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Frequently Asked Questions: US vs. UK Admissions

All your questions answered by former Ivy League and Oxford admissions officers

FAQs: US & UK Admissions eBook

What's in this eBook

“Former Admissions Officers” are experts in University Advising who have real experience of examining university applications in the past.

In this eBook, two Former Admissions Officers Ben Schwartz and Hannah Rowberry answer all of your questions about:

  • The key differences in university admissions between the US and UK
  • The role of every part of the college application: grades, test scores, essays, extracurriculars, recommendations and interviews
  • Common mistakes and misconceptions that can decrease your odds of getting accepted
  • What stands out to admissions officers tasked with reviewing thousands of applications

Learn from the experts about what goes into a strong application that stands out, and start your journey to getting accepted to the Ivy League and Oxbridge.

FAQs: US & UK Admissions eBook

Meet the Experts

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  • Ben Schwartz

    Ben Schwartz

    Ben studied Government and Education Policy at the Ivy League’s Dartmouth College. After completing a post-graduate fellowship in West Africa, he returned to Dartmouth to serve as the Assistant Director of Admissions. Ben has also served on the Dartmouth Alumni Council and chaired the Admissions and Enrollment Committee.

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    Hannah Rowberry

    After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in Natural Sciences, Hannah worked as a scientist, science teacher and College Outreach Officer for the University of Oxford. She has also been an Academic Registrar and an Admissions Officer there, experiences she now draws upon in supporting Crimson students in preparing for university life.

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