Benefits of Building an Impactful a Resume Before Applying to Colleges
When working with high school students who are developing their profile, preparing for future academic challenges and, eventually, submitting college applications, whether in India or abroad, one of the first things we do is encourage them to create a resume. Many people associate a resume with something you do just to get a job, but […]
Should I Use American English or British English When Applying to University?
The English language curriculum set by the Indian boards has evolved over time, differing from the curriculum in international schooling systems such as the US or the UK–upon which the Indian curriculum was originally modelled. Differences in American English, British English and Indian English cover spelling, usage of active/passive voice and specific expressions and idioms. […]
8 Ways to Get a Head Start on US College Applications
If you are about to enter grade 12 and have your heart set on getting into a US college, then you must start preparing for your college applications right now, even before the Common App opens and new essay questions are released. Let’s face it; there are plenty of talented students looking to pursue undergraduate […]
Don’t Mind the Gap – Why You Should Consider a Gap Year
The concept of taking a gap year has been around for a long time. However, lately, the popularity of the gap year is increasing as high-profile students, such as Malia Obama, have opted to take a year out before joining university. According to some reports, there has been a 23 percent increase in gap year […]
Understanding the New SAT
When The College Board announced they would be transitioning to a new format for the SAT starting in March of 2016, it set off a flurry of questions for applicants worldwide. Updates in 2005 and 2009 included radical changes to the format, additions to the writing section, an expanded mathematics section and shifting of the […]
Waitlisted? Guidelines on Using This Time Wisely
College admissions results are in! Some exciting, some disappointing and some ambiguous. What do you do if you receive a notification that says you have been placed on a school’s waitlist? It is not an outright rejection but rather a position of uncertainty, which can be unsettling. Below are some useful guidelines to help you […]
4 Tips to Stay Proactive While Waiting for Colleges Admission Decisions
After running the gauntlet that is college applications, you might, in the month of March, be wondering, what now? It’s a difficult process not just because of all the work you have to do, but because of all the waiting you have to do as well. As admissions results trickle in, soon to become a […]
Should You Consider The Netherlands for an Undergraduate Degree?
In the current political climate, many students are looking beyond the US and UK for higher studies abroad. In this case, I would urge such students to consider the Netherlands, which offers a wide range of over 300 bachelor’s degree courses in English for international students. Why should I consider studying in the Netherlands? The […]
You Made It to Oxbridge – Get Up to Speed With Some of the Traditions!
Congratulations on getting an offer from Oxbridge! At the time you were sitting opposite your interviewer in December, your chances of success at Oxford were around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge. Now that you have an offer, it is time to make sure you get the grades to fulfill your conditional requirements and gear up for the adventure of a lifetime! Get ready for a world steeped in tradition; from matriculating at the Oxford Sheldonian1 in your sub-fusc2 uniforms to meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their frequent visits, the two universities have a lot in store for you.
Tips for Successful US College Application Submission
It is almost the end of the year. For those of you in grade 12, it is now down to the last stretch before submitting your US college applications as the January 1 deadline looms near. The last couple of months have been tough. Juggling school, research and exams with seemingly endless application work–choosing colleges, […]
