A mentor can provide valuable insights and support to make the complex application process more manageable. You are an undergraduate degree holder. You have probably gained work experience too. You are largely independent, financially and otherwise, but want to upgrade yourself with a Master’s degree. The application is simple. You should be able to complete […]
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Do I choose Economics because it is so competitive and therefore it msut be worth it? Or do I choose Media Studies because I loooove expressing myself on blogs and social media posts? Or is Computer Science the order of the day? The college major you choose impacts not only your college performance, but also […]
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How does international apply to medical schools in US, UK, EU or Caribbean islands
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The second of a two-part article that gives an overview of what top colleges in the U.S. look for when vetting student applications. An excellent academic record and grades, good test scores, participation in research, projects and extracurricular activities, great essays… all these are common to many students who apply to universities in the U.S. […]
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The first of a two-part article that gives an overview of what top colleges in the U.S. look for when vetting student applications. We can select three excellent cohorts from the same applicant pool; the entire pool is full of incredible students from all parts of the world,” said an admissions officer from MIT. With […]
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Parenting an adolescent through senior school and college can be challenging for the most mindful and dedicated parents – as well as for the most laid back. As a counsellor, I have seen parents deal with this every year, learning from every parents’ insights, successes and mistakes. As my twins enter college this year, things […]
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College is one of the best times of a person’s life and adults often reminisce about their college days when life was free and exciting. College offers the best of school and adulthood – fun with friends, activities and a feeling of belonging, on the hand with freedom, self-expression and opportunities to make your dreams […]
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The bottomline is that the best undergraduate courses in the best colleges across India and the world have less than 25% acceptances rates, on an average. That is, less than 1 student gets accepted out of any 4 applicants. So, if you are an ambitious high schooler hoping to apply to college within the next […]
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What to do after receiving university acceptances – a countrywise guide It’s that time of the year where acceptances are rolling in. Finally the stress of college admissions is over for many students, particularly those applying abroad. But as the dust settles, the simple question of “What Next” looms large. Here is a country-wise next […]
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Doing projects that impact the community is a relatively new trend in India. This has come from the U.S. where the idea of individual impact is more the norm and where top colleges look for students with the enthusiasm and initiative to build something new — an idea, a business, a new bit of knowledge […]
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