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Re: What’s it like being an exchange student in the U.S? And how did you convince your parents?

 On March 6, 2020, 1:29 a.m.

I am currently a freshman (international student) at Union College and pursuing a major in mechanical engineering and minor in astronomy. It's been great so ...

Re: Is there a physical application packet that needs to be sent to US Colleges in addition to applying online?

 On Feb. 24, 2020, 9:42 p.m.

You'd have to check with the college, by sending an email, if they require any package to be sent apart from completing the general online application. Embry...

Re: Are there Organizations/Clubs to pursue Indian cultural activities on US College campus?

 On Feb. 24, 2020, 9:38 p.m.

Yes, all the colleges in the US have international student organization(s). For example, in Union College, there is an organization called World Around U. It...

Ambassador Q&A: How I picked Colleges to Explore?

 On Feb. 16, 2020, 4:59 a.m.

Q: Srihari, When did you start the college exploration process? 
A: I started my college exploration process in September, 2017 (grade 11). 

Q: Did you know...

Re: How much does it impact the admission chances by getting a 34 as opposed to a 35 on the ACT?

 On Feb. 3, 2020, 11:40 a.m.

If you are applying for incredibly competitive universities like Caltech, MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, I'd suggest that you attempt the ACT again and aim to s...

Re: Looking for tips on how I should prepare/study every day 3-4 weeks before SAT

 On Feb. 3, 2020, 11:18 a.m.

Preparing for SAT in 3-4 weeks from scratch requires a lot of effort. However, if you are have taken a diagnostic test and ended up getting a very good score...

Re: Which Extracurricular is more significant - developing software programs for a business or attend a Pre-College Program at a elite College?

 On Jan. 26, 2020, 6:57 a.m.

What ultimately matters is the knowledge that you acquire from either activities. You should be able to describe what you did while you were involved in the ...

Re: What are some tips to prep for the SAT?

 On Jan. 26, 2020, 6:56 a.m.

I would recommend one to prepare for at least 3 months for the SAT. These are the following strategies one should follow while prepping for SAT:
1) Know the ...

Re: Do college and university admissions still put a lot of stock into a student's SAT score?

 On Jan. 26, 2020, 6:54 a.m.

Private universities lay less emphasis on SAT score compared to public schools. There are only a handful of universities/colleges which are test-optional. Mo...

Re: Do College/University rankings matter?

 On Jan. 17, 2020, 9:43 a.m.

No, college/university ranking does not matter. What matters is that if the colleges you are applying to are the right fit for you. "Right fit" means that th...

Re: Does applying for financial aid hurt your college admissions chances?

 On Jan. 17, 2020, 9:38 a.m.

It depends upon the college/university that you are applying to. Applying for aid at need-blind colleges/universities (colleges which do not consider your fa...

How many credits are required to graduate with a bachelor's degree?

 On Jan. 4, 2020, 4:48 a.m.

How many credits are required to graduate with a bachelor's degree?
(Note: This question was asked at a presentation I made at the Indo-American Chamber of C...

How do students choose courses?

 On Jan. 4, 2020, 4:47 a.m.

How do students choose courses?
(Note: This question was asked at a presentation I made at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Chennai, December 2019.)

What are the benefits of studying in a liberal arts college?

 On Jan. 4, 2020, 4:46 a.m.

What are the benefits of studying in a liberal arts college?
(Note: This question was asked at a presentation I made at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce...

How is the education system in the U.S. different from that of India?

 On Jan. 4, 2020, 4:45 a.m.

How is the education system in the U.S. different from that of India?
(Note: This question was asked at a presentation I made at the Indo-American Chamber of...


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