Archive: 2025/12
Does Yale Prefer AP or IB? What Students Need to Know
- by Eliza Fairweather
- on 4 Dec 2025
Yale doesn't prefer AP over IB or vice versa. Learn what actually matters for admissions-rigor, context, and how you challenge yourself within your school's offerings.
What Is the American Equivalent to GCSEs?
- by Eliza Fairweather
- on 4 Dec 2025
GCSEs are UK exams taken at age 16. The closest U.S. equivalent is the high school diploma, earned after four years of coursework. Learn how GCSE grades compare to U.S. grades and why SATs and GEDs aren't the same.
What Is the Most Educated Country in the World?
- by Eliza Fairweather
- on 4 Dec 2025
Finland, Japan, and South Korea lead global education rankings-not because of test scores alone, but because of how they teach students to think, learn, and grow. Here’s what their systems reveal about real education-and how it can help your GCSE revision.