Lack of trust and risk to reputation: Why US universities avoid using recruitment agents

US universities and colleges are more cautious in using student recruitment agencies than their counterparts in other countries, according to a recent survey

Q&A with Linda Liu: What is the ideal admissions process?

College Board's Vice-President International Linda Liu talks about the newly formed India Global Alliance, its mission, and the ideal admissions process. Watch the video for more.

Challenge Yourself, Study in Sweden

With a population of 9 million, Sweden has recently been ranked second in the world as a provider of higher education after the U.S. So what is so attractive for a student to head to the Nordic land for further studies?

Financial Independence Key to Women's Empowerment – Gauri Singh

Founder of The Maids' Company, Gauri Singh, spoke to BrainGain Magazine about how her passionate belief in gender equality, and her understanding that financial independence is key to women's empowerment, are the inspiration behind her entrepreneurial ventures.

Straight Talk: India Still has a Chance to Become a Higher Education Hub

Dr. Pushkar discusses how India can emerge as not just a consumer of education but a quality supplier.

How to Make the Most of Studying Abroad: Q&A with Dr. Panchanathan

Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan, Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Arizona State University, chatted with Uma Asher, editor of BrainGain magazine, about how to make the most of studying abroad in a Facebook live session held on 22nd September 2016. He talked about the importance of inter-disciplinary studies, financial planning and his own experience as a PhD student. Watch the video to find out more.

Here are the secrets to a successful college application

Representatives from Macquarie University, Arizona State University, University of Cambridge in respond to student concerns about finding the right college, being the right fit, and the application process. For more, watch the video.

This is how you can reduce the cost of studying abroad

A giant magnet to the higher-ed dreams of the Indian student, American universities require no less than a fortune to open their gates. But, is there a more dystopian(?) path to lessen the burden of financing such a dream? Hello, Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) by College Board!

Paneer, Cottage Cheese, and Cultural Diversity

Indian cookbooks sometimes translate 'paneer' as 'cottage cheese', but is that correct? If so, how would one translate the hundreds of kinds of European cheese in a way that reflects the diversity of other cultures? Sometimes, it's better not to translate – understanding another culture in its own terms is a good way to broaden one's horizons.

Straight Talk: Can Institutions of Eminence overcome the challenges that lie ahead?

Among other things, they will need to hire and retain quality, research-oriented faculty, and to transform the stifling academic culture that prevails at even top universities in India today.