You score perfect marks in your exams… And you have a strong academic track record… Does that guarantee you a spot at any top university in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or anywhere in the world? Not likely. The admission committee at leading universities goes beyond the GPA. They opt for a holistic approach, considering many other factors in applicants. We discussed this in a separate post. Check out MIT, Stanford, Harvard: What Do They Look for In International Students Students who want to study abroad – and in a…
You score perfect marks in your exams… And you have a strong academic track record… Does that guarantee you a spot at any top university in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or anywhere in the world? Not likely. The admission committee at leading universities goes beyond the GPA. They opt for a holistic approach, considering many other factors in applicants. We discussed this in a separate post. Check out MIT, Stanford, Harvard: What Do They Look for In International Students Students who want to study abroad – and in a…
Europe is beautiful. In fact, everyone’s “ideal holiday” often involves any of the European countries. But then do these countries treat the international students just as same with their miraculous beauty and stable economy as they do to the travelers and working professionals? How does the life of international students look in European nations? There’s no correct or incorrect answer to this. In fact, the answer is highly subjective and relies on various factors, including the country or city you’re studying in. For instance, the college campus in Wroclaw would…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton… These are some of the world’s most prestigious universities. One of the ways they have maintained an unparalleled reputation and brand value all these decades is that they accept only the brightest students. But then this doesn’t mean they want students who have a perfect GPA. In fact, some universities don’t pay much attention to grades as many people assume. USA Today writes “Admissions officers at some of the nation's most selective colleges, who are now sending acceptance letters for their fall freshman…
There are more than enough reasons for international students to head to Canada to pursue their higher education. The country has some of the world’s most prominent universities that boast cutting-edge infrastructure and superior quality programs. And then, of course, these institutes have a campus culture that many students wish for. Also, contrary to the popular belief, the 2-year programs in many Canadian universities are priced affordably, which is another factor that attracts international students to this country. However, in recent times, with more students looking to relocate and possibly…
LNAT or National Admissions Test for Law is a standardized test one needs to take to get admission to some of the top universities in the UK to study undergraduate law programs. LNAT was created in 2004, adopted by eight universities. Currently, eleven universities accept LNAT score in their admission process for law programs. The list includes: • University of Oxford• University of Bristol• Durham University• University of Glasgow• King’s College London• LSE London School of Economics and Political Science• University of Nottingham• SOAS• University College London• SUSS Singapore University…
There are numerous factors students should consider when figuring in which country they want to pursue higher education. Traditionally, these factors have usually revolved around the economy of the country, the prosperity there, the brand value of universities, and the quality of education in those universities.However, over the past decade, as more and more students are willing to study abroad, several of the said factors – that were usually undermined – have become more popular and important. One of them is safety in the country. Many international students now prioritize…
Admission to coveted universities abroad has its challenges; it’s not easy. The administrations there focus not just on applicants’ scores but their whole aptitude and personality. Yes, they want students with good score in SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT or other relevant standardized tests. But that’s just bare minimum. Their criteria - and preference - goes beyond that vanity boundaries, touching holistic elements, like what kind of career the student wants to build, what is their passion, what are their hobbies, how is their interpersonal skill, what problems are they interested…
About 3,60,000 MBA students graduate in India from 4,000 B-schools. This alone speaks volume of just how popular business degree remains in this country. The global picture is no different. So, it makes sense that you want to follow the same suit and do MBA. But comes the question, should do you do it in India or abroad? Being an MBA graduate isn’t alone sufficient. Where you get your degree from plays an even bigger role in your employability. If you’ve graduated from a less-known institute, in this highly competitive…
There was a time when the dream to study abroad was reserved for only the wealthy and those in upper echelons. Overseas education was expensive.In the past decade, however, things have changed seemingly. Not that studying abroad has become cheaper. But it sure is well within the reach of upper-middle-class families now. This reflects well in the numbers. A report released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs revealed 5.53 lakh Indian students were studying abroad in 86 different countries in 2019. In 2000, this number was just around 66.7…
