Key Takeaways: Unlike centralized application systems like UCAS in the UK or the Common Application in the US, South African universities generally require direct applications to each institution. South African universities often allow you to apply with predicted grades for the IB, A-Levels, or equivalent, and they may issue conditional offers based on these predictions. […]
Author Archives: Jemison Foster
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Oct
Oct
Key Takeaways There are significant price differences between home fee status and international fee status A student’s fee status is defined by the government but interpreted and determined by individual universities Time spent outside the UK needs to be documented, explained, and justified All connections to the UK need to be documented England, Scotland, Wales, […]
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Feb
Feb
Letters of recommendation are an important aspect of the college application process. They play a critical role in helping admission committees get a better understanding of a student’s character, achievements, and potential. As such, it is essential for letters of recommendation to be concise, organized, and packed with evidence of the student’s accomplishments. However, the […]
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Oct
Oct
The American university system is incredible. With over a million international students coming to the US for tertiary education each year, it’s an obvious option for non-Americans looking to get a degree abroad. However, the US isn’t alone in attracting this huge student pool. An increasing interest in Australia, Canada, and the UK has shown […]
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Aug
With so many different elements contributing to the American college application process, it’s easy to occasionally feel like you’ve lost control of the narrative you are presenting. Your academic record/transcript is one of those elements that is, to a large degree, out of your control. Your grades from sophomore year simply can’t be changed. Extracurricular […]
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Aug
Aug
Okay, I admit that if someone else wrote this article and I was reading it, I would think that title sounds a bit like clickbait. Below I’m going to show you a scenario when it is 100% accurate. When applying to universities, there are definitely times when your grades don’t matter. First off, your grades […]