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Oxford University is one of the world’s oldest and most respected centers of learning. Nestled among “dreaming spires,” its 39 colleges form a unique collegiate system where students belong both to the wider university and to an individual college community. Oxford is renowned for its intimate tutorial model, where students learn in one‑to‑one or very small group sessions with expert tutors.

For centuries an elite, male-only institution, Oxford now has a roughly 50/50 gender split and around 45% international students, reflecting its global reach. Its alumni list includes over 50 British prime ministers, groundbreaking scientists like Stephen Hawking, and literary greats such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll.

Beyond academics, visitors are drawn to the Ashmolean Museum, the historic Bodleian Library, and cobbled streets lined with ancient taverns and bookshops—an atmosphere that feels straight out of a novel.

The 2026 HECA Conference is officially here!

The first wave of attendees has arrived, and the excitement is already building. We’re ready to kick off three incredible days of connection, learning, and inspiration as we look toward building brighter futures—together we rise.

Let’s make this an unforgettable gathering of growth, discovery, and community. We’re so glad you’re here!

Are you concerned about the current college admissions landscape?

Do you want real support in the college admissions process for your student?

Learn more about Ms April and how you can find calm in the midst of the college admissions storm.

Royal Holloway instantly stands out with its stunning Founders Building, but what impressed me most on our tour was how livable and student-centered the campus feels.

First-year students are guaranteed housing, either in self-catered flats with shared kitchens (great for instant community) or in catered accommodation inside Founders, where the food is far better than you’d expect from a dining hall. After that, most students move just 15 minutes off campus to Englefield Green, with strong support from the housing advice center.

The location balances quiet and connected: Egham has everyday essentials, while Windsor, Richmond, and central London are all under an hour away. Campus safety felt thoughtfully designed, from well-lit paths and visible security to anti-spiking measures and the discreet “Ask for Angela” system.

Layer in a diverse student body, active societies, multiple level sports, and on-campus NHS and mental health support, and Royal Holloway feels like a true community, not just a place to study.

Imperial College London is a STEM powerhouse in the heart of London, combining cutting-edge research with a truly global community. Founded in 1907, Imperial now brings together 23,000 students and 8,000 staff from 150 nationalities, including 377 students from the USA.

The college’s mission, “Science for Humanity,” comes to life through its specialized focus on science, engineering, medicine and business. Students dive straight into their chosen discipline, often on four-year programs that integrate research, industry or study abroad.

Imperial’s impact stretches far beyond South Kensington. A growing global network spans San Francisco, Accra, Bengaluru, Singapore, and beyond building partnerships that connect learning, entrepreneurship and innovation across continents.

Within this ecosystem, Imperial Business School offers distinctive options such as Economics, Finance and Data Science or Biomedical Technology Ventures, blending technical depth with commercial insight. For ambitious, STEM‑minded students, Imperial offers a rigorous education shaped by real-world challenges.

The College Board opened SAT registration for the 2026-2027 school year this week. This marker in time every May seems to revive a flurry or questions around testing
SAT or ACT?
When should I take a test?
How many times should I test?
What's a "good" score?
What does test optional mean? What about test blind?

So what is a student to do?

Well, as is the case with most things in college admissions, it depends.
That said, I like to approach most things for young people by keeping as many doors open as possible for as long as possible. That means that every student in the classes of 2027 and 2028 needs to have a plan for testing. I highly recommend that all of my students take either the SAT or ACT, including the science section, at least twice.

Part of the confusion steams from the fact that there is a subset of schools that do not look at testing in their admissions review. Most notably in that category are the schools in both public systems of California (UC and Cal State schools).

At the end of the day, a small subset of students will use their scores on all of their applications. A set of students will use their scores on some applications and not on others. And another subset of students won’t submit scores to any colleges at all.

While testing policies continue to evolve, we can reduce stress by preparing for the variety of application requirements that exist. The only way to have a test optional application is to have the option to decide if you are submitting your test scores or not. Bottom line, students should do 3 things:

1. Prepare for a test.
2. Take a test.
3. Decide how to use (or not use) their score.

If you want to learn more about how I help my students navigate the ever changing landscape of college admissions follow the QR code to book a meeting.

Goldsmiths’ School of Global Change offers an unusually focused, real‑world approach to the social sciences. Instead of a broad “liberal arts” start, students dive straight into their chosen field—Anthropology, Politics, History, International Relations, Law, or Sociology—from day one. Small classes and seminar-style teaching mean you’re a name, not a number, and discussion replaces most large lectures.

What really stands out is how embedded the school is in London. Law students visit the Old Bailey and work in clinics on immigration, human rights, and creative industries. Sociology and anthropology students use southeast London as a living laboratory, doing “live methods” research in the city and connecting theory to everyday life.

With only about eight contact hours a week at undergraduate level, the model demands independence—but it also gives space for deep reading, office hours, guest talks, and work placements in Parliament, NGOs, local government, and more.

But my mom does that for me!

Much like a couple that spends all of their time planning a wedding and none (or at least not enough) time planning for the marriage, many high school students and their parents/guardians

Students this post is really for you. Over the last year have you put all of your energy planning for the college applications and forgotten to prepare to be on your own on campus. While there is a security net on campus of RA’s and paid housing/food you will still be largely independent for the first time in your life. Ask yourself who is taking care of all of the basics and do I even know how to do these things for myself? If the answer is no or I’m not sure then you have some work to do before you pack your bags.

To help ease the adjustment here is a list of 10 MUST know how to do items for students before they leave home.

⚕️Make Medical Appointments
💊Know your prescriptions
🧑‍💻School portal
💱 Invite your parents (FERPA)
☑️Register for classes
🧺Laundry
🧹Basic cleaning
📚Checkout academic support
⏳Get your accommodations processed
💵Budgeting

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