Career And College Counselling
The Career and College Counselling programme at Reliance Foundation School aims to equip students with the necessary tools, guidance, and resources to explore higher education opportunities and career pathways in India and abroad. This programme provides personalised support to students throughout their secondary and senior secondary years, helping them navigate the complex world of university admissions and career choices.
Students are regularly provided with career articles from reputable newspapers and magazines, along with information on summer and winter programs. The school hosts career fairs, workshops, webinars, and university talks to expose students to diverse career opportunities. Important details regarding admission tests, competitive exams, and submission deadlines are readily available. Students are also supported in compiling essential documents for college applications, such as predicted grades, transcripts, and individualised letters of recommendation. Expert and alumni talks are organised to offer firsthand insights into different career fields. The school assists students with uploading necessary documents to university portals, including the Common Application (USA) and UCAS (UK). Coordination with university representatives ensures students meet application requirements and deadlines.
The Career Guidance Corner offers students a wealth of resources, including country-specific university brochures and pamphlets from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and India. It houses informative career handbooks such as the FISKE Guide, Parent Handbook of Career after School in India, and guides for competitive exams. The corner also contains a repository of previous years' exam papers and a selection of career-oriented journals like Career 360 and Pratiyogita Darpan.
The school organises a range of career-focused activities, including webinars, expert talks, and career fairs. These events are designed to inform students about the evolving professional landscape, offering guidance on everything from job markets to university admissions. Links to virtual educational fairs hosted by organisations like IC3 Movement and KIC Univ Assist are shared with students to further expand their exposure to global career opportunities.
The school holds several prestigious memberships to support students in their college applications to top universities and colleges worldwide:
- College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB): Provides a unique ID for submitting applications via the Common Application.
- Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS): Manages the application process for universities in the UK.
- Euclid Mathematics Contest: Organised by the University of Waterloo, Canada, offering students a platform to showcase their mathematical skills.
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship: A prestigious scholarship offered by the University of Toronto, Canada, recognising academic excellence.