CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal : Getting into the “right fit” university—one that aligns with a student’s strengths, interests, and aspirations—is a goal shared by many students and parents. At CS Academy, our comprehensive career guidance programme has consistently empowered students to achieve this dream. Through focused mentoring and structured preparation, CS students have earned places at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, NYU, LSE, UCL (with three offers this year alone), RVC (London), University of Toronto, NUS, Nanyang Technological University, and many more from the top 100 universities globally.

Over the years, our students have secured admissions in more than 40 of the world’s top 100 universities and have collectively received scholarships worth over Rs. 70 crores.

Career guidance at CS Academy begins in Year 8, giving students a head start in discovering who they are and what excites them. Through self-discovery exercises, interest mapping, and individual conversations, students begin to develop the clarity and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their future.

“The key to placement success is early preparation and a systematic approach where we, the school and the parents work together in partnership,” says Dr. Vikram Ramakrishnan, Head of the school’s career counseling service and Director, CS Academy.

The programme includes one-to-one counselling, university fairs, sessions with university faculty, workshops with professionals, and even AI-powered tools that help students map their strengths and explore global opportunities. Over the years, we’ve hosted professors from renowned universities, successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts who share not just knowledge, but perspective—giving students an honest and inspiring look at what’s possible.

In Levels 9 and 10, students are offered Empower—our foundational mentorship programme designed to focus on skill development and profile building. Through Empower, students are encouraged to participate in meaningful extracurriculars, take on leadership roles, and develop strong personal profiles that align with their future goals.

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