Study Abroad Guide for CBSE Students: How to Build Strong Profile with Board Success - Details Here

Planning to study abroad? The long dream is finally coming true for Indian CBSE students, where they can learn how to build strong profiles, laden with extracurriculars without compromising on academic performance. The key is to start early to explore your interests and build an international awareness. Students can now aim for international universities by building consistent habits and seeking mentorship, a criteria for admission to international institutions.

In order to check the boxes for international applications where they are expected to demonstrate leadership, global thinking, community involvement, and practical skills, students can work on their future while juggling with the board exams. 

How can CBSE Students Study Abroad: A Guide 

Students aspiring to study in international institutes can check the following guide to ensure steady growth for applying in such institutions:

Start Early and Stay Consistent

Oftentimes, students commit the mistake to wait till class 12 to build a profile for international applications. However, by then the pressure to apply and prepare for interviews is at the peak, causing a time crunch to learn impressionable skills. This situation can be avoided if a student starts early and explores their interests in class 9 or 10, giving ample amount of time to add extracurriculars to their profile. 

Build Skills in Breaks

Summer and winter breaks can be a powerful window to learning and implementing skills to upskill yourself. During these holidays, students can learn online about topics they're interested in and implement in real-life experiences, from internships to personal projects, these will be considered as brownie points for your future. 

Be Authentic and Meaningful

The purpose of the initiative means more than the duration of the event. International admissions committees of top universities value the meaning of the project more than the quantity of ECAs stuffed in your resume. Pick a topic or event that matters the most to you, focus and follow a pathway to earn skills and certifications in those topics. 

Don’t Skip on Academic Excellence

Although profile building is important, CBSE board scores still weigh for any strong application. International universities seek and appreciate applications of all-round students, who not only focus on extracurricular skills but also academic excellence. This showcases consistency in the upward trajectory of education. Students can manage this by focusing on academic preparation on weekdays and investing their weekends in profile building. Leverage time management and calendar apps to multifold creativity and efficiency.

Go Global from Home

Engaging in international communities, to broaden perspective and learn the competition can be a good headstart to start preparing beforehand for college admissions. International universities appreciate a student going out of the box who connects the local with the global as a responsible global citizen.

Build Habits for Long Term Growth and Increased Benefits

One thing students often misinterpret is the quantity of skills learned. Ideal applications have one feature in common, they follow discipline. Reflecting routines and schedules often cure burnouts. Students can focus on building skills in one topic, later scale up to create an impressive profile.  

Visualise your Success Aided by Good Mentors

Reach out to seniors, counsellors, or alumni who’ve already studied abroad to allow yourself to gain insights in your possible career options. This allows for a clear and mapped out learning experience. Evaluate your skills and understand your purpose and build a meaningful profile. 

A candidate does not need to be gifted in order to achieve their dreams. A steady plan, clarity, discipline, and authenticity is appreciated in applying for international institutions. Follow your purpose and pour your heart into it.

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