Notes by Abhishek Gupta

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01
July 2026 · Welcome

Welcome!

The first note. Why this newsletter exists, and who it's for.

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02
July 2026 · Grade 8

The Clock Started in Grade 8

The moment more parents should start paying closer attention.

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03
July 2026 · Grade 7

The Grade by Grade Playbook: The Exploration Year

What to let a Grade 7 student explore, and what can wait.

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04
July 2026 · Grade 8

The Grade by Grade Playbook — Part 2: The Focus Year

Turning Grade 8 curiosity into real focus, without shutting doors too early.

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05
July 2026 · Grade 9

The Grade by Grade Playbook — Part 3: The Year the Clock Starts

Why Grade 9 matters more than most parents realize.

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06
July 2026 · Grade 10

The Grade by Grade Playbook — Part 4: The Balancing Year

Boards, stream choices, and everything else Grade 10 asks of a family at once.

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07
July 2026 · Grade 6

The Grade by Grade Playbook — Part 5: The Curiosity Year

Why Grade 6 is about exposure, not decisions.

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08
August 2026 · Grade 11

The Grade by Grade Playbook — Part 6: The Year Everything Comes Together

What Grade 11 needs to accomplish before the applications begin.

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09
August 2026 · General

The Most Useful Thing That Will Ever Happen To Your Child

A note on the single most useful thing that can happen for a child growing up today.

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10
August 2026 · General

The Careers Most Parents Have Never Heard Of

The world has moved. The opportunities have multiplied. And the families who understand what is coming are already giving their children a head start.

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11
August 2026 · General

The Common App, Explained

A walkthrough of the Common App, what it actually asks for, and how to approach it without the panic.

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12
August 2026 · General

What Universities Are Actually Looking For

The traits and signals that actually catch an admissions officer's attention, beyond just grades and test scores.

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13
August 2026 · General

Psychology Is Not One Career, It Is a Foundation for Dozens

Why a psychology degree opens far more doors than most parents and students realize.

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14
August 2026 · General

Build This List Now

The one list every student should start building well before senior year, and why waiting costs time later.

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15
August 2026 · General

Liberal Arts: What It Actually Is, and Why It Matters

Clearing up what a liberal arts education really means, and why it's worth taking seriously.

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16
August 2026 · General

AP Exams, Explained

What AP exams actually test, how colleges really use the scores, and how to plan around them.

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17
September 2026 · General

The Scholarship Guide Most Indian Families Never Find

The scholarship routes most Indian families never hear about, and how to actually track them down.

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18
September 2026 · General

The Scholarship Guide - Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia

Singapore. Hong Kong. Australia. This newsletter covers scholarships and financial aid available specifically for undergraduate bachelor degrees.

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19
September 2026 · General

The World's Best Universities

Here are the top 7 universities in the US and UK based on global rankings. What they are known for. What makes each one unique? And what Indian students should know before applying.

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