How to Deal With the COVID-19 Essay Question on the Common Application
The current pandemic has affected the lives of students all over the world. As a prospective applicant, you may have had to deal with some unprecedented circumstances, which could significantly impact your college application. But where do you provide the details about these experiences? How can you let the admissions officers know that your college […]
COVID-19 Effects: Extended UG Application Deadlines
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing a lot of disruptions, aspiring applicants are worried about getting all their application components ready by the deadline. While many colleges are updating their standardised testing requirements, some colleges have also announced deadline extensions for the 2020-2021 cohort. Below is a representative list of some important dates to keep […]
COVID-19 Effects: How to Continue Engaging in Community Service
Volunteering and community service are more important during a crisis than at any other time. The COVID–19 pandemic has devastated communities but has created a shared sense of togetherness as we battle this virus. If your child was deliberating about getting more involved in the community, there is no better time for them to engage […]
COVID-19 Effects: What Will Change for 2020-2021 UG Admissions?
The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted students’ schedules and plans, especially those looking to apply in the upcoming undergraduate admissions cycle. Students are left wondering how it will pan out, what alternatives exist to learn about colleges and the status of standardised tests. Here is some clarity on how the application process has changed: 1) […]
COVID-19 Effects: Updates From Boarding Schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the lives of students currently enrolled in a boarding school while raising questions for those who were considering a switch in the near future. When the pandemic hit, boarding schools in different countries did their best to ensure the safety of their students. As governments announced the closure of […]
COVID-19 Effect: FAQs for Current Students
Applicants who have secured admits and are scheduled to start classes this fall are wondering how the current COVID-19 pandemic affects their education. Read on for some frequently asked questions: I have an admit, but what do I do if the campus doesn’t allow on-campus classes this fall? If your university decides not to allow […]
COVID-19 Effects: Advanced Placement Exams
In what is truly an unprecedented situation, this year, several international boards have cancelled their end-of-year examinations. However, for students preparing for the Advanced Placement exams (AP), there is some good news. In light of the current pandemic, The College Board surveyed 18,000 students to discern whether they should offer online testing and the answer […]
UX is Not Extra
The popularity of online learning and training has exploded in recent years. Due to the increase of online learners, it is important to ask whether our instructional approaches have evolved from face-to-face settings. If not, we need to ask what’s needed to implement new instructional strategies to effectively engage online learners. How can we structure […]
COVID-19 Effects: Extended MBA Deadlines and New Rounds
The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great deal of uncertainty among college administration as well as students and future applicants. Given all the ambiguity, many business schools have extended their deadlines or have added new admissions rounds for this admissions cycle. Below is a list of business schools that have recently announced these […]
COVID-19 Effects: How to Use Your Time Productively… Online! (Updating)
Summer is just around the corner and every year, students take advantage of this time to build their profile. Students do this by enrolling in summer programmes, travelling, engaging in passion projects, assisting in community projects and more. However, this year, we are faced with a pandemic, which requires us to rethink our plans. While […]
