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Understanding Postgraduate Application Outcomes
After spending weeks perfecting your postgraduate application, practising video essays and submitting your application, the only thing left to do is wait for your admissions results. However, knowing that the last few admission cycles have been the toughest ever, it’s hard to stay calm and wait for the results. The Yale Graduate School of Arts …
28/12/2022
Pre-College Advising
Psychometric Testing & Academic Exploration–Explained
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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20/12/2022
Undergraduate
Busted: 7 Myths about Early Applications
If you’re planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in the US, you’ve probably heard of and been encouraged to apply early. Applying early allows you to submit your application halfway through the senior year rather than towards the end of grade 12. While these deadlines come with their benefits–getting your admission result earlier, not submitting …
15/12/2022
Undergraduate
How to Choose Between Oxford and Cambridge for Undergraduate Admissions
Undoubtedly, two of the UK’s most prestigious and famous universities are the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, commonly called Oxbridge. Known for their historic “rivalry”, accomplished alumni, traditions that go back decades, academic rigour and quaint university towns, they both have a lot to offer their students. When considering applying to the …
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09/12/2022
Pre-College Advising
How to Identify the Best-Fit High School for Your Child
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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07/12/2022
Pre-College Advising
A Comprehensive Guide to Reflective Essay Writing
When it comes to essays, there are various different types–descriptive, expository, persuasive and reflective essays. While you may have nailed how to tackle the first three through your school work, reflective essays may pose a challenge. Reflective essays require you to examine your life experiences, describe your feelings and thoughts, analyse their impact and reveal …
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01/12/2022
Undergraduate
6 Things You Should Know About Studying in the US
Leaving your home and choosing to study in the US is a big decision, especially if you are doing it for the first time. While doing your research, many questions will arise. What is the education system? How will you make friends? What cultural differences can you expect? Don’t worry. We have you covered. Here’s …
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15/11/2022
Pre-College Advising
Frequently Asked Questions-Curriculum Selection
In India, there are a plethora of curricula available. This makes it hard to navigate the different curricula to determine the best fit for your child. Here is a general overview of each of the curricula and some questions that most of our applicants end up asking us. What are Advanced Placement (AP) exams? The …
03/11/2022
Guest Post • Undergraduate
10 Ways to Ace Your Oxbridge Interview
Interviews are an integral part of the Oxbridge admissions process. The admissions committee invites those students who have an impressive application for an interview before determining their admission. Unlike regular interviews, Oxbridge interviews make you dive deep into your interests so that you can come up with brilliant responses. As someone who has gone through …
01/11/2022
Pre-College Advising
What Are the A Levels and Who Should Take This Exam
In the past few years, the education landscape has changed dramatically. High schools have started offering a plethora of curricula, each with its own abbreviations and philosophy. So, in this world of acronyms, where do the A Levels fall and who should opt for this curriculum? What are the A Levels? A UK-based curriculum, the …
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31/10/2022
Pre-College Advising
Moving From CISCE to IBDP: What Should You Know?
In the past two decades, the academic space within India has changed drastically. One of the most significant developments has been the introduction of international curricula. What started with just 8 schools in 2000, has grown to over 600 schools today. This has led many students to switch to international curricula for grades 11 and …
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27/10/2022
Pre-College Advising
What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?
Since 1976, there have been schools that have offered Indian students the opportunity to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Now, it is offered at about 205 schools across the country. The influx of IB schools has led to confusion among many parents and students about which curriculum is better for grades 11 and 12. …
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21/10/2022