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How to Boost Your US College Applications: 5 Personal Projects to Help You Stand Out!

What is a personal project? A personal project is a voluntary endeavour that students pursue in their spare time, blending their interests in a profoundly personal manner. It often manifests as a creative or productive pursuit distinct from their regular school activities. These projects are driven by personal enthusiasm rather than academic objectives, making them …

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Journey to College: The Ultimate Four-Year Road Map for Admissions to Your Dream University

Leave a Comment / Undergraduate Preparation / By Sheetal Vora

Admission to selective colleges continues to grow more competitive each year. For the Fall 2024 cycle, Yale University received a record 57,465 applications, a nearly 10 percent increase from its previous record of 52,250. Yale’s acceptance rate also hit a new low of 3.7 percent, down from 4.5 percent last year, making the road to …

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IB vs A Levels: What’s the Ultimate High School Curriculum for Your Future?

Leave a Comment / Pre-College Planning Guide, Pre-College Planning Guide, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

Choosing the right curriculum in high school can have a profound impact on your academic trajectory. Amidst the many options available, ranging from the national and state boards to international curricula such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A Levels, the decision of which to choose can be overwhelming. To date, a staggering 1.2 million …

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IBDP or IBCP: Choosing a Curriculum For Successful College Admissions

Leave a Comment / Curricula and Subject Selection, Pre-College Planning Guide, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an esteemed educational system that equips students for success in higher education. As of October 2023, over 8,000 IB programmes are being offered in 5,700 schools across 159 countries. The IB system has two distinct curricula for high school students: the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Career-Related Programme …

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How to Boost College Admissions with Academic Rigour

Leave a Comment / Pre-College Planning Guide, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

As you transition from secondary school to high school and prepare for college applications, the term “academic rigour” is one you’ll frequently encounter. Those aspiring to attend a reputed university abroad must understand how colleges evaluate your profile. While a high GPA (grade point average) is crucial, several universities also assess your academic rigour. But …

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Overcoming Education Inflation and Currency Depreciation

Guest Post, Special Features, Undergraduate Preparation / By Eela Dubey, Co-Founder, EduFund

Every parent wants to give their children a world-class education. One way to ensure that is to send them to a reputed university abroad. According to the Bureau of Immigration, nearly 6.5 lakh Indian students travelled to different countries for further education in 2022, indicating that many Indian parents believe in the quality of education …

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A Day in the Life of a Charterhouse Online Student

Curricula and Subject Selection, Guest Post, Pre-College Planning Guide / By Karen Davies, Principal of Charterhouse Online

Charterhouse Online is a challenging but intellectually rewarding programme. You can complete your A Levels through accelerated learning in a single year (instead of two) and open doors to university education much sooner. But how rigorous is the programme? Would you have time to pursue other interests? Let’s find out. Here’s what your typical day …

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Subject Selection – Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-College Planning Guide, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

Choosing the right subjects in high school is imperative. However, we see many parents and students struggling to make the right choice for them. While many things may be highly specific to you, there are some general questions that most of our Mentorship students end up asking us. Keep in mind that these are guidelines …

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Psychometric Testing & Academic Exploration–Explained

Curricula and Subject Selection, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

Planning an academic path for your child after grade 10 is overwhelming. With multiple universities, curriculum options, majors and subjects, how do you help your child zero in on areas of interest, which will eventually pave the way for a successful career? The answer lies in effective academic exploration as this helps to develop critical …

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How to Identify the Best-Fit High School for Your Child

Pre-College Planning Guide, Undergraduate Preparation / By The Red Pen

In the last 2 decades, the education landscape in India has changed drastically. Now, you face several questions when it comes to selecting the best-fit school for your child. Should you opt for a school that offers international curricula, such as the IB, A Levels or Advanced Placements? Should you stick to the Indian curriculum, …

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