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Category:

Mentoring
Published:

06 Mar 2019

Reading through an article in the Atlantic on active forgetting (How Active Forgetting Makes Memory More Efficient?), it occurred to me that the current age of cheap memory sticks and cameras in every...

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How to build validation elements within your admission essay?

Category:

Admission Application
Published:

30 Aug 2018

How to build ‘validation elements’ within your admission essay Elsewhere we have argued that the essays which are written in the form of stori...

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Oh God! My Kid Plays Computer Games All Day!

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

11 Apr 2017

If you are worried about your kid’s addiction to Diablo, Hearthstone or Dark Souls (these are some of the more popular games which kids play these days), then you are not alone. However, this m...

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What is a Reflective Essay and its Value in Elite College Admissions?

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

02 Sep 2024

When applying to elite colleges, your application is typically evaluated based on three key aspects: Data, Voice, and Talent. Data includes your academic achievements and test scores, Voice is conveye...

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Best Time to Apply to a B-School

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

29 May 2017

Which is the best Time to Apply to a B-School? Early action, Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, next year – the number of options in term...

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The Power of Narrative in the context of your Admission Application

Category:

Admission Application
Published:

13 Aug 2018

Consider the following Examples – A “While reviewing my science project in the 8th grade, my father, upon seeing my half-hearted attempt, told me, “Every job is a...

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Study Abroad Admission Applications of Uniquely Abled Children

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

25 Apr 2018

"Papa, can I become a doctor?" "Well, you will not know until you try!" And he went on to become a practicing psychiatrist at the top US hospital. Of course, in the process, he worked extremely hard...

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Value of Long-Term-Planning to secure an admit in Top10 Universities

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

28 Aug 2018

Most of my ‘successful’ mentees have worked extremely hard to get into colleges or career paths that they are currently at. While I have constantly talked about the value of persistence an...

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Wellness Matters- Managing timelines to minimize stress

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

17 May 2024

Applying to US colleges is an exciting yet challenging journey, for students balancing academic excellence, extracurriculars, internships, volunteer work, SAT and AP preparation, along with pers...

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