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No Testing Required for 2021-22 US University Admissions
Bryn Mawr College
Debra M. Shively
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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Engineering Pathways at US universities
The US university system lends itself to academic exploration before locking in an area to study, however, engineering is one degree that...
Debra M. Shively
Dec 3, 20204 min read
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US University Admissions and COVID-19
If you are a year 12 (or 11) student looking to study in the US, you will be questioning how COVID-19 will impact your US university
Debra M. Shively
Apr 8, 20204 min read
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Princeton, Harvard, Boston and many more visit Sydney Expo
The Study Overseas Information Evening held at Ascham School last week drew crowds of keen students and parents interested in learning...
Debbie Shively
Sep 4, 20194 min read
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The SAT and the ACT tests – what’s the difference?
Last year the US welcomed over one million international students to its colleges and universities. As part of the undergraduate...
Debra M. Shively
Jun 28, 20193 min read
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US College Fair provides additional opportunities for Aussie students
The US College Fair held at Redlands School in early May was attended by over 600 students and parents, including the US Consul General...
Debbie Shively
May 21, 20195 min read
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What Questions Should you ask a US University Representative?
The number of US universities travelling to Australia to recruit students (like you!) is increasing every year. In preparation for the...
Debra M. Shively
Apr 13, 20192 min read
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US university representatives in Australia to recruit students.
Last Monday night a crowded room of parents and students had the pleasure of attending an information evening in Sydney to learn more...
Debra M. Shively
Mar 12, 20193 min read
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Secondary School Courses and Studying in the USA
US colleges and universities take a holistic approach in reviewing a student’s application for admission. One of the most heavily...
Debra M. Shively
May 11, 20182 min read
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1,200 Counsellors at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Last month I had the opportunity to attend the 24th annual conference for the International Association for College Admission Counseling...
Debra M. Shively
Aug 17, 20174 min read
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What is the Common Application?
After attending several Secondary School Tertiary Expos around Sydney the last few months a common question is ‘what is the Common...
Debra M. Shively
Jul 4, 20174 min read
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Study in the USA Information Evening
Last evening I attended the Study in the USA Information Evening at Redlands in Cremorne jointly delivered by Linden Educational Services...
Debra M. Shively
May 7, 20172 min read
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The SAT and ACT Standardised Tests - Updated
As part of the US undergraduate application requirement to most four year institutions, students are required to submit a standardised...
Debra M. Shively
May 2, 20173 min read
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US College Campus Tours
Touring US college campuses provides students an intangible insight into the campuses in which they are visiting. Students will learn...
Debra M. Shively
Apr 19, 20173 min read
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Recommendation Letters 101
The US university application process assesses students from a holistic perspective including recommendation letters. These recommendations,
Internationally Educated
Oct 13, 20165 min read
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Your target, reach and safety list
As the application deadline for US universities approaches I wanted to take this opportunity to remind students to apply to an array of...
Debra M. Shively
Dec 14, 20152 min read
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US University - Scholarships and Affordability
A US university degree is an investment in your future. Affordability is a large part of choosing which US institution to attend. Unknown...
Debra M. Shively
Oct 25, 20152 min read
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Still time for year 12 students to apply to US universities
Year 12 students can be overwhelmed with studying for their HSC, taking trials and thinking ahead to completing their secondary studies....
Debra M. Shively
Aug 3, 20151 min read
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SAT or ACT
Nearly all four year colleges and universities require applicants to submit a standardised test score, either the SAT or ACT. What are...
Debra M. Shively
Jul 15, 20151 min read
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