How is an Internship helpful ?
..and how you can use it to decide the right higher-education & career options. For students who are planning for their higher-education and career, Internships offer a great way to learn about potential options. While there is no doubt that an internship can be highly beneficial for a student, it is important to pay attention […]
9 steps to get into your dream college
The University admissions world can be mysterious and requires early preparation and plenty of research. Due to the competitive nature of admissions, colleges want to see that you’re focused and also that you’re the right fit for them. So what can you do to prepare for this ? 1. Start early: Begin your university preparation […]
Myths About Choosing a Career ( for students)
Embarking on a fulfilling career starts with knowing how to choose one. Making an informed decision involves matching your skills, experience, interests, and personality with the requirements for the career you’re considering. As you’re narrowing down which jobs might make a good fit, you’re going to get lots of different advice based on conventional wisdom. […]
Using your Summer Vacations productively.
As you start thinking about college admissions – may be by class 10 – you come across many ‘well-wishers’ guiding & advising you…leading you to think about using vacations to catch-up on activities that can be helpful for the admissions process. There are many ways to utilise your time during the summer vacations – it […]
What is Career Counselling?
What is Career Counselling and how it is beneficial for my child? A question that every parent would have asked – at some point of time. Quite simply, Career Counselling is a structured manner, in which to look at different career and related higher-education options. Choosing a career is not a serious affair, for many […]
How to teach your child about choosing a career option ?
How young is too young to start thinking about careers? If you are a parent of a pre-teen, your child’s career choice is probably not on your mind – yet ! You’re more concerned about academic grades, friends, sports, and other interests. While you should be thinking about those things, career exploration for kids is also a […]
When to start planning for College ?
Every year, some 11 lakh candidates vie for the 16,000 seats in the IITs. The cut-off percentage for some of the coveted courses in top colleges has hit 99%. “The acceptance rate in Indian colleges offering quality education, is below 2% . In a few months time, this annual cycle will repeat itself – and many […]
What can you do with an Art Degree?
If you’re creative and imaginative, a degree in art could be just what you’re looking for to express yourself. Art may not be a vocational subject – that is, one that leads to a specific career – but this doesn’t mean it won’t be a good preparation for the world of work. Whether you choose to specialize in […]
Should I send my child overseas after Class 12 or after a Bachelor’s degree ?
1 thing that all parents have grappled with, at some point of time, is their child’s education. In larger cities, the challenge starts with nursery admissions! By & large there are some common milestones which everyone faces & these need careful consideration – Subject choice in Class 11 / Course to be pursued in College… […]
Why Career Counselling should be mandatory in schools?
Many people, including parents, hold the view that teachers are the best people to offer career counselling / advice to students. The truth, though, is very different. Teachers are not entirely adept at career counselling as it is a totally different profession that requires certain skills and knowledge. Teachers are catalysts and can guide students – to […]