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Multidisciplinary
Admissions

Inter/Multidisciplinary Majors: Should you apply for one?

Interdisciplinary majors are those that inherently fuse two or more traditional areas of study (Biomedical engineering, Global Affairs, South Asian Studies) On the other hand, Multidisciplinary or Cross-disciplinary majors tend to externally combine different areas of study (Computer Science and Psychology; Mathematics and Philosophy; Physics and Geosciences).

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Model United Nations
College Applications

Why ‘Model United Nations’?

Encouraging students to sign up for Model United Nations or MUN, we are often asked: “Why MUN”? Since many of you may be wondering the same, this blog attempts to answer your question.

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Typing letter of Recommendation
College Applications

Letters of Recommendation: Who to Ask?

It is normal for colleges to ask you to send one or more letters of recommendation as part of your college application, applications for competitive summer programmes are another occasion when you may find yourself asking who should I ask?

Normally what the college or summer programme is looking for is an academic reference, an insight into your scholarly capabilities from those who have taught you and can comment on your approach to your academic pursuits and your overall presentation as a student.

This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to go about identifying who to ask.

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What is demonstrated interest
Admissions

Demonstrated Interest: What is it and how to show it?

As the words suggest, demonstrated interest in college applications refers to how the applicant has indicated that they are interested in the college or university that is considering their application. The very fact that an application to attend has been received is a demonstration of interest but consider these two scenarios.

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University of California College Campus
US Universities

University of California’s Admission Statistics 2025

Admission Trends of 2025- University of California Colleges Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and public service, UC has played an important role in shaping advancements in science, technology, medicine, and the arts. The system boasts world-renowned

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What is a 3-2 Engineering Programme
College Applications

3-2 Engineering Programmes: The best of both worlds?

The process of choosing a college or university to attend is one of making choices between one option and another, not least, the decision to pursue one area of study or another. A hidden jewel in the US college application options is the 3-2 engineering programme offered by many institutions.

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