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College Admission Guidance, Essay Writing, Parents Must Read, Under Graduate

How to Write a Great Supplemental Essay for College Admissions

Apart from grades, test scores, recommendation letters, and activities lists, prospective college-goers also need to write multiple essays as a part of the college application. While the Common Application requires a common essay (common app essay), many colleges include their…

Michael Wharton
October 19, 2021

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

Transfer Admission to US/Canada from India: A Mother’s Perspective

Editor’s Note: The transfer admission to US or any other foreign university is relatively uncommon in India and not many people are aware of it. Sunitha Prithviraj had approached us (back in December 2020) to get a few basic guidelines…

Sunitha Prithviraj
October 19, 2021

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

Top 5 Important Things for College Admissions in the US

Unlike other countries like India, UK, Singapore, where the colleges put maximum emphasis on grades and test scores, the US colleges follow a more holistic approach. Earlier, I have covered what do top colleges look for in applicants. In this…

Ajay Singh
October 19, 2021

Factors to Consider while applying for Early Decision (ED)

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

5 Things To Know About Applying Early Decision/Action

College admissions can be a confusing and demanding process, requiring hours of work and preparation. The various avenues to get into college can also be perplexing. Beyond the regular admissions process, two increasingly popular options to consider are early action and early…

The Red Pen
October 11, 2021

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Under Graduate

How to Plan Extracurriculars for College Admissions

It’s a well-known fact that US colleges are genuinely interested in who you are and what matters to you. US colleges and universities ask the most personal questions and ask extensively about student hobbies and extracurricular activities. Extracurriculars account for…

Tanmoy Ray
October 5, 2021

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

How to Get Financial Aid for Undergrad Courses in USA

The application process for undergraduate programs in the US is a complex one. On top of that, getting financial aid as an international student is even more complicated. In this post, we will provide an overview of what does it…

Michael Wharton
September 21, 2021

MS Biotechnology Management / Consulting / Entrepreneurship

Career Guidance, MBA, Post graduate, Study Abroad

How to Get into Biotechnology Management / Consulting in US without MBA

In the past couple of years, I got to speak with many final-year biotechnology & life science students seeking career advice and study abroad guidance. A significant majority of those students expressed interest to study MS Biotechnology abroad. They wish…

Tanmoy Ray
September 16, 2021

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeast

Getting a liberal arts education can be one of the best decisions you can make as it offers a comprehensive and well-rounded opportunity. The Northeast part of the United States has among the best liberal arts colleges in the country. …

Yuri Punj
September 9, 2021

Early Decision Notification Dates for Class 2026 (2021 - 2022 admission cycle)

College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Under Graduate

Class of 2026 Early Decision Notification Dates (2021 – 2022 Admission Cycle)

The college admissions season is flying by, and before you know it early application (EA) and early decision (ED) deadlines will be knocking at the door. The stress of college applications for high school seniors is growing across the world. Having…

Tanmoy Ray
September 4, 2021

Early Decision vs Early Action vs Regular Decision

Career Guidance, College Admission Guidance, Parents Must Read, Study Abroad, Study Tips, Under Graduate

Early Decision vs Early Action – What Should You Do?

As the new school year is about to begin, the stress of college applications especially for our high school seniors is growing across the world. Having a coherent application strategy is critical to getting optimal results and can definitely impact…

Yuri Punj
August 26, 2021