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Supercurricular Activities: What They Are and Why Universities Care About Them

If you're preparing a university application, you've probably heard plenty about extracurricular activities such as sport, music, volunteering, clubs and student leadership. But there's another word you may start hearing, particularly if you're applying to competitive universities. Supercurricular. And no,…
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Posted by By Jay Surti October 5, 2026
You Have More Experience Than You Think: 10 Things That Count on a University Application
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You Have More Experience Than You Think: 10 Things That Count on a University Application

"I don't really have any experience." It's something we hear surprisingly often from students preparing for university applications. They look at other applicants and see internships, leadership titles, competitions and impressive-sounding achievements. Then they look at their own lives and…
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Posted by By Jay Surti September 24, 2026
Your Child Wants to Study Abroad: 7 Things Parents Can do to Help
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Your Child Wants to Study Abroad: 7 Things Parents Can do to Help

If your child wants to study abroad, knowing how much help to give - and when to step back - can be difficult for any parent. There are universities to research, entry requirements to understand, applications to complete and funding…
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Posted by By Jay Surti September 1, 2026

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