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Pathway programmes: What you need to know Many students are celebrating happy news of college admissions and planning their journey abroad for August. However others, who have not received positive results or did not apply in time, are now wondering how to plan their future. Some students have landed in this situation because, for one reason or another, their educational qualifications are inadequate to pursue an undergraduate degree abroad . But such students still have the option to consider a ‘foundation course’ in the UK or the US. Throughout the world, the titles of such courses vary, but the purpose of each is the same; to allow international students to gain direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree course at a university. Prime candidates for a foundation course are usually those who have failed to achieve the satisfactory grades or those whose subject choices are unsuitable for their chosen degree. Foundation courses are designed as pathway programmes...

Should you study at the Indian campus of a global university? As global universities set up campuses across the world or affiliate with local universities in various countries, you may ask yourself “Why should I go all the way to America or Canada or the UK to study? Why not join one of these campuses closer to home?” While the countries of origin may have a lot to offer in terms of tradition and established reputation, an affiliate or satellite program may suit your purposes just as well, or better, by offering different dimension to your experience. Right within India there are a number of colleges, degree programs and short courses set up by global education brands. For example Parsons has collaborated with the Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) to build a creative network. While the transfer to Parson’s New York is not guaranteed, the exposure to a innovative teaching methods, diverse faculty and the rigors of the design process may give you a better sense of whet...

Subject selection in high school – Tips to help you make the right choice Making the right subject choices in high school is a crucial but confusing task for parents and students. The right subjects can boost your academic performance and influence your undergraduate college choices in India or abroad. There are a number of curricula offered in India, including IGCSE, ICSE, ISC and IB among others. The challenge arises from having to choose subjects within the curriculum’s constraints. Also, subject choices vary among schools following the same curriculum; some IGCSE schools offer coordinated sciences, while others separate the three sciences, allowing you to drop one altogether. Understanding 1) Your curriculum’s constraints and 2) The subject combinations offered will help you make an informed decision. Here are a few country-specific tips: 1) Studying in India after grade 12: In India, you have to choose a ‘stream’ or an area of study such as arts, sciences, engineering, ...