UES Education Blog

Application Trends 2024-25

28th April

Application Trends 2024-25 This year, the admissions landscape has experienced striking changes: many popular universities re-instated their standardised testing requirements, and affirmative action programmes were outlawed in ...

Spanish Universities

7th April

Applying to Spanish Universities Special guest blog from Aida Rocci – College Counsellor Why Spain? In the 2022/2023 academic year, Spain set a record by welcoming 241,777 international students, and since then, the num ...

Overcoming Test Anxiety

24th January

No matter how well students prepare for the SAT or ACT, test anxiety is a factor that can rear its ugly head. How can students cope with this feeling if it arises, and perform to their true ability on their test? There’s a lot ...

Columbia Dual Degree Programmes

9th December 2024

Columbia University, located in New York City, is a popular choice with UK applicants, but many are not aware of the university’s multiple dual degree programmes with other international universities. These programmes are an ...

Summer Programmes

26th November 2024

Looking to make plans for your summer that are both fun and educational? Participating in a summer programme held by a US university could be a great opportunity. Summer programmes are a good way for students to get a taste ...

Paris Universities

11th September 2024

The American University in Paris The American University of Paris is a small English-speaking university with 1200 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has a diverse, global feel: students ...

How Can Students Ensure Strong US Applications?

20th August 2024

Here at UES, our job is helping students make successful applications to US (and other global) universities. The US application system can seem complex, and forward preparation is key. There are many factors influencing applicat ...

Gap Year Options

24th June 2024

Gap years give students a chance to experience the world outside the classroom before returning to further study. They are an opportunity to gain independence, develop skills and experience, and further knowledge: no wonder they ...

Madrid Universities

10th May 2024

Our college counsellor Martine travelled to sunny Spain and visited two excellent universities in Madrid: SLU Madrid and ESCP’s Madrid campus. Both institutions give students an excellent experience, with the former focused on a ...

Questions for students to ask their counsellors

22nd April 2024

What questions should students ask their school counsellors? Schools’ careers and counselling departments are crucial tools for students when they’re preparing to make their university applications. They should be supporting ...