Mindscan Education

Much ado about Extra-Curricular Activities !

If you’re a teenager (or a parent of one), who’s keen to study at the best universities outside India, you’ve surely heard that Extracurricular activities play a critical role in college applications. And that’s great, specially if you’re not the typical A+ student academically. But what are ECA’s ? Is is just another term for […]

5 advantages of studying outside India

Studying outside India can offer various advantages and enriching experiences. Over the last few years, more and more families have started to explore higher education outside India. This is backed by increasing exposure and willingness to compete with the best. Benefits of International Education: A Balanced View. Studying in another country can offer several opportunities […]

5 qualities which top colleges look for in a student

College admissions are highly competitive today, and understanding what the best colleges value in applicants can be extremely helpful ( and maybe necessary). Here are five qualities that can make candidates stand out to prestigious colleges and universities: 1. Unique Passion and Depth Top colleges increasingly prefer specialists over generalists. Rather than seeking students who […]

All about Scholarships

Overseas Education and how proper planning can help. When looking to study abroad, students can often be deterred by the high cost of studies and stay. However, scholarships can help to alleviate the cost by providing funding to students to help with the expense of tuition fees, accommodation, travel and academic materials. A scholarship is […]

What to study in College ?

If you’re a teenager (or the parent of one), you’re navigating one of the most significant decisions of your academic journey – applying to College. At this point, it is quite normal to find yourself unsure of what course you want to pursue (major) or having a long list of courses , but being unsure […]

9 steps to get into your dream college

The University admissions world can be mysterious and requires early preparation and plenty of research. Due to the competitive nature of admissions, colleges want to see that you’re focused and also that you’re the right fit for them. So what can you do to prepare for this? 1. Start early Begin your university preparation as […]

Using your Summer Vacations productively.

As you start thinking about college admissions – may be by class 10 – you come across many ‘well-wishers’ guiding & advising you…leading you to think about using vacations to catch-up on activities that can be helpful for the admissions process. There are many ways to utilise your time during the summer vacations – it […]

When to start planning for College ?

Every year, some 11 lakh candidates vie for the 16,000 seats in the IITs. The cut-off percentage for some of the coveted courses in top colleges has hit 99%. “The acceptance rate in Indian colleges offering quality education, is below 2% . In a few months time, this annual cycle will repeat itself – and many […]