How to Crack Multiple Mini-Interview in the UK
“I am a chain smoker. Convince me to stop smoking.” This could be one of the role-playing questions that you may get asked during your multiple mini-interviews (MMI) if you have applied for medicine, dentistry or other related undergraduate degree courses in the UK. A new style of interviewing, developed by McMaster in 2002, the […]
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 is MIT’s Core Curriculum?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT is consistently ranked among the top institutes for science and engineering. It prides itself in imparting a rigorous technical education to all students, regardless of their major field of study. With over 90 Nobel laureates, several named scholars and hundreds of influential entrepreneurs affiliated with it, MIT keeps churning […]
Become a Certified CA During Your Undergrad in the UK
Are you interested in becoming a Chartered Account (CA), but don’t want to wait until you finish your undergraduate degree? If yes, then consider studying in the UK. Here, you can sit for your CA qualification exams during your undergraduate degree, rather than waiting to complete the 2.5 years of articleship required in India. The […]
The Credit System in US Colleges
Indian colleges have a simple, straightforward academic delivery system. Admitted students choose from a set of branches (majors) and study a set requirement of subjects in their major. On the contrary, US colleges offer a framework, the credit system, that provides each student with greater flexibility in designing their education. Simply put, the credit system […]
Combining Liberal Arts with Science and Engineering
Most Indian students attend college in the US to gain a solid technical education. Be it in pure sciences or hard engineering, the US is home to many of the world’s leading technical institutions. It’s unfortunate, however, that many of these same students dismiss the non-technical aspects of learning. This is especially concerning since the […]
Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: What’s the Difference?
Computer science and computer engineering are vast fields with a wide range of industry and research opportunities in speciality areas such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, payment systems and autonomous driving. Many aspiring students, however, find themselves confused when deciding between a major in computer engineering and a major in computer science. This article will […]
What is the Coalition Application?
If you are applying to colleges in the US for your undergraduate studies, you have probably heard about the Common Application form. However, in the past few years, the Coalition Application is becoming a popular application platform. What exactly is the Coalition Application? A relatively new way to apply to colleges, the Coalition Application debuted […]
The Ultimate Guide to the University of California Application Portal
Often referred to as one of the best public university systems in the US, The University of California (UC) has nine undergraduate campuses spread out over the state. Located at Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Riverside, and Merced, these colleges offer world-class education and research opportunities to their students. […]
Why You Need to Start Your US College Essays Earlier Than You Think
Part 4 of a 4-part series If you have already created a Common Application account, then you are aware of the various sections that you will need to fill out. One vital component is the writing section. This includes the essay and will take up a lot of your time. The essay is your chance […]
