Part 1 of a 4-part series If you have your heart set on pursuing your undergraduate studies in the US, then you will need to fill out the Common Application form. Nearly 1,000 colleges and universities use the Common Application form to collect your details, easing the tedious process of filling out separate forms. How …

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There’s a lot you have to do once you receive that letter of acceptance and decide to enrol in a postgraduate programme. One of the biggest concerns for many graduate applicants is how to secure or supplement financing for higher studies abroad. Here are six ways to fund your master’s degree.  1) University-specific scholarships and …

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Before applying to universities abroad, you need to shortlist colleges where you will thrive. The best way to gain first-hand insight is to visit a few campuses. After all, the college you finally attend will be your home for the next three to four years. If you are already on vacation or are planning to …

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Boarding schools provide students with the unique opportunity to receive a holistic education. However, choosing the perfect boarding school for your child can be difficult. If international boarding schools are on your list, make the transition easier for you and your child by visiting some of the schools as a family. Here are a few …

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Making the right subject choices in high school is a crucial task for parents and students. The right subjects can boost your child’s academic performance and influence their undergraduate college choices in India or abroad. However, this may be confusing, given the different curricula and subjects available, including IGCSE, CISCE and IB among others. The …

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It’s been a couple of months since you submitted your university applications. After focusing on them for the better part of last year, you may think, “Now what?” What are you supposed to do until you find out to which university you have been accepted? Instead of counting down the days left for decision letters …

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Early application results are in! And for those of you who have received a letter stating that you have been deferred, don’t worry. Being deferred isn’t a straight out rejection. It simply means that your application will be reconsidered in the regular decision round and you will get a final decision by April. Why do …

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One of the key benefits of opting to go to the UK for your undergraduate studies is that if you have a passion for a particular subject and wish to pursue it in depth, you can. UK universities offer several highly specialised degrees and even some in unusual subjects. At the University of Cambridge, for …

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Many applicants from India who are considering studying abroad think of applying to the United Kingdom. Most are drawn to London because the thought of spending three years in the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s most popular cities is exciting! Whilst there are definite advantages to studying in London, it is also …

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Even if you have travelled abroad extensively, actually studying abroad in the US, UK or another country can feel quite intimidating. One of the most important factors, which will make your university experience abroad memorable, is your ability to build a network of friends and acquaintances in this new chapter of your life. So as …

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1st in a 2-part series on MBA FAQs Welcome to our two-part series on frequently asked questions from MBA applicants! The MBA application process has many nuances. While there are many things that may be highly specific to you, there are some general questions that most of our applicants end up asking us. Here are …

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When working with high school students who are developing their profile, preparing for future academic challenges and, eventually, submitting college applications, whether in India or abroad, one of the first things we do is encourage them to create a resume. Many people associate a resume with something you do just to get a job, but …

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