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Admissions | Application | Meet The Team | Project Access

Meet the Team: “Hard Work Can Take You to New Heights”

Meet Iris: Our Global Director of Programs and a Finnish-American competitive climber who once told her local CVS cashier she’d make the Olympics. Now at Harvard, she shares how the same grit that took her...

Award | Education | Press Release | Project Access

Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award

Project Access has been named International University Access Organisation of the Year 2024 and received the UK Excellence in Social Mobility Award for its work supporting underrepresented students. With over 5,000 mentees across 140+ countries,...

Admissions | Application | Essay | Oxford | UK

Dont’s for your Personal Statement – from an Oxford Student

This guide, written by an Oxford Law student, outlines the most common personal statement mistakes like convoluted phrasing, poor structure, and shallow analysis, and how to avoid them. Through real examples, it emphasises the importance...

Application

Project Access partners with AI Application Advisor, Anyverse

Project Access has partnered with Anyverse, a free AI-powered university application advisor co-founded by our former Chief Mentorship Officer, to help students from all backgrounds access top UK universities. Together, we're making expert guidance and...

Cambridge | UK | University Life

Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond – with Kam Taj

Kam Taj’s session at Project Access Cambridge offered a raw and empowering guide to navigating university life, blending personal vulnerability with practical strategies for growth. Through his “Rules of Eight,” he challenged students to define...

Admissions | Application | Ivy League | Legacy | Policy

The shifting U.S. education landscape – and what this means for you?

U.S. universities are undergoing major changes, from banning legacy admissions to removing standardized test requirements and expanding financial aid. In this article, Anyka Chakravarty from Project Access explores how these shifts are opening doors for...

Essay | Germany | Ivy League

Aiming High With Project Access

Ceyda, a first-generation student from Germany recently admitted to Yale, shares her journey navigating self-doubt, work-life balance, and the U.S. admissions process. Through personal reflection and mentorship from Project Access, she offers grounded advice on...

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