The Brain

Since attending a private girls high school on a full academic scholarship, I also studied piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, went to an Ivy League college in the United States, and...  Continue Reading

David Brooks, New York Times columnist and bestselling author, said about the liberal arts: “College is about exposing students to many things and creating an aphrodisiac atmosphere so that they...  Continue Reading

So the UMAT didn’t go too well for you? Beginning to question your suitability for medicine? Never fear! If there’s will, there’s a way. ...  Continue Reading

The first thing to note is that applications for American universities are far more involved. They don’t simply want to know your ATAR or IB score (so you really are more than just a number to these...  Continue Reading

Throughout my time during high-school, I often felt that it didn’t really matter what I wanted, and that university was just another compulsory milestone in life in which we must inevitably conquer....  Continue Reading

Now that you've finished 12 years of schooling, you might be at that stage where you're stuck, and unsure what your next step is. Here are some things you can consider: ...  Continue Reading

HSC is finally done and dusted and you have too much time on your hands. Whilst spending your days sleeping and catching up on TV shows does sound enticing, having money to spend is even better! Below...  Continue Reading

By September, most students would have completed their trial exams and this is the time university scholarships are due. With research to do, forms to fill out and deadlines to meet, there’s no...  Continue Reading