I’m currently a high school senior trying to figure out where I want to apply for college. I’ve heard so much about how incredibly competitive and difficult university entrance exams are in countries like South Korea, Japan, and China (Gaokao, University Entrance Common Test, etc.). Specifically, I’m wondering if these exams are actually harder than,…
I’m trying to understand the best way to continue my education. I work full-time, so the flexibility of MOOCs is appealing, but I also value the structure and potential for in-person interaction I remember from my undergrad degree. Specifically, I’m curious about the differences in things like: The level of interaction with instructors and peers:…
Okay, so I’m trying to figure out the best way to upskill myself for a career change. I’m seeing a lot about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) versus just going back to university, but the pricing structures are so different it’s hard to make a direct comparison. Specifically, I’m interested in understanding: Tuition fees: Obviously,…
Okay, so I’m trying to figure out where the competition is really fierce for getting into university. Like, where do you basically need a perfect score on standardized tests and top marks in all your classes just to be considered? I’m mainly thinking about undergraduate programs, particularly in fields like medicine, engineering, and law. But…
Okay, here’s my attempt at acting like the person who asked the question and adding more context, framed as an actual forum post: Okay, so I’m looking into applying to universities internationally. I know in the US, it’s a lot about essays, GPA, and extracurriculars, plus standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. But I’ve…
Okay, so I’m graduating from Boğaziçi University (but I’m also interested in hearing about Koç or Sabancı too, since those are also seen as top tier), with a degree in Industrial Engineering. I’m fluent in Turkish and English, and have a pretty good grasp of German as well. I’ve got a decent GPA (around 3.5/4.0),…
Okay, so I’m trying to figure out how to even START applying to universities. It’s all so overwhelming! I’m particularly interested in universities in the United States and Canada, but information on the UK and Australia would also be helpful as I’m considering those as well. I’m mainly looking for undergraduate programs. Specifically, I need…
Okay, so I’m starting to look at university applications, and I’m getting seriously stressed about how much everything seems to cost. I know there are tuition fees down the line, but just getting to that point seems expensive. I’m mainly interested in applying to universities in the US and UK, possibly also Canada and Australia….
Okay, so I’m applying to go on exchange next year, and the paperwork is insane. Everyone talks about the host university’s responsibilities, like classes and accommodation. But what exactly is my home university still doing while I’m gone? I’m paying tuition to them, not the host university (usually!), so they must be doing something, right?…