The Oriel Ignite Research Program requires a one-hour virtual meeting with a mentor each week, during which students receive guidance on their project. In addition to these meetings, students are expected to dedicate several hours of independent work each week to complete tasks discussed during the mentorship meetings.
Cornell’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions extended offers to 5,824 highly qualified students to join their Class of 2029. This marks an astonishing 13.3% increase from last year’s 5,139 admitted students. The admitted students represent all 50 states and 115 countries. While the full admissions details for the Class of 2029 have yet to be released, … Continued
Georgia Tech records its lowest acceptance rate in the school’s history, marking an increasingly competitive acceptance rate of just 12.74% for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. The Office of Undergraduate Admission documented a record number of first-year applications across all application periods. More than 66,000 students applied for first year admission to Georgia Tech this year, … Continued
New York University has once again set a new benchmark in selectivity, with its acceptance rate dropping to just 7.7% for the 2024–25 admissions cycle, the lowest acceptance rate in the school’s history. More than 120,000 students applied to NYU this year, making it the most sought-after private university in the country by application volume. … Continued
If you are planning to apply to the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge, often referred to together as Oxbridge, or to another UK university, it is important to understand the UCAS application system. UCAS, which stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, is the centralized portal through which all UK university applications … Continued
For students aspiring to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge offer a uniquely rigorous and rewarding academic experience. However, the application process for Oxford and Cambridge is significantly different from that in the United States, even for highly selective universities. If you are a student living in the United … Continued
If you are in the spring of your sophomore year, this is the time to begin thinking strategically. Junior year will be the most critical academic year in high school, and laying the groundwork now will make the college application process significantly smoother. Here are the top five things every 10th grader should prioritize right … Continued
Yale University’s admissions process continued to evolve during the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. These changes reflect broader shifts in higher education and student behavior. For the Class of 2029, changes to standardized testing requirements, a decrease in application volume, and an increase to the size of the entering class were notable. Here are several key facts … Continued
As junior year heads into its final stretch, the college admissions season is just around the corner. For students hoping to reduce stress during their senior year and maximize their college admissions success, spring and early summer offer a crucial window to prepare strategically. At Oriel Admissions, we believe that smart planning now can make … Continued