As of March 2016, students will see the new version of the SAT, as it returns to a 1600 point grading system with an optional essay and more focus on reading. To see how you would do on the redesigned...

As the number of applications to top universities in the US rises and the applicant pool becomes increasingly competitive, it is possible that the Early Decision and Early Action applications for some very talented and qualified students might be deferred...

With more than half of the world’s top 200 universities located in either the US or the UK, many international students are often faced with the dilemma of deciding where to pursue their higher education abroad. There is no doubt...

Why Transfer? Students transfer from one university to another for a variety of different reasons, including financial reasons, social circumstances, choice of major, and finding a more suitable program. The idea behind transferring is to find a university that is...

You may have never heard the words “liberal arts” until you started thinking about applying to colleges and universities in the US. What comes to mind may be the image of a leafy-green, secluded campus, the “life of the mind,”...

When people find out that I went to Harvard, a small sub-set of them often ask one or more of the following questions: “Is it really competitive?”; “Is everybody there really nerdy?”; “Have you seen The Social Network? Is it...

Do you want to set yourself apart in your US College Application? The process can be confusing with a lot of factors that can be difficult to navigate, but with Hale Education you have access to a huge network of...