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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

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

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

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

The Ivy League vs the Russell Group and why educational quality is more than just branding. The United States and the United Kingdom together dominate the world of higher education. At the uppermost levels, elite universities in the US and the UK have banded together to share information, lobby the ... Read More

By Becky Diamond Original Source: Psychology Today Originally posted in the April 11, 2023 KEY POINTS

• An increasing number of students feel pressure to get straight A's.
• The pressure to excel turns toxic when students feel their self-worth is contingent upon constant academic achievement.
• Kids are happier and healthier ... Read More