Table Of ContentAdmitted.
The Missing Guide To Craft A Winning
Application & Study Abroad
SOUNDARYA BALASUBRAMANI
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Ramya Bhaskar,
Founder of GiveMeFive.ai,
Ex-Product Manager at BYJU’S
What a wonderful read! Admitted will play as a guide for you by
saving a great amount of money and time. It is filled with
lighthearted humor and real-life references, which makes it a great
read. The depth of research that Soundarya has gone through to
write it is clearly visible and helps students “anticipate difficulty and
prepare early” in their journey to study abroad!
Vidya Srinivasan,
Sr. Product Manager at Microsoft,
General Chair at Grace Hopper Conference
Admitted is an engaging and insightful must-read for students
aspiring to study abroad. Soundarya does a phenomenal job of
helping the readers time-travel through the journey they are about to
take—from rationalizing if one should study abroad to getting the
essentials in order before boarding the flight. Admitted is not a
checklist found on the internet, but a practical guide equipping you
with resources needed to ace every step of the admission process.
Soundarya's authentic style of writing, contextual references, and
knack for teeing it up to the point in hand is bound to captivate you
and make reading Admitted doubly joyful!
Saiman Shetty,
Einstein Visa Recipient,
Founder at ResumePuppy, Graduate at Arizona State University
Through Admitted, Soundarya hit the nail in its head on the topic of
studying abroad. When I was on this journey, the resources were
very sparse and it took months to search for every topic on my own.
I love how Soundarya brought it all together in the book, giving you a
good idea of what to expect and where to look for quality resources,
thus converting Admitted into a handy mentor. As someone who
hailed from a village in coastal Karnataka to Silicon Valley today, I
can clearly see how such mentorship is extremely valuable!
Shivani Srilakshmi,
Program Manager at Salesforce,
Graduate at Northeastern University
Admitted reads like a handbook for every student who wants to take
a leap of faith in wanting to study abroad. As a recent graduate, I
found myself relating to most experiences in the book. Soundarya
not only explains the why and how but cheers us on along the way to
a greater meaning by accurately capturing the essence of a
student's educational journey!
Robert Adams,
Founder at Chai & Coaching
Soundarya’s passion to learn, her immense curiosity, and her craft of
writing have resulted in this beautiful book. Admitted will be the go-to
resource for study abroad aspirants for many years to come. Rather
than wasting your money on college counseling services, please
invest your time reading and applying this incredible resource!
Lakshmi Manoharan,
Machine Learning Engineer at LinkedIn,
Graduate at Stanford University
Admitted goes beyond just stitching together several pieces in the
studying abroad puzzle; it is interwoven with the author’s
personal anecdotes, tips, and recommendations that make this
book an interesting read and a very valuable guide. It is simple,
relatable, and has a refreshing tone, with the author sounding more
like a mentor than an instructor. I wish I had as comprehensive a
resource as Admitted while applying for my graduate school.
Siddharth Chamarthy,
Research Engineer at Quadrus Medical,
Graduate at Columbia University
Admitted forges the perfect path to a successful and competitive
graduate school application. Soundarya has brilliantly used her
personal experiences and vast knowledge in this field to put together
a step-by-step, well-designed, dynamic guide that demystifies the
daunting task of submitting your graduate school application. The
author's writing style is highly commendable as it speaks to us, the
readers, in a very descriptive and persuasive manner.
Srivatsan Ramesh,
Machine Learning Engineer at Tellus,
Graduate at Columbia University
Soundarya and team have covered the end-to-end aspect of a
student’s journey to get admitted. I never knew graduate life would
be as challenging, demanding, and rewarding. Going back in time,
I wish I had access to a book like Admitted to be mentally prepared
for my journey. Having studied with Soundarya at Columbia, I can
resonate with a lot of challenges we faced which you eventually will.
This book will guide you in overcoming and being more prepared for
those challenges.
