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COLLEGE from University of Manchester, 1 from University of Glasgow, 4 from University of Warwick, 2 from University of Birmingham, 1 from
University of Southampton, 1 from Lancaster University, 1 from University of Leeds, 1 from University of Nottingham, 1 from
University of Exeter, 1 from University of Liverpool, 3 from Cardiff University, and 4 from Durham University.
COUNSELLORS’ 89 acceptances into 27 of the 30 universities applied to in the US News and World Report Top 30 National Universities
1 at Princeton University, 1 at Stanford University, 2 at Yale University, 1 at University of Chicago, 4 at Johns Hopkins University, 3 at
University of Pennsylvania, 1 at California Institute of Technology, 3 at Duke University, 2 at Northwestern University, 1 at Dartmouth
College, 2 at Brown University, 1 at Rice University, 1 at Washington University in St Louis, 1 at Cornell University, 5 at Columbia University,
REPORT University, 9 at Emory University, 3 at Georgetown University, 9 at New York University, 3 at University of Michigan, 11 at University of
4 at University of Notre Dame, 2 at University of California-Berkeley, 9 at University of California-Los Angeles, 5 at Carnegie Mellon
Southern California, 2 at University of Virginia, 1 at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and 2 at Wake Forest University.
15 acceptances to 7 of the universities listed in the USA's Ivy League:
2 at Brown University, 1 at Cornell University, 1 at Princeton, 2 at Yale University, 5 at Columbia University, 1 at Dartmouth and 3 at
It has been twenty years since DAIS came into being. Twenty University of Pennsylvania.
years of creating a legacy of students who are making a 30 acceptances from 6 universities in Canada:
difference in all corners of the world. Twenty years that have
created an alumni base of approximately 1800 students. We 1 McGill University, 1 from McMaster University, 11 from University of British Columbia, 15 from University of Toronto, 1 from
are certain that DAIS students will build, inspire, excel, and University of Waterloo and 1 from York University.
recreate a better and brighter tomorrow. 3 offers from universities in Europe:
The College Counselling team works with high schoolers from 1 offer from SRH University, Berlin, 1 offer from ie University, Segovia and 1 from the Trinity College Columbia Dual BA.
grade 9 onwards using a plan for the ensuing years that lead to 5 acceptances have been received from 3 universities applied to in India:
the final leg of applications. Relationships with universities are
strengthened continually through visits, conferences & communication so that students can better their opportunities. 3 students have been admitted to Ashoka University, 1 at Krea University and 1 at Flame University.
As the Class of 2023 step out of the realms of DAIS, we are sure they will build on that extra-ordinary legacy in their own unique ways. 2 acceptances from universities in Australia
This class has shown great resilience by virtue of pursuing half of their high school journey in a hybrid mode and the latter half in- 1 from University of Melbourne & 1 from the University of Sydney.
person. They have been shaped by the highs and lows of their high school experience and we believe it is this that will help them stand 7 acceptances to 5 universities applied to in the QS Top 16 for Art and Design:
the test of time in victories as well as adversities.
2 at the Savanah College of Art & Design, 1 at Parsons School of Design at The New School, 2 at the School of the Art Institute of
Our aim throughout this process is always to support and guide each student in their quest to ensure that the next phase of their
Chicago, 1 at the University of the Creative Arts London and 1 at Pratt Institute.
educational path is one where they will blossom.
9 acceptances to 8 universities in the US News Top 30 Best National Liberal Arts Universities:
As the Class of 2023 explored and considered their options, the College Counselling department empowered the class through tools,
timelines, and comprehensive workshops to write essays, complete the required standardised & entrance tests, prepare for the 1 at Pomona College, 1 Wellesley College, 1 at Claremont McKenna College, 1 at Vassar College, 2 at Grinnell College, 1 at Barnard
competitive OxBridge applications & interviews and finally, reach their right-fit university lists. Students were encouraged to be College, 1 at Wesleyan and 1 at Harvey Mudd College.
creative in their service activities which enhanced their well-being and the community's. Even though most US universities remained Prestigious scholarships & achievements:
test optional because of the pandemic, we stressed on our students the importance of a holistic approach. As a result, students
• Various students were awarded the Outstanding Scholarship & International Scholar awards at the University of Toronto
embraced experiences related to their chosen careers while at the same time making a difference in the wider community.
