Oddle Writing Mentorship Program
The Oddle Mentorship Program pairs Edbrand’s trained mentors with high school students (Grades 9 to 12) interested in building their resumes through exposure to journalistic and creative writing processes. This program is a great way to show credibility, consistency, and genuine interest in writin which will play to your strengths when you build your resume!
You will be learning to write:
1. Columns
2. Features
3. Reviews
Students will also have access to four additional workshops:
Critical Thinking, Research Methodologies, Film Analysis, and Comic Writing
Program outcomes and benefits:
1. Get one-on-one mentorship to produce your own journalistic/creative writing pieces. Create your own portfolio of your writings by the end of the program.
2. Get 4 bylines for 4 of your pieces on Oddle.
3. Earn a certificate upon completion.
Durations:
Batch 1: 1st June-11th July (closed)
Batch 2: 19th July- 31st August (open)
Timings: (all sessions are compulsory)
Monday, 6 p.m - 7 p.m
Saturday 12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m
Fees: 10,000 INR for the full program to be paid only after you are chosen for the program.
The deadline to submit your application for the SECOND batch is Friday, 9 July, 9 p.m. IST
Click here to fill out the application form or apply below!
The Online Julia Robinson Math Festival
JRMF is a global math fest which we are proud to jointly organize with exclusive participation. Earn a certificate from a renowned international organization and distinguish yourself from the crowd. Solve thought-provoking mathematical problems in a social and interactive atmosphere.
It doesn't matter if you love Math or not, this is a chance for you to challenge yourself!
Open to students between Grade 8-12. Participation fee: Rs. 100/-
Register by clicking on this link !
Dissecting A Successful Columbia University Application
Join us on Zoom for an insightful conversation on what makes a stand-out Ivy League college application. Engage live in a conversation with Arjun Seth, Founder - Edbrand and CollegeFair.Live and Ronit Kathuria, a Columbia University admit.
Get tips and tricks on how to build a profile that highlights your strengths and skills. Learn why demonstrating depth through academic projects and research is important for your application to highly-selective colleges.
Watch the recording of the webinar below
Unpacking the Digital: Through a Gender Lens
A workshop on understanding the digital divide, internet echo chambers, and algorithmic bias!
In this workshop, students will explore how data, the internet, and public policy relate to gender and produce a variety of outcomes from memes to research papers!
The workshop is conducted by Ankita Agarwal (IT for Change) and Abhinaya Murthy (Edbrand).
Open only for Edbrand students. To register, contact your Edbrand mentor.
April and May 2021 Events and Recordings
Watch the recordings of some exciting webinars we hosted this April and May, including conversations with students who were admitted to Columbia University, NYU Stern, UC Berkeley, and Harvard. In these webinars we dissected their successful college applications.
Dissecting a successful Columbia University college application - watch the recording below
Dissecting a successful UC Berkeley college application - watch the recording below
Dissecting a successful NYU Stern college application - watch the recording below
Join us on Zoom for an insightful conversation on what makes a stand-out NYU Stern college application. Get tips and tricks on how to build a profile that highlights your strengths and skills. Learn why demonstrating depth through academic projects and research is important for your application to highly selective colleges. Watch the recording of the session below!
Watch the recording for 'Dissecting A Successful Harvard Application' webinar (20 March) below
Exploring academic and pre-professional pathways while preparing for college - 3 April, 4-5 p.m. IST
Sign up for free here: tinyurl.com/apr3webinar
Learn about summer schools, competitions, projects, and internships you high school students can explore as they build their path to college!
Get College Ready Fair - 9 April, 6-9 p.m. IST
Sign up for free here: collegefair.live/signup
· Meet admissions officers from the US, Canada, and India over 1:1 video sessions
· Interact with mentors from Ivy League colleges and do research projects
· Find internships to build your profile
· Learn about scholarship opportunities to study abroad
Dissecting A Successful Harvard College Application
A Conversation with Arjun Seth and Stephen Turban
Arjun is the Founder and Director of Edbrand and CollegeFair.Live. Stephen is currently a Ph.D. student at HBS. In 2017, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Harvard University. He is also the Director of Lumiere Education.
Join us on Zoom for an insightful conversation on what makes a stand-out Ivy League college application. Get tips and tricks on how to build a profile that highlights your strengths and skills. Learn why demonstrating depth through academic projects and research is important for your application to highly-selective colleges.
Date: Saturday 20th March 2021
Time: 4-5 pm IST
Registration is free and open to all.
The Online Julia Robinson Math Festiva
JRMF is a global math fest which we are proud to jointly organize with exclusive participation. Earn a certificate from a renowned international organization and distinguish yourself from the crowd. Solve thought-provoking mathematical problems in a social and interactive atmosphere.
