Staffordshire University to conduct admissions and counselling sessions in India

The sessions will be held in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune from 17-22 February, and students who meet university requirements will be offered provisional admission

International students still keen to study in the US, despite political environment

A new survey has found that international students are still keen to attend US universities and colleges, although there are concerns about visa uncertainties and being unwelcome.

5 simple tips on how to prepare for the GRE

The GRE is a key requirement for most postgraduate programs. How can you ensure the right scores? Here are 5 simple tips.

Book Review: College Admission Essays For Dummies

This is a thoughtful guide to writing a winning college admission essay.

How to Best the Application Process: Advice for International Undergraduates

As an international student, applying to a US university is both exciting and daunting. BrainGain magazine brings you useful pointers given by Admissions Officers from the Universities of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Rice and Vanderbilt, which can help you ace the process. Read more below.

A perfect SAT score isn't everything

Here’s some advice from a UC Berkeley undergrad who aced the SAT – and got rejected by 5 of the 7 Ivy League schools he applied to (don’t worry, things turned out great)

Trump Effect: decline in new student enrolments in the US

In 2016-17, 62,537 Indian students got F1 visas to study in the US, down 16.43% from the previous year, according to the latest Open Doors report.

What is an MBA?

The MBA does not swap your $43,000 tuition bill for a guarantee that you will be able to pay off your student loan in two years and get rich quick. But those who have done a stint in a branded B-school agree that the MBA gives you the quant skills, and connections to opportunities to skip up the corporate ladder.

School research - finding the right fit

In this concluding article of her 12-part monthly series, Katherine Ernst Mehta offers some great advice on choosing universities and colleges to apply to

How to craft a compelling personal statement

In the fifth of her 12-part series, Katherine Ernst Mehta talks about how to write a really compelling essay, which can make help distinguish your application.