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 […]
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… […]
Time management is critical for students– to balance Academics, Extra-curricular activities & having fun!! Each of these activities is important and will contribute to your success – later in life. If you’re in your final year of school (or college), this is the year that you’ll be applying to colleges. You want to ensure that […]
The University application process can be stressful and when you’ve invested a lot of time and effort into it, the wait for a positive outcome can be nerve-wracking. We look at some of the parameters that Universities (normally) employ while assessing your application. Academic Preparation Academic strength, certainly as an indicator of how thoroughly you’ve […]
Applying to the best colleges in the world can be stressful. And while every part of the process brings its own challenges, completing the written portion (a.k.a. essays) of your application is one of the most nerve-racking. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a short list of tips and tricks for how to write a college application […]
What should you know about the AP Exams and how to go-ahead and prepare for them ?As an international student, why should you take the AP exams? One of the benefits of AP exams, is that it allows school students earn college credits (mostly for US universities), while still in school. What this means is […]
Where are the best universities?Which offer better options for me?Is the ranking the only parameter which is important? When it comes to the choice for higher-education, USA v/s Europe is an interesting debate. Each has it’s merits and demerits and some unique advantages that can make a dramatic difference to your future plans. The US normally scores […]
Today, prospective students are required to provide a lot of information on a college application. This is no longer restricted to personal data and academics, but also information on activities outside the classroom. These activities are called Extra-curricular activities (ECA) and were always an important requirement for admissions to colleges outside India, and recently many […]
Applying to a top college requires a lot of research, planning and work. You want to project your best and systematically work towards that for many months (or years). In addition to this, it’s also helpful to know what Admission Committee’s normally look for, in an application. It goes without saying that each college follows […]
