Higher education help

[ColorCodePurple]

I think the only thing you will end up submitting will be your "official" transcripts as proof that you have finished studies. That will only be the certificate of completion issued by the board of education and/or the mark transcript. So relax! I just said, try concentrating and don't leave it late...

The certificate being the one issued by CBSE or my school report card?

[arnav_in_3d]

cbse and school report card both

[CescFabregas]

The certificate being the one issued by CBSE or my school report card?

 

I don't think school report card will be recognised. CBSE mark transcript will be the "official" one...

[Solitaire]

I have not really decided that I want to do MBA,its just a thought I am not really intrested in programming so I thought it would be cool if I manage SCE I am besides MBA also intrested in aeronautical engineering that is be a scientist at ISRO.

 

Should I concentrate on my school internal exams too?

 

Yes you should in a broader sense that they'll help you put up a good performance in the finals. As for your aeronautical engineer aspirations, do think about one of Anna university Chennai's constituent colleges - Madras institute of technology. Don't expect it to be a piece of cake though. here in TN, we need insanely high final/board exam marks (if you're not someone with some kinda caste reservation) to get into Anna Univ. Either that or you can get someone really influential and pay 20 lakhs and bribe your way into college (the latter are people who I have a special hatred for though) for a limited amount of seats under NRI or founders' quota.

 

i dont ignore school,its just that our schoolwork along with internal exams is really tough and often very hard to cope up with.

So I am afraid if those colleges ask for my internal examination results. last exam I got 51%

boards is different though I got wayy better in boards.

 

cant I hide my internal school examination marks

 

They won't appear on your final report / transcript. If you haven't yet completed your boards by when you're applying, you might be asked for half-yearly marks and such - then they might see your school marks and that could hurt a bit.

 

FYI I was in a similar confusion regarding where to go (had options of a confirmed admit in NUS in their first list of admit offers sent out, pretty good aieee rank, excellent state board score, and a good mark in BITSAT for Pilani). But I chose a seat on first day counseling here in Anna Univ based on various factors (based on my future plans too) as well as Indian educational rankings. I'm not too rich in a "2-lakh per month outflow for education" way so I didn't even think about going to the US for undergrad - frankly a good waste of money despite better exposure that you'll get unless you're lazy to duke it out here. The kinda competition you'll face here in India at the school and undergrad level isn't really found anywhere else cos the system makes you fight harder.

 

Can give you a detailed account of the factors I considered and the advantages/disadvantages and costs of going to NUS/NTU (i don't know if you or someone else was asking) as well as the advantage or disadvantage of going to the US for an undergrad degree in engineering (a very close friend did that) but tomorrow or day-after cos I have a sem-exam tomorow

 

Meanwhile, just wanna say - don't approach this the way you are doing right now. Atleast from reading all that you've written it seems like you're saying "I'll get only this much, so lemme think about ways to escape the situation without having to do great now". The marks you get in school will take you a long way. The tenth and twelfth marks certificates are things they'll ask you for lifelong - for internships, for college admits, for comparing you against other candidates for awards and scholarships, even for your first job offer in most cases. So give it your best shot, it can't hurt to top your class or be near it.

[CescFabregas]

The marks you get in school will take you a long way. The tenth and twelfth marks certificates are things they'll ask you for lifelong - for internships, for college admits, for comparing you against other candidates for awards and scholarships, even for your first job offer in most cases. So give it your best shot, it can't hurt to top your class or be near it.

 

+1!

[ColorCodePurple]

Yes you should in a broader sense that they'll help you put up a good performance in the finals. As for your aeronautical engineer aspirations, do think about one of Anna university Chennai's constituent colleges - Madras institute of technology. Don't expect it to be a piece of cake though. here in TN, we need insanely high final/board exam marks (if you're not someone with some kinda caste reservation) to get into Anna Univ. Either that or you can get someone really influential and pay 20 lakhs and bribe your way into college (the latter are people who I have a special hatred for though) for a limited amount of seats under NRI or founders' quota.

