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46% of the class earned 88 acceptances from 19 of the 24 universities applied to in the US News Top 30 Best Global
COLLEGE Universities which are as follows:
1 at University of Oxford, 4 at University of California-Berkeley, 3 at University of Cambridge, 10 at University College
London, 12 at University of Washington-Seattle, 3 at Columbia University, 2 at Yale University, 10 at University of
COUNSELLORS’ REPORT California-Los Angeles, 7 at Imperial College, 4 at Johns Hopkins University, 3 at University of Pennsylvania, 1 at Cornell
University, 3 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 15 at University of California-San Diego, 2 at Northwestern University, 1
at University of Chicago, 5 at Duke University, 1 at University of Sydney and 1 at Washington University-St Louis.
28% of the class earned 71 offers from 20 of the top 24 universities applied to in the Times Higher Education (THE)
This past year DAIS saw many new beginnings; a new
campus, new students, new activities and very rankings for UK Top 30 universities, which are also a part of the UK Russell Group universities:
impactfully - new ways of learning in flexible and 1 from the University of Oxford, 3 from the University of Cambridge, 7 from Imperial College London, 10 from University
collaborative learning spaces. However, what we saw College London, 8 from University of Edinburgh, 8 from King's College London, 3 from London School of Economics &
most and experienced, was change, and the Political Science, 4 from University of Manchester, 1 from University of Bristol, 1 from University of Glasgow, 3 from
adaptability that followed. Embracing change and University of Birmingham, 8 from University of Warwick, 2 from University of Southampton, 4 from University of
adapting accordingly is what we like to call our 'mantra'. Nottingham, 1 from University of York, 2 from University of Liverpool, 1 from Durham University, 2 from University of St.
DAIS thrives in a culture that celebrates growth and Andrews, 1 from University of Aberdeen and 1 from University of Sussex.
progress at every level. Our students are well-equipped 63% of the class earned 98 acceptances into 23 universities applied to in the US News and World Report Top 30
with attributes that enable them to embrace and National Universities:
transcend change. The emphasis is on developing skills
that are infinite, enabling them to learn, unlearn and 2 at Yale University, 5 at Duke University, 4 at Johns Hopkins University, 2 at Northwestern University, 3 at University of
relearn. Healthy leadership and agency are enabled Pennsylvania, 1 at Cornell University, 1 at University of Chicago, 1 at Brown University, 3 at Columbia University, 1 at
while promoting global citizenship through values Dartmouth College, 10 at University of California-Los Angeles, 4 at University of California-Berkeley, 2 at Rice University, 1
such as empathy, responsibility and resilience. DAIS at University of Notre Dame, 6 at Carnegie Mellon University, 3 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1 at Washington
remains committed to nurturing students who are intellectually and emotionally capable of facing the future and University in St. Louis, 5 at Emory University, 4 at University of Virginia, 4 at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 11 at
contributing to the ever-evolving world beyond the blue gates of our school. University of Southern California, 15 at University of California-San Diego and 9 at New York University.
11 acceptances to 6 of the universities listed in the USA's Ivy League: 1 at Cornell University, 1 at Brown University, 2 at
Our comprehensive college counselling program prepares students from Grade 9 onwards to navigate the challenges

and competitiveness of the college admissions landscape. Students acquire essential tools and experiences through: Yale University, 3 at Columbia University, 1 at Dartmouth and 3 at University of Pennsylvania.
• University visits 4 offers from universities in Europe: 1 offer from Royal College of Surgeons – Ireland, 1 offer from Tilburg University,
• College counselling sessions Netherlands, 1 offer from ie University, Spain, and 1 offer from HAN University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands.
• Interactions with seniors and alumni 10 acceptances have been received from 5 universities applied to in India: 3 students at Ashoka University, 1 at Flame
• Shadowing and internship opportunities University, 3 at O. P. Jindal Global University, 1 at S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research and 2 at ATLAS SkillTech
• Participation in competitive examinations and summer programs University.
