As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, many of us find ourselves with more free time than usual. We’ve curated some webinars for that we have come across during lockdown. In case If you want to expand your knowledge during or aren’t sure what to study; these might be useful for you.
The recent additions can be found at the last.
Covid-19 & College Admissions: The View From The United States by Next Genius in panel with Alex Polk, Assistant Director, Admissions, NYU, Brenden Bond, Assistant Director, Admissions, Syracuse University, Jon Burdick, VP Enrollment, Cornell University, Paul Burgess, Director Admissions, Tulane University, Nicole Buenzli, Director Admission, Union College, Ruby Bhattacharya, Director Admission, Barnard College, Travis Fuller, Assistant Director Admissions, UCLA
Covid-19 & College Admissions in India by Next Genius
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Covid-19 & College Admissions in India by Next Genius
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College Majors for Future Jobs by Next Genius
As we approach fall 2020, the confusion around the nature & shape of college abroad for our graduating class continues. While some parents & students are considering attending college online, others are asking if online will be a valid experience. A growing voice is asking questions about taking a gap year. If you are getting these frantic calls, and wish to learn about how to mentor your students & parents in the art of the gap year, come join our webinar next Tuesday. Listen in as Neeraj Mandhana, Managing Trustee of The Next Genius Foundation converses with Julia Rogers, a gap year expert and President of the Gap Year Association in the United States.
About Julia Rogers
Julia Rogers is an experiential education expert and gap year counselor with 11+ years in the field of emerging adulthood. Julia works with educators, service-learning organizations, non-profits, government entities and families to develop creative educational pathways that result in young adults being better prepared to succeed in college, life and work.
Junior Night: What can I be doing right now? (Part 1) by Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission @ Georgia Tech Susan Tree, Former HS Counselor & Former Associate Dean of Admission @ Bates College
Planting Seeds for College Application & Essays (Part 2) by Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission @ Georgia Tech Susan Tree, Former HS Counselor & Former Associate Dean of Admission @ Bates College
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Future of Architecture by Dr. Pilar Maria Guerrieri, She has lived between Milan, London, and Delhi for the past eight years. She holds a Ph.D. with honors in ‘Architectural Composition’ from Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage in Delhi and Westminster University in London.
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Fashion Design by Mr. Marius Janusauskas & Ms. Nandita
Mr. Marius Janusauskas is a published author and an academician. He began his fashion design education at Vilnius Design College (VDK). He continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he received his Bachelor’s in Arts and Masters in Arts. In 2017, he started a Ph.D. in Gender and Diversity Studies at Ghent University. During the Session Marius, will be accompanied by his colleague Ms. Nandita Shah is an alumnus of Fashion Design at NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) Gandhinagar and then a Masters in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni, Milano
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Entrepreneurship by Meghdut Roy Chowdhury
He is an educationist, serial entrepreneur, public speaker, and change-maker. He started his first company at the age of 19, a music recording studio by the name of BlooperHouse Studios, which has till date produced more than 2000 albums and artists from across the world.
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Liberal Arts by Sanjay Padode
He completed Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani in 1989 and founded Dataline and Research Technologies India Ltd (DaRT) in 1991, which established India’slargest email network (DARTMAIL) in 1993 and pioneered India’s first Online information service and Internet Service in 1993.
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Law by Prof. Padmanabha Ramanujam,
Chief Knowledge Officer QS.IGuage Padmanabha Ramanujam was awarded the distinguished Asia Link Fellowship, sponsored by the European Union at Hamburg University Institute of Law and Economics, Germany, and the National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Great Place to Study - Knowledge Webinars - Product Design by Surojit Bose
He is the Director - (Academics & International Collaborations) of United-World Institute of Design (UID), a constituent design College of Karnavati University, Ahmedabad (state private university) since July 2017. He obtained his MBA from Delhi Productivity Council, New Delhi, and Masters in Economics.
Impact of COVID-19 on UK University Admissions by Ivar Moller, Director of UK and EU Admissions @University of St Andrews, Mike Nicholson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Outreach @University of Bath, Catherine Eames, International Student Recruitment Manager @Imperial College London
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Here's the recording from last week's webinar with Parke Muth, former Associate Dean of Admissions at University of Virginia. We discuss:
What are the qualities of a great personal statement?
A Few of Our Favorite Essays of All Time (And Why We Loved Them)
How important really is the college essay?
How (and When) to Begin Your College Essay Process
Should I write about coronavirus? If so, how?
