Hi Ayanti, Psychology and English are great choices for a career. However understanding which one is better or worse is dependent on who you are as a person, your values, aspirations and innate skills. This will clarify which career is better for you. Pursuing education in India- In either case, you can choose to pursue both english and psychology at Ashoka, Krea, Symbiosis, or other liberal arts colleges. Pursuing a single stream - Jadavpur University, JNU, Hindu College are great options. Careers possible - English - Journalism, Writer, Content Creator, Copy writer, Publishing Psychology - Counselling, Human Resources, Training, Medical, Research Hope the above helps-

Hi Saumya, A school counselor the counselor employed by your school and dedicated to every student there and will be the one submitting your grades, etc. A college access counselor is a separate counselor you may optionally work with for help on your college application process.

That's a good question Yuvraj, One needs to first decide what works for them and what are they seeking as their long term goal. Once you are able to answer specific questions, it will be an easy choice to make - 1. Do you value set theoretical studies or action based learning 2. Do you want to be focused on one subject or learn about several spheres 3. Do you wish to pursue other academic interests outside college 4. How long do you wish to continue studying ? 3 years or longer Traditional colleges are more theoretical, focus only on the core subject, allow you to pursue CA, CFA and other interests, and are for 3 years. Start by answering this about yourself and you will find what works best for you.

Hi Divyans, the biggest misconceptions that students have about applications can be easily put into 2-3 points - 1. SAT/IELTS or Board exam scores only matter 2. Essay is a means to show off achievements 3. Do as many extra-curriculars 4. Colleges only want high achievers or award recipients

Hi Saumya, I would highly suggest that a stand out application needs to be focused not on one activity but it has to be a cumulative effort. You need to understand what is it that you want to do and then what are the skills and values sought in candidates for the same. Further, remember quality and impact always trumps quantity of activities.