The term ‘passion project’ is often used to impress college admissions officers. The truth is that, despite sounding impressive, admissions officers view it differently: as generic and lacking true personal significance. This perception arises from the proliferation of passion projects, with many students creating them simply to stand out. However, a genuine passion project can […]
Read Full Article →Meet Laira Aggarwal, a Jr. Associate at McKinsey & Company. She graduated with a double major in Math & Economics from Claremont McKenna College and studied Master of Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management. We asked her about her college experience and learnings and here is what she had to say: 1. What did […]
Read Full Article →Being placed on the waitlist isn’t the best news you receive from the admission office but it is not the worst either. Here are five proven strategies that can get you off the college waitlist: Confirm your spot promptly: The first and foremost thing is to decide whether you wish to […]
Read Full Article →With the rising prevalence of AI in the education sector, admissions officers are becoming more and more sensitised to identifying AI-generated content. Here’s a list of mistakes Chat Gpt made while writing the Common App essay. Mistake #1: The essay tells rather than shows. The essays written by chat GPT are often repetitive and […]
Read Full Article →Rishab graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently working as an investment engineer at Bridgewater Associates. Here’s a glimpse into his college experience. What did you end up studying? What stood out for you in the US education system? My deep passion […]
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