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a.macdonald
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
is there any way to apply for a uk university besides UCAS?
excluding foundation programmes, wherein you’re guaranteed a place, but something like early action for US universities, where you can apply first with your credentials and get a conditional offer bef...
website_user
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
UCAS Application
My Doubt- I am from India. I have done my Class 10(SSC) from a State board, but even after searching for my state board in the Qualification section, I am not able to find my state board. there is the...
yuan.feng04
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
Where can i get a comparison of all the UK colleges?
I could not find any resources that directly compares the other famous universities like LSE, UCL…was wondering if crimson has any resources on that, or any good website on the internet i should check...
M.Z
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
UK Conditional Offer Requirement
Hi, Do UK conditional offers only look at your top 3 A levels? I took 5 a levels, and scores 2A*, 1A, 2Bs. Therefore, will the UK uni only look at my 2A* and 1A? The conditional offer is A*AA. Thanks!...
s.deutsch
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
UCAS Application Mistakes - UK
Hi Crimson, what are some common mistakes international students make when applying to UK universities?
s.deutsch
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
When is the best time for NZ students to apply for UK unis
Hello I’m a year 12 students currently studying in Auckland. I want to apply for Imperial College London and University College London. So when would be the best time for me to apply? End of year 13? ...
bentley.atkinson
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
University of Manchester: insights
I am off to the UoM for a student exchange later in the year, and was just wondering if anyone has any insights into the university itself, the greater city, the courses, or just any general ‘hacks’ t...
carolyncohen
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
Is the U.K. university application harder than or related to the U.S. application?
I’m thinking about studying abroad and I will definitely apply to the U.S., but I’m not sure whether it’s worth also applying to the U.K. Do you have any advice and information on the U.K. application...
duncan.parsons
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
MSc at the top UK schools
How hard is it to get into a Master’s programme in finance or economics over in the U.K? I am mainly thinking about this in relation to top institutions like the London School of Economics. Also, does...
m.abbas
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
A levels for UK universities
Do students get 4/5 A*s in A Levels get into Oxbridge easily? I’ve heard that UK unis generally only look at your exam scores, unlike US. How true is this for Oxbridge? Are there precedent counterexam...
victor.li
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
Why do people reject UK offers for US offers?
So I know this person who got accepted to good UK universities like Edinburgh, Imperial College, and Kings College which are rated in the top 21 on the Qs World Ranking website. However this person re...
h.sutherland
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
What are the advantages of studying in the U.K. over the U.S. or elsewhere?
I have heard that the courses are more concentrated and in-depth, but beyond that, why is it better to study in the U.K.?
dan.valenzuela
UK University Admissions
U.K. Applications
Applying to Oxford and Cambridge vs. the U.S
What are the differences between the UK and the US in terms of what an applicant needs to do to get in? What sort of profile would make one a ‘safe bet’ for admission to, say, Oxford or Cambridge?
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