¿Necesito el SAT para estudiar en USA?
Mitos y verdades acerca del examen que (muy probablemente) tendrás que tomar si quieres estudiar en USA by Celeste Moreno Palmero Hace unos días estaba hablando con una familia que se mostraba bastante pesimista respecto a las probabilidades de su hijo de acceder a una universidad estadounidense si no sacaba un buen SAT. El pobre […]
Studying Medicine at Charles University: Which Faculty is Right for You?
by Celeste Moreno Palmero, Ph.D. For students looking to study medicine in Europe, Charles University in Prague stands out as one of the best choices. Established in 1348, it is not only one of the oldest universities in the world, but also one of the most respected, particularly in the field of medicine. With five different medical […]
The Explosive Truth about Fit
When J. Robert Oppenheimer began attending Harvard University as an undergraduate in 1922, he had only recently recovered from a serious gastrointestinal illness (Wikipedia contributors) that had put him well behind his intended timeline for graduation. In order to make up for time lost, young Robert enrolled in six courses per term—50% more than the […]
Perspective in Neurodiversity and Admissions
This one’s personal for me. While I’ve never hidden my own neurodiversity, I’ve also never before addressed it in a public forum like this one. But part of my neurodiversity has been a guileless—at times appreciated by some as honest and direct, at others derided as naive—willingness to open up to others, the consequences be […]
Oblivious Fish and the College Essay
by Anthony Terenzio Ah, the personal statement: 650 words to capture the essence of you, your aspirations, your merits, and how you stack up against many others like you, all vying for one of a limited number of spots at a given institution. It’s a lot of pressure, to say the least, and certainly one […]
Czech It Out: Charles University
Picture this: Gothic spires touching misty skies, cobblestone streets whispering centuries-old tales, and, in the middle of it all, a vibrant educational hub buzzing with innovation. Yes, I’m talking about Prague—the city where history isn’t just a backdrop; it’s part of the curriculum. I recently visited several top universities during a tour organized by Study […]
Killing Your Darlings
If you here require a practical rule of me, I will present you with this: ‘Whenever you feel an impulse to perpetrate a piece of exceptionally fine writing, obey it—whole-heartedly—and delete it before sending your manuscript to press. Murder your darlings.’ Arthur Quiller-Couch, British Literary Critic Increase the font size, make the page margins bigger, […]
A Reflection on World Domination
Napoleon was only 26 years old. The French Revolution had just occurred but France was still attempting to overcome a state of relative disarray. After having served its fledgling government by successfully leading the siege of Toulon and quashing a counterrevolution, he was, for the first time, given command of an army and charged with […]
Repasamos la Gramática de una Buena Entrevista de Admisiones
Si has solicitado a una o varias universidades estadounidenses recientemente, es muy posible que en breve te contacten para ofrecerte una entrevista. Son una cosa común en el proceso de admisión de las universidades de USA, ya que al tratarse de evaluaciones globales basadas en distintos aspectos de la candidatura, estas entrevistas ayudan al […]
A Mentorship Mindset
Or, Reflections on Choosing a College Consultant “Which schools have you gotten your students into?” It’s a question that we’re frequently asked. Yet the question is misleading and belies what a college consultant actually does. We work hard—and often late at night, thanks to time differences—to help our students highlight to universities just how exceptional […]
