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CANDIDATE: TC, India, Mumbai

CURRICULUM: ISC

SCHOOL: Hiranandani Foundation School

SUBJECTS: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

PREDICTED GRADES: 95.8%

SAT/ACT SCORE: 1490 (SAT)

INTERESTED MAJOR: Medicine in the UK, Neuroscience in the US

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Approach

Recognising the student’s commitment to healthcare and leadership, we guided them in developing a profile rooted in advocacy, research and interdisciplinary learning. Their diverse interests, spanning neuroscience and gender equality, were thoughtfully woven into their academic and extracurricular pursuits to support a distinctive and well-rounded application.

JOURNEY

GRADE 9

  • Participated in interschool debate competitions and public speaking events, achieving district-level recognition.
  • Engaged in creative writing and school plays. Won 3 interschool writing contests.
  • Played the violin at three school events for 800 students; completed 3 Trinity grade exams.


GRADE 10

  • Participated in a medical summer program, exploring ethical principles and interdisciplinary studies.
  • Published school magazine articles in 3 languages for 10+ years.


GRADE 11 & 12

  • Researched and analysed the impact of social isolation on mental health during the pandemic. Published paper.
  • Founded an initiative promoting self-reliance, gender equality, and medical knowledge.
  • Organised a neuroscience exhibition with 100 participants; raised awareness of brain functions through games.
  • Initiated a program to assist underserved communities in accessing public healthcare benefits.
  • Shadowed physicians across multiple specialities, gaining insights into medical practice.
  • Authored a blog focusing on neuroscience topics, reaching an international audience.

OUTCOME

Offers from

cmu
UCLA
Emory University
Boston University
new york university

CANDIDATE:  
AN

GRE/GMAT:
Did not take

GPA:
3.43/4.0 (as per her WES evaluation)

Qualification:
BA Economics

Work Experience:
Less than six months

Admitted to:
NYU

Background

AN aimed for an MS in Marketing in the US and the UK. The applicant was prompt in balancing the WES evaluation and other application components. However, while brainstorming the SOP we encountered a challenge. The applicant lacked sufficient work experience, which is gained through internships. They only had a two-month marketing internship in a finance company. However, as an undergraduate, the applicant was editor-in-chief of the college magazine, co-authored academic papers and hosted an Instagram series on mental health, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Approach

While storyboarding, we strategically guided the applicant to match their academic endeavours with their desire to become an inclusive impact marketer. As an editor, writer and social media content creator for diversity and inclusivity, AN developed excellent communication skills, an understanding of different people, and concise and compelling storytelling abilities. We advised the applicant to position themself as a collaborative marketing person who understood diverse needs, has problem-solving skills and was familiar with contemporary communication platforms.

Key Takeaway

AN exemplifies how storyboarding with expert counsellors can help applicants identify experiences that align with their goals. Our strategic advice proved valuable, and the applicant received offers from programmes of their choice. It reinforced the fact that transferable skills, like problem-solving, communication, collaboration and technical proficiency, are greatly valued and can compensate for work experience.