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Importance of humanities degrees
US Universities

Careers with Humanities

Careers in Humanities We are living in an age that is driven by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectivity. At this crossroads, the humanities remain more vital than ever. Subjects like literature, history, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and the arts

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Balancing Academics & Extracurricular

Balancing Academics & Extracurricular The journey to college can be demanding and exhilarating. While your academic performance is undoubtedly a crucial factor in college admissions, your extracurricular activities can play an equally significant role. Balancing these two aspects of your

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UK Colleges

Applying to the UK? An Introduction UCAS

The United Kingdom is the country with the second highest number of universities in the QS World University Rankings top 100, only beaten by the United States. It is then perhaps no surprise the UK also has the second highest number of international students that apply to its universities every year. Any prospective student will find out that UCAS plays a central role in their application to college so this article will provide you with an introduction to this organisation.

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Toughest colleges to get into
US Universities

Top 10 Hardest Colleges to Get Into

​ Top 10 Hardest Colleges to Get Into In its 2025 ranking of the hardest colleges to get into in the U.S., Niche highlights institutions with the lowest acceptance rates. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, this

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Admissions

Qualities You Should Demonstrate to Colleges.

One of the most common questions that college counsellors are asked is “How do I get accepted by ????? University?” There is not a straightforward answer, each college or university in the USA will have their own peculiarities in what they are looking for, but there are some things that are common across just about all of them.

If you look on the websites you will often find something about how they make their admissions decisions, schools may rank them differently in order of importance but in this article I share some of the key qualities that colleges and universities will look for in your application.

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