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Scholastic Assessment Test
Hello,I am preparing for SAT in Nigeria and I would like to know what I need to prepare adequately for SAT.The textbooks I need, topics in Math and English reading and writing.I am somehow curious cos...

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NZ University entrance through CIE
I was wondering if you can meet UE in NZ by only having completed AS but not A2. Because it’s not super clear on the universities websites, and I’m bit confused.

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Are summer programs helpful?
Hi there, I’m Victoria and I’m a 10th grade student from Malaysia. I wanted to know about whether participating in summer programs led by prestigious universities would help me in my future college/un...

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Canada admissions
Is there an SAT/ACT equivalent exam for Canada that I would need to take? I currently reside in India.

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Summer school
Are there any summer programs I should do to help my application look better as an international student applying to US and UK universities? What are some examples of summer programs? Also is it bette...

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Moving to a new school
Any tips about moving schools? I’m in my sophomore year of high school, and I’ve been in the same school since I was s four, and I’m considering moving.

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How much does Crimson Education charge for Standardized Test Tutoring and University Admissions Support
I have been interested to engage with Crimson Education services to help me achieve admission into my dream college, I have been surfing the Crimson website for a while and could not find the prices f...

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Pricing with crimson
I’ve tried to get ECL or college admissions help from crimson education, but they never discuss the price with me. I need the cost to see if I can sign up or not.

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AP Computer Science Principles Exam
Does anybody have any tips on getting a 5 (and if possible a perfect score) on the AP Computer Science Principles Exam? Thank you for responding!

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Book Recommendations
In your opinion, what are [approximately] 5 different books (regardless of genre/type) that you thoroughly enjoyed, or greatly benefited/learned from, & why? ...

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Graduating with BA and MA
To Jamie: How did you go about completing your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in three years? Was it a matter of overloading on classes every semester, taking many courses throughout the summer, taki...

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The benefits of studying A levels in South Africa
I’m currently in Grade 10 studying the IEB curriculum at a school that offers A levels from Grade 11 onwards, and need assistance making the decision regarding wether taking A levels from Grade 11 is ...

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How much does Crimson tutoring cost?
Hello, I am looking to attend in a secondary school in NZ....

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What are my options for university.?
I am a year 12 student with 60 excellence credits potentially 50 more from externals. I am also extremely confident in achieving scholarship in 3 subjects this year. However through my arrogance in th...

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Harvard economics
What is required to study economics in harvard?

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Academic Entry Requirements for UK Universities
Does anyone have the academic requirements for UK universities? In equivalent to NCEA? Thanks heaps!

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CIE or HSC
I am currently a year 10 student in NZ sitting igcse this year. I was wondering if is CIE more recognised when applying to universities aboard (especially in the US)? would it be worth it for me to ta...

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Tips on how to get into E+M oxford
hello,this is my first post, i really want to do e+m at oxford ,currently in yea12 any tips on what i should be doing now to increase my chances? thx

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Public Policy program French Universities and German Universities?
Which are the best English taught public policy program in French and German Universities? Also, which one is better particularly between Science Po and Hertie School of Governance?...

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Non-traditional student hoping to study law
Dear advisors at Crimson, There is a Vietnamese student about to graduate with a Diploma in Business at a local Australia-certified Career Training Center. His dream is to go to Law school eventually,...

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Global Social Leaders Summit
Hi there I was wondering if it was worthwhile and useful to go to something like the website I attached below surrounding leadership development? Would it help with university applications or is it ju...

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Sending TSA score to US universities
Dear all, I’ve applied to Oxford for PPE (and recently been offered an interview), and am also applying to Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania in the US. Whilst my grades are as good as they ...

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Free Consultation Not Working
I want to receive a free consultation from Crimson Education but once I hit the “book now” button, nothing happens. I tried calling the number for customer service and they did not pick up. Can someon...

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World challenge
Hi there I am wondering if going on a World Challenge expedition would be beneficial for applications to universities in the UK and US? In other words- will it add to an application in some way? If I ...

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I am unable to download the eBook?
I tried to get the free eBook for the getting into Oxbridge, however I did not receive it in my email??

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Moving from engineering to physics
Good day, my son is obtaining his Chemical Engineering Degree from Stellenbosch University this year. He does not want to be an engineer though and strongly feels that he should have studied mathemat...

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