 

 

 

They won't appear on your final report / transcript. If you haven't yet completed your boards by when you're applying, you might be asked for half-yearly marks and such - then they might see your school marks and that could hurt a bit.

 

FYI I was in a similar confusion regarding where to go (had options of a confirmed admit in NUS in their first list of admit offers sent out, pretty good aieee rank, excellent state board score, and a good mark in BITSAT for Pilani). But I chose a seat on first day counseling here in Anna Univ based on various factors (based on my future plans too) as well as Indian educational rankings. I'm not too rich in a "2-lakh per month outflow for education" way so I didn't even think about going to the US for undergrad - frankly a good waste of money despite better exposure that you'll get unless you're lazy to duke it out here. The kinda competition you'll face here in India at the school and undergrad level isn't really found anywhere else cos the system makes you fight harder.

 

Can give you a detailed account of the factors I considered and the advantages/disadvantages and costs of going to NUS/NTU (i don't know if you or someone else was asking) as well as the advantage or disadvantage of going to the US for an undergrad degree in engineering (a very close friend did that) but tomorrow or day-after cos I have a sem-exam tomorow

 

Meanwhile, just wanna say - don't approach this the way you are doing right now. Atleast from reading all that you've written it seems like you're saying "I'll get only this much, so lemme think about ways to escape the situation without having to do great now". The marks you get in school will take you a long way. The tenth and twelfth marks certificates are things they'll ask you for lifelong - for internships, for college admits, for comparing you against other candidates for awards and scholarships, even for your first job offer in most cases. So give it your best shot, it can't hurt to top your class or be near it.

The problem is not school marks,it is my school internal exam marks,board I can manage but D.P.S frames a lot of tough questions in their exams that I am afraid of

[aRch-0n]

I got my 12th boards in March and I dont worry as much as warlock WTF is wrong with me

[ColorCodePurple]

I got my 12th boards in March and I dont worry as much as warlock WTF is wrong with me

science stream?

[Just_Another_Guy]

The problem is not school marks,it is my school internal exam marks,board I can manage but D.P.S frames a lot of tough questions in their exams that I am afraid of

 

 

which DPS are u in ? I was in vasant kunj .. The exams are a little tough than boards but not very tough ... so u might end up ~5-10% more in boards .

 

the point is u should be getting ~80% in internal school ones before even thinking about even getting a good college abroad or even good one here ...

[ColorCodePurple]

which DPS are u in ? I was in vasant kunj .. The exams are a little tough than boards but not very tough ... so u might end up ~5-10% more in boards .

 

the point is u should be getting ~80% in internal school ones before even thinking about even getting a good college abroad or even good one here ...

That is the problem in school I score between 50-65%

for example in my pre boards I got 60% in maths whereas in boards I got 91% that is more than a 5-10% gap

 

I am in D.P.S gurgaon. do internal marks matter that much

[praveer]

There's a lot of misconception here, you don't necessarily NEED 80-85% "to even think about applying" in foreign university. That's a whole load of sh*t (well, for the most part)...let me tell you that.

The criteria for admission in foreign univ. is a lot more diverse than Indian ones where you only have to concentrate over one thing...you 12th board marks.

 

This doesn't means that 12th marks are worthless, they carry the most weight...but the thing is it isn't the end of the road.

There are a lot of good US universities that will take you even if you have 60-70% in 12th board BUT have a good record in extra curricular activities/sports and get a good score in SAT. Likewise for UK you have the option to do a foundation year (which I'll stress again...is very easy) before getting into the university.

 

Another thing which you need to keep in mind is that the "good universities" extend beyond the popular names of the likes of MIT, Imperial College etc etc...these aren't just the only good foreign universities, there are lots of lesser known but almost as good universities (as far as education is concerned).

