US & Canada News News: Studying abroad guide: The competition to secure admission to top-tier universities is intensifying for globally aspiring students. Education advisors
While good grades for admissions to the creme de la creme colleges are a given, education counsellors warn that those are just a foot in the door. They are pushing students to find exotic extracurricular activities to make their CVs stand out - be it rowing, fencing, robotics, or the good old social work. And a number of organisations and clubs have sprung up, offering quick-fix solutions.