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Waiting for admissions results? Some tips to keep you sane After running the gauntlet that is college applications, you might, in the month of March, be wondering, what now? It’s a difficult process not just because of all the work you have to do, but because of all the waiting you have to do as well. As admissions results trickle in, soon to become a flood, it can be hard to stay calm and centered, especially if you are waiting on lots of decisions, worried about your applications, and feeling pressure from fellow classmates. In other words, if you are a student in 12 th grade anywhere. So here are some tips to help you keep calm and carry on before you hear from your dream schools. First of all, stop scouring message boards for information! Though you are longing for answers, rumors and speculation about admissions release dates and statistics will ultimately cause your mental health more harm than good. Instead apply the same discipline you would to any form of social med...

Applying for an MBA in the upcoming application cycle? Consider these guidelines for effective time management If you are thinking about applying to MBA programs this year, or even thinking about thinking about MBA programs this year, you probably feel like you have plenty of time to apply. And of course, you do have a lot of time, right now, in this moment, to apply to business school. But the problem with time is that it just slips away from us, doesn’t it? We have countless applicants who, despite signing on early, end up scrambling to make their deadlines. While the pressure of deadlines might be your best motivation, the reality is that the best work submitted to universities is work that has been carefully drafted over a period of time. Applicants who manage their time well and work progressively on their materials not only submit stronger applications, but they tend to have internalised their goals, stories and strengths in ways that help them communicate comfortably du...

Waitlisted? Guidelines on using this time wisely College admissions results are in! Some exciting, some disappointing and some ambiguous. What do you do if you receive a notification that says you have been placed on a school’s waitlist? It is not an outright rejection, rather a position of uncertainty, which can be unsettling. And if you have been waitlisted at a school you love and really want to attend, the main question is “What can I do now?” Below are some useful guidelines to help you navigate this confusing time. Keep in mind, there is no guarantee you will be taken off the waitlist, but in the event the waitlist opens up, your new information might make all the difference and improve your chances of success. Follow instructions and do what the college has asked you to do! If they want you to tell them whether or not you want to remain on the waitlist, do so, immediately. If they want additional materials, or an updated transcript, new test results, send them. Some c...

Australia: The New Destination for Culinary Dreams Australia might be the answer if you nurture culinary dreams! Everywhere you go, people are talking about organic foods, farmer’s markets, pop-up restaurants, healthy cooking and fusion foods. Culinary shows have taken over reality television and everyone wants to be a MasterChef! Many young adults in India are showing a keen interest in culinary science and aspire to pursue careers as restaurateurs, chefs, food scientists, food photographers and pastry chefs. Indian parents are more open to their children pursuing what was previously an unconventional career choice. While Europe has traditionally been the capital of learning for all things culinary, Australia is gaining recognition as a place that is eclectic and offers varied experiences in the realm of food. Traditional Spanish, Italian and local cuisines have been popular for decades, while Asian and fusion cooking is sparking interest across Australia. This coming togeth...

Don’t Mind the Gap – Top 3 Reasons to Consider a College Gap Year The concept of taking a gap year has been around for a long time, but lately the popularity of the gap year is increasing as high profile students such as Malia Obama opt to take a year out before joining Harvard. According to some reports, there has been a 23% increase in gap year students in the US as of 2016. In fact, more and more prestigious colleges and universities are strongly advocating students take a gap year before joining college. Harvard has seen a 33% increase in gap year students, and even MIT has seen a substantial increase in the number of students opting for a gap year. Institutions such as Tufts, Princeton and The University of North Carolina even have service-based gap year programs and fellowships built into their admissions process. If you haven’t thought about it yet, here are three reasons to get you thinking about why a gap year might be an excellent idea to consider – Better Equipped : Ac...

8 Ways to Get a Head Start on US College Apps If you are about to enter 12th grade and have your heart set on getting into a college in the US,  then you must be wondering how to prepare for your college applications right now before the common app opens and new essay questions are released. Let’s face it – there are plenty of talented students looking to pursue undergraduate education in the USA, which means the competition is stiff. Use this down-time to get on top of your college admissions game plan. Here are eight useful tips – 1. Open a Common App Account Common App is the most popular and widely used application platform, giving you access to nearly 700 member colleges and universities. It streamlines the admissions process. However, there are also a lot of sections to fill out. It is important to take this time and complete these details, so you can focus on energy on other components of your application process later on. 2. Research Colleges In-Depth You are g...