QUANTUM PREP INSIGHTS

Congratulations to our class of 2025 students on their stellar results! Another year has gone by, and admissions have (unsurprisingly) changed once again! Keep reading to find out more! 1. Letter of Recommendations are way more important than you think! Did you know admission officers read the letters of recommendation before they read any essay written by the applicant? Generally speaking, most students will have three recommendation letters by the time they submit: two teachers and one school counsellor. As

Oxbridge results for 2025 have come out, and we have received a lot of good news! This year, two of my international students have successfully received their offers to study Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Let’s look at a question from their interviews and dissect it together. ‘A snake venom causes vasodilation in the human body. Can you propose a mechanism?’ This is a classic question on human physiology and how it interacts with drugs. Let’s look at the

Oxbridge remains one of the most prestigious universities that students dream of attending. While students clamor for their attention, a lot of mistakes can be made during the preparation process. At best, you waste a lot of your own valuable time as a busy student; at worst, you get yourself rejected! So, take a look at our very quick guide on easy mistakes to avoid.  1. Meaningless Internships By nature, Oxford and Cambridge are academic institutions that prioritize academic achievement.

Interested in studying Architecture? Here are some of our favourite programs in the US, UK, and HK, as well as important information unique to architecture applications.  Cornell University Cornell is home to one of the most respected architecture programs in the US. The 5-year professional program leads to a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree, which is professionally accredited, meaning graduates can practice as licensed architects. For our Hong Kong students, this program is also a designated STEM program, meaning international

With over 4,000 universities in the US alone, it can be difficult for students and families to navigate which schools are the best fit for their desired major. In this series, we will be diving into universities that our experts at Quantum Prep feel students need to know about in the US. (Hint: the results may surprise you!) 1. Yale University With Yale Law School often regarded as the best and most selective law school in the US, undergraduate students

If your child is considering applying to top U.S. boarding schools, it’s essential to be well-informed about the application process. This article outlines five crucial factors to consider before you begin your journey.  1. How many schools should we apply for?  We advise limiting applications to around 4-5 schools, as the process is very demanding. For instance, Hotchkiss requires candidates to complete five short answers of 150 characters, two essays of 300 words each, a longer 500-word essay, and a