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College Applications
FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out, often leads students to make decisions based on others' successes. For instance, when they hear that "X scored 1550 on the SAT" or "Y got a 750 on the GMAT and was admitted to ABC University," they might be tempted to follow the same path. However, it's important to
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 5 min read
College Applications
MIM programs value candidates who possess practical experience, such as internships or part-time jobs, as it demonstrates your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 3 min read
Trending Topics
Studying abroad should not be a decision based on trends or societal pressures. It requires careful consideration, self-reflection, and a rational mindset. Financial planning, course and country evaluation, work experience, job prospects, standardized tests, and self-discipline, and time management
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 7 min read
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In the goals that the government has set out to achieve in the coming years, the advent of foreign universities could tip over and revolutionise the scales of our traditional systems. However, as with any novel decision, there are questions: how successful will IBCs be? Will they truly yield the e
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
Parents
Once you have decided to send your child abroad, a campus visit or virtual tours of the chosen colleges can help ease many anxieties regarding the child’s future in the university. It can also boost your child’s confidence and excitement as they prepare themselves to go through the application proce
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
Profile Building
To avoid falling into the traps of coaching centers, students should take a more independent and self-directed approach to their education. This may involve seeking guidance from professors, studying with peers, attending workshops and seminars, and seeking feedback from mentors.
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 5 min read
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More than 23 lakh students from India go abroad for higher education annually. Factors to consider between countries include cost vs ROI, university rankings, location and climate, and scholarships. The US has greater flexibility in course selection, a larger job market with more opportunities for n
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 8 min read
College Applications
Schools are hardly able to meet the demand for quality career counseling. The latest estimates suggest that the 350 million students in India need at least 1.4 million career counselors to maintain a globally acceptable student-to-school-counselor ratio.
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
College Applications
While constructing a prospective class, universities look for students who are individual epitomes of diversity. They look for a class with heterogeneous experience and promise, as opposed to a homogeneous set up. To best determine this diversity, they infuse multiple writing/response aspects into
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
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Last year, nearly 4.6 lakh study visas were issued for Indian students by US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Experts, too, are bullish on the growth in demand for higher education in the coming years, deeming the recession as a temporary setback. While I do share the sentiment, I’d still take the expe
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 4 min read
Standardized Tests
Previously, the SAT was a pen-and-paper examination designed to test the language and mathematical skills of applicants aspiring for undergraduate courses abroad. The verbal section was used to gauge students’ ability in decoding how evidence is used to support a claim or the importance of vocabular
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
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Most courses and even some scholarship programs specify a certain score or band as a minimum requirement; failing to meet this might hinder your Visa and other processes. However, before you blindly launch yourself into prep, it’s important to note which formats are accepted in the places you’re app
By Adarsh Khandelwal
· 6 min read
