Five Proven Strategies To Get Off The College Waitlist
Being placed on the waitlist isn’t the best news you receive from the admission office but it is not the…
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Chat GPT’s college admission essay made these 5 common mistakes
With the rising prevalence of AI in the education sector, admissions officers are becoming more and more sensitised to identifying AI-generated content.…
Alumni Spotlight – Rishab Srivastava
Rishab graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently working as…
Demystifying the AP exams
What are AP exams? AP or Advanced Placement exams are college-level exams offered to high school students by CollegeBoard. These exams evaluate…
What are Hidden Ivies?
Hidden Ivies refer to a group of prestigious colleges and universities in the United States that provide an education comparable in quality…
Alumni Spotlight – Anav Vedi
Anav Vedi, currently working as an Associate at Invest India, graduated from Duke University with a double major in Economics and Psychology,…
5 Qualities Ivy Leagues Find Irresistible
Beyond the conventional metrics of academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement, what makes you stand out to Ivy League colleges are your unique…
Alumni Spotlight – Varyam Gupta
Alumni Spotlight – Varyam Gupta Varyam has been pursuing a dual degree program at Huntsman, which offered a unique blend of business…
5 Ways to Maximise Your Summer Break
As the summer sun beckons and school winds down, it’s the perfect opportunity to not just relax but also supercharge your student…
Alumni Spotlight – Priyanka Sethy
Priyanka Sethy, an accomplished Research Professional focused on public policy, healthcare and data analytics, graduated from the University of Chicago and is…
Smart Study Strategies : Navigating Exam Season
In a rapidly evolving world, academia requires efficiency. While you might be looking for shortcuts to your desired outcomes, developing healthy work…
CollegeCore Alumni Spotlight- Arhan Bagati
Arhan Bagati, a proud alumnus of Pomona College, stands out as a shining example in a culture of excellence. Armed with a…