The journey to college involves key milestones, from applying for financial aid to registering for important tests. Starting with FAFSA's October release, followed by Early Decision II deadlines and test dates like the ACT and SAT, careful planning ensures students stay on track. A month-by-month guide helps navigate deadlines, secure financial aid, and make informed decisions for academic success.
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As generative AI disrupts the job market, US students are flocking to high school shop classes, with enrollment surging by 13%. School districts are investing millions of dollars to revamp vocational programs, offering a hedge against AI job disruption. These hands-on courses in fields like construction, manufacturing, and welding provide students with lucrative, high-skill careers. With rising demand and increasing job stability, vocational education is quickly becoming a popular and viable... Expand
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the withdrawal of 10 seats from Round 3 of NEET PG 2024 counselling. PGIMS Navi Mumbai has reduced seats across five specialties, including General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics. These changes will be reflected before the allotment process begins. Full details are available on the official MCC website.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) 2025 recruitment, with applications open until March 25, 2025. A total of 357 vacancies are available across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. The written exam is scheduled for August 3, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online at upsc.gov.in.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the online application deadline for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2025 to March 17, 2025, allowing more candidates to apply. Initially, the registration window was set to close on March 10, 2025. Interested candidates can visit the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/JIPMAT/, to submit their applications. The exam is scheduled for April 26, 2025.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has announced the NEET PG 2025 Special Stray Vacancy Round counselling schedule. Eligible candidates can fill their preferences on the official website, upneet.gov.in, until March 17, 2025. The allotment result will be declared on March 17, with reporting by March 20.