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It feels good to know that Loughborough University has made it to the top five in the Guardian's University League Table! You can have a look at the listing in the following link:
https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2016/may/23/university-league-tables-2017
If you fancy getting into the top universities in the UK, why not book a free initial meeting with our professional admission advisers?

University league tables 2017 Guardian University Guide 2017: Find a course at a UK university with our complete university league tables

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A comparison between Promession, Bios Urn, and Capsula Mundi as "green" burial methods A fortnight ago I provided reference materials regarding three green burial
practices: Promession, Bio Urn, and Capsula Mundi. I regarded the materials
thought provoking, and had implored readers to conduct their own research,
and to deliberate on the merits and demerits of the burial practice...

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SAT Reasoning Examination Date Changes SAT Test Date Changes. As you may have already heard, the SAT Reasoning test dates are due to be changed. Given how intense SAT preparation can be, it is important to be well-aware of what these changes entail and how they will affect you in your applications. After you read through this po

It's all about doing the right amount of right things at the right times.

I still appreciate the joy I had in my second year of kindergarten, when I realized there are certain patterns I could use to deal with simple additions. In contrast, I can still remember my disdain towards the monotonous copybook practices I had to do everyday, following the dotted lines so that I could conform to the "norm".

I believe excessive "drilling" can be harmful to young minds. However, an inadequate amount of intellectual and haptic stimulation may hinder the development of younger individuals.

I really do hope the initiatives that were featured in this SCMP report not be Education Bureau's reactionary measures to regain supports in the aftermath of the TSA debacles.

http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2074487/hong-kong-education-chiefs-stamp-out-study-drills

Education chiefs stamp out study drills in kindergartens Revised curriculum puts emphasis on ‘play and free exploration’ to foster holistic development

Millennials are facing an increasingly competitive job market with daunting career prospects. As Computer Science continues to grow in importance, should college students flock to these more lucrative STEM disciplines and abandon the Social Sciences and Humanities?

A Rising Call to Promote STEM Education and Cut Liberal Arts Funding At least 15 states offer public education funding incentives for certain high-demand degrees — and humanities majors are not among them.

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A Practice for Natural Science Students Two variations of "green" burial methods have recently been introduced to
my Facebook feeds. In one article I was introduced to promession, a
processing method which turns human cadavers into freeze-dried compost; in
another post I was introduced to two start-ups, which market peripherals
th...

The College Board has announced the reduction in the number of SAT test dates in 2017.

"THE INTERNATIONAL SAT ADMINISTRATION FOR JUNE 2017 HAS BEEN CANCELED. SAT SUBJECT TESTS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE 2017."

The schedule for 2017/18 and 2018/19 has been modified as well:
"SAT tests are available in October, December, March, and May, while SAT Subject Tests are available in October, November, December, May, and June."
The test date changes attempt to combat the rampant cheating that has been observed in some international test regions. The change will definitely have an impact on your test preparation efforts.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international

International Registration The SAT is offered internationally in most countries up to six times each year—in October, November, December, January, May, and June. Register now.

College Interviews – Common Questions

The importance of practicing interview questions cannot be understated. It will allow you to plan and perfect some of the issues you would like to talk about. For this, it is essential to have some idea of the kind of questions interviewers are likely to ask. The following link will take you to the page with Yale’s interview questions recommendations for its alumni interviewers. Insider knowledge!

http://asc.yale.edu/sample_interview_questions

Sample Interview Questions | Yale Alumni Schools Committee Senior Interviewers suggested the following interview questions, organized by theme. Do not feel obligated to use these, but they may stimulate interesting discussions. Feel free to add your own!

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Is Your SAT Score is "Good Enough" for an Ivy League school? Average Scores for Ivy League Admitted Students

Excellent standardized test scores are a crucial part of any strong
candidate’s college application.
A standardized test score (SAT, ACT) is one of the only parts of the
application that every candidate, regardless of education system and
geo...

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2016 Winter News In this post, We would like to provide you with the latest news of Ivy Gate Learning Center. 2016 Xmas Courses The 2016 SAT/ACT winter courses are now open for sign-ups! We have Mock + Review packages, 24 Hour Courses, and Intensive Courses, each catering to different levels of experience with stand...

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Some pointers in IGCSE's electromagnetism concepts A family friend of mine vented that his daughter has been struggling with her study in Physics. The teaching progress was described as insufficient and slow, and my friend's daughter is muddled by her revision sheets. The teacher was quoted expecting students to grasp the concepts of electromagnetis...