental essays can make or break an application. For students looking to join the class of 2025, it is especially crucial to have a strong personal statement as standardized tests have been made optional.
College Prep During the Pandemic – What to do While Social Distancing
The international outbreak of COVID-19 upended many college-bound students’ plans. Typically, juniors and seniors fill their summers with internships, trips abroad, and/or college preparatory courses.
How Coronavirus Is Changing the College Admissions Process – Fall 2021 Standardized Tests Optional
The college admissions process is already harrowing. With high schools switching over to pass/fail grading and standardized test dates being postponed or even cancelled, the pressure felt by rising juniors and seniors is quickly turning to panic as they face the unknown.
Differences Between American and Chinese Education Systems
Educational differences between China and the US stem from cultural norms, population, and resources. During recent years, more and more students have attended American summer school programs. After experiencing American education first-hand, many of these students become more interested in attending a secondary school in the US.
Important Factors Chinese Parents Consider when Looking at American and Canadian Secondary Schools
As China’s economic development continues and people’s understanding of overseas countries has grown, more and more families have found value in the diversity of educational options in Western countries, in particular when it comes to shaping well-rounded students.
During COVID-19, How Boarding Schools Can Continue to Appeal to International Students & Families
Deciding to send your children to school in America is a big decision. For most international students and their families, attending an American school is not only about academics, but also about the diverse student body, extracurricular activities, and the sense of community unique to boarding school environments.
Top 5 Concerns of International Students have about Going Abroad
The lives of students around the world have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. In particular, international students in the US face unique challenges.