Why Weren’t You Accepted? To answer the question of “Why Weren’t You Accepted” is not possible to do with any degree of certainty simply because first, admissions people are not permitted to reveal the reason(s), and second, there are so...
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Breaking Down the TOEFL About the TOEFL iBT® Test The TOEFL iBT test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL Program provides tools...
Role of the Education Consultant What is an Education Consultant? An Education Consultant is someone that has first-hand knowledge of the various private schools and universities, their characteristics, their benefits, and how they function. They have established a professional relationship...
An Inside Look at Boarding Schools American boarding schools (and private day schools) are highly competitive. Today, more and more students are realizing the value of an education at boarding schools and are seeking admission. At Shanghai EDGE Consulting, we...
What Is a “Safe” School? So then, to properly answer “What is a ‘Safe’ School” it’s important to first introduce a little perspective. In the education consulting industry, schools and colleges are typically divided into three categories from most competitive...
The Challenge for Chinese Students Message from the Director: Straight talk from Vinnie This section is meant to provide useful information for Chinese families based on the experience of our founding director, Vinnie Apicella. It was originally part of a...
International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, and focused on a student’s growth and development. Its four programs for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social...
Finding the Right School Match Your Child with the School’s Requirements Phillips Exeter Academy is a top school. It does a great job of educating young people, not just academically either. Exeter like many schools strives to develop the whole...
Benefits & Questions about AP Courses The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent...
Applying to Boarding School after the Deadline If you are considering a late spring/early summer school change, it’s okay. Even though you’re applying to boarding school after the deadline, you will still have options. As a family, choosing a boarding...