Start Early: Essential Career Planning Before Grade 12
April 30, 2025
Start Early: Essential Career Planning Before Grade 12
April 30, 2025
Start Early: Essential Career Planning Before Grade 12
Category: Student & Parent Guidance | Globestar Career Counselling In a world that’s changing faster than ever, students and parents are starting to realise that career planning can’t wait until Grade 12. At Globestar Career Counselling (GCC), we believe it should begin as early as Grade 8. To spark this shift, we recently hosted a special session in Pune, bringing together students, parents, and experts to explore early pathways to global success.
Why Start Early is important for Career Planning?
“Instead of asking ‘Which college is best for me?’, students should ask ‘What problems do I want to solve in the world?’”
— Dhaval Mehta, Founder, Globestar Edutech
At the core of our session was this message: students should start with their “why”. From subject choices in Grade 9 to profile-building and test prep, each step matters — and starting early gives students time to make thoughtful, strategic decisions.
Key Highlights from the Workshop
Start Early, Think Big – Why Career Planning Can’t Wait for Grade 12
Panel of Experts: Lt Gen Surendra K, Dhaval Mehta, Mehak V from CollegeBoard
Global Admissions Insights: SAT Suite of Assessments for Grades 8+
Holistic Admissions: Essays, extracurriculars, and challenges matter
“Your grades matter, but so do your values, your challenges, and your growth.”
– Mehak V, College Board
Real Impact for Families
“We got answers to questions we didn’t even know we had.”
— Tosha Mani, Grade 9, Clara Global School
“This was our first deep dive into international options like SAT and global universities. It’s overwhelming, but essential.”
— Parent of Grade 11 student
🚀 Why Early Career Planning is a Game Changer
In today’s fast-moving world, waiting until Grade 12 to start career planning is no longer an option. At Globestar Career Counselling (GCC), we emphasize starting as early as Grade 8 — when students can explore interests, build strong profiles, and understand global opportunities like the SAT Suite. Our recent Pune session proved just how impactful early guidance can be, featuring insights from global experts and real student experiences.
Introducing ULIO: Your Career Launchpad
At the event, we launched ULIO, India’s first globally-built career platform to help students plan smarter and earlier. From subject choices to profile-building and university applications, ULIO is designed to support every stage of the student journey.
🌐 Introducing ULIO: India’s First Career Launchpad for Students
To support this early-start approach, we proudly introduced ULIO — a first-of-its-kind career platform built for Indian students aiming for global success. From subject selection and profile building to competitive test prep and university applications, ULIO supports every step of the journey. With a growing network across 200+ schools, ULIO is redefining how families approach career planning.
✅ What’s Next?
With more workshops across India and ULIO rolling out in 200+ schools, GCC continues to help families make confident, informed career decisions — early.
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