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COLLEGE University of Cambridge, 4 at Johns Hopkins University, 2
COUNSELLORS’ REPORT
competitive OxBridge applications & interviews and
finally, reach their right-fit university lists. Students were
encouraged to be creative in their service activities which
enhanced their well-being and the community's. Even
though most US universities remained test-optional
because of the pandemic, we stressed on our students
the importance of a holistic approach. As a result,
students embraced experiences related to their chosen
careers while at the same time making a difference in the
wider community. These students have navigated the
evolving landscape of the post-pandemic changes at
educational institutions and embraced the emergence of
Artificial Intelligence. They are future-ready!
As we embark on a new journey of excellence, our aim at We hope that the graduating class continues to apply this
DAIS is to prepare our students not only for the academic growth mind set in bettering their own lives and the
rigors of university life but also for the multifaceted world that they are stepping into. Congratulations to all
opportunities and challenges awaiting them in the world students on their successful university placements. Class
beyond. In line with our commitment to holistic of 2024, we wish you the very best!
education, we are dedicated to nurturing not just the 100% of the Class of 2024 that has already applied, were
intellectual prowess of our students, but also equipping accepted to a university of their choice. On average the
them with the skills, insights, and support necessary to Class of 2024 had an acceptance rate of 57% of their
thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.We are certain applications, and 52% of the class achieved more than
that DAIS students will build, inspire, excel, and recreate a 50% acceptances. 25% of the Class of 2024 were
better and brighter tomorrow. offered a place at their top choice university, leading to
The college counselling programme focuses on 42% of the class being offered a place at one of their top
supporting students from grade 9 onwards by exposing two choices. 38% of the class received funding from 60
them to various opportunities beyond the classroom. scholarships, totalling US$ 4,111,288 over four years.
Through university visits, students gain firsthand insight
Students have gained 422 offers of acceptance at 126
into a wide range of institutions, helping them make
universities spanning 8 countries: Canada (10), Hong
informed decisions. Participation in competitions and
Kong (1), India (6), Netherlands (2), Spain (1), Singapore (1),
examinations fosters a culture of heathy competition and
United Kingdom (84) and United States of America (317).
achievement. Exposure to seniors who have successfully
navigated the college application process provides 61 acceptances to 14 of the 20 universities applied
guidance and inspiration to younger students. Internship to in the QS World's Top 30 Universities which are as
opportunities offer valuable shadow-work and real-world follows: 1 at University of Cambridge, 2 at University of
experiences, helping them choose suitable career paths. Oxford, 8 at Imperial College London, 9 at University
We actively encourage connections with alumni both at College London, 4 at University of California – Berkeley, 1
universities and in the workforce, offering invaluable at University of Chicago, 2 at University of Pennsylvania, 2
networking opportunities. These experiences empower at Yale University, 6 at University of Toronto, 6 at
DAIS students and contribute to their overall University of Edinburgh, 5 at Columbia University, 4 at
development, which is the stepping stone for the skills Johns Hopkins University, 10 at University of California-
required at university and in the workplace. Los Angeles and 1 at McGill University.
As the Class of 2024 explored and considered their 93 acceptances to 17 of the 23 universities applied
options, the College Counselling department to in the US News Top 30 Best Global Universities
empowered the class through tools, timelines, and which are as follows: 4 at University of California-
comprehensive workshops to write essays, complete the Berkeley, 2 at University of Oxford, 15 at University of
required standardised & entrance tests, prepare for the Washington-Seattle, 5 at Columbia University, 1 at
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International, Singapore & 1 from the Hong Kong
University of Science & Technology.
at Yale University, 9 at University College London, 8 at
Imperial College London, 10 at University of California-
17 acceptances to 7 universities applied to in the QS
University of Toronto, 4 at University of Michigan-Ann Top 20 for Art and Design: 3 at the University of the
Los Angeles, 2 at University of Pennsylvania, 6 at
Arts, London, 3 at Parsons School of Design at The New
Arbor, 14 at University of California-San Diego, 1 at
School, 3 at Pratt Institute, 2 at the School of the Art
University of Chicago, 3 at Northwestern University and 3
Institute of Chicago, 1 at the Glasgow School of Art, 3 at
at Duke University.
