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CANDIDATE: AG, India, Mumbai

CURRICULUM: A Levels

SCHOOL: Witty International School

SUBJECTS: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics

PREDICTED GRADES: A* A* A* A*

SAT/ACT SCORE: 1550 (SAT)

INTERESTED MAJOR: Electrical Engineering

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Approach

After assessing AG’s strengths in STEM and his leadership potential, we guided him in shaping a well-rounded undergraduate profile that integrated innovative research, meaningful projects and academic excellence. His independent study of Further Mathematics further reinforced his readiness for university-level engineering.

JOURNEY

GRADE 9

  • Competed in national-level chess tournaments.
  • School Head Boy.
  • Organised anti-bullying initiatives and cultural events.
  • Developed a Python algorithm for route optimisation considering fuel consumption and delivery time. 
  • Awarded Best Presenter. 
  • Founded a community service project to distribute e-resources to over 15 schools, benefiting 3,000+ students.


GRADE 10

  • Re-elected as the School’s Head Boy.
  • Receives Best Research Award after publishing findings in the Indian Scholar Journal on impactful business leadership.
  • Taught chess to 75 students globally; using $6000 earnings to self-fund research projects.


GRADE 11 & 12

  • Led a project to develop a robotic system for detecting trapped survivors in mines using low-cost technology.
  • Expanded a community service project by uploading lecture content on YouTube and collaborating with NGOs.
  • Became a teaching assistant and mentored A Level and IB students in Math.
  • Authored & published a book addressing low self-esteem
  • Became President and Business & Secretary of Technology Clubs, where he organised simulation-based learning activities. 
  • Built a circuit to convert chanting energy in stadium environments to electrical energy using piezoelectric transduction.
  • Developed a financial demographics risk prediction model.

OUTCOME

Offers from

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University college London
University of Edinburgh
Purdue University
University of Illinois
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.