Sunday, April 29, 2018

Students join varsities abroad before results

Chennai:
29.04.2018


Siddharth Sridhar is yet to get his Class XII results, but has already secured admissions in the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technologyin Boston,USA.Hewasoneof the 15 Class XII students who had enrolled in the USA Univ-Quest programme run by FIITJEE coaching. The programme helped him clear several tests like SAT (Reasoning), SAT Subjects, Advanced Placement, andTOEFL.

Vijay Lakshmi, a senior manager of USA UnivQuest, Chennai, said the programme helps students with different profiles and notjust academics. “Several universities abroad give importance to extracurricular activities. USA UnivQuest has .. programmes designed to provide the best personalised professional training to suit each student’s requirement, learning abilities andschedule,” shesaid.

Deeksha Shridhar, who has been drawing professionally for more than 10 years, said, “Through USA UnivQuest, I will pursue myUGcourse abroadwithoutsidelining drawing.” TNN

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