Career And College Counselling
The Career and College Counselling programme at Reliance Foundation School aims to equip students with the necessary tools, guidance, and resources to explore higher education opportunities and career pathways in India and abroad. This programme provides personalised support to students throughout their secondary and senior secondary years, helping them navigate the complex world of university admissions and career choices.
The school hosts a University and Career Pathways Fair that brings together prominent Indian and international universities for student guidance. Important details regarding admission tests, competitive exams, and submission deadlines are readily available. Students are regularly provided with career articles from reputable newspapers and magazines, along with information on summer and winter programmes. Students are also supported in compiling essential documents for college applications, such as predicted grades, transcripts, and individualised letters of recommendation (LOR). Expert and alumni talks are organised to offer first-hand insights into different career fields. The school assists students with uploading necessary documents to university portals, including the Common Application (USA) and UCAS (UK). Coordination with university representatives ensures students meet application requirements and deadlines.
The school collaborates with Univariety, an alumni engagement portal that connects current students with former students for academic and career guidance. The platform enables direct communication, allowing alumni to share insights, mentorship, and opportunities while fostering a strong sense of school community. This network broadens students' exposure to real-world pathways and supports informed decision-making for their future.
The Career Guidance Corner offers students a wealth of resources, including country-specific university brochures and pamphlets from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and India. It houses informative career handbooks such as the FISKE Guide, Parent Handbook of Career after School in India, and guides for competitive exams. The corner also contains a repository of previous years' exam papers and a selection of career-oriented journals like Career 360 and Pratiyogita Darpan.
The school organises a range of career-focused activities, including webinars, expert talks, and career fairs. These events are designed to inform students about the evolving professional landscape, offering guidance on everything from job markets to university admissions. Links to virtual educational fairs hosted by organisations like IC3 Movement and KIC Univ Assist are shared with students to further expand their exposure to global career opportunities.
- A student completed a fully funded six-week STEM research internship under the RSI-India programme in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
- A six-week industry internship was undertaken at a food products company, Melting Pot Food Products Pvt. Ltd. (Inchi), focusing on brand strategy, consumer research, and marketing.
- A student completed a research internship at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, gaining exposure to scientific inquiry and laboratory-based research practices.
- Students participated in the Jio Institute SHAPERS Programme, exploring AI, Data Science, Marketing Communications, Sports Management, and Entrepreneurship.
- Students engaged in Ashoka University's Young Scholars Programme (YSP), gaining interdisciplinary exposure across sciences, economics, design thinking, writing, fundraising, and psychology.
- Students attended the Somaiya Vidyavihar Summer School, exploring Arts, Science, Business, Design, and Performing Arts through interactive sessions.
The school holds several prestigious memberships and affiliations to support students in their college applications to prestigious universities and colleges worldwide:
