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You Got Into More Than One School. Congratulations! Now What? | A Look at a Popular College Comparison Tool (And Why You Probably Shouldn't Trust It!)

Mar 27, 2026

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12 min read

You Got Into More Than One School. Congratulations! Now What? | A Look at a Popular College Comparison Tool (And Why You Probably Shouldn't Trust It!)

Vol 3, No. 5

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

College Admissions

The Final Countdown to March Madness: Class of 2030 Decision Dates All in One Place

Mar 21, 2026

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9 min read

The Final Countdown to March Madness: Class of 2030 Decision Dates All in One Place

Vol. 3, No. 4

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Upcoming Competitions

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UC Berkeley Startup Bootcamp | First time for Students in Grades 9-12 | International Students Welcome | 8-Weeks, Fully Virtual | Mentors from YC, Google, OpenAI, McKinsey | $10K in Prizes | Deadline: March 10

Mar 7, 2026

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10 min read

UC Berkeley Startup Bootcamp | First time for Students in Grades 9-12 | International Students Welcome | 8-Weeks, Fully Virtual | Mentors from YC, Google, OpenAI, McKinsey | $10K in Prizes | Deadline: March 10

Vol 3, No. 3

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Upcoming Competitions

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Essay Contest Alert for International High School Students Interested in Economics | Get Published by America's #1-Ranked Economics Department | Deadline: March 14, 2026

Feb 24, 2026

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10 min read

Essay Contest Alert for International High School Students Interested in Economics | Get Published by America's #1-Ranked Economics Department | Deadline: March 14, 2026

Vol 3, No. 2

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

High School Research

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The World's Most Prestigious Summer School Program That Sends 33% of Its Alumni to Harvard - Now in India

Feb 8, 2026

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14 min read

The World's Most Prestigious Summer School Program That Sends 33% of Its Alumni to Harvard - Now in India

Vol. 3, No. 1

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Summer Programs

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)

Jan 22, 2025

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6 min read

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 Pennsylvania

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

Dec 21, 2024

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7 min read

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

Vol. 1, No. 19

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Virtual Tour

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

Dec 8, 2024

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8 min read

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

Vol. 1, No. 18

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Upcoming Competitions

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

Dec 3, 2024

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14 min read

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

Vol. 1, No. 17

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

College Dreams

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

Nov 27, 2024

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10 min read

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

Vol. 1, No. 16

Ranjit Rauniyar
Ranjit Rauniyar

Princeton

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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)!

Nov 24, 2024

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13 min read

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)

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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

Nov 22, 2024

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11 min read

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
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For every international student dreaming of the Ivy League, Oxbridge, and beyond - here's expert advice and insights to make your college dreams come true!

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