Colleges, Careers,
and Counselling
The Uni Discovery Blueprint — By Ananya Sachdev
Applying to university—especially abroad—can feel overwhelming. There are countless decisions to make, from course selection to essays, tests, and financial aid. The Uni Discovery Blueprint is a practical, country-agnostic roadmap designed to turn ambition into confident, strategic action.
Inside The Guide
A Complete Roadmap From Exploration to Acceptance
Getting into the right university is not just about building a strong application—it is about discovering the right path for your future.
“Applying to university can feel a bit like being handed the pieces of a puzzle without seeing the picture on the box.”
There are countless college lists, conflicting advice, essay deadlines, rankings, scholarships, interviews, and opinions from everyone around you. Amidst all that noise, you're expected to make one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Colleges, Careers, and Counselling: The Uni Discovery Blueprint breaks down the admissions process into clear, manageable stages and helps students approach each decision with confidence rather than confusion.
Country-Agnostic Approach
Instead of focusing on one single education system, it explains the core principles that top universities across the US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Europe, and Asia consistently look for.
Actionable Frameworks
Packed with case studies, real-world examples, activities, diagnostic checklists, and FAQs to help you understand not just where you should apply, but why those choices align with your goals.
Curriculum & Chapters
What You'll Discover in the Blueprint
A holistic end-to-end framework covering every milestone of the global university admissions cycle.
Why & Where to Study Abroad
Finding your purpose beyond rankings. Evaluating global academic cultures, costs, campus ecosystems, and personal growth goals.
College & Course Discovery
How to build a balanced, strategic university list (Reach, Target, Likely) aligned with your genuine intellectual curiosity and long-term career aspirations.
Standardised Tests & Academics
Demystifying SAT, ACT, APs, and school board conversions (CBSE, ISC, IB, A-Levels). Creating an efficient testing and coursework timeline.
Building an Authentic Profile
Developing your unique 'academic spike' through high-impact research, leadership, community initiatives, and meaningful extracurriculars.
Essays, SOPs & Storytelling
Mastering the art of authentic personal narrative. Avoiding clichés, structuring powerful hooks, and writing essays that leave admissions officers inspired.
Financial Aid, Interviews & Beyond
Securing scholarships, acing alumni and admissions interviews, pre-departure checklists, and smoothly transitioning into international university life.
What Students & Admits Say
Real feedback from students who used the Uni Discovery methodology to gain admission to top global universities.
“Honestly, if you're not working with Uni Discovery, you're missing out. They make the entire process so much clearer and easier to navigate.”
Suhana Chopra
Columbia University 2026
“If you're serious about getting into a top university, you need more than just good grades on paper. Uni Discovery helped me refine how I was telling my story, pointed out gaps I wouldn't have noticed, and pushed me to present a stronger version of my profile.”
Anvay Arora
University of Michigan 2026
“I didn't realise how much went into the application process until I was in the middle of it. Uni Discovery helped me stay on track, avoid common mistakes, and approach everything with a clear plan.”
Ssavya Garg
SMU 2026
“Uni Discovery helped me structure everything step by step so I knew what to focus on instead of panicking. I genuinely don't think I would've managed the process this smoothly without their support.”
Isheeta Jain
NYU 2026
Ananya Sachdev
Founder, Uni Discovery & Career Discovery
Columbia University & SRCC Alumna
Empowering the Next Generation of Global Scholars
Ananya Sachdev is a 2x TEDx speaker, former national-level athlete, and 2x EdTech founder focused on transforming how students discover and pursue global education opportunities. She is a graduate of Columbia University and SRCC, where she developed her expertise in education, leadership, and global systems.
She also brings extensive experience in strategy and mentorship across the USA, Japan, and Dubai. As the founder of Uni Discovery and Career Discovery, higher education mentorship platforms, she has guided students from school to the university level in exploring career paths, building profiles, and gaining admission to top global institutions.
Through structured, mentor-led programmes in STEM, media, marketing, research, and entrepreneurship, she has helped over 100+ students secure admissions to their dream universities worldwide. Her mission is to bridge the gap between ambition and access by making world-class mentorship and opportunities accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Turn Your College Ambition Into Action
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