🏫 A&J - Academic Year 2024-2025


Academic Year 24-25

This article provides a retrospective summary of the academic year 2024-2025 at our institution, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and developments. Our school is dedicated to providing exceptional tutoring and academic support for students aged 13-18, focusing on holistic development to prepare them for future academic and career success.


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Academic Year 24 - 25

The academic year 2024-2025 was a period of growth and achievement for our school. We remain committed to our mission of developing well-rounded individuals equipped with the skills necessary for future success. As we look forward to the next academic year, we aim to build on our successes and address the challenges we faced.

University Admissions Explained - Formula

Aiming admission to top universities is a highly competitive process that requires a strategic and multi-faceted approach.

What are US Universities Looking for?

Academic performance is a highly significant factor, often making up approximately 40% of your application's overall evaluation.

Our school is committed to developing young people holistically by enhancing their confidence, resilience, and public speaking skills. We prepare students for prestigious schools, universities, careers, and entrepreneurship.

A PRATICAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Here are the key components and strategies US universities holistically assess in international undergraduate applicants:

To become an ideal candidate for top US universities, it is crucial to understand and embrace their "holistic approach" to admissions. This means they evaluate the "whole person" and seek students who will positively contribute to their campus community, beyond just academic achievements. The application process for top US universities, particularly Ivy League institutions, is notoriously difficult and highly competitive, with some acceptance rates as low as 3.19%. There is no single formula for success; instead, your strategy should be tailored to your personal passions, personality, motivations, and aspirations.


📑 University Admissions Explained

✒️ In University Admissions Explained, Sunny Jain breaks down 13 years of experience and countless student stories into a super easy-to-read book.

Navigating Global Admissions

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Deadline Countdown (Sep '26 intake)

Oxbridge or UK Medicine (Sep '26)

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USA Early Decision (Sep '26)

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USA Regular Decision

Count down to 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

UK Undergraduate

Count down to 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

MBA / Postgrad

Count down to 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

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