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How To Use Your Winter Holidays

Reading Time: 3 minutesChristmas break is around the corner but with application deadlines edging closer, I’m sure the last thing on your mind are the festivities. I strongly recommend you enjoy the celebrations, but also use this holiday season to maximize the right set of experiences you can showcase in your college application. 1. Take your standardized test(s)….

Complete College Application Checklist for Students
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Complete College Application Checklist for Students

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you close to pressing the “SUBMIT” button on your college application? Before you do, look through our list below to make sure you have all the pertinent documents prior to your college deadlines. 1. Application form(s); First and foremost, review the application instructions thoroughly, especially the necessary requirements and relevant documents for your area…

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Acing the New SAT: What You Need to Know

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you in high school, and considering applying for an undergraduate degree in the US? One of the very first hurdles you need to cross is taking a standardized entrance exam, which is either the SAT or the ACT. It is important to first decide between the SAT and the ACT, based on your academic…

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…

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How to make the most of your time in college?

Reading Time: 4 minutesCollege is going to be one of your greatest adventures, so get ready to make the most of it. You are on your way to discovering a profoundly greater sense of self, subjects and causes you will care deeply about for a lifetime, the ability to manage your time and take care of yourself, a…

When to Enroll in College: Deciding between the Spring Semester and Fall Semester
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When to Enroll in College: Deciding between the Spring Semester and Fall Semester

Reading Time: 3 minutesSeveral universities in the US have two admissions intakes; namely, the Fall semester and Spring semester. The Fall semester runs from mid-August to mid-December, and the Spring semester runs from January to early May. Most students apply for enrollment in the Fall semester since it is easier to transition from high-school graduation in May/June to…

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…