What happens when Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Northwestern, and Princeton come together? Don’t let your mind take you too far;) These prestigious universities were recently in Delhi for an admissions information session, a rewarding interaction with some highly energetic presentations. We attended this session with the mind to dig deeper into the admissions philosophy of […]
Before any student attempts to answer the above question, it is first important to understand the changes in SAT that are to be introduced in March 2016. Are they big enough to warrant a rework in your test taking strategy? I am no SAT coach but from the experience of the students that I work […]
In my short stint of working with high school students wanting to study abroad, primarily the US, I have seen a slow but sure upsurge in the number of students enquiring about “TEST OPTIONAL” schools. With the SAT exam slated for a redesign and the new format being introduced in March 2016, the question of […]
Back then, when I was in school, taking a break in one’s formal education, whether between high school and college or between one’s undergrad and postgrad degrees was considered as out of the ordinary. Between then and now, things have changed, and students and colleges think differently. As more and more Indian students tinker with […]
Early Decision (ED) has grown more popular as the rejection rates for highly selective colleges have continued to climb. In fall 2011, 55% of colleges reported increased applications for their binding ED programs, according to the National Association for College Admissions Counselling and even now these numbers continue to increase. A big reason for the […]
Last week I met a Dad at a social event whose daughter went to Northwestern University. Through the course of my conversation with him, I stumbled upon the details regarding his son’s education and learnt that he is in a community college in the US. Not that this boy is any less bright but his […]
With the admissions focus on a holistic process, SAT is but one piece of the jigsaw puzzle. How big a piece of the puzzle it is, will vary depending on the type of university. For the IVY league and very selective universities, being in the top 10% of your academic class and having the ability […]
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