With the current chatter around AI replacing jobs, students are in a fix. Students are confused about which fields to pursue and how to plan. This is a topic that comes up time and again in our discussions with students. Parents are worried, too, as the long-held belief is that a degree from a good university guarantees a job. Not...
Selecting subjects for the final two years of school is not an easy decision. The combination of subjects has to interest the student and should make sense for selecting undergraduate courses later. When we discuss this with students, most of the time the conversation takes the direction of how hard or easy the subject is. In a world where academic...
UK universities have an academic bias, especially in the Personal Statement. They want to know more about your genuine interest in studying a subject and your super-curricular activities. When you answer this prompt, you tell the admissions officer your motivation to study the subject on a deeper level. Super curricular activities include everything you do to extend your knowledge beyond your...
Most universities want to know why you want to study there. By asking this question, they want to understand if you have done your study and really resonate with the academic orientation, values and beliefs of the campus. We encourage all students to study and research different universities before making their choices. Talk to as many people as you can...
Writing your Common App essays can be overwhelming. Especially, if you are new to reflective writing. We have observed that it often takes multiple rounds of discussions with students to identify a personal story they want to elaborate on. We have broken down the common app essay prompts into simple topics to make your writing process easier. Prompt 1 Some students have...