A guide to understanding standardized tests

SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL… don’t let the acronyms put you in a tizzy! In this third instalment of our 12-part series on US college admissions, we explain what the tests do, and whether you need to take them

A perfect SAT score isn't everything

Here’s some advice from a UC Berkeley undergrad who aced the SAT – and got rejected by 5 of the 7 Ivy League schools he applied to (don’t worry, things turned out great)

The New SAT Test

The College Board has announced sweeping changes to its SAT college admission test - essays become optional and vocabulary becomes more common. Read on for more!

Seeking the Ultimate SAT Score

For most students who want to attend an elite US college, the SAT is more than a test. It is one of life’s landmarks. Your very first step towards getting into your dream undergrad school hinges on getting a high score in one of two standardized tests, the SAT or the ACT.

How to Apply for a Student Pass to Singapore

BrainGain magazine brings you 3 basic steps to get you started with your student pass application to Singapore.

7 things you need to study in Germany

Use our handy checklist to draw up your plan of action!

University of Chicago no longer requires ACT and SAT scores

The Washington Post said the decision cracks what had been an “enduring wall of support” for the tests among the two dozen most prestigious research universities.

Braingain Magazine Student Session: 5 Secrets to Acing Your Tests

Stuck on how to get started on tackling the standardized tests that are needed for U.S. university applications?

The Importance of the SAT Verbal Score

Admission officers look closely at how foreign students score on the verbal portions of SAT exams, says Jacques Steinberg, senior editor at The New York Times and author of “The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College”.

Book Review: the new Global Student by Maya Frost

“Let’s stop drawing lines in the sand and start celebrating our right to choose what will inspire and ignite each student. Get ready to leave the mindless competition behind and start exploring a world of exciting learning adventures.” – Maya Frost, author of The New Global Student, read more in our monthly Book Review.