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Category:

Mentoring
Published:

29 Aug 2018

In some cultures, building a personal brand is considered an anathema. Something that is really frowned upon. But the Generation Z does not really think that ways. A recent survey highlighted that I...

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Mentoring Vs Counseling - A Practitioners Perspective

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

11 Sep 2024

While some words might seem interchangeable, they carry distinct meanings and contexts . As a practicing mentor, guiding students through their application process, it's crucial to differentiate betwe...

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How to make a compelling College Resume / Student CV

Category:

Admission Application
Published:

30 Jul 2020

As discussed, there are many contributors to the admission process, and each one is of immense importance. None so much as the college resume. Consider this the equivalent of your first impression. An...

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What is a Profile?

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

19 Feb 2021

What is a profile? What is “profile building” What are “profile building activities?” While preparing for further education, starting from probably Grade 9, you mi...

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“Mamma, I am not lazy, I am just creative”

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

24 Jan 2018

I am often confronted with the sight of my kid lying around doing nothing, and the desire to push him to do something, anything (except lying around), becomes the blinding thought. Trained on a consta...

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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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What to write in your College Resume / Student CV

Category:

Admission Application
Published:

31 Jul 2020

You might wonder, while writing your CV, “How can I fit all my details and accomplishments into a single page?” The aim of the Resume is to create a snapshot of you, the Candidate. I...

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Recalibrating Academics for changing times

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

03 Jun 2020

Will colleges and universities return to standardised tests like SATs? How can you apply for your overseas education if exams and tests have been cancelled? If you claim to be the future,...

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Critique of David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

Category:

Insights & Information
Published:

15 Feb 2018

Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, David and Goliath, like his previous others, is a riveting read. Like always, his assertions are backed by research, compelling evid...

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