Birla Open Minds continues collaboration with CIALFO, a partnership that has been transforming the educational journey of students aspiring to study abroad. For three years, this alliance has been dedicated to providing seamless, personalized guidance to international education, empowering students to unlock their full potential.
By combining Birla Open Minds’ commitment to holistic development with CIALFO’s cutting-edge technology and global network, the collaboration ensures equipping the students with the right tools along with guidance around international university applications.
Together, we’ve supported 125+ students in making informed decisions, applying to top universities worldwide across Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and many more. Through this powerful partnership, we continue to help students navigate their aspirations, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
To empower students to achieve their full potential by providing personalized, comprehensive, and seamless pathways to international education, fostering global citizenship and academic excellence.
International Universities in past 3 years from batch of 2022, 2023, 2024
The higher education landscape is rapidly changing according to the requirement of the job market leading to career options at galore, which is very much overwhelming for the senior secondary students.
Career Guidance Counselling is an integral part of our school, to facilitate the students taking informed decisions regarding their subject options, right skills and exposure to extracurricular activities aligning to their choice of higher education courses and institutions. It helps students in identifying their strengths, their areas of interests, the values that enable them to decide in choosing a suitable career path, understand the job market, the education and training required for different careers.
The dynamic CIALFO Portal assists the students to explore the different career paths, develop and understand of the world of work, the updated information on different colleges, courses, scholarships, and admission criteria. The students get better prepared for entrance exams, application processes, interviews and it leads to higher chances of securing the seat into their preferred colleges. This awareness empowers our students to explore a wider range of options and opportunities; the students get an access to worldwide network of 1000+ Universities across the globe which helps them to create a strong framework of college applications and scholarship guidance.
The career counsellors of CIALFO support the students and parents by extending personalized advice based on individual student profiles, making the guidance more effective and tailored to everystudent’s needs. Moreover, The CIALFO team conducts orientation sessions for students and parents, career guidance workshops, prior information about planning the college application days, physical and virtual interaction sessions of the University team with the students and staff members. We are extremely happy with the support and guidance extended to the students and our career guidance team at the school level connecting the students, counsellors and the Universities on a single platform.
— Dr.Syamali Chowdhury, Principal
Our mission is to help every student achieve their aspirations and build a great future at Birla Open Minds International School. As Career Guidance Coordinator, I am glad to highlight the holistic and individualized support each student receives at our institution. We associate with prestigious partners like CIALFO and offer unparalleled resources and opportunities for career planning. The student friendly platform helps the students navigate to the area of interest is very well planned. Our university tours expose students to academic institutions in ways that can help them find diverse options and make informed decisions about their future paths. We also focus on giving individual attention to students and constant follow-up throughout their application journey. From curating college lists to crafting standout applications, we make sure that at each step, our students feel supported in order to showcase their best selves. Apart from the student-focused initiatives, we conduct teacher empowerment sessions to hone the art of writing meaningful LORs (Letter of Recommendation). Equipping our teachers with the right tools and insights is essential to bettering the quality of LORs to effectively depict students' endeavors and accomplishments. In partnership with CIALFO, at Birla Open Minds, we aim to equip the student as well as the educator for an opportunity that leads them into a successful learning and achievement.
— Fauzia Siddiqui, Career Guidance Coordinator
A flagship in-person event exclusively for CIALFO high schools! CIALFO feels great to be present on the school campus to meet the students, parents, and the Birla Open Minds school community.
Engage directly with university representatives to receive the latest information about applications, courses, and campus life; or have any other burning questions answered right away. Experience a much more personalized and impactful way of college search with the selection of top-tier universities worldwide - broaden students' perspectives and allow them to find their best-fit universities.
We are, CIALFO advisors, multi-destination college counselling specialist for the US, the UK, Canada, ANZ and Europe. We specialise in guiding prospective students through the application process and helping them navigate the exciting journey of education. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or you' re ready to take the next step, we're here to provide support and answer any questions you may have.
We stand ready to be your guide, advocate, and mentor throughout this process. Let’s get started on your journey now!
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40 students from batch of 2025 are actively using CIALFO for their college applications
BOM students are considering offbeat destinations as well in 2025!
Discover how CIALFO has guided students through their study abroad journeys.
Srishanth Machugari is set on pursuing higher education in New Zealand or Australia. Having already applied to two universities in New Zealand before connecting with CIALFO, we’ve since guided him through the education system and employment opportunities in both regions. Srishanth is now preparing to submit his applications via Clafo’s Direct Apply platform soon.
Clafo has been guiding Tanesaha Nair through her Law school journey, with India as her top choice and the UK as a backup. We’ve reviewed profile requirements, discussed the UNAT (which she took in December), and helped with shortlisting UK universities. We also met her in person during our school visit to Birla Open Minds, alongside her participation in a Clafo virtual session. We are working with her for her UK Personal Statement at the moment.
Suven Yerramsetti is focused on pursuing his studies at BITS Pilani Dubai. After connecting with both him and his parents, we’ve explained the costing and application process. Suven is expected to submit his applications soon via Clafo’s DA platform.
Our student sought guidance from Clafo regarding the acceptance of the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) by US universities. Although applications were submitted via CommonApp, Clafo helped clarify next steps, including how to communicate with universities about IBCP recognition and explore safety options. Clafo’s support ensured a smooth, informed application process.
The student, along with their parents, connected with Clafo for assistance with applications to universities in India. We provided guidance on the application process and also discussed the next steps for applying to top B-schools for MBA programs. Our support helped clarify the requirements and timelines for both undergraduate and postgraduate pathways, ensuring a well-rounded strategy for their future academic goals.
The student sought advice on applying to universities in India while their program choice was still being finalized. Clafo provided personalized guidance, discussing various options based on the student’s profile and academic goals. We helped explore the most suitable programs, ensuring a tailored approach to the application process.
The student, who aims to apply to the US as his first choice, met with Clafo during a school visit. During our meeting, we addressed basic queries about the US application process, focusing on how to enhance his profile and essays. Given his diverse personal and academic experiences, we offered advice on how to effectively showcase these strengths to enhance his applications.
The student, who was initially working with an external agent for their US applications (as they were not aware of Clafo at the time), later reached out to us for guidance on document-related queries and advice on building a balanced university list. We offered support to help streamline the application process and ensure a strategic approach.
Discover how CIALFO supports students through their academic journey.
We help students explore their options and identify the best universities and programs that align with their goals.
Our experts provide personalized guidance throughout the application process, ensuring students make informed decisions.
We support students in activating their plans, from submitting applications to preparing for their new academic journey.
CIALFO conducted a session on Letters of Recommendation (LOR) for the teachers at the School, focusing on both UCAS and CommonApp applications. The session aimed to equip teachers with the skills to write impactful LORs tailored to students’ profiles, highlighting their unique strengths and potential. Teachers gained insights into the significance of LORs in university applications and learned how to align recommendations with specific requirements, ensuring better support for students in achieving their higher education goals.
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Career Counseling
Course Selection
Destination Finalisation
Summer School
Internship
University Shortlisting
Application Preparation
Document Finalisation
English & Standardised Tests
University Application
University Specific Essays
Letter of Recommendations
Statement of Purpose
Scholarship
Late Applications
University Decisions Awarded
Education Loan
University Offers Start
Conditional Offer Acceptance
Mark University Preference
Unconditional Offer Acceptance
Deposit Payment
Accommodation
Insurance
Visa Application
Flight Booking
Pre-Departure
Off to University