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 […]
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 […]