Strategies to get strong Letters of Recommendation
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Strategies to get strong Letters of Recommendation

Reading Time: 3 minutesStrong recommendation letters are critical to getting in to a top global business school. They can tip the scales towards an acceptance offer, as they provide the admissions committee with: (a) Insight into your performance and potential for career success, in the eyes of a credible supervisor (b) Corroborating evidence in terms of the story…

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What The Classroom Won’t Teach You

Reading Time: 4 minutesA few weeks ago, I was helping my cousin who is in the 11th grade with her school project. After we were done discussing the project, she and I chatted about school in general, how her life has transitioned from high school to adulthood. She asked me endless questions about college, career choices, hobbies, entrepreneurship,…

How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program
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How To Choose A Mentor When Applying For A Study Abroad Program

Reading Time: 2 minutesApplying abroad can feel overwhelming, from confusing exams to contradictory advice.Based on 400+ student cases we supported this year, the biggest challenge is not the application itself but finding trustworthy, unbiased guidance. Here’s a clear, student-friendly guide to help you make the right choice. 1. Understand the Rise of Advisory Agencies With student interest in…

14 Ways To Make The Most Of Your High School Summer
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14 Ways To Make The Most Of Your High School Summer

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe school year is soon coming to an end, and the excitement of the summer and the freedom it heralds draws near. However, you know that there is only a finite amount of time you get to relax. Right now, you are tenaciously planning on how to use this time to maximize the right set…

Language Tips for Writing Essays
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Language Tips for Writing Essays

Reading Time: 3 minutesEssays play a key role in ensuring you secure admission to your dream college. It is your chance to let the admission officers know why you deserve to be in their institute. So, do not throw this opportunity away by making silly errors and taking unwanted risks. Here are some language tips for you to…

5 Tips to Write a Winning College Essay
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5 Tips to Write a Winning College Essay

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe admissions committees are looking for an impressive multi-dimensional applicant who would be able to maximize what he/she gains from and contributes to the school.winning essay The essay section is particularly important as the schools can learn a lot about you from your choice of essay topics, to the way in which you answer each…

Highschooler’s Reading List
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Highschooler’s Reading List

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Read! Reading forms a fundamental part of everyone’s education. Here are some of our recommendations for college-bound 11th and 12th graders – books that you can read in high school. This high school reading list spans novels, plays, biographies, autobiographies; many are timeless classics and award-winning books. ReachIvy has compiled a must-read list of…

Reading List: 9th & 10th Grade
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Reading List: 9th & 10th Grade

Reading Time: 2 minutesRead!reading Start the new year with a new resolution to read. Reading forms a fundamental part of everyone’s education. Here are some recommendations for 9th and 10th graders to build your vocabulary and transport yourself to a whole new world. The titles span novels, plays, biographies, autobiographies; many are timeless classics and award-winning books. ReachIvy…

How to Write an Effective Resume: 5 Key Tips
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How to Write an Effective Resume: 5 Key Tips

Reading Time: 3 minutesResumes are an important part of applications- be it a student aspiring to get into his/ her dream college or a professional seeking employment. Think of the resume as a snapshot – not only of your professional accomplishments but your academic, personal and community ones as well . It’s an opportunity to showcase how strong…