Empower Your Child for the Best College Admits

Identify your interests, likes and dislikes, not just in terms of classes but also what kind of jobs/careers you want to consider. This will help you focus on your goals.

A didactic assessment at this stage will be helpful to understand your thinking preferences and help you align your passions with your skills.

Know which high school courses are required by colleges, and that you understand and select the right difficulty level for each of the classes. Speak to your school counselor and seniors and stay informed.

Explore your interest in a school club, music or theater group, sport or community volunteer activity. Remember that colleges want to see real involvement in one activity instead of a loose connection to several.

If your school offers it, sign up for the PSAT to set a baseline. Start a small daily practice routine for potential SAT questions.

Ensure that you understand the prerequisites for the courses you wish to select and which ones will aid your college applications.

Consistency in your Extracurricular activities will demonstrate passion & leadership. It also helps to develop time management skills and enrich your profile.

Take advantage of vacation time to visit a few colleges in the preferred study destination. Explore both urban, suburban and rural colleges to get a clear idea of what to expect during college.

Explore summer options within India as well as internationally. Speak to your consultant and understand how these programs will contribute to your personal development.

Register for the SAT/ACT. The test is typically offered in October, March, May, and June. Ensure you start preparing 6 months prior to the test date.

SAT Subject test scores can improve admit chances for Certain college majors. An AP course helps you earn college credits, allows you to skip introductory courses in college and reduce your time to graduation.

Identify colleges at which you’ll fit in easily and get a great education. College shortlisting is about exploring who you are and what you want and then finding colleges that will meet your criteria.

Make a record of your academic & extracurricular achievements. Get some relevant internship and work experiences before you start senior year at high school.

Narrow a list of 10 colleges that you will finally apply to. Create a calendar of each university's EA/ED deadlines and identify your application strategy with your consultant.

Ensure your essay drafts are proofread and edited many times over until they are perfect. Get feedback from your consultants and friends. Get your counsellor to do a final review of the entire application if possible.

Any requests for financial support will need to be sent along with or shortly after the application. If you are waitlisted, a Letter of Continued interest in the college may help swing the decision in your favor.

Some colleges give conditional offers so it's essential to continue to accomplish your academic goals. When you do get the admit letters, pay the deposit in a timely way.