Admission plans and strategies: Early Decision, Early Action & Regular Decision

In the ninth of her 12-part series, Katherine Ernst Mehta discusses various admission plans for undergraduate students so that they can better plan their admissions process.

Study International Business Management at St Mary's University

Applications are open for the new MSc in International Business Management at St Mary’s University, London, starting this September. Work experience and a business studies background are not required.

The application process to study in France, explained in one simple chart

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

Guerilla Tactics for Getting into a Dream Law School

Before you invest US$ 50,000-60,000 in going to law school, you should really kick the tires: Talk to law faculty members and people who have studied in the US. Then make a decision.

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)