EduQuest | Winter Program 2026
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Where School Students Build
College-Level Impact

From Strategy to Implementation — Profiles That Don't Chase Admissions. They Attract Them.

A profile-building program for Grades 8—12 designed to help students develop real-world skills that top global universities value. Students don't just learn concepts. They execute, build, launch, and present.

📅 25th DEC 2025— 31st JAN 2026
💻 Online & Offline Options
Strategy → Execution → Impact
Portfolio-ready proof (GitHub, apps)
Industry-reviewed projects
Strong university differentiation

Grade 8–12 Strategy

Your roadmap to building a university-ready profile.

08 Exploration
Focus: Discover interests, build fundamentals, learn to think beyond textbooks.
Rec: Digital Marketing, Data Visualisation, Python Foundation, UX Basics
CAPSTONE EXAMPLES:
  • Social media campaign for a cause
  • Data dashboard on school or community topic
  • Simple Python automation project
Admissions Value: Shows early curiosity, initiative, and learning mindset.
09 Skill Dev
Focus: Apply skills to real-world problems; start specialization.
Rec: Web App Dev, Android App Dev, Accounting with GST, Power BI
CAPSTONE EXAMPLES:
  • Web app solving a school or student problem
  • Functional mobile app
  • Business analytics dashboard
Admissions Value: Demonstrates hands-on execution and applied learning.
10 Depth
Focus: Build depth in chosen field; take ownership of projects.
Rec: Data Science, AI & ML, MIS Systems, Advanced UX
CAPSTONE EXAMPLES:
  • Predictive data science model
  • AI chatbot or recommendation engine
  • Full UX case study with user testing
Admissions Value: Shows intellectual depth and problem-solving maturity.
11 Advanced
Focus: College-level rigor, advanced projects, industry relevance.
Rec: Enterprise App Dev (Java/.NET), IoT, Advanced MIS
CAPSTONE EXAMPLES:
  • ERP-style enterprise system
  • IoT smart automation project
  • Enterprise-scale application
Admissions Value: Signals college readiness and advanced technical competence.
12 Portfolio
Focus: Final polish, presentation, and differentiation.
Rec: Open Source Dev, CISM (Cybersecurity), Final Specialization
CAPSTONE EXAMPLES:
  • Open-source contribution (GitHub proof)
  • Cybersecurity risk audit project
  • Capstone presentation to industry leaders
Admissions Value: Creates strong application narratives, portfolios, and interview talking points.

Program Catalogue

Programs Offered (and Many More)

Technology
Data Science
📌 CAPSTONE

Build a real-world data model (education, healthcare, finance) and present insights through dashboards and predictions.

Technology
AI & Machine Learning
📌 CAPSTONE

Develop an AI solution (chatbot, recommendation engine, image recognition) solving a real problem.

Technology
Android / App Development
📌 CAPSTONE

Launch a functional mobile app (utility, fintech, education, lifestyle).

Technology
IoT (Internet of Things)
📌 CAPSTONE

Develop a smart system (home automation, energy monitoring, smart security).

Technology
CISM (Cybersecurity)
📌 CAPSTONE

Conduct a cybersecurity risk audit and design an information security policy.

Technology
Open Source Web App
📌 CAPSTONE

Contribute to or launch an open-source project with public GitHub evidence.

Technology
.NET / Java Enterprise
📌 CAPSTONE

Build an enterprise-grade system (HR, payroll, CRM, supply chain) or large-scale transactional system.

Technology
Python Developer
📌 CAPSTONE

Build automation tools, data applications, or Python-based products.

Business
Digital Marketing
📌 CAPSTONE

Run a live marketing campaign with measurable reach, leads, and ROI.

Admissions Value: Shows business acumen and market understanding.
Business
Accounting with GST
📌 CAPSTONE

Manage complete books of accounts & GST filings for a simulated or real business.

Admissions Value: Strong foundation for B.Com, BBA, Finance.
Business
Data Analytics (Power BI)
📌 CAPSTONE

Create executive dashboards for sales, finance, or operations.

Admissions Value: Data-driven decision-making skill.
Business
eCommerce & Business
📌 CAPSTONE

Launch and operate a functional eCommerce store with payments and logistics.

Admissions Value: Entrepreneurship + execution story.
Business
MIS / Tech Driven Systems
📌 CAPSTONE

Design a management dashboard for schools, startups, or SMEs integrating live decision metrics.

Admissions Value: Demonstrates systems thinking.
Design
Advanced UX Design
📌 CAPSTONE

Create a full UX case study—from research, wireframes, to prototype and testing.

Admissions Value: Portfolio-ready design thinking proof.
Design
Data Visualisation
📌 CAPSTONE

Build interactive visual dashboards that explain complex data simply.

Admissions Value: Perfect bridge between design and analytics.
Interactive Media
Game Design & Dev
📌 CAPSTONE

Design and build a playable game (mobile/PC): Concept, Level Design, Testing & Launch.

Admissions Value: Impactful for Game Design & CS + Design programs.
Interactive Media
Gaming UI/UX
📌 CAPSTONE

Redesign or prototype the UX of an existing game or create a new one.

Admissions Value: Niche differentiation.

The Winter Advantage

For those who think ahead, this is strategic profile-building—real skills, real capstones, and college-level impact that makes top universities take notice, not just applications. Students don’t just study business or design — they practice it.

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