In my counselling work, I have seen a few themes that come in parents’ conversations with their children on college and career choices. Also Read: My daughter does not want to study Maths. What should I do? You are not pushing yourself hard enough Many times parents feel that life was much tougher for them and the kids today have a much easier...
Selecting subjects for the final two years of school is not an easy decision. The combination of subjects has to interest the student and should make sense for selecting undergraduate courses later. When we discuss this with students, most of the time the conversation takes the direction of how hard or easy the subject is. In a world where academic...
UK universities have an academic bias, especially in the Personal Statement. They want to know more about your genuine interest in studying a subject and your super-curricular activities. When you answer this prompt, you tell the admissions officer your motivation to study the subject on a deeper level. Super curricular activities include everything you do to extend your knowledge beyond your...
Hello and welcome to EduBuzz volume 2! As admission season heats up, this edition is packed with vital information to guide you on your journey. Inside, you'll find an essential list of upcoming Key Dates & Deadlines for universities. We celebrate our students' innovative spirit with highlights from the Breakthrough Junior Challenge entries Plus, dive into our features...
Note: this article is based on the original article on this blog site and updated with a Singaporean perspective for our Singaporean audience. Writing a strong essay or personal statement is often the tipping factor between “just meets” and “stands out” when you apply to university—whether it’s at a local institution like National University of Singapore (NUS) or a foreign one....