Excel Academy
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
For those of you just starting out, one thing you can do is reflect back on your grades as a student in high school (for the Brits among us, your A-Levels work, or for the Americans, your AP grades).
If you got great grades in certain subjects that are highly relevant to the position you’re applying for, highlight how those subjects are your strengths, and that objective tests have demonstrated this.
Winning a scholarship, which might be as simple as one that helped pay for your books during your undergraduate degree or as prestigious as a Rhodes Scholarship or the Fulbright Scholarship, can demonstrate that you’ve been tapped as a promising student.
List your scholarships from most to least important, and include the conferring institution and cash value of the scholarship.
When interviewed about the scholarship, discuss how it demonstrates not only your promise as a scholar but also your potential to make meaningful contributions to your field of study or society at large.
An academic prize or award is something you receive as recognition for your achievements or successes as a student.
For example, you might receive an award or prize that demonstrates that you were toward the top of your class or that you were tapped as a promising student.
Also consider awards and prizes that you received for entering contests, such as essay writing contests or even a science fair.
Winning an academic award can significantly boost your profile and open up further opportunities for advancement.
Serving in a leadership role in an academic club or society demonstrates a student’s commitment to extracurricular learning and their ability to lead others.
This might include roles such as President of the Debate Team, Editor of a university journal, or Chair of a student-led seminar series.
These roles require skills in team management, problem-solving, and communication—all of which are highly valuable in a professional setting.