UC Prompt 2: Express your creative side Is this one of the FOUR prompts that you would like to write on in your University of California application? Yes? Good choice. Colleges are eager to see certain qualities in their prospective student. Some of them are leadership, perseverance, maturity, respect, passion and engagement, initiative, intellectual vitality […]
UC Essay Prompt 1: Leadership Experience Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. If you consider leadership as your strength and have some interesting experiences as a leader, you must definitely choose this as one of the […]
MBA Information Sessions in Delhi (2015-2016) MBA information sessions are a great way for prospective applicants to interact with admissions representatives and alumni of their aspirational schools. These sessions provide a platform to get all inputs first hand from the school itself. Mentor Mpact has been tracking these events and we decided to make a […]
ISB application 2015-16: Significant Changes seen this time The ISB PGP application 2015-16 (for class of 2017) sees significant changes this year. Mentor Mpact highlights these changes and discusses the impact of the same for applicants. ISB PGP deadlines 2015 – October 15 and January 5 For the first time ever, ISB has changed its […]
What is it like to apply to spring admission of college in the USA? Having missed the fall application deadline, there are two options. One is to apply for the spring semester, which will not be an option at every university/college. The other alternative is to start college in your country and then take a […]
Indian School of Business 2015-2016 MBA Essay Tips The ISB essay topics for 2015 are as follows: Essay 1: If we were to admit just one more student, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you by describing an (only one) achievement in your personal / professional life that you are […]
Which SAT test should I take: the old one in early months (October 2015-January 2016), or later when the new SAT will be issued (March 2016 -)? Before any student attempts to answer the above question, it is first important to understand the changes in SAT that are to be introduced in March 2016. Are […]
TEST OPTIONAL Colleges – Should you choose not to submit test scores? In my short stint of working with high school students wanting to study abroad, primarily the US, I have seen a slow but sure upsurge in the number of students inquiring about “TEST OPTIONAL” schools. With the SAT exam slated for a redesign […]
Taking a Gap year Back then, when I was in school, taking a break in one’s formal education, whether between high school and college or between one’s undergrad and postgrad degrees was considered as out of the ordinary. Between then and now, things have changed, and students and colleges think differently. As more and more […]
MBA Career Goals Essay For many MBA applicants, writing the goals essay is very challenging. However, it is also the most important of the essays. Read on to understand the best way of constructing a winning goals essay for your MBA application. To answer a goals essay, you need to be as clear and specific […]