Registrations are now closed. Slots were reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Hacktober - Halloween Themed Coding Contest on HackerRank
Hacktober - Halloween Themed Coding Contest on HackerRank
Edbridge - HackED & HackerRank present, 'Hacktober', a 2-hour long coding competition!
If you're a high-school student between Grade 9 & Grade 12, register to participate. Crack your coding knuckles & get ready to participate on 2 difficulty levels to win exciting prizes!
Entry type: Individual
Levels: 2 Difficulty Levels
(Level 1: Grades 9-10, Level 2: Grades 11-12)
Time: 2 hours
Registration Fee: Rs. 200/-
Panel Discussion with alumni from leading colleges
Interact with alumni from leading colleges in a panel discussion on the topic of the Future of STEM education and careers in technology after the hackathon
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Register here:
Trivia Time
The Edbrand Business Club presents Trivia Time! Challenge yourself by testing your knowledge on all things related to business and current affairs!
Registration is free and open to all!
Stock Market: Investing for Beginners
Join this masterclass by Dipika Jaikishan (Co Founder, Basis) that will help high-school students learn how to invest!
Registration is free and open to all!
Insight Into The Industry - Art & Design with Anika Gupta Goenka
Join this webinar with Creative Educator/ Art & Design Career Counsellor Anika Gupta Goenka to learn about education and careers in art and design.
Anika Gupta Goenka has guided over 100 students with their portfolios for colleges like RISD, Parsons, SAIC, SVA, UAL, NIFT, NID, Srishti, and more.
Find out what it takes to get into a great art school!
Registration is free and open to all!
The Art of Discovering Your City: A Webinar with Edbrand alum - Mehul Banka (Research Analyst, Yale-NUS)
Join this conversation with Mehul Banka to understand the potential your city has for creative interventions and research projects! Learn the importance of getting to know your city through the case study of migrant workers in Singapore.
Discover the importance of understanding the spaces you occupy and the impact you can make with your project.
Registrations are closed!
Hackathon: May the Code Be Ever in Your Favour!
Hackathon: Coding Contest 2020
Edbridge-HackED & HackerRank present, 'Hackathon', a 3-hour long coding competition!
If you're a high-school student between Grade 9 & Grade 12, register to participate. Crack your coding knuckles & get ready to participate on 2 difficulty levels to win exciting prizes!
Entry type: Individual
Levels: 2 Difficulty Levels
(Level 1: Grades 9-10, Level 2: Grades 11-12)
Time: 2.5-3 hours
Registration Fee: Rs. 200/- (all proceeds go to COVID relief fund by IndiaSmile)
Tech Talk : Webinar By Alumni from Ivy League Schools
Attend a webinar with Edbrand Alums from Stanford, UC Berkeley, Harvard & Rice to know about careers in Tech!
Time: 9.30 p.m - 10:30 p.m
Register here:
The Julia Robinson Math Festival
What is it?
A Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival offers students thought-provoking mathematical problems in a social and cooperative atmosphere.
Students work individually or in groups for as long as they like to solve fun puzzles, problem sets, and games, with support provided by a facilitator.
Motivation comes from social interaction and collaboration, rather than from any prize, grade, medal, or ranking! You can find out more here: https://jrmf.org/
Who is it for?
Grades 8-12. We welcome all types of students - from those struggling with mathematics to those soaring in achievement.
Currently open to only Edbrand Students
Why should you participate?
This is a great opportunity for you to hone your critical thinking skills, learn to approach a problem in unique ways, and collaborate with others (especially in our new online world).
It doesn't matter if you love Math or not, this is a chance for you to challenge yourself!
To register, contact your friendly neighborhood mentor! **
**This edition of the festival is only open for Edbrand students. We are excited to open it up to all students very soon!
Liberal Education in India: A Webinar With Ashoka University
Join us in discussion with Rubina Singh, Asst Director, Outreach, Ashoka University to explore the undergraduate program, the admission process and outlook for 2020-21.
Registration is free and open to all!
The Future of Careers in Tech
What is the future of careers in tech? Join Arjun Seth in discussion with Edbrand alumni and friends -
Pratyush More (Engineer at Google, MIT, Yale-NUS)
Vibhu Mahendru (Fullstack Developer at Quartic.ai, UCLA)
Arpan Bhowmik (Quality Engineer at MathWorks, PhD. Biophysics, Rice University)
Explore their journeys, thoughts and ideas to help you make university and career decisions.
Registration is free and open to all!
Creative Spark! A Performance Arts Workshop by Akhila Khanna
Spark the creator in you to re-imagine the world right now. Using the visual arts and online theatre games, Akhila will lead an intimate storytelling experience.
Online Critical Thinking Workshop
Learn to analyse arguments and claims from multiple perspectives, question the validity and strength of each.
