Benefits of Building an Impactful a Resume Before Applying to Colleges
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 […]
Should I Use American English or British English When Applying to University?
The English language curriculum set by the Indian boards has evolved over time, differing from the curriculum in international schooling systems such as the US or the UK–upon which the Indian curriculum was originally modelled. Differences in American English, British English and Indian English cover spelling, usage of active/passive voice and specific expressions and idioms. […]
The Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Your Voice in a Master’s Application
If you are applying for a master’s degree at a university abroad, you will be busy preparing your application package over the next couple of months. Organising letters of recommendation, preparing an up-to-date resume, sitting for your GRE/GMAT and writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP) are all equally important components of your application. Your resume […]
What are ‘MBA Goals’ and Why Do They Matter?
Strange as it might sound, one of the elements that really stumps MBA candidates when they work on their business school applications are questions focused on their career and personal goals. More than one applicant has been surprised and a little overwhelmed when they realise that a core part of their MBA application is the […]
8 Ways to Get a Head Start on US College Applications
If you are about to enter grade 12 and have your heart set on getting into a US college, then you must start preparing for your college applications right now, even before the Common App opens and new essay questions are released. Let’s face it; there are plenty of talented students looking to pursue undergraduate […]
Don’t Mind the Gap – Why You Should Consider a Gap Year
The concept of taking a gap year has been around for a long time. However, lately, the popularity of the gap year is increasing as high-profile students, such as Malia Obama, have opted to take a year out before joining university. According to some reports, there has been a 23 percent increase in gap year […]
5 Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Business School Resume
For those of you preparing your MBA applications, we are sure you have been studying hard for the GMAT (read our article on GMAT or GRE, if you are wondering which test to take) and working furiously on your essays (right??). But one thing you might not be thinking much about is your resume. As […]
Applying for an MBA? Make Sure You Manage Your Time
If you are thinking about applying to MBA programmes this year, you probably feel like you have plenty of time to apply. And of course, you do have a lot of time, right now, at this moment, to apply to business school. But the problem with time is that it just slips away from us, […]
Should You Consider The Netherlands for an Undergraduate Degree?
In the current political climate, many students are looking beyond the US and UK for higher studies abroad. In this case, I would urge such students to consider the Netherlands, which offers a wide range of over 300 bachelor’s degree courses in English for international students. Why should I consider studying in the Netherlands? The […]
Tips for Successful US College Application Submission
It is almost the end of the year. For those of you in grade 12, it is now down to the last stretch before submitting your US college applications as the January 1 deadline looms near. The last couple of months have been tough. Juggling school, research and exams with seemingly endless application work–choosing colleges, […]