The Importance of the SAT Verbal Score

Admission officers look closely at how foreign students score on the verbal portions of SAT exams, says Jacques Steinberg, senior editor at The New York Times and author of “The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College”.

The Rules of Application: Starting Steps toward University

Being well informed, well in advance, about the application procedures for undergraduate programs, can give you a head start in the tight race for admissions to university in North America, the U.K., and Australia.

5 things you need to know about China's Gaokao

The Gaokao is one of the toughest exams in the world. Find out more about it here.

The New SAT Test

The College Board has announced sweeping changes to its SAT college admission test - essays become optional and vocabulary becomes more common. Read on for more!

Thinking of studying in Germany? All you need to know to get started, in one simple chart

Use this handy timeline to plan out the entire application process: choosing universities, working on your application, taking standardized tests, and preparing for your visa and travel.

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)