By ashton.wenborn, 26 July, 2022

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Duolingo.

If students and institutions are going to have confidence in a high-stakes test, they need to be happy that it’s secure and gives an accurate indication of the abilities of the candidate.

The Duolingo English Test (DET) costs less and takes less time than many other standardised tests, while still holding test-takers to high standards when providing certification.

By grace.mccabe, 25 July, 2022

Summer is the perfect time for students to unwind and relax after exams. However, it is also a great time to learn a new skill and get ahead of the competition.  

When it comes to university applications, admissions officers love to see extracurricular interests from their candidates. There are many ways that you can use your summer to boost your application, and we have listed some of them below 

By grace.mccabe, 21 July, 2022

Among several options for post-secondary education is community college. But what exactly is a community college? What makes it different to a university? 

Here we explain what a community college is and look at the pros and cons of attending one after high school. 

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 19 July, 2022

As the end of university approaches, you may be thinking about what you intend to do next. If you are beginning to browse the job listings, it is important to know what a graduate scheme (or grad scheme) is, who offers them, when applications open and how they can benefit you. We have compiled all this information to help you choose between a graduate-scheme and a job.

By ashton.wenborn, 18 July, 2022

Sponsored content: created in partnership with the Engineering and Design Institute London.

Traditionally, a typical week in the life of a university student has contained lectures. Regardless of the year, location and subject of study, lectures have been synonymous with degree qualifications. They can be a great way to communicate important information to students, and many people thrive in a lecture environment. But others struggle to absorb information in this way.

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 7 July, 2022

Students preparing to attend university have many factors to consider when making their final choice. One of these factors is a city versus campus university. Although both can provide students with a great education and student experience, they can be quite different. 

Below we have broken down these contrasting experiences to help you in your applications. 

By ashton.wenborn, 28 June, 2022

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Duolingo.

In any language, it’s rare to speak in a conversation without listening to the other person, or to write a passage of text without reading it. While many standardised English language tests break down questions into reading, writing, listening and speaking, the Duolingo English Test (DET) is structured so that test takers can show how they use these skills in combination. 

By ashton.wenborn, 28 June, 2022

Sponsored content: created in partnership with Duolingo.

For years, universities have relied on a handful of long-standing tests to demonstrate students’ English language proficiency. While widely accepted, these tests can be expensive to sit and often require in-person attendance.

The Duolingo English Test (DET) – now accepted by more than 3,500 programmes globally – is disrupting the status quo by offering one of the world’s first high-stakes English proficiency tests online. 

By grace.mccabe, 27 June, 2022

It is currently past 10pm in Dublin, and my anxiety has kept me from writing this piece until now. My anxiety and I have become somewhat friendly enemies over the years, especially since I moved from Austria to study at University College Dublin.

This decision was driven by my ambition and competitiveness. Studying abroad represented my desire to move beyond the expectation that I would stay in Austria my whole life and prove to myself that I could achieve more.