QUANTUM PREP INSIGHTS

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

1) A “well-rounded” student One of the biggest misconceptions about what top US colleges are looking for is a well-rounded student; in reality, they are looking for a well-rounded student body. What that means is that schools are seeking individual students who are very good at certain things and who come together to form a community that is good at everything. To put simply, university admission officers are looking for a student’s depth of knowledge in what they say they

Oxbridge application season is upon us, and one procedure baffles students every year – college selection. There are thirty-six undergraduate colleges at Oxford, and twenty-nine at Cambridge, so selecting colleges is no easy feat. Picking the right college can make or break your application, so selecting one carefully is essential. As a consultant who graduated from Oxford, here are the steps that I take with my students every year. Firstly, we look through the available admissions statistics. Cambridge publishes their