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Project Access partners with transformative educational platforms as part of its expansion plans
Project Access partners with transformative educational platforms as part of its expansion plans

Project Access partners with Save My Exams and TutorHive!

Sciences Po’s First Year Academic Structure - A Studium Generale
Sciences Po’s First Year Academic Structure - A Studium Generale

Ever wondered what’s the academic structure at Sciences Po Paris?

Studying at Sciences Po
Studying at Sciences Po

Applying to Sciences Po Paris

The Ivy League - What's in it for you?
The Ivy League - What's in it for you?

Interested in studying at an Ivy League university? Find out more here!

UK Scholarships for International Students
UK Scholarships for International Students
Law School: Where to go?
Law School: Where to go?
TOEFL Tips and Tricks
TOEFL Tips and Tricks

Writing the TOEFL? Check out this blog for more info and some helpful tips!

Founding Project Access
Founding Project Access

A look back to how PA was founded, with insights from co-founder Emil Bender Lassen.

Meet the GLT: Global Director of Outreach
Meet the GLT: Global Director of Outreach

Meet Liam Garrett, PA’s Global Director of Outreach!

Evidence-Based Study Strategies This Exam Season
Evidence-Based Study Strategies This Exam Season

This exam season, be sure to use these evidence-based study strategies to ace your finals!

Meet the GLT: Chief Executive Officer
Meet the GLT: Chief Executive Officer

Meet Ingrid Udd Sundvor, PA’s Chief Executive Officer!

We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University
We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University

Nevena, a current Oxford student, recounts her experience as a Project Access mentor.

 
 
 

Welcome to our blog!

Here you can find stories, news, tips from students, mentors and Project Access! Our blog posts are divided in five different categories.

Project Access - blogposts about news from Project Access, stories about being a mentor or mentee , general study tips, student life and mental health.

Application - all the blogposts about, selecting courses, selecting universities, interviews, personal statements and tuition fees.

UK - blogposts about the universities in the UK, accomodation and experiences from UK campuses.

US - blogposts about the universities in the US, accomodation and experiences from US campuses.

Blogs from your country/region - blogposts from mentors and students writen in their own languages and viewpoints.

 
 
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Project Access

Read about experiences from the Project Access programs and volunteers!

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Studying at Sciences Po
Studying at Sciences Po

Applying to Sciences Po Paris

Law School: Where to go?
Law School: Where to go?
TOEFL Tips and Tricks
TOEFL Tips and Tricks

Writing the TOEFL? Check out this blog for more info and some helpful tips!

Founding Project Access
Founding Project Access

A look back to how PA was founded, with insights from co-founder Emil Bender Lassen.

Meet the GLT: Global Director of Outreach
Meet the GLT: Global Director of Outreach

Meet Liam Garrett, PA’s Global Director of Outreach!

Evidence-Based Study Strategies This Exam Season
Evidence-Based Study Strategies This Exam Season

This exam season, be sure to use these evidence-based study strategies to ace your finals!

Meet the GLT: Chief Executive Officer
Meet the GLT: Chief Executive Officer

Meet Ingrid Udd Sundvor, PA’s Chief Executive Officer!

We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University
We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University

Nevena, a current Oxford student, recounts her experience as a Project Access mentor.

Meet the GLT: Chief Product Officer
Meet the GLT: Chief Product Officer

Meet Harrison Smith, PA’s Chief Product Officer!

Celebrating Five Years with Project Access
Celebrating Five Years with Project Access

Take a trip with us down memory lane in an interview with our current CEO Ingrid Udd Sundvor who reflects on the amazing impact of Project Access on improving access to education globally.

 
 
 

Applications

Read about applying to top universities across the world and experiences from other students.

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Studying at Sciences Po
Studying at Sciences Po

Applying to Sciences Po Paris

UK Scholarships for International Students
UK Scholarships for International Students
Financial Aid at Top Universities
Financial Aid at Top Universities

A look into scholarship opportunities available at top universities in the US and the UK.

