5 Ways Research Helps Your Profile Stand-Out in the College Application Process
My video interview at Yale University was about to begin–and I was nervous. My palms were sweaty as I contemplated what I’d say to the faculty interviewer. I took a deep breath and turned on my camera. To my surprise, she sat at her desk, smiling broadly. Before I could say anything, she started with […]
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 […]
Finding Funding for Your College Education
Attending college in the US is expensive, but may not be as costly if approached thoughtfully. Rather, a US education can be a good investment with lifelong benefits. Coming from a middle-income family and being the first to study abroad, I tried to leave no stone unturned when it came to finding funding for my […]
How to Choose Your Extracurriculars
The US application process can be compared to a song compilation. To get accepted, you need to hit the right notes and have the right instruments and lyrics to convey your passion. If any one thing goes offbeat or doesn’t fit, people may not relate to it. But, in the end, this is still YOUR […]