• 1 student achieved scholarships from all 3 campuses of University of Toronto and the Principal's Entrance Award as well
We hope that the graduating class continues to apply this growth mind set in bettering their own lives and the world that they are
stepping into. Congratulations to all students on their successful university placements. Class of 2023, we wish you the very best! • 1 student has been selected to play Women's Golf on the Centralis Michigan University team where she has won the Centralis
Scholar Award competition with a 100% academic scholarship.
100% of the Class of 2023 that has already applied, were accepted to a university of their choice. On average the Class of 2023 had
an acceptance rate of 44% of their applications, and 53% of the class achieved more than 50% acceptances. 47% of the Class of • 1 student has been recruited as a Varsity Athlete to play Squash for Columbia University
2023 were offered a place at their top choice university, leading to 78% of the class being offered a place at one of their top two • 1 student has got admission to the prestigious Management & Technology program at University of Pennsylvania
choices, as per our latest concluded survey (of the 86 responses received). 55% of the class received funding from 89 scholarships, • 1 student earned the Global Immersion Scholarship at New York University
totalling US$ 4,195,492 over four years.
• 3 students received the Chancellor Award at University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Students have gained 397 offers of acceptance at 135 universities spanning 8 countries: Australia (2), Canada (30), Germany (1),
India (5), Ireland (1), Spain (1), United Kingdom (76) and United States of America (281). • 1 student received the Lumpkins Family Scholarship at University of Notre Dame
45 acceptances to 17 of the 23 universities applied to in the QS World's Top 30 Universities which are as follows: • 2 students were awarded the Honors College Excellence Scholarship and International Tuition Grants at Michigan State University
4 at University of Cambridge, 1 at Stanford University, 1 at University of Oxford, 1 at California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech), 4 at • 1 student received the Presidential Scholarship at Boston College
Imperial College London, 4 at University College London, 1 at University of Chicago, 3 at University of Pennsylvania, 3 at University of • 1 student received the Trustee Scholarship at Boston University
Edinburgh, 1 at Princeton University, 2 at Yale University, 1 at Cornell University, 5 at Columbia University, 4 at Johns Hopkins • 1 student earned the Honors Scholarship at Northeastern University
University, 3 at University of Michigan, 2 at University of California- Berkeley, and 5 at University of Manchester.
• 1 student was awarded the Grainger Engineering James Scholar Honor program at UIUC
94 acceptances to 23 of the 27 universities applied to in the US News Top 30 Best Global Universities which are as follows:
• 3 students were awarded the Presidential Scholarships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1 at Stanford University, 2 at University of California-Berkeley, 1 at University of Oxford, 14 at University of Washington-Seattle, 5 at
Columbia University, 4 at University of Cambridge, 1 at California Institute of Technology, 4 at Johns Hopkins University, 2 at Yale • 1 student was awarded the International Baccalaureate Scholarship at the University of Rochester
University, 4 at University College London, 4 at Imperial College London, 9 at University of California-Los Angeles, 3 at University of • 1 student was awarded the Director's Scholarship at USC
Pennsylvania, 1 at Princeton University, 15 at University of Toronto, 3 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 12 at University of
• 1 student was awarded the Global Engagement Scholarship at Indiana University & he was also awarded the International Merit
California-San Diego, 1 at Cornell University, 1 at University of Chicago, 2 at Northwestern University, 3 at Duke University, 1 at Rotman Commerce Scholarship at University of Toronto
University of Melbourne and 1 at University of Sydney.
• 1 student was awarded the Presidential Scholarship & Trustee Scholarship at Wheaton College
55 offers into 19 of the 20 universities applied to in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for UK Top 30 universities
and 54 offers came from 18 of the UK Russell Group universities: • 1 student was awarded the Rensselaer Leadership Award at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1 from the University of Oxford, 4 from the University of Cambridge, 4 from Imperial College London, 4 from University College • 1 student was awarded the entrance scholarship at ie University, Spain
London, 3 from University of Edinburgh, 9 from King's College London, 5 from London School of Economics and Political Science, 5 • Our medic student gained admission to competitive Medicine programmes in the UK
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