What Is Demonstrated Interest and How Do I Show It?
Colleges receive thousands of applications from students across the globe and admissions officers (AOs) are always looking for the best and the brightest. In the past 10 years, admissions have become more competitive. For example, Harvard University is notorious for its low acceptance rates, which was 10.5 percent for the Class of 2006 and has […]
What’s in a Name? Choosing Between Tech Schools
William Shakespeare did indeed say, “What’s in a name?” Alongside life and literature, this also holds true for three colleges in the United States–Georgia Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Shortlisting colleges can be complicated and for students who wish to study majors in engineering or technology abroad, going […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Common Application
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 […]
How Do I Select the Right Subjects in High School?
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 […]
What Are Some University Options Beyond London?
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 […]
MBA Applications – Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
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 […]
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 […]
MBA or Master’s: Which One Should You Choose
Often times after completing a bachelor’s degree, students are confused about which path to follow. The question arises whether they should get a job right away or pursue higher studies abroad. The former allows them to enter the job market immediately, while the latter gives them the hope of improving their employment opportunities and/or securing […]
5 MBA Programmes You Might Not Know About, but Should!
Many Indian MBA applicants who are interested in going abroad for their MBA know about the M7–the top seven business programmes in the US–because they are highly ranked names that are globally recognised. But the reality is, there are so many amazing programmes out there, which offer a better fit and real advantages for their […]
4 Tips to Stay Proactive While Waiting for Colleges Admission Decisions
After running the gauntlet that is college applications, you might, in the month of March, be wondering, what now? It’s a difficult process not just because of all the work you have to do, but because of all the waiting you have to do as well. As admissions results trickle in, soon to become a […]
