{"id":2589,"date":"2018-07-03T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T08:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=2589"},"modified":"2020-09-10T13:50:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T08:20:36","slug":"the-best-journey-from-school-to-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/the-best-journey-from-school-to-university\/","title":{"rendered":"The Journey From School to University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Isn\u2019t it true that when you&#8217;re in high school, a few questions always seem to look at the back of your mind: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Which course do I really want to pursue?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Which college am I going to end up in?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">What is my future going to be like?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">And many more&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">We know exactly how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That\u2019s why we want to make your decision-making process as simple as can be. Take a ride through our<\/span> \u2018<span style=\"color: #000000;\">School to University Roadmap<\/span>\u2019 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">which helps you picture your transition from school to college, telling you what to keep in mind at every stage. So, think carefully, make the right choices, and prepare for the future you deserve!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; text-align: left;\">1) Set the target<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2590\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-create-a-goal-in-google-analytics.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2590 size-medium\" title=\"Student career goals\" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/how-to-create-a-goal-in-google-analytics-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"Set the target\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12px;\">Image Source: www.monsterinsights.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The first step towards a successful career is getting the foundation right. And your foundation lies in the right course and college. Before you narrow down to your top priority colleges, be clear about these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Understand your interests and your aptitude. Ask yourself \u2013 \u201cIs my personality suited to be a business manager?\u201d or \u201cAm I more interested in<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/5-non-medical-courses-biology-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">biotechnology<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or genetics?\u201d or \u201cDo I have the aptitude required to be a chartered accountant?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Select appropriately between Indian and International universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Choose a destination for your college education\u00a0after factoring in elements like the scope of the chosen industry, structure and exposure of the course offered, financial implications, visa requirements, entrance tests, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Understand the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/college-admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">admission process<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">and application procedure of your shortlisted colleges. Keep track of all the important dates and submission deadlines.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Once you freeze on your<strong> dream college and course<\/strong>, or a shortlist of them, you can plan appropriately and well in advance. Since you clearly know your destination (a.k.a your \u2018target college\u2019), your preparation will be even more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2) Mock tests are the best<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2591\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock_000043382420_Large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2591 size-medium\" title=\"Aptitude test\" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock_000043382420_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mock Tests are the best\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12px;\">Image Source: www.parentmap.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">There\u2019s no such thing as \u2018too early\u2019 when it comes to preparing for these exams. Figure out which exam is applicable to you based on the course you\u2019re applying for and the college you\u2019re applying to. Understand the test pattern, take as many mock tests as you can and be prepared!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some of the most popular ones are JEE Main (for<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/top-10-engineering-courses-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engineering courses<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">in IITs and NITs), JEE Advanced &#8211; conducted by IITs (Applicants must first qualify JEE Mains before writing this exam), NEET-UG (for<\/span> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/why-india-is-your-best-bet-for-an-education-in-mbbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MBBS<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">and BDS courses), BITSAT (conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science), CLAT (conducted for admission to a number of National Law Universities) and Design Aptitude Test (conducted by National Institute of Design)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re looking to go overseas for your higher education<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">some of the common entrance exams to take note of are SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT (for medicine), and LSAT (for law).<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3) <\/span><\/strong><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #222222;\">Don\u2019t ignore your passion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2592\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/800px-Music.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2592 size-medium\" title=\"student passion \" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/800px-Music-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"Don\u2019t ignore your passion\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Image Source: www.4enoch.org<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\/<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to pursue international studies, then most college admission in-charges and recruiters will carefully examine<\/span> your CV to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/products.univariety.com\/product\/promap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extra-curricular activities<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">that you have taken up in your days at school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re dreaming to make a career in design, fashion, architecture or other related courses, you need a crackling portfolio to get an edge over others. So, get to it right away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re aspiring to be an<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/3-young-successful-entrepreneurs-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">entrepreneur<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">then being the captain of the football team is a great idea. It sharpens your skills in team management, problem-solving, and leadership. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019ve always loved music, explore your passion even further because the more you perform, the more you build your confidence, memory power, and ability to patiently practice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">So, find a way to tag your passion to your course of study. That works like a charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4) Research beyond prestigious universities<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2593\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/plan_a_fail_plan_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2593 size-medium\" title=\"Research beyond the prestigious universities\" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/plan_a_fail_plan_b-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"Research beyond the prestigious universities\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12px;\">Image Source: www.morganmckinley.co.uk<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your future does not lie in the prestige of the college you went to. It lies in how you make the most of the opportunities. Not getting into your first-choice college is absolutely fine because <\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-for-improved-admissions-alumni-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">admission<\/a> <\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i<span style=\"color: #000000;\">sn\u2019t a one-way ticket to a successful profession anyway. Keep back up options ready and start focusing on your Plan B colleges. Evaluate your options with the help of a\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/importance-of-career-counselling-and-guidance-in-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guidance counsellor<\/a> <\/span><\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">and stay focused on your goal.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">5) Reach out to your alumni<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2594\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/connecting-people-business-network-social-media-service_v_ow1rqug__F0004-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2594 size-medium\" title=\"student alumni network\" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/connecting-people-business-network-social-media-service_v_ow1rqug__F0004-1-300x169.png\" alt=\" Reach out to your alumni\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">image Source: www.maxwellstephens.com<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your seniors have sort of \u2018been there and done that\u2019. Hit them with all your course-related doubts and questions abou<\/span>t <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/college-admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">college admissions<\/a><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">They\u2019re great sources of information and can reveal the lesser-known secrets of the college they\u2019re studying in. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They\u2019re especially helpful when you\u2019re looking for specific information like what are the myths about studying fashion designing, What can be the right choice of subjects for a career in journalism, what are the hacks to crack JEE Mains or SAT, how to<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/everything-you-must-know-about-scholarships-students-and-how-to-secure-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get a scholarship<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">from a certain university, or how can one fulfill his\/her dream of becoming a commercial pilot.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">6) SOPs assess the candidate<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2595\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/kits-and-bits-word-templates-square.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2595 size-medium\" title=\"Student application\" src=\"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/kits-and-bits-word-templates-square-300x300.png\" alt=\"SOPs assess the candidate\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12px;\">Image Source: kitsandbits.com.au<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your Statement Of Purpose is one of the most important documents in<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/international-school-new-admission-approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your admission<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">kit, and it can create a unique impression about you to those who read it. It can contain pieces of your past experiences, aspects that motivate you to be your best, reasons why you believe you\u2019re a perfect match for your chosen field, and even your future prospects after your<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/how-i-guide-my-students-to-top-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">college education<\/a><\/span>. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">And what\u2019s significant is that writing an SOP will help you define these things for yourself in mind, before putting them down on paper \u2013 a great way to understand yourself and introspect. This also gives a direction to your course of action during school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isn\u2019t it true that when you&#8217;re in high school, a few questions always seem to look at the back of your mind: Which course do I really want to pursue? Which college am I going to end up in? What is my future going to be like? 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