India, Aug. 24 -- Every morning, the bell rings not just in the school corridors but also in the inner classroom of the mind. There, a different set of students gather: Fear, Curiosity, Ambition, Joy,... Read More
India, Aug. 11 -- When I guide my students through the process of writing college application essays, I often sense that we are not just crafting a narrative. We are uncovering one. Most students beg... Read More
India, Aug. 2 -- In every classroom, there are toppers and talkers, dreamers and doers. But once in a while, you meet a student whose quiet bravery rearranges your idea of strength. Arjun is sixteen. ... Read More
India, July 26 -- Over the last sixteen years, I've helped many students, girls and boys to shape their college essays, one Google Doc at a time. We've never met in person. Our connection is virtual. ... Read More
India, July 19 -- Over the past fifteen years of helping students craft their college essays, I have watched Prompt 1 of the Common App - "Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talen... Read More
India, July 12 -- In my Inner Classroom, the lessons do not just belong to my students. They often find their way back to me too. Aarish was a quiet boy who came to me with an idea for his Common App... Read More
India, July 5 -- When we think of gratitude, we instinctively look for it in our relationships with people: parents, teachers, friends, or mentors who shape our journeys. But sometimes, our deepest le... Read More