Get the most out of online learning

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

Online degrees, distance learning, MOOC’s (Massive Open Online Courses)– whatever we call it, many students are becoming more and more interested in technology-enabled education. In fact, earlier this month Coursera announced the first MOOC-based MBA degree with the University of Illinois College of Business. It almost seems as if students no longer have to struggle for an admissions seat, travel half way around the world and pay a quarter of a million dollars to get a global education.

SAT vs ACT : Which is right for you?

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

Should I take the SAT or the ACT? I hear this question regularly. The honest truth: It does not matter. Colleges view both test equally. Most US colleges require either the SAT I or the ACT with writing.

How to take a power break

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

Summer is just around the corner and students everywhere are starting to make plans for how to spend their free time. While younger kids can still get away with lazy days of sleeping late and maybe a fun family holiday, students who are in 9^th to 11^th standard should be finding ways to spend their summer more productively.

How to select your subjects wisely

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

Students in 10^th standard are busy preparing for upcoming board exams. But for many, an additional looming turning point is subject choice for the 11^th and 12^th standard. As I meet students who are facing this decision, I have found that there is a lot of misunderstanding about which subjects you should choose and why.

MBA Admissions: Be resourceful

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

I get questions all the time, ranging from the obvious to the obscure. You may be surprised to know that I actually do not have all the information stored in my brain. Just like everyone else, I use technology and other compiled resources to answer questions and provide students and families with the information they need. Some resources are better than others, so today I’ll share my favorite picks with you. I hope that as the next application cycle begins, around July this year, readers can use this list to help them get started and answer basic questions.

Missed US deadlines? Apply for these countries

Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement

It is the New Year and most of the undergraduate applications for the US were submitted on December 31st. If you are not headed to the US or you did not manage to get your applications done in time, there are still lots of options when it comes to study abroad.