Register here.
A Day In The Life of Ashoka Undergraduates
Learn about different majors, the advantage of a multidisciplinary liberal arts program, and student life at India's finest liberal arts institution: Ashoka University from a panel of Ashoka alumni!
Registration is free and open to all!
Online Critical Thinking Workshop
Learn to analyse arguments and claims from multiple perspectives, question the validity and strenght of each.
Slots are full as of now! However, please fill the form and we’ll keep you posted on future workshops!
How Universities are planning for a “NEW” Holistic Admissions Approach in the present COVID-19 situation
All are welcome and registration is FREE.
Join us in this important webinar on the IMPACT of canceled standardized tests, online exams and school closures on college admissions for 2021 and beyond.
Presenters: Becky Konowicz, Assistant Dean and Admission Director of International Admission at Santa Clara University, California. She is the current president of International ACAC - the leading global non-profit association that aims to promote interaction among admissions officers, school counsellors and students.
Marie Bury Loew, Associate Director of Admission, Chapman University, California
Ed Bustos, Director of International Admission, Rollins College, Florida
In conversation with Arjun Seth, Founder Edbrand
https://zoom.us/j/126455667
All are welcome! Register for free here.
Arjun Seth In Conversation With Dr. Prahalathan (Founder, Bhumi)
Listen to the audio recording of the interview with Dr. Prahalathan.
Online Creative Writing Workshop
Learn to discuss literature, think creatively and translate your thoughts to paper with ease.
Experience putting your imagination into words using a sensory approach. Watch your writing come to life through exercises.
All are welcome to register. Sign up for free here!
A Day In The Life of A Business Major
Explore the Business Major for undergraduates in our webinar series #Adayinthelifeof …. Here is the link to the Zoom meeting
https://zoom.us/j/126455667
All are welcome! Register for free here.
College Essaython with Sarah Lawrence's Dean of International Admissions
Come join us at Edbrand to gain invaluable insight on essay writing for college applications from the Dean of International Admissions & Student Advising at Sarah Lawrence College, Shirley Be.
We'll run through what makes a good essay, do some writing exercises, and even help you workshop any ideas or essay drafts that you might be struggling with yourself!
You don't want to miss this!
Register here:
Personal Interviews: Denison, Trinity, Sarah Lawrence, Ringling -Delhi
Denison University
Desnison is a liberal arts university in Ohio. Although economics, communication, biology, and psychology have the highest enrollment, students say some of the best majors are distinctive to Denison. The PPE major is effectively a triple major in philosophy, politics, and economics. New majors in data analytics and global commerce have also been added, as has a concentration in narrative nonfiction writing.
Trinity College (Hartford, Connecticut)
Trinity College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Popular majors at Trinity include political science, economics, psychology, English, Engineering and computer science. Accelerated bachelor’s/master’s degree programs are available in American studies and neuroscience.
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College attracts creative, curious, and highly motivated individuals who are both critical thinkers and devotees of independent learning. They love literature and the fine arts and take pride in their academic prowess. Indeed, freedom and exploration are valued more highly than any tradition here.
Ringling College of Art and Design
Located in Sarasota, Florida, Ringling College of Art and Design attracts students from around the world who are committed to pursuing careers in the visual arts. The College offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ten studio-based majors.
To register and book your slot go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FAEAB23A1F58-delhi4
Meet reps from Tufts, Northeastern & Tulane
Join us for an information session and meet with representatives from these universities at Edbrand on 10th September, 2019:
Tulane University
Northeastern University
Tufts University
Register here:
Pitzer College and Scripps College Interviews-Mumbai
Pitzer College is a liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to helping students understand how they can use their education to transform the world. Students who come to Pitzer are passionate about the core values of the college: Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement, and Environmental Sustainability. Pitzer students experience a flexible curriculum and engage in global community outreach that impacts societal change. Pitzer graduates are recipients of competitive fellowships, they move on to the most prestigious graduate schools and hold top positions in their fields.
Scripps is the women’s college of The Claremont Colleges. Scripps women lay claim to the best of both worlds: a superb liberal arts education on one of America’s most beautiful college campuses as well as the opportunity to take advantage of co-educational and co-curricular offerings at four coed colleges literally next door to one another. Scripps graduates go on to some of the most prestigious graduate schools in the nation and leadership positions in a wide range of academic fields and endeavors. Scripps students also take courses in the other Claremont Colleges.
Pitzer College and Scripps College are a part of the Claremont Consortium and located in Los Angeles, California. Pitzer College is SAT-Optional.
To register and book your slot go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FAEAB23A1F58-mumbai4
Meet reps from University of Oregon @ Edbrand
Join us for an information session and meet with representatives from the University of Orgeon at Edbrand on 3rd September, 2019.
Register here: