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I was really lucky to attend the Oxford Scholastica Academy back in 2017 as part of the Creative Writing Summer School. In one of our classes, our teacher introduced us to an article by William Deresiewiez, discussing the disadvantages students face at an ‘elite’...

Imagine I could whisper thoughts about you directly into your mind. Whatever I whispered, you would believe about yourself. How would you feel about my having this power? If your answer would depend on what I would say, what does that make you think about what you...

There are thousands of summer schools worldwide, all promising to offer a life-changing week or twelve, but only the very best can actually live up to this claim. So, without visiting every single one out there, how do you find your perfect summer school? We’ve put...

Whether you’re looking to make the jump between school and university, or to make a name for yourself in your chosen field of work, you’ve probably thought about how much easier some things would be if you could just ask someone who’s already been through it about...

Your college application can be potentially stressful and intimidating, but it needn’t be a confusing process. We’ve prepared this handy college admissions guide to help you apply to some of the best universities worldwide. Whether you’re thinking of a college...

How students view themselves and their futures, and how that future unfolds, has become the focus of increasing attention.  Myriad longitudinal studies, including this report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), are now exploring this...