Here are the 8 most upvoted questions from our first bi-weekly Q&A answered ๐ If your question wasnโt covered in the video, donโt worryโIโve added it to the queue for upcoming written posts ๐
Questions Covered (with Time Stamp โณ Total 27 minutes at 1.0x Speed)
- ๐ฐ Financial Aid: How do we typically apply for financial aid at U.S. universities? (Time 1:38)
- ๐ฐ Financial Aid: How far can good grades really get you in terms of aid? (Time 6:56)
- โ๏ธ Personal Statement: Iโm struggling with changing my essay topicโany advice? (Time 8:26)
- โ๏ธ Personal Statement: What are some common and less common mistakes students make in essays? (Time 13:30)
- ๐ Moving Abroad: How do you apply for a UK & US visa and passport?ย (Time 15:36)
- ๐ Moving abroad: How does moving overseas work? What should students consider? (Time 18:10)
- ๐ Testing: Whatโs the process for registering and taking the SAT/ACT as an International / Indian student? (Time 21:13)
- ๐ Testing: Whatโs the exam pattern, and how important are scores for Ivy League Admissions? (Time 24:04)
๐ฏ Questions Added to Queue for Written Posts
๐ Financial Aid: How do you structure letters to financial aid organizations?
๐ Financial Aid: How to create a strong hook for letters?
๐ Relationships: How to handle parental resistance in regard to studying abroad?
๐ Work Life: How does having a job work?
๐ Rec Letters: How do you get compelling recommendation letters?
๐ Rec Letters: Who should you ask, especially if teachers only see you for one academic year?
๐ Application Timeline: When should students register and submit applications to US unis and when do they normally hear back?
๐ Unis in Asia: Whatโs the process for getting into top Unis in Asia?
๐Stanford: What does it take to stand out among thousands of Stanford applicants?