[CM Sunny]

erm I would trouble you guys with my problem (go with flow as they say)

*I've already read all the articles of the sloperama advice

 

My condition is very similar to warlock,

I am currently doing pcm + cs

I got 9.4cgpa in Xth boards,

my marks in pcm are medicore while generally high in English & CS

I aspire to be a game designer

earlier I was planning on going for a GDD in a foreign college

while some of my friends(@somethingawful) advised that the portfolio matters the most

I know that portfolio is important,

I currently create games with a few of my *like minded friends*, also I regularly write reviews,

that isn't a problem, the question that troubles me the most is that whether I should go with CS or GDD?

ultimately game designer job is the main goal,

also which foreign university would be suitable/requirements ?

 

(I have already done most of the research,want to know your opinion)

[AngerSmash]

which DPS are u in ? I was in vasant kunj .. The exams are a little tough than boards but not very tough ... so u might end up ~5-10% more in boards .

 

the point is u should be getting ~80% in internal school ones before even thinking about even getting a good college abroad or even good one here ...

make it 20-25%

lol mine increase 25% in boards

[CM Sunny]

no halp for me

[Solitaire]

You got a CGPA in 10th standard?

 

btw to get into a good college, you will need to do well in PCM as far as my experience goes, even if you have achievements otherwise.

[supersim]

These days its not only marks that ll help you land in colleges , jobs , internships ,etc you need much much more. Especially if you re aiming for going abroad.

[Solitaire]

These days its not only marks that ll help you land in colleges , jobs , internships ,etc you need much much more. Especially if you re aiming for going abroad.

 

I said you will need MORE than MEDIOCRE marks. He can't just have a few internships and say "oh I have those so my mediocre marks don't really matter". Cos they will.

[CM Sunny]

I said you will need MORE than MEDIOCRE marks. He can't just have a few internships and say "oh I have those so my mediocre marks don't really matter". Cos they will.

 

 

even in game designing?

erm I am taking toefl practice tests so far and they're a piece of cake

and I am in pcm just for the sake of C++

how much is good enough for abroad?

[supersim]

I said you will need MORE than good marks.

 

Fixed

[Solitaire]

even in game designing?

erm I am taking toefl practice tests so far and they're a piece of cake

and I am in pcm just for the sake of C++

how much is good enough for abroad?

 

TOEFL is a piece of cake. Just school level english that any one with a low-level proficiency can get through.

 

There's no set limit bro, but even for game designing I'd gather they want your PCM marks and such cos it is somewhat a subset of Comp Sci (unless you're talking about drawing up art for games alone). You can get into some university in some foreign country and get some degree with so-so marks too if you have enough financial backing, but seriously the good ones who DON'T come over to india looking and trying to offer you admission (yeah the best of the bunch don't do that recruitment right then and there and spot admissions stuff when it comes to their best courses) will want your marks to be within a set threshold, though they'll reveal that threshold (or tell you the averages) only when it comes to scores like SAT. Other things like your PCM marks in boards will come next in importance and the limits for those won't generally be explicitly revealed on their application FAQs.

 

I've had a friend get through with somewhere about a 77% overall in his boards without stellar stuff in his resume otherwise and still end up in UC-San Diego for his undergrad degree in Comp Sci Engineering too. (he was from CBSE) But he had to do 2 years of community college first and then also shell out his whole fees (no scholarship nothing).. so think about that. basically means he bought a seat there.

 

People will always tell you "this is enough, that is enough, you don't worry, you build up other stuff". But those hard and cold marks there on your paper will always be a barometer by which any committee judges you unless you do an internship under a Nobel Prize winner in the relevant field and get him to write u an unbelievable reco letter.

 

Seriously, get all your marks in order. But you'll need more than just those marks to get you in, for which u need awards, internships and such things on your resume. It's a holistic process and you gotta build a lot up, not just marks.

 

Fixed

 

again, you're saying what I'm saying. He'll need more than just good marks, and he can't have that if he has MEDIOCRE marks