Despite disruptions from COVID-19, changes to conventional in-person learning, and fluctuating admissions rates, Ivy League colleges remain as competitive as ever.
Without the SAT and ACT requirement, perfecting each component of the application is harder than ever before. Today, BartyED’s Ivy League admissions consultants are here to answer the questions on every student’s mind.
Read MoreAlthough the open-book IGCSE English Literature Poetry exam means that (I)GCSE students may find it easier to prepare for their comparative poetry essay, many students we tutor find it initially quite stressful regardless.
Read MoreThe Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Essay is an assignment that IB students often struggle with. Essay prompts can be alienating, confusing, and students often do not receive much support in constructing their response. So, how should you answer a TOK question? Here are some expert tips to maximise your TOK success.
Read MoreToday, we’ll look at the typical problems faced by students in the university admissions process, and how BartyED can help you get into the perfect university and guide you through every step of the process.
Read MorePoetry is often a stumbling block for IGCSE English Language candidates who find analysing poetic techniques challenging. Extracting the deeper meaning of prose can be equally difficult for many students.
Today, Senior Tutor Edward Ashdown will guide us through some effective IGCSE English Language tips for poetry and prose analysis.
Read MoreIB English Language and Literature Paper 1 for both HL and SL involve analysis of unseen non-literary texts, which can range from opinion pieces to infographics. The unpredictability element paired with the huge variety of sources means that it can be easy to fall into the trap of making analysis vague and nonspecific.
The IB English Language and Literature students that our expert IB English tutors mentor tend to struggle with analysing the visual and structural techniques of non-literary texts.
Read MoreIf you’re applying for colleges in the US, chances are you have to take the SAT or another standardised test like the ACT. Each test attracts over 1.5 million candidates a year to try their luck batting for the Ivy League.
Here are some of our best SAT Reading comprehension tips for acing the SAT Reading section.
Read MoreAs a compulsory subject for IGCSE students, it can take a lot of effort to improve and build confidence in Maths. At BartyED, our experience is that there is no magical solution to perfect results in maths. In general, for IGCSE Maths there are several tips for consolidating crucial skills and maximising test scores.
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