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Scholarships

The Three Scholarships Most Indian Students Are Eligible for and Never Apply to

Chevening, Commonwealth, and Gates Cambridge between them fund hundreds of Indian students every year. The application rate among eligible students remains remarkably low.

Vertex Global · 4 min read

Admissions

Why Most Students Start Their University Applications Six Months Too Late

Most students apply six to twelve months too late — and never know it until the offers come back. Here is what competitive applicants are doing while others are still deciding whether to start.

Vertex Global · 5 min read

Postgraduate

LSE vs Warwick vs UCL for a Masters in Finance: What the Rankings Do Not Tell You

Graduate outcomes, teaching style, cohort composition and alumni network density vary significantly between these programmes. A comparison that actually helps you decide.

Vertex Global · 10 min read

Admissions

The Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Choosing a University

Rankings, brand names, and following peers are three of the worst reasons to choose a university. A guide to making decisions that actually serve your goals.

Vertex Global · 4 min read

Summer Programmes

Summer Programs: Are They Actually Worth It?

The summer programme industry ranges from transformative to expensive certificates. How to tell the difference and which programmes actually move the needle.

Vertex Global · 4 min read

Boarding Schools

Boarding Schools: Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

The best boarding school is not necessarily the most famous one. How to evaluate academic culture, pastoral care, and long-term outcomes when making this consequential decision.

Vertex Global · 4 min read

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