Low GPA? Explore These Hidden Gem Programs at Top 50 US Schools: Columbia, NYU, JHU, GTU

For many international students with a dream of attending a prestigious university but a less competitive GPA, applying to top-tier U.S. programs can be a significant challenge. To address this,...

Why Duke's FinTech Master’s Is So Popular: An Inside Look at the Program’s Ideal Student Backgrounds

Duke University’s Master of Engineering in Financial Technology, jointly offered by the Pratt School of Engineering and the Duke Financial Economics Center, is a STEM-designated program providing up...

UBC Sauder’s MM Program: A 9-Month Business Degree for Non-Business Graduates — No Experience Required

The Master of Management (MM) at UBC Sauder School of Business is designed specifically for recent graduates from non-business backgrounds. Whether your bachelor’s is in math, arts, or any other...

Applying to Top US Grad Schools with a WAM of 70–75 from an Australian Non-Honors Program? Here Are Your Options (with Real Cases: Columbia, NYU, JHU, BU)

Australian bachelor's degree holders with a three-year, non-honors background and a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70–75 often lack confidence in applying to top U.S. universities. However, this...

2024 Ultimate Guide to NYU Shanghai Master’s Programs: All Seven Tracks and Admission Requirements

In recent years, Sino-foreign joint venture universities have gained great popularity, and NYU Shanghai has become the top choice for many graduate applicants due to its high-quality Sino-American...

What Backgrounds Get You Into Imperial College London? Top Master's Programs and Real Admission Cases

Imperial College London, a top G5 university in the UK, has long been a dream school for many students. Recently, CheersYou(清柚教育) has helped numerous students successfully secure offers from Imperial...

What Backgrounds Do NUS and NTU Prefer? A Look at Popular Programs and Admission Cases

In recent years, studying in Singapore has become increasingly popular, and competition for applications to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has...

Which U.S. Media Master's Programs Accept Australian 3-Year Non-Honors Bachelor's? Top Picks Including NWU, JHU, NYU

The media industry, as an enduring popular field, has long been a top choice for further study among many Australian undergraduate international students. However, the three-year Australian bachelor'...

Which Applicants Do Top 50 US Financial Engineering & Financial Math Programs Prefer? A Tiered Guide for Canadian Undergraduates

Financial engineering and financial mathematics are highly popular fields for study abroad applications, demanding strong quantitative backgrounds in math, programming, etc. This article breaks down...

Brown University’s PRIME Program: Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship – Courses, Careers, and Admissions

Brown University, one of the most selective Ivy League schools, is renowned for its small, elite education and highly flexible course selection. Its PRIME program (M.S. in Innovation Management and...

US Graduate Applications: UPenn Data Science vs. Columbia Financial Economics — Curriculum, Careers, and Requirements Compared

Penn’s Data Science (DS) and Columbia’s Financial Economics (MSFE) are both highly selective master’s programs in the U.S. that demand strong mathematical backgrounds and offer excellent career...

Which Majors Lead to a Big Four Career? What International Students Need to Know

With robust training programs, competitive compensation, and strong industry recognition, the Big Four accounting firms are a top career choice for many business students studying abroad. This...

Should Law Students Study Abroad? Top LLM Programs and Admissions Guide: Yale, Columbia, NYU, UCL, Edinburgh, HKU Law Schools

For law students grappling with the necessity of going abroad, legal system differences, and practical applications, CheersYou(清柚教育) provides a comprehensive analysis of the core advantages and...

How to Choose US Colleges as a Regular High School Student: A Waitlist-to-NYU Case Study

To address the common challenges of background enhancement and school selection faced by regular high school students applying to US colleges, CheersYou(清柚教育) provides a practical reference by...

Top Music Education Master's Programs Abroad: UM, BU, Sydney Conservatorium, and Southampton

In recent years, the Music Education major has become the top choice for many art students studying abroad due to its broad career prospects. CheersYou(清柚教育) points out that this major is dedicated...