Krea Engage: Exploring Art, Technology & New Media by Prof. Hariharan Krishnan, Director Media Lab, National award winning Film Maker.
Krea Engage: Preparing Students for 21st Century and beyond by Dr. Sunder Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor Krea University, PhD Purdue University.
Krea Engage: Humanities for the future by Prof. Aashique Ahmed Iqbal, Assistant Professor of History, DPhil Oxford University
Krea Engage: Learning how to learn by Dr. Akhila Ramnarayan and Dr. Gaurav Raina
Krea Engage: Sustainability is the new normal by Prof. Bharath Sundaram, Assistant Professor Environmental Studies, PHD Manipal University
Krea Engage: Writing and Creativity by Prof. Praayag Akbar, Senior Fellow, Literature and Arts, Author of the critically acclaimed novel 'Leila'.
UK Personal Statement and University of St Andrews
Dual Degree Liberal Arts | TAU & Columbia University
B.Sc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Global BBA Program - Active Learning & Case Method | NUCB Graduate School
Going Dutch: Understanding fit, admissions and more in the Netherlands
Learn how to determine if the Netherlands is a good fit for your students, and how to assist them through their planning and application to Dutch higher educational institutions. The speakers will discuss admissions and application details, and further strategies to understand the Dutch system of higher education.
Application Tips: The Supplemental Essay - Posted on 8th December, 2020
"Don't try to write your essay based on what you think colleges want to hear. We're building a diverse and dynamic community of students through the admissions process, and are not looking for just one thing or one type of student. So choose something that's meaningful to you." —Savannah Miller, Admissions Counselor
EDUSeries 20- "Importance of Technology Education-For Now and for Future"
Know more about the role of technology in various disciplines by our expert Speaker Ms. Kanchi Khanna (Sr. Director Outreach and Admissions, Plaksha University | Education Management Expert)
Topic: EDUSeries 20-"Importance of Technology Education-For Now and for Future"
Crash Course on Applying to the UK (Recording + Resources) - College Essay Guy
(Posted on 26th Feb, 2021)
Topics covered:
Why you might consider attending college in the UK or Europe
Four ways the college experience in the UK and Europe differs from the US experience
An overview of options that include England, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands and European business schools
Application timelines
What your high school will need to do
Useful Resources:
How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement: A Crash Course
(Posted on 10th March, 2021)
Topics covered:
Three brainstorming exercises used for the past 12 years that can lead to great topics
Topic Selection: How to know if a topic is likely to work (and stand out) or not
Structuring: Two options for structuring a personal statement
Ending: Three techniques for finishing strong
College Essay Guy’s Brief Guide to Brainstorming & Helping Students Choose a Personal Statement Topic.
What’s the purpose of the personal statement?
Why I pretty much tell students to ignore the Common App prompts for the personal statement
The differences between a personal statement and an English essay
A brief intro to two possible personal statement structures
My favorite brainstorming exercises & why I’ve settled on these
How to brainstorm a narrative (challenges-based) essay and 7 mini exercises for brainstorming a montage (non-challenges-based) essay — in about 25 min each
How these exercises have led to great essays
A simple assessment tool for helping a student determine if a topic is likely to help them stand out or not
A list of common personal statement topics students should perhaps steer clear of
What to do if a student a) has a great topic, or b) doesn’t
Two ways to help a large group of students choose a topic (relatively) quickly using the Choose Your Own Adventure Tool
Learn How Students Got In Some Top Universities
Ever wondered how students get into Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and other top colleges in the world? Watch this playlist to hear from students who got accepted into some of the top-ranked colleges in the world. Listen to these students share their experience on a college application, the challenges they faced, and their extracurricular exploits.
How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Part 1)
The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for)
Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic
How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values
Two Successful Personal Statement Examples
Topics to Potentially Avoid
Q&A
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How to Create an Outstanding College Application (Part 2)
A Sane College Application Timeline
The Importance of Finding and Showing Your Core Values (Again)
The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application
Tips for Creating a Great Activities List
How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section
How (and When) to Address COVID-19 in Your Application
Q&A
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Next Genius Webinars: Student Panel Discussion
(Posted on 9th June, 2021)
The first session would encompass the experiences of two international students, Dhruva Bhat, Harvard Alumni and Karan Ramrakhani, USC student. They would like to share their secret recipes of writing essays, the challenges they faced in writing essays and how they got into their dream colleges.