Speech & Debate: A Life Changing Journey
As a back-to-back State Championship Debater growing up in the US, taking part in speech and debate truly changed my life. A powerful academic journey that can open opportunities, speech and debate is also valued by highly selective colleges. I believe that it was my involvement with speech and debate helped me gain admissions at […]
Why Does My Child Need a Mentorship Programme?
In an era of social media, random distractions, mounting schoolwork and a plethora of activities on offer, children need some assistance to help them focus on achievable goals and use their time productively. Added to this, college admissions rates have been shrinking, making it harder for students to stand out. For example, for the Class […]
Why Should I Consider a Swiss Boarding School?
Known for its global outlook and quality of education, Switzerland has always been a popular destination for parents who are considering a boarding school for their child. Many private boarding schools here are multilingual and focus on holistic education. Here is an overview of Swiss boarding schools: 1) Academics: Many boarding schools in Switzerland are […]
How Can Parents Support Academic Exploration?
Twenty years ago, the majority of students in India prepped for four major career options: medicine, engineering, business and to a certain extent, law. However, with the explosion of options in the 21st century, your child has multiple opportunities from which to choose. Today, they could be anything, from an animator, a sports consultant, or […]
How to Take Advantage of College Resources
College is the ideal time to expand your horizons, try new things and understand how to be the best version of yourself. The US college experience offers some of the best resources you could ever wish for, but it can often be overwhelming, given the array of choices and only four years to check it […]
The New IB Mathematics Curriculum
To address the needs of a modern classroom and to ensure that each subject equips students with the tools required to succeed in the changing world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) reviews the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum on a seven-year teaching cycle. This is why, from August 2019, IB students will study a revised IBDP […]
A Guide to Post-Study Work Visas
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing where you should apply for your postgraduate education if you are planning on going abroad. Besides the course, college, admission requirements and fees, one thing you should also consider is the country’s post-study work visa policies. Each country has its own policies that can be […]
All About Undergraduate Studies In Australia
If you still want to pursue your undergraduate studies this year, but missed out on US and UK application deadlines, then consider Australia. With a lot of universities having their deadlines in April or May for the July intake, you still have some time to apply. Here is everything you need to know about undergraduate […]
Breaking Down the World of Work
In the 21st-century employment market, companies are demanding skills beyond the three R’s–Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic. In fact, an over-reliance on rote learning and classroom instruction has resulted in an enormous ‘skills gap’ across the globe. “According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, nearly half the subject knowledge learned during the first year […]
Today’s Hottest Computer Science Jobs
Computer science is a vast field with many attractive and highly lucrative job opportunities. Some roles have recently become popular because employers are demanding qualified employees in larger numbers. Here is an overview of some of the most rewarding and in-demand computer science jobs today. 1) Software engineering: Good software is incredibly hard to write […]
