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5 Questions with Aastha Chakrapani
5 Questions with Aastha Chakrapani

In conversation with Social Media Marketing Manager, Aastha Chakrapani!

Before you submit your Personal Statement
Before you submit your Personal Statement

Last-minute checklist for your Personal Statement? Look no further!

5 Questions with Beni Mautner
5 Questions with Beni Mautner

In conversation with GD of Technology, Beni!

Once Upon A Time in Peru
Once Upon A Time in Peru

A quick chat with Carlos, a successful PA Mentee at UC Berkeley!

Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck
Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck

Explore mentorship and volunteering!

A Weekend to Remember!
A Weekend to Remember!

“It was a bit like walking into a family reunion!”

What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024
What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024

Events at the PA London Summit this month!

Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj
Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj

The Cambridge Blueprint session with Kam Taj

5 Questions with Taran Glasson
5 Questions with Taran Glasson

In conversation with Chief Mentorship Officer, Taran Glasson!

Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024
Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024

Speaker reveal!

How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao
How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao

Top application tips from Gitanjali Rao

5 Questions with Aakansha Das
5 Questions with Aakansha Das

In conversation with Aakansha Das, Head of Operations at PA

Be defined by your dreams; not your background
Be defined by your dreams; not your background

Zak's journey from England to Harvard!

5 Questions with Michelle Yaochai
5 Questions with Michelle Yaochai

In conversation with Michelle Yaochai, our GD of Marketing and PR!

Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award
Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award

Proud to announce!

Team Germany – PA Summer Bootcamp 2024
Team Germany – PA Summer Bootcamp 2024

Germany Summer Bootcamp 2024 Recap🚀

Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student
Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student

Top ‘DON’T’s for your personal statements!

Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student
Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student

Top tips for 2024 personal statements!

All things PA Summer Bootcamps!
All things PA Summer Bootcamps!

Happening in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and (three!) in Finland!

Everything you must know about our Prep Programme
Everything you must know about our Prep Programme

Sören tells us everything you must know about our Prep Programme!

How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!
How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!

Top tips from a Harvard student for you to CRUSH your Common App essay!

5 Questions with: Jakob Petersen
5 Questions with: Jakob Petersen

In conversation with Jakob Petersen, CFO at Project Access

A Year in Volunteering
A Year in Volunteering

Celebrating the work of all PA volunteers this Global Volunteer Month!

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

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

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!

 
 
 

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 Team: Stories from Project Access team members, mentors and mentees!

Application: Everything you'd like to know from selecting universities, courses, attending interviews, drafting personal statements and tuition fees.

PA News: The latest PA updates, announcements and press releases.

UK: UK-centric stories and blogs about universities, accomodation and campus experiences.

US: US-centric stories and blogs about universities, accomodation and campus experiences.

Blogs from your country/region: Regional stories you might be interested in (written in your own languages and viewpoints)!

 
 
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Project Access Team

Read about experiences our Project Access team members!

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5 Questions with Aastha Chakrapani
5 Questions with Aastha Chakrapani

In conversation with Social Media Marketing Manager, Aastha Chakrapani!

5 Questions with Beni Mautner
5 Questions with Beni Mautner

In conversation with GD of Technology, Beni!

Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck
Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck

Explore mentorship and volunteering!

A Weekend to Remember!
A Weekend to Remember!

“It was a bit like walking into a family reunion!”

What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024
What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024

Events at the PA London Summit this month!

5 Questions with Taran Glasson
5 Questions with Taran Glasson

In conversation with Chief Mentorship Officer, Taran Glasson!

Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024
Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024

Speaker reveal!

5 Questions with Aakansha Das
5 Questions with Aakansha Das

In conversation with Aakansha Das, Head of Operations at PA

Be defined by your dreams; not your background
Be defined by your dreams; not your background

Zak's journey from England to Harvard!

5 Questions with Michelle Yaochai
5 Questions with Michelle Yaochai

In conversation with Michelle Yaochai, our GD of Marketing and PR!

Team Germany – PA Summer Bootcamp 2024
Team Germany – PA Summer Bootcamp 2024

Germany Summer Bootcamp 2024 Recap🚀

All things PA Summer Bootcamps!
All things PA Summer Bootcamps!

Happening in Denmark, Germany, Austria, and (three!) in Finland!

Everything you must know about our Prep Programme
Everything you must know about our Prep Programme

Sören tells us everything you must know about our Prep Programme!

5 Questions with: Jakob Petersen
5 Questions with: Jakob Petersen

In conversation with Jakob Petersen, CFO at Project Access

A Year in Volunteering
A Year in Volunteering

Celebrating the work of all PA volunteers this Global Volunteer Month!

