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What Are A Levels?
In the UK’s unique education system, all students are required to sit formal examinations called GCSEs at around the ages of 15 to 16, after which they are allowed to leave school with no further education requirements. For those who wish to continue their high school education, however, the next ... Read More
What are the (I)GCSEs?
In the UK, around the age of 15 to 16, students take public examinations called GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education). These are the only mandatory public examinations in the UK system, which means that after earning these qualifications, 16-year olds are allowed to leave school altogether; nevertheless 16-year old ... Read More
UCAS Overview
The United Kingdom is famous for its university system. Every year, British institutions dominate the top places in international higher education rankings, making the UK an attractive place for applicants from around the world. In order to apply to these universities, students must use University and College Admissions Service, better ... Read More
Common App Essay vs. UCAS Personal Statement
The American Common App essay (better known as the Common App) and the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) personal statement used in UK university admissions may seem similar at first glance. They’re both essays students write as part of their college package that serve to tell admissions committees who ... Read More
An Effective UCAS Personal Statement
The UCAS personal statement is a very specific essay that is both seemingly simple and mission critical to the process of applying to university in the UK. This is the only opportunity you have to introduce yourself to your chosen university in your own words, and the same essay will ... Read More