A 'Steal' Among U.S. Media Grad Programs? Is JHU’s MA in Communication Really Watered Down?

Despite being mistakenly perceived as a 'watered-down' program due to its relatively accessible admissions criteria, Johns Hopkins University's MA in Communication offers highly practical coursework...

Latest GRE Annual Report: How Do Your Scores Compare Globally?

ETS recently released the latest GRE annual report, and CheersYou(清柚教育) brings you the key takeaways. The report shows that although Chinese test-takers have a higher average math score, a 164 in...

US Presidential Candidates Pitch Free College Plans: Is It Pie in the Sky?

During the recent US election campaign, several Democratic presidential candidates proposed 'free college' and student loan debt forgiveness. Elizabeth Warren's plan would cancel up to $50,000 in...

Redefining University Rankings? Times Higher Education Debuts the 2019 University Impact Rankings

Times Higher Education recently debuted its 2019 University Impact Rankings, breaking away from the traditional research-centric evaluation system. This ranking innovatively incorporates the UN...

75 U.S. Colleges Offering Tuition Waivers, Removing High Costs as a Barrier to Studying Abroad

Facing rising tuition and increasing student loan debt in the U.S., many colleges are offering tuition reduction or no-loan financial aid policies to ease the financial burden on study-abroad...

What You Need to Know Before Studying for the GRE

This article provides a detailed overview of core GRE basics, helping study-abroad families fully understand this ETS-administered standardized exam. The GRE is not only applicable for various master...

TOEFL Introduces MyBest Scores in August: Will Study Abroad Applications Get Easier?

ETS announced the TOEFL MyBest scores service, allowing test-takers to combine their highest section scores from the past two years. On the surface, it offers an opportunity for those with lower...

Which College Majors Earn the Most? PayScale's 2018-19 Salary Report

PayScale recently released its 2018-2019 College Salary Report, providing crucial guidance for international students and families facing high education costs and student debt. The report reveals...

Record-Low Admission Rates at Top US Colleges: What's Next for 2020 Applicants?

Recently, top US colleges led by Harvard released their latest admission data, with rates hitting new historic lows. This, combined with recent admissions scandals, has exacerbated anxiety among...

Forbes Releases 2019 Top 50 Best U.S. Colleges for International Students

In recent years, despite the diversification of global study-abroad options and the relatively high cost of U.S. education, which have moderated the growth rate of international students heading to...

Duke University Bans Speaking Chinese, Thousands of International Students Calmly Strike Back; Professor Involved Resigns

Recently, the head of Duke University’s biostatistics department sent a mass email demanding that Chinese students refrain from speaking Chinese on campus, citing potential negative impacts on...

Early Application Numbers Hit New Highs: Dream School, So Hard to Love You

In recent years, the number of early applicants for U.S. undergraduate programs has continued to surge, repeatedly breaking records. However, this has been accompanied by a significant decline in...

A Voice from Supplemental Essays: We Are Not the Backups!

In applications to top schools like the UC system, the Personal History Statement (PHS) is a crucial supplement to evaluate an applicant's overall profile. Yet, many international students confuse it...

Wake Up: Financial Engineering Isn't a Miracle Cure for Underachievers

This article delves into the exceptionally high admission thresholds for financial engineering and financial mathematics programs, dispelling the myth that underachievers can easily reverse their...

65 U.S. Universities Jointly Oppose New International Student Visa Rule, Reaffirming Promising U.S. Study Prospects

Recent U.S. visa rule changes have sparked widespread controversy, with 65 American universities signing an amicus brief in opposition. The new rule significantly advances the starting point for...

Too Late for Fall 2019? Beware the Three Major Pitfalls of Spring Admission

This article analyzes three major pitfalls of choosing spring admission after a half-year gap, cautioning families to decide carefully. First, U.S. universities offer far fewer spring programs and...

Is the Over-Subscribed BA Major Really a Career 'Magic Bullet'?

As an interdisciplinary field combining business management, mathematics, and computer science, Business Analytics (BA) has become a hugely popular study-abroad application choice in recent years,...