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Research briefs are researched and written by SchoolWise AI, drawing on published studies cited in each article. School articles are written by school staff and do not represent SchoolWise editorial views.

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University Prep5 min readAI-Researched

Why Extracurricular Activities Matter More Than You Think

Sports, hobbies, and after-school passions are not a distraction from academic success — they are the evidence of it. Research on what ECAs do for children, and what university admissions offices are looking for.

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Research & Insights— University Readiness

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University Prep6 min

After UAE School — University Options Every Family Should Consider

From NYU Abu Dhabi to the Russell Group to Canadian universities: a practical map of post-school options for UAE graduates, including what each pathway costs, requires, and delivers long-term.

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University Preparation — A Year-by-Year Timeline for UAE Families

Most UAE families begin serious university planning in Year 12. This is too late. A practical timeline from Year 9 onwards covering what to do when, and how each decision shapes the options available at 18.

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