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How to get a 7+ band in IELTS?

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  Helpful tips to get the desired IELTS band while training for IELTS at home! So, you are checking an impressive foreign university online for admission and you read the requirements. You see the  IELTS test  and think to yourself, oh my English is good! In my school / college exams I had scored above 90%+ in English language. Yeah well, that is the first mistake any novice would make. Equating your school / college English scores to your projected performance in  IELTS .  The International English Testing System (IELTS) can prove to be a gateway for fulfilling your ambition of studying, working abroad or migrating to an English Speaking Country. But it has its own set of challenges. It isn’t just any English test but  THE English Test  if you want to go to countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, USA and New Zealand. If you are a first time test taker, you have to realise that a 7+ band is what you have to get in the IELTS test to sail into the univ...

Pick the odd one out

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A question that invariably finds its palace in most of the exams is “pick the odd one out.” Such questions test and challenge the mental ability, analytical skills, and observational power of the students. A puzzle, as a question is put forth. Along with it, four probable correct answers are placed. An examinee has to figure out the correct or most viable option. This question or puzzle can be in many forms: as a picture question, a riddle like question, a reasoning statement . The difficulty level depends on the age group and the intelligence level of the students.  One has to differentiate between the options given. The questions can be based on appearance, size, quantity, color, characteristics, and many other parameters. As a person attempting the odd one out questions, you have to figure out what does not fit or seems right in the problem given. Confused over Odd One Out? Don’t be. It is an interesting way to enhance a student’s logical reasoning and scientific temper. The opt...

CFA Exam: A Complete Guide

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  Chartered Financial Analyst®  has become synonymous with a successful career in investment and financial management. Not just being in demand, it is fast becoming a requisite for a successful career and quantum growth in professional life. Being a CFA® Charter holder equips one with the skills and knowledge for success in the field of investment. The Chartered Financial Analyst program guarantees credibility and highest ethical standards. Not considering acquiring this credential is a faux pas to be avoided by anyone interested in being a Portfolio Manager, Equity Research Analyst, Fund Manager, Wealth Manager, CFO, or Risk Consultant. Passing CFA exams is a stepping stone for accessing opportunities across the world.  The CFA Program is conducted by the CFA Institute which conducts the Level I, Level II, and Level III exams. Upon passing all these levels, a candidate receives the  CFA®  Charter.  Table of Contents Benefits of clearing CFA Exam It’s Globa...

Things to know before you study in Australia

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  Many Indian students want to study abroad for their undergraduate or postgraduate courses. It isn’t hard to figure out why as it provides exciting opportunities to learn, travel and become exposed to lucrative career options including better standards of living.  Australia has been emerging as a go to destination for higher education for Indian students. A number of factors work out in its favour, starting from the fact that English is the lingua franca of the island continent. A positive attitude and favourable visa norms make it easier for Indian students to  study in Australia  compared to the USA or UK. The Australian government has been investing upto $300 million each year for scholarships for international students. Many degree courses and vocational programs include work experience and a student will gain hands-on experience. Also there are ample chances of being able to stay back and work after completion of the course. Before you move to Australia, make s...

Ultimate Guide to Learning Excel for Beginners : Part 1

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  Become a pro at MS Excel with easy tips and tricks! Go through the blog series and   videos recommended   to excel at Microsoft Excel! Accountants swear by it, marketers live by it and now even educators can’t do without it! That is the position that Excel has created for itself over the years. With the functions to present the most complicated and vast data in a simplified and even graphical way, MS Excel is a must know for every professional and entrepreneurs alike. But the biggest challenge with MS Excel is that you think you know everything about it but soon you realize your misconception. This is the reason, many who have not dabbled in it much, feel overwhelmed using it and mastering it. Table of Contents Why Excel? Well, there isn’t any other software which has gained such traction in the sphere of creating and dealing with spreadsheets. It is handy to organise, store, make changes and calculations when it comes to data. It is also  a great software to visua...