The Thirsty Scholar

The Thirsty Scholar

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The Red Pen, one of India’s top independent education consultancies, presents the Summer Programmes Fair 2025 | Explore 50+ enrichment programmes for your child (6-12th grade)

The Red Pen, one of India’s top independent education consultancies, presents the Summer Programmes Fair 2025 | Explore 50+ enrichment programmes for your child (6-12th grade)

Vol. 2, No. 1

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
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“Today’s Global Elite Aren’t Chosen by God; They Are Anointed at Harvard”

“Today’s Global Elite Aren’t Chosen by God; They Are Anointed at Harvard”

Vol. 1, No. 19

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
Virtual TourVirtual Tour
3D Immersive Virtual Tour of Your Dream Colleges – From the Comfort of Your Home

3D Immersive Virtual Tour of Your Dream Colleges – From the Comfort of Your Home

Vol. 1, No. 18

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
Upcoming CompetitionsUpcoming Competitions
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The Thirsty Scholar - Upcoming Events and Competitions for International High School Students (Dec 3, 2024)

The Thirsty Scholar - Upcoming Events and Competitions for International High School Students (Dec 3, 2024)

Vol. 1, No. 17

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
College DreamsCollege Dreams
Golden Leaves and the American College Dream: A Love Letter to Fall

Golden Leaves and the American College Dream: A Love Letter to Fall

Vol. 1, No. 16

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
PrincetonPrinceton
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Fantastic Update: Two more US colleges have gone need-blind in their financial aid policies for international students, officially expanding what I am going to start calling the Magnificent 10 (M10)!

Fantastic Update: Two more US colleges have gone need-blind in their financial aid policies for international students, officially expanding what I am going to start calling the Magnificent 10 (M10)!

Vol. 1, No. 15

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
Boston University (BU)Boston University (BU)
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Scholarship Alert for International Students: Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies at Boston University (BU) | Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Scholarship Alert for International Students: Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies at Boston University (BU) | Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Vol 1, No. 14

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
College EssaysCollege Essays
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Your Secret Weapon for US College Applications: Campus Newspapers

Your Secret Weapon for US College Applications: Campus Newspapers

Vol. 1, No. 13

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
MITMIT
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The World’s Most Prestigious, Free of Cost, Summer Research Program for International High School Students : RSI at MIT | Deadline is 11 Dec 2024

The World’s Most Prestigious, Free of Cost, Summer Research Program for International High School Students : RSI at MIT | Deadline is 11 Dec 2024

Vol. 1, No. 12

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
College EssaysCollege Essays
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Crafting a Standout Common App Essay - Lessons and Inspiration from Dennard Dayle's The New Yorker piece "Dear [School], Here’s My Soul in Six Hundred Words or Less"

Crafting a Standout Common App Essay - Lessons and Inspiration from Dennard Dayle's The New Yorker piece "Dear [School], Here’s My Soul in Six Hundred Words or Less"

Vol. 1, No. 11

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
Duke UniversityDuke University
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Scholarship Alert for International Students: Fully-Funded Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, One of America’s Most Elite Institutions | Application Deadline is 15 Nov 2024

Scholarship Alert for International Students: Fully-Funded Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, One of America’s Most Elite Institutions | Application Deadline is 15 Nov 2024

Vol 1, No. 10

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
College AcceptanceCollege Acceptance
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Here's something special for all the seniors/12th graders applying in the Early Decision/Early Action round.

Here's something special for all the seniors/12th graders applying in the Early Decision/Early Action round.

Vol. 1, No. 9

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar
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