Strategy & Skills
5 guides on Strategy & Skills.
How to Get Published as a High-School Researcher
Howard Chan (IB 45, Cambridge HSPS) shares his honest guide on getting published as a high school researcher. Concrete steps for UK, US, HK applications.
Read guide Strategy & SkillsAre Lumiere and Polygence Worth It? An Honest Guide
As an IB 45 student admitted to Cambridge, HKU, and HKUST, I break down whether Lumiere and Polygence are worth the investment for international students targeting top universities. Get concrete insights, not fluff.
Read guide Strategy & SkillsHow to Stand Out in Competitive University Applications
Howard Chan (IB 45, Cambridge HSPS) shares concrete strategies for international students to stand out in competitive university applications to the UK, US, and Hong Kong. Learn how to craft unique essays, build a strong extracurricular profile, and ace interviews.
Read guide Strategy & SkillsHow to Get Strong Recommendation Letters
Howard Chan shares how to secure impactful recommendation letters for UK, US, & HK university applications. Real advice from an IB 45 Cambridge admit.
Read guide Strategy & SkillsGap Year vs Direct University Entry: What Is Right for You?
Howard Chan (IB 45, Cambridge HSPS) shares insights on gap years vs. direct university entry for international students applying to the UK, US, and Hong Kong. Concrete advice.
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