Harnoor Singh,
YouTuber (Singh in USA),
Graduate at Georgia State University
Soundarya’s book has changed the way I used to think about
studying abroad. From every minute detail since her initial struggle in
New York to a well-to-do personality, I can relate my entire study
abroad journey to this book. I have tried making a few videos on
studying abroad on my journey, but could never imagine or think
about the idea of studying abroad to such a comprehensive level.
Her book is not just a journey, but a lesson that teaches why, how,
and what perspective one should have before taking off.
Roshni Chellani,
RF Engineer at Qualcomm,
LinkedIn Influencer, Graduate at The University of Texas at Dallas
My favorite part of Admitted is the way it is loaded with the latest
information and infographics, which empowers the reader with quick
tools to make informed career choices. Had I come across a book
like this when I was planning to come to here, it would have given
me a great sense of safety in the uncertainty that is presented by a
new country. Not to mention the money I would have saved with
consultancies! I highly recommend this book for anyone planning to
study abroad. It will help you understand what to expect from the
process and give you the tools to find what works best for you.
Pritesh Jagani,
YouTuber (Yudi J),
Graduate at California State University
I am personally not a reader of books, especially ones that are
informational in nature. But Admitted stands out because of the
engaging and informative way in which Soundarya has written it. I
love the storytelling which adds a lot of flavor and relevance to the
topic. I can relate 100% to what is written as I’ve gone through
similar experiences myself. I highly recommend this book for anyone
who is looking to study abroad. Admitted is going to be a life-saver
and game-changer!
Akshay Vasan,
Supply Chain Intern at Tesla
Graduate at Purdue University
Admitted takes you on the complete journey from deciding to study
abroad till the time you land in your dream university. Soundarya
shares insights and practices from her own experiences that will
maximize your chances of standing out in your applications. The
genius of the book lies in relating everyday life decisions that we
take to established principles of psychology and neuroscience, thus
teaching you how to think and form your own unique strategy that
would work best for you.
Aditya Kumar Aslesh,
Incoming Graduate at University of Pennsylvania
I had a great deal of help from my friends and family for my
application process, so I never realized how daunting it was to do it
alone until I read this book. Admitted showed me why it is absolutely
necessary to have someone (or something) to look to for advice. It
helps you through every step of the application process! Going
beyond that, it also helps you introspect, be professional, learn how
to communicate, stay organized, and gives you a history lesson on
many topics! It is a must-read for potential students who want to
study abroad. Kudos to the authors for making this process
educational and memorable!
Kaivalya Gandhi
, Associate Product Manager at Verizon Media,
Graduate at University of Waterloo
Having studied outside of North America, I've read tons of college
admission guides and test prep books to pursue my higher education
goals. Admitted was by far the most authentic, relatable, and
engaging guide I've come across. The thoughtful anecdotes, quirky
illustrations, and actionable structure combine to provide a handy
must-have companion for any student with aspirations to nail their
journey to study abroad.
Aatman Vora,
Product Analyst at Egen,
Graduate at Dartmouth College
Admitted is a must-read for anyone who is considering pursuing
education outside India. The best part is that this book serves as a
one-stop source for any or all information needed to make your
pursuit most effective. I wish I had access to a book like this three
years ago! I would have definitely benefited from such a resource.
Harshahn J P,
Young India Fellow, Class of 2020,
Admitted successfully bridges the gap between expectations and
reality of admission processes. Students of all ages will benefit from
reading this book. The author has researched wide and deep so that
the reader gets everything that will be needed and more from this
book. I believe this book is a must-have for all students.
Smitha Sridharan,
Graduate at The University of Texas at Dallas
This book addresses the several factors to consider, right from the
moment you desire to pursue higher education abroad, all the way to
picking your dream university from the choice of admits you have at
hand. Aspirants should use this book as a tool to answer their
questions, rather than expect answers from the book. Admitted will
help you make an informed decision on whatever is the best option
for you.
Some sample examples in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance
to actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
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First paperback edition August 2020
Illustrated by Komal Telagavi
Designed by Rishabh Singh, Komal Telagavi, and Keerthi
Kumar
ISBN: 978-93-5407-366-3
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