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Do I need to take an English Language test?
Colleges and universities will look for an international student’s ability to study in English as part of their admissions process. All courses will be taught in English, so it makes sense that anybody they accept will need to understand what they are being taught. The two most common tests used to assess non-native students’ English…
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Need for Career and Technical Education in America’s Schools
Career and Technical Education in America’s Schools What we have known as the American educational policy and culture for decades—four years of high school followed by four years of college, and you are on the road to success—has come under scrutiny. The 4+4 framework fails to serve the diverse needs, aspirations, and realities of American…
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MIT’s Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2029
MIT’s Class of 2029- Admission Statistics The MIT Admissions announces the release of Early Action (EA) admissions decisions for the Class of 2029. Nearly 12,053 students applied early to the MIT Class of 2029, and 721 students were offered admission. There has been a huge number of deferrals (7486 applicants) whose applications were reviewed during…
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Should you apply Early Action?
Early Action, or EA, is offered by many public universities and a few private universities in the US, whose deadline is typically in November.It is often thought that Early Action (EA) is a ‘non-binding’ application to colleges and universities in the US. Typically, this means that you can apply to other universities simultaneously – something…
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F1 Student Visa: The Basics
As an International student, you will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa. This means that you will not be allowed to ‘work’ in the US (excluding internships/co-ops which are practical/experiential opportunities – more on this in my future blog). While Student Visas can be received up to 120 days prior to the beginning of the…
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Boston College’s Class of 2029 Admission Statistics
Admission Statistics of Class of 2029 Founded in 1863, Boston College—or simply BC—is one of the oldest and most prestigious Jesuit universities in the United States. Over the years, Boston College has had a reputation for exceptional academics, excellent athletics, and extraordinary student outcomes. It is ranked 59th in Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges,…
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Rice University’s Class of 2029-Admission Statistics
Rice University’s Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2029 Rice University extended admission to 2,852 new students, selected from a highly competitive pool of 36,777 applicants, marking an acceptance rate of 7.8%, which is the highest since 2022. Yvonne Romero, Vice President for Enrollment, shared this milestone, which heralds not just a new academic year…
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University of Virginia’s Class of 2029 Admissions Statistics
The University of Virginia- Class of 2029 The University of Virginia (UVA) has extended offers to nearly 2,000 students in the final round. This brings the total number of admitted students to over 15,000, selected from a record-breaking pool of more than 64,000 applicants. The regular decision pool itself saw an application pool of 17,000…
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Emory University’s Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2029
Emory University’s Class of 2029 Emory University’s Class of 2029 admissions cycle had a record-breaking number of applications. Emory received a total of 37,855 applications for the Class of 2029, which reflects an increase of nearly 3,000 applicants compared to the previous cycle. The number of students admitted is 5658, indicating a 14% acceptance rate.…
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USC’s Class of 2029 Acceptance Rate Rises to 10.4%
University of Southern California- Class of 2029 The University of Southern California (USC) has announced an acceptance rate of 10.4% for its incoming Class of 2029. This marks a slight increase from the previous year’s low of 9.8%. This increase reflects the university’s shifting admissions landscape that seems to have been influenced by factors such…