• Development of strategic thinking to plan their educational pathways 8 acceptances to 6 universities applied to in the QS Top 20 for Art and Design: 1 at University of the Arts London, 2 at
As the Class of 2025 explored and developed their options, the College Counselling department supported the class in Parsons School of Design at The New School, 1 at Pratt Institute, 2 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and 1 at the
their transition from idea to intention . This was achieved through a combination of: Savanah College of Art & Design, and 1 at Carnegie Mellon University.
• Timelines 4 acceptances to 4 universities in the US News Top 20 Best National Liberal Arts Universities: 1 at Pomona College, 1
• Comprehensive writing workshops at Claremont McKenna College, 1 at Harvey Mudd College and 1 at Grinnell College.
• Identifying fitting referees 14 offers were earned by our Medicine & Veterinary Medicine students in the UK & Ireland: 1 from Imperial College
• Interview preparation London, 1 from St. Andrews, 1 from University of Nottingham, 1 from University of Birmingham, 1 from University of
• Completing required standardised & entrance tests Edinburgh, 1 from University of Buckingham, 2 from Brunel University, 1 from University of Dundee, 1 from The
and finally, making informed decisions on their Dream, Target & Safety choices to maximise their success. University of Central Lancashire, 2 from University of Liverpool, 1 from University of London – The Royal Veterinary
DAIS is humbled by the highly competent combination of extra-ordinary academic credentials and co-curricular College and 1 from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
activities that demonstrate our students' level of engagement and commitment to what they do. These achievements Prestigious scholarships & achievements:
are the key to their success. • 1 student earned the Presidential Scholarship from Rice University which equals a full ride for the undergraduate
We hope that the graduating class will continue to apply their adaptable mindset and capacity to change, while program.
following paths that will bring about meaningful developments to the world they are stepping into. Congratulations to • 1 student was awarded 75% of the tuition amount to pursue Law at O. P. Jindal Law School, India.
the Class of 2025 on their very successful placements around the world. May the force be with you! • 10 students earned various scholarships from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, some of which were
100% of the Class of 2025 that has already applied, were accepted to a university of their choice. On average the Class of Chancellor's Awards.
2025 had an acceptance rate of 63% of their applications, and more than half of the class achieved more than 50% • 1 student got accepted into the Honors College in their accelerated research program, and the Carolina Spring
acceptances. 47% of the Class of 2025 were offered a place at their top choice university, leading to 70% of the class
being offered a place at one of their top two choices. 35% of the class received funding from 60 scholarships , totalling Forward program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
US$ 3,686,027 over four years. • Art students earned various prestigious merit scholarships from Pratt Institute of Art, SAIC & SCAD.
Students have gained 389 offers of acceptance at 114 universities spanning 8 countries : Australia (1), India (10), Ireland • 1 student earned an academic scholarship from Emory University.
(1), Netherlands (2), Spain (1), United Arab Emirates (1), United Kingdom (87) and United States of America (28 ) with • 1 student was awarded 40% scholarship from New York University, Abu Dhabi.
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more university placements pending from Singapore and India.
• 3 students earned the Annual Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University.
28% of the class earned 41 acceptances from 11 of the 16 universities applied to in the QS World's Top 30 • 1 student earned the Young Freshman Scholar award at the University of Southern California.
Universities which are as follows:
• 2 students were awarded the prestigious 'Purple and Gold' scholarship at University of Washington – Seattle.
7 at Imperial College London, 1 at University of Oxford, 3 at University of Cambridge, 10 at University College London, 3 at
University of Pennsylvania, 4 at University of California – Berkeley, 1 at Cornell University, 1 at University of Sydney, 1 at • 1 student was awarded the Presidential Scholarship at University of Miami.
University of Chicago, 2 at Yale University and 8 at the University of Edinburgh. • 1 student earned the merit scholarship at Drexel University which was more than 25% of the total cost.

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