Savannah College of Art & Design, 2 at the School of
55 offers into 14 of the 30 universities applied to in Visual Arts.
the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for UK
7 acceptances to 5 universities in the US News Top
Top 30 universities, which are also a part of the UK
25 Best National Liberal Arts Universities: 1 at
Russell Group universities: 2 from the University of
Oxford, 1 from the University of Cambridge, 8 from Pomona College, 1 at Wesleyan College, 2 at Davidson
Imperial College London, 9 from University College College, 2 at Haverford College & 1 at the University of
London, 6 from University of Edinburgh, 7 from King's Richmond.
College London, 1 from London School of Economics and Prestigious scholarships & achievements:
Political Science, 7 from University of Manchester, 2 from • 3 students earned scholarship programs at Columbia
University of Warwick, 1 from University of Nottingham, University, namely the C P Davis Scholarship, Egleston
2 from Queen Mary University of London, 5 from Durham
Scholars & Science Research Fellows.
University, 1 from University of Exeter and 3 from
University of St. Andrews. • 1 student earned the Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship at
Davidson College.
94 acceptances into 20 of the 29 universities applied • 3 students were awarded the Entrance Award &
to in the US News and World Report Top 30 National International Scholar awards at the University of
Universities: 2 at Yale University, 2 at University of Toronto.
Pennsylvania, 3 at Duke University, 4 at Brown University, • All 3 of our Pratt Institute Art students were awarded
4 at Johns Hopkins University, 3 at Northwestern The International Merit Scholarship.
University, 5 at Columbia University, 1 at University of • 8 students were awarded the Chancellor Award at the
Chicago, 4 at University of California-Berkeley, 10 at University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
University of California-Los Angeles, 1 at Dartmouth
College, 4 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1 at • 1 student earned the Presidential Scholarship at
Georgetown University, 3 at University of North Carolina- Bryant University.
Chapel Hill, 7 at Carnegie Mellon University, 4 at Emory • 1 student was awarded the Presidential Scholarship,
University, 7 at University of Virginia, 6 at University of Founder's Scholarship & the Women's Leadership
California, Davis, 14 at University of California-San Diego Program at Bentley University.
and 9 at University of Southern California. • 1 student received the Emerging Indian Scholarship at
14 acceptances to 5 of the universities listed in the Purdue University.
USA's Ivy League: 4 at Brown University, 2 at Yale • 1 student was awarded the Director's Scholarship at
University, 5 at Columbia University, 1 at Dartmouth and University of Southern California.
2 at University of Pennsylvania. • 1 student received the Dean's Scholarship at Rutgers
University.
10 acceptances from 4 universities in Canada:
• 1 student received the Chancellor's Achievement
1 McGill University, 1 from McMaster University, 2 from Scholarship at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
University of British Columbia and 6 from University of
Toronto. • 1 student received the Trustee Scholarship, which is a
full ride at Boston University, and 2 students received
3 offers from universities in Europe: 1 offer from Delft
University of Technology, Netherlands, 1 from Erasmus the Presidential Scholarship there as well.
University, Rotterdam, and 1 offer from ie University, • 1 student has been awarded the Founder's Award at
Segovia, Spain. Tulane University which is a full ride and another the
Academic Scholarship award.
6 acceptances have been received from 5 • 3 students have earned the Global Engagement
universities applied to in India: 2 students have been Scholarship at Indiana University and 1 the Dean's
admitted to Ashoka University, 1 at Krea University, 1 at Scholarship.
Flame University, 1 at Shiv Nadar University and 1 at O. P.
Jindal Global University. • 1 student earned 7 scholarships from the 8 art
colleges she was admitted to in the US.
1 acceptance from a university in Singapore & 1 • Our medic & dentistry students earned offers from
from a university in Hong Kong: 1 from Raffles Design competitive Medicine programmes in the UK.
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