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Kings College London

CANDIDATE: SK, India, Ludhiana

CURRICULUM: ISC/ICSE

SCHOOL: Satpaul Mittal School

SUBJECTS: English, Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Mathematics

PREDICTED GRADES: 90.80%

SAT/ACT SCORE: Not given

INTERESTED MAJOR: English, Journalism, Economics, History

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Approach

A clear focus on SK leadership, writing talent, and personal voice shaped a personalised strategy for competitive English/Social Science programmes. We supported her in crafting essays that were both authentic and reflective. At the same time, her achievements, including two published books, a research paper and the founding of nonprofits, demonstrated initiative and passion. We facilitated third-party interviews to help her personality shine beyond the written materials. This student-centred approach was key to her successful admission.

JOURNEY

GRADE 9 & 10

  • Founder & CEO of DUM Donate – Directed efficient distribution of medicines to old age homes and dispensaries, benefiting 800+ patients.
  • Founder of Together We Can initiative – Organised two community carnivals, raising $5,000 to support shelters for 500 homeless individuals.
  • ASISC National Championships – Achieved one state, one regional, and two zonal golds, qualifying for two consecutive years.


GRADE 11 & 12

  • Oxford Summer School – Collaborated with a team of three to develop an app designed for undergraduate job seekers, blending theory and practice.
  • Psychology Researcher – Conducted thematic analysis of Instagram.
  • Author of Whispers of Despair – A published, 170-page poetry collection with Bluerose Publications.
  • Leader of Youth for Global Peace & Transformation – Conducted seminars on menstrual health, fostering awareness and education. 
  • Collaborated with an NGO to lead a six-member volunteer team that managed logistics for six food drives in Ludhiana, coordinating food sourcing, transport.
  • Co-founded Penguin, a sustainable baby clothing brand using 100% organic cotton, achieving $450 in sales
  • Interned at Raj Soaps, acquiring expertise in sales forecasting and analysing key factors driving sales performance.
  • Interned at Kangaro Industries, boosting social media traction by 20% through targeted campaigns and content optimisation
  • Continued endeavours of grades 9 and 10.

OUTCOME

Offers from

Northeastern University
Kings College London
new york university

CANDIDATE:  
AN

GRE/GMAT:
Did not take

GPA:
3.43/4.0 (as per her WES evaluation)

Qualification:
BA Economics

Work Experience:
Less than six months

Admitted to:
NYU

Background

AN aimed for an MS in Marketing in the US and the UK. The applicant was prompt in balancing the WES evaluation and other application components. However, while brainstorming the SOP we encountered a challenge. The applicant lacked sufficient work experience, which is gained through internships. They only had a two-month marketing internship in a finance company. However, as an undergraduate, the applicant was editor-in-chief of the college magazine, co-authored academic papers and hosted an Instagram series on mental health, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Approach

While storyboarding, we strategically guided the applicant to match their academic endeavours with their desire to become an inclusive impact marketer. As an editor, writer and social media content creator for diversity and inclusivity, AN developed excellent communication skills, an understanding of different people, and concise and compelling storytelling abilities. We advised the applicant to position themself as a collaborative marketing person who understood diverse needs, has problem-solving skills and was familiar with contemporary communication platforms.

Key Takeaway

AN exemplifies how storyboarding with expert counsellors can help applicants identify experiences that align with their goals. Our strategic advice proved valuable, and the applicant received offers from programmes of their choice. It reinforced the fact that transferable skills, like problem-solving, communication, collaboration and technical proficiency, are greatly valued and can compensate for work experience.