Decoding the admission guidelines for some popular universities

With deadlines looming and students and parents working frantically on the application, here are some very specific admission guidelines for certain colleges that students should keep in mind. The U.S. UChicago and Brown University: Video introduction Many universities have started incorporating video components into their application processes to gain a broader understanding of applicants. The University of Chicago offers an optional two-minute video introduction, giving students a platform to cover anything they haven’t been able to in their application. Examples of projects include designing and building robots for competitions, creating solar-powered devices, or developing innovative engineering solutions, developing mobile apps, websites, or software tools that solve specific issues or enhance user experiences and engaging in team-based projects, such as hackathons or community service initiatives that involve technical skills. Singapore National University of Singapore : Aptitude-based NUS’ Discretionary Admissions scheme evaluates students on their academic scores and aptitude and interests.