What It's Like to Study at Bocconi University
What It's Like to Study at Bocconi University

Wondering what it’s like to study at Bocconi? A current student recounts their experience.

Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?
Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?

Project Access offers Prep, Undergraduate, and Graduate programs!

New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!
New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!

Project Access is excited to launch a new initiative: PA Africa! Keep reading to find out more.

Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?
Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?

Medical school is difficult enough as it is, but choosing which school to attend puts all the more pressure on students. Let us help!


Do GCSE Grades Actually Matter?
Do GCSE Grades Actually Matter?

We answer the common question “do GCSE grades matter?” and look at individual university grade requirements.


Finding Calm in the Storm: Tackling Exam Stress
Finding Calm in the Storm: Tackling Exam Stress

Tips and advice from the Project Access community for dealing with the pressures of exam stress – with some (hopefully) useful resources at the end!


Interviews at Oxbridge – top tips and FAQs!
Interviews at Oxbridge – top tips and FAQs!

Ella, a first- year English student at Oxford gives her top interview tips.

 
 
 
 

United Kingdom

Read all about studying in the United Kingdom and the academic life abroad!

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UK Scholarships for International Students
UK Scholarships for International Students
Law School: Where to go?
Law School: Where to go?
We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University
We Need You: Being a PA Mentor at Oxford University

Nevena, a current Oxford student, recounts her experience as a Project Access mentor.

Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?
Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?

Project Access offers Prep, Undergraduate, and Graduate programs!

New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!
New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!

Project Access is excited to launch a new initiative: PA Africa! Keep reading to find out more.

Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?
Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?

Medical school is difficult enough as it is, but choosing which school to attend puts all the more pressure on students. Let us help!


Do GCSE Grades Actually Matter?
Do GCSE Grades Actually Matter?

We answer the common question “do GCSE grades matter?” and look at individual university grade requirements.


From Living in LSE Accommodation to Flat Sharing in London
From Living in LSE Accommodation to Flat Sharing in London

Hanna reflects on the living experience at LSE accommodation compared to staying in a private shared flat – which is better?

Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: Key Differences
Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: Key Differences

Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: where do these buzzwords come from, what do they mean, and how do they compare?

Studying in the US vs. UK - Interview with Max Spohn
Studying in the US vs. UK - Interview with Max Spohn

Interview with Max who has studied PPE at UCL and is currently studying Behavioural Sciences at UPenn for his masters.


 
 
 

United States

Read all about studying in the United States and the academic life abroad!

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Law School: Where to go?
Law School: Where to go?
Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?
Did You Know Project Access Offers These Three Programs?

Project Access offers Prep, Undergraduate, and Graduate programs!

New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!
New Expansion Alert: Project Access Africa!

Project Access is excited to launch a new initiative: PA Africa! Keep reading to find out more.

Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?
Harvard vs. Oxford: Which Medical School Is Right for You?

Medical school is difficult enough as it is, but choosing which school to attend puts all the more pressure on students. Let us help!


Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: Key Differences
Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: Key Differences

Ivy League vs Oxbridge vs Russell Group: where do these buzzwords come from, what do they mean, and how do they compare?

Freshers Week Experience at a US College
Freshers Week Experience at a US College

Chelsea studying at Harvard University talks about her freshers week experience and also shares tips from her experience.

Life at Stanford University
Life at Stanford University

This blog provides an insight into life at one of the best institutions in the United States - Stanford University.

Academic life at Yale University
Academic life at Yale University

Lazaros gives you insights about his experience studying Biochemistry at Yale University

Life at Teachers College - Columbia University
Life at Teachers College - Columbia University

I went through my…

Oxbridge vs. Ivy League? The Choice Matters
Oxbridge vs. Ivy League? The Choice Matters

Anyone who has ever browsed university league tables will have noticed…

 
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