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While Aparna was working in the Social Development sector, she would save newspaper and magazine clippings of higher education and scholarship opportunities. 

When she took a break from work, when her daughter was very young, she found herself working at a primary school.

Eventually, with some powerful nudging from a friend, Aparna jumped into college counseling with both feet.

On our podcast, Aparna talks about her background, EducationUSA & Experience as EducationUSA Advisor, Counseling approach, 10X International School, and Advice for High School students.

In particular, we discuss the following with her: 

• Aparna Chandrasekharan’s Background
• EducationUSA in India
• Approach to College Counseling
• Challenges for Indian Students
• Advice for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Aparna Chandrasekharan, 10X Int’l School []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Professional Background []
• EducationUSA in India []
• How EducationUSA Helps Students []
• Student Profiles []
• Scholarship Opportunities []
• Approach to College Counseling []
• About Essays & Extracurriculars []
• The Challenges for Indian Students []
• 10X International School []
• Advice for High Schoolers []

Our Guest: Aparna Chandrasekharan is the Head of College Placements at 10X International School in Bengaluru, India. Previously, Aparna was EducationUSA Advisor in Chennai, India. Aparna graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Ethiraj College, Chennai India, and Masters in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Memorable Quote: “I would recommend all students looking to study in the United States to either visit or connect virtually with an Education USA center in their region, whether they're in India, South Asia. Like I said, there are centers in 175 countries.” Aparna Chandrasekharan.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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