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- Exam pressure · 2026-09-05
The Week Before the DSE: What Actually Helps
In the final week, the highest-return move is not covering new ground but stabilising what you already know. Here is a plan you can run day by day.
- Pitfall alertExtracurricular intel · 2026-10-29
78th Speech Festival: group classes list updated — the wrong form can disqualify you
The Association updated the 78S Group Classes competitors list at 10:00 a.m. on 28 October; competitors must download the latest version and bring it to the venue. Failure to present the correct documents may result in disqualification.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Data breakdownOverseas study intel · 2026-10-272027-01-15
RUG lifts Dutch-track Psychology to 390 places: the five programmes after the page update
The University of Groningen has updated its 2027–28 fixed-quota figures: Dutch-track Psychology rises from 365 to 390 places, the other four are unchanged.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Pitfall alertOverseas study intel · 2026-10-272027-04-15
RUG placements: accept within two weeks or the place moves on
RUG requires acceptance of confirmation of placement through Studielink within two weeks of receipt; otherwise the offer expires and the place passes on.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Pitfall alertOverseas study intel · 2026-10-272027-01-15
RUG selection attempts: an active application after 15 January uses one up
The university allots different numbers of attempts per programme, and an active application after 15 January spends one whether or not you take part.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Pitfall alertOverseas study intel · 2026-10-272027-08-31
RUG tuition deadlines differ for non-EU applicants, and when refunds are still possible
The university must receive tuition by 31 August 2027; non-EU students may face different dates, and cancelling before the start date brings a full refund.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Official noticeOverseas study intel · 2026-10-272026-11-08
JASSO lists domestic and overseas schedules separately: Hong Kong dates differ from Japan's
The official EJU schedule splits domestic and overseas timetables; for overseas candidates the slip dispatch date is decided with the local body.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Official noticeOverseas study intel · 2026-10-26
College Board Adds 9 October 2027 to Its Anticipated SAT 2027-28 Weekend Dates
College Board's Anticipated SAT Weekend 2027-28 list now shows five fall dates, with 9 October 2027 carrying an Updated tag. No registration or change deadlines are published for these dates.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Data breakdownOverseas study intel · 2026-10-262027-01-15
Groningen 2027-28 Numerus Fixus: Official Places and Selection Method for All Five Programmes
The University of Groningen publishes 2027-28 numerus fixus places: Medicine 400, International Business 400, Psychology (Dutch track) 365, Psychology (English track) 225 and Dentistry 69.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Pitfall alertOverseas study intel · 2026-10-262027-01-15
Groningen's Own Deadline Table Contradicts Itself: 2027 Labels, 2025/2026 Text
In the University of Groningen's numerus fixus deadline table the date column reads 2027, while the explanations still say applications open on 1 October 2025 and close on 15 January 2026 — two different years in the same row.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Official noticeHong Kong admissions intel · 2026-10-24
Four New JUPAS Programmes for 2027 Entry: HKU BA(Elite) and Robotics Engineering, CityU Law + AI Double Degree and SAGE
HKU JS6133 and JS6365 plus CityU JS1063 and JS1120 were published as new programmes; all four pages carry a New tag.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
- Data breakdownHong Kong admissions intel · 2026-10-24
Breaking Down Entrance Requirements for the Four New Programmes: English from Level 3 to Level 5
Official programme pages list minimum core and elective levels; the English requirement alone spans two levels.
By Gradepath@BeBuddi
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