5 Simple Tips to Cracking the GATE

GATE is a tough exam, and there are no shortcuts to success. But, BrainGain Magazine brings you 5 simple tips to ace the test.

Want to study in the US? Here's all you need to know in one handy chart

This simple timeline helps you plan everything: choosing universities, working on your application, taking standardized tests, and preparing for your visa and travel.

A guide to understanding standardized tests

SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL… don’t let the acronyms put you in a tizzy! In this third instalment of our 12-part series on US college admissions, we explain what the tests do, and whether you need to take them

4 secrets to a great college application

With few seats and ever-increasing competition levels, the pressure on students to create compelling college applications is immense. Here is some expert advice that will help you apply for colleges successfully.

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)

Braingain Magazine Student Session: 5 Secrets to Acing Your Tests

Stuck on how to get started on tackling the standardized tests that are needed for U.S. university applications?

7 simple tips for dealing with your exam results

Results can be emotionally draining, but there is no reason why a few poor grades should derail your future. Here are some ways to deal with the aftermath of your results.

Seeking the Ultimate SAT Score

For most students who want to attend an elite US college, the SAT is more than a test. It is one of life’s landmarks. Your very first step towards getting into your dream undergrad school hinges on getting a high score in one of two standardized tests, the SAT or the ACT.

The application process to study in Ireland, explained in a single chart

This handy timeline helps you plan everything: choosing universities, working on your application, taking standardized tests, and preparing for your visa and travel.

College Board cancels June SAT, reduces international testing dates

The altered testing schedule is part of a number of measures intended to combat cheating and protect the integrity of SAT scores