Study Abroad Planning (Ages 13+)

🚀 4 Out of 10 Top STEM Grad Students Abroad Start Planning Before Grade 10 — Are You?

📊 Competition doesn’t start after college — it starts before you’ve even finished school. If your dream is an MS abroad or a one-year MBA, waiting till your final year of undergrad is like joining a cricket match after 30 overs are done.

🎯 Why Starting Early is a beneficial strategy

Academic points: Building a profile with advanced coursework is easier when you start before the pressure of board exams.

Passion Projects: Time to explore — from robotics competitions to Model UN — without sacrificing grades.

Language Edge: Early prep for TOEFL/IELTS means you’re not cramming while juggling college labs.

🧠 When to Start

Grade 8-9: Build depth in one or two academic areas + join niche competitions.

Grade 10-11: Begin light standardized test prep, focus on leadership roles in clubs.

Grade 12+: Shortlist target countries, understand visa and scholarship timelines.

The world’s best universities don’t just pick high scorers — they pick prepared students. 

And in this race, the early birds aren’t just catching worms, they’re catching Top 50 admits.