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.

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?

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!


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.


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.

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.

Project Access for Refugees
Project Access for Refugees

This blog post is written by Sofia, Head of the Refugees Team at Project Access and provides an insight into the workings and successes of the team.

 
 
 

Applications

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

 

PA News

Read about the latest news and updates across our organisation!

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Before you submit your Personal Statement
Before you submit your Personal Statement

Last-minute checklist for your Personal Statement? Look no further!

Once Upon A Time in Peru
Once Upon A Time in Peru

A quick chat with Carlos, a successful PA Mentee at UC Berkeley!

Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj
Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj

The Cambridge Blueprint session with Kam Taj

How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao
How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao

Top application tips from Gitanjali Rao

Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student
Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student

Top ‘DON’T’s for your personal statements!

Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student
Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student

Top tips for 2024 personal statements!

How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!
How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!

Top tips from a Harvard student for you to CRUSH your Common App essay!

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.

Applying to a UK university – how to master each step of the process
Applying to a UK university – how to master each step of the process

Let Arthur take you through the steps of your UK University application process

Segolène's Geography Interview at Oxford
Segolène's Geography Interview at Oxford

Learn more about Ségolène’s geography interview at Oxford University.

Webinar: How to nail your Oxbridge Interview
Webinar: How to nail your Oxbridge Interview

Project Access webinar with all the tips for your interview.

Proven tips for nailing your Oxbridge interviews
Proven tips for nailing your Oxbridge interviews

Some proven tips on how to excel at the interview in Cambridge or Oxford.

You made it to the interview stage. Now what?
You made it to the interview stage. Now what?

This article will give you some tips on how to prepare for your Oxbridge interview

My History interview at Worcester College, Oxford
My History interview at Worcester College, Oxford

Samuel writes about his experience interviewing for History at Oxford University.

4 Mistakes to avoid in your personal statement
4 Mistakes to avoid in your personal statement

4 Mistakes to avoid in your personal statement

Juha's number 1 reason to study at a top university abroad
Juha's number 1 reason to study at a top university abroad

Why go abroad? Juha about the two reasons why to study at Cambridge.

Top 2 things to keep in mind when choosing a university for your course
Top 2 things to keep in mind when choosing a university for your course

You already know what do study but aren’t sure yet at which university? This blog post can help you!

The Cambridge HSPS Course
The Cambridge HSPS Course

I’m Duy, 2nd year HSPS student at Cambridge. I did my A-levels in…

Biochemistry at Oxford
Biochemistry at Oxford

Biochemistry is the study of life at a molecular and cellular level…

Mathematics - What you Need to Know
Mathematics - What you Need to Know

Do you enjoy solving…

An Overview of Applying to Top UK Universities
An Overview of Applying to Top UK Universities

Studying abroad is a great…

 
 
 
 

United Kingdom

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

Blog
Before you submit your Personal Statement
Before you submit your Personal Statement

Last-minute checklist for your Personal Statement? Look no further!

A Weekend to Remember!
A Weekend to Remember!

“It was a bit like walking into a family reunion!”

What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024
What Went Down: Project Access London Summit 2024

Events at the PA London Summit this month!

Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj
Learning to Succeed at Cambridge & Beyond - with Kam Taj

The Cambridge Blueprint session with Kam Taj

Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024
Meet the Speakers - PA London Summit 2024

Speaker reveal!

Be defined by your dreams; not your background
Be defined by your dreams; not your background

Zak's journey from England to Harvard!

Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award
Project Access Wins International University Access Organisation of the Year Award

Proud to announce!

Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student
Dont's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford Student

Top ‘DON’T’s for your personal statements!

Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student
Must-do's for your Personal Statement - from an Oxford student

Top tips for 2024 personal statements!

UK Scholarships for International Students
UK Scholarships for International Students
 
 
 

United States

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

Blog
Once Upon A Time in Peru
Once Upon A Time in Peru

A quick chat with Carlos, a successful PA Mentee at UC Berkeley!

Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck
Giving Back to the Community - with Beverly Dweck

Explore mentorship and volunteering!

How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao
How to succeed in college apps - with Gitanjali Rao

Top application tips from Gitanjali Rao

Be defined by your dreams; not your background
Be defined by your dreams; not your background

Zak's journey from England to Harvard!

How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!
How to CRUSH your Common App Essay - from a Harvard student!

Top tips from a Harvard student for you to CRUSH your Common App essay!

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!

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!


 
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