Sakshi Kaushik

Experience

1. Senior Academic Advisor

   upGrad

   Mar 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Providing one-on-one counseling to prospective working Professionals and their families, addressing questions and concerns about the admissions process, academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and campus life. Counselors may also conduct informational sessions and campus tours for visitors.2. Collaborating with admissions committees to make admissions decisions based on applicants\' qualifications, institutional priorities, and enrollment goals. This may involve advocating for individual applicants and presenting their cases to the admissions committee.3. Maintaining communication with prospective students throughout the admissions cycle via email, phone calls, social media, and other communication channels. This includes following up with inquiries, providing updates on application status, and sending relevant information about the institution.4. Maintaining accurate records of prospective students, applicants, and admissions-related activities in the institution\'s database or customer relationship management (CRM) system. This may involve tracking inquiries, applications, communications, and enrollment statistics.5. Staying informed about trends and best practices in college admissions, attending conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities, and continuously improving skills and knowledge related to admissions counseling.6. Collaborating with students to create educational plans that reflect their academic and career goals. Academic counselors help students navigate academic requirements, understand degree pathways, and make informed decisions about course selection, transfer credits, and academic policies.7. Providing individualized guidance to students regarding their academic goals, course selection, major/minor choices, and graduation requirements. Academic counselors help students develop academic plans that align with their interests, strengths, and career aspirations.

Education

• Agra university

  Bachelor of Science - Bsc

• Delhi Public School (DPS)

  Science