It’s well known that colleges receive more applications than places. USNews reports that Stanford University, for example, has an overall acceptance rate of just 4%. This means your application needs to be really strong to secure a place at your top choice of college....
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Do Summer Programs Help College Admissions?
It’s well known that colleges receive more applications than places. USNews reports that Stanford University, for example, has an overall acceptance rate of just 4%. This means your application needs to be really strong to secure a place at...
Everything We Wish We Knew When Applying to University
Applying to university can be a very stressful time, and teenagers are often making decisions that will significantly impact their futures without feeling fully confident in their preparations (OxBright, 2023). We firmly believe in the positive impact of role models...
The 25 Best Walks In and Around Oxford
Oxford is a city famous for its dreaming spires, with college buildings ranging from the twelfth to the 21st century demonstrating the greatest works of some of England’s most famous architects. Visitors to the city will also be impressed with the large parks and...
What’s the Difference Between an Online Summer School and an In-Person Summer School?
Academic summer schools are an incredibly popular way to maintain academic focus over the school holidays, and they continue to evolve beyond the typical school curriculum. When it comes to choosing the summer school that’s right for you, it’s important to make an...
A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays
William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in history, and has had an incredible impact on English literature – even the English language itself! His influence has endured over hundreds of years. Despite writing most of his works in the 16th century,...
What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?
Poetry and prose are both forms of written expression, but they differ in structure, style and purpose. Fundamentally, prose is writing in its organic form, based upon spoken language. It’s a form of expression found in novels, newspapers and essays. Poetry, on the...
Unlocking Your Academic Potential: A Guide to Choosing A-Level Subjects You Love
Choosing which subjects to study at A-level is an important step in a student’s academic journey. Your A-levels can impact the university you attend, the degree you study, and even your first job after graduation. This guide aims to provide actionable insights on how...
16 Best Architecture Books for Beginners
Architecture plays an integral role in shaping the world around us. From London’s immense skyscrapers to Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal and Amsterdam’s charming gabled facades, structural design is a powerful form of artistic expression heavily influencing how we experience...
The Ultimate Guide To UCAS And Personal Statements
What does UCAS stand for? UCAS stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. It is the centralised online service in the UK that everyone has to use in order to apply to any undergraduate University course in the UK. How many courses can you apply to on...
A Brief History of Business and Business Theory
Business has been a key part of social, political and economic life for centuries. From early trade systems to contemporary e-commerce websites, business evolution remains closely linked to broader historical shifts. As the world has transformed to accommodate...
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