'Almost one-third of our applications are from international students'

Michelle Beaton, director of recruitment for the University of Toronto’s engineering school, says international students can get merit-based scholarships and a whole year’s professional experience.

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”.

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

4 Simple Ways to Become a Grammar Nazi

Do you use the word irregardless? Or the phrase 'both of y'all'? Are you very confused when it comes to using 'I, me, myself'? Here are four ways release your grammar worries and be a grammar nazi!

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The Rules of Application: Starting Steps toward University

Being well informed, well in advance, about the application procedures for undergraduate programs, can give you a head start in the tight race for admissions to university in North America, the U.K., and Australia.

How & Why You Should Embrace Extracurricular Activities

As she heads into her senior year, Nudhara Yusuf writes about how students should approach extracurricular activities and why they are important.

Here's What You Need to Know about English Proficiency Tests

English language tests are a critical part of your university application. BrainGain magazine brings you the basics so you can get the jumpstart on the application process.

ETS to award US$ 70,000 as TOEFL Scholarships in 2015

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) has announced 10 scholarships worth 70000 USD for Indian students who wish to pursue higher studies in India or abroad.

Taking a Test of English

If you're planning to head abroad to study, you'll likely need to prove your English skills - get cracking with some of these tests.