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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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Be Your Best

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

07 Jun 2018

I have always looked to simplify life around me, and most of the times it has been easy, because I have been ruthless about throwing out things that were not in use at the time of the clean-up. Simila...

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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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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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Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

29 Aug 2018

Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset in the Context of Education and Career Pathways Economists have known for hundreds of years one fact: “In a competitive marketplace, price always falls to the mar...

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Go for Summer Programs in Grade 9 / College 2nd Year

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

08 May 2017

Summer Programs = Explore The concept of summer school is fantastic as it allows the kid to explore and learn. It is more like a seminal enriching experience of life. In our opinion a student should s...

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Focus On What is Most Important

Category:

Mentoring
Published:

03 Sep 2018

The problem of focus is a real one! And it is getting compounded as the world opens up and everything seems within reach, thanks to the internet. However, when building a profile for the Ivy League, f...

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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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Best extra-curricular activities for college admission for Indian students

Category:

Admission Application
Published:

24 Jan 2025

Why Extracurricular Activities are important? Extracurricular activities make up 25-30% of your college application and are crucial for helping you stand out beyond academics. They highlight key qual...

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