Category: Admissions
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Misconceptions About Applying to all 8 Ivy League Colleges
Deciding which college to apply to in the U.S. is mired with confusion. The dream of studying at Ivy League colleges is so great that often students make unrealistic decisions without considering the implications. In Spring 2024, a piece of news doing the rounds was how Malena Galletto, a Washington Heights teenager, was accepted to… Read more
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Analysis of Acceptance Rates- Part 3- University of California
The University of California System The University of California system is considered one of the best state universities in the U.S.A. Four out of the ten campuses of the University of California colleges featured in the top 50 in Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges list. At #5 is The University of California Berkeley, and at… Read more
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Supplemental College Essays-A way to maximize your impact
Admission to U.S. colleges is getting tougher each year. According to the reports released by Common App, the total number of applications through March 1 rose 7% from 7,041,256 last year to 7,541,148 this year. This upward trend is expected to continue. With acceptance rates dipping considerably, students are confused about what it means to… Read more
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Believe, Achieve, Succeed-College Application Journey for 2024-25
August 1st, 2024 is when the much-awaited Common App will be launched for the next admission cycle. You may already be aware, the Common App is a single platform that allows you to apply to multiple colleges. It is accepted by more than 1000 schools in the U.S. Navigating the Common App might be somewhat… Read more
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Student Life at Harvard
Harvard – your gateway to success. A university with 3500 courses, eminent professors, and unrivaled resources promises to be a place with limitless possibilities. Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard has consistently attracted the world’s brightest minds. Walking through the campus, you cannot help but feel a sense of deep reverence for the… Read more
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Top Business Competitions For High School Students
As a high-school student, are you someone Who has ideas for creating a business of your own? Who identifies a problem and wants to solve it using innovative ways? Do you have the drive and the skill to turn an idea into reality and impact the broader communities? Are you also considering studying Business in… Read more
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Exploring the University of California
The University of California system is considered one of the best state university systems in the U.S.A. Four out of the ten campuses of the University of California colleges featured in the top 50 in Forbes’ 2024-25 America’s Top Colleges list. At #5 is The University of California Berkeley, and at # 13 is the University… Read more
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Top Summer Program: The John Locke Institute Summer Program
The John Locke Institute (JLI) is an educational organization with the singular purpose of broadening the intellectual horizons of high school students. Through essay competitions, seminars, residential summer programs, and events, the institute challenges students to think critically. As a result, students can become future problem solvers. Who was John Locke? John Locke (1632–1704) was… Read more
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Top Summer Program-Horizon Research
As an ambitious high school student aiming to get into a top university in the U.S., imagine spending a few weeks of your summer holidays doing college-level research work under the guidance of eminent professors. While the word “research” may send chills down your spine and your immediate reaction is HELP!, we are not asking… Read more
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Are U.S. Summer Schools Worth the Investment?
As an international student, if you are looking to make the best use of your summer holidays, you could join a summer school in the U.S. While your vision of your holiday time might be to play video games, watch movies, and catch up with friends, the benefits of joining a 4- to 7-week summer… Read more
