Add Purpose
to your Portfolio...
Academic achievements, standardized tests, related co-curriculars -- average college profiles begin and end with just academic outcomes.
But, do they help you make an informed choice about the academic stream you want to pursue? Will just grades guarantee admission into discerning colleges that can launch your career?
With the conventional approach, you're missing the key element that showcases that you are more than just your academic grade -- purpose.
blenNDo is an AI-in-the-loop academic mentorship partner helping young adults achieve their best potential in academics, college, and career. High schoolers and undergraduates choose blenNDo to:
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Build a standout college profile for admissions at discerning universities;
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Build a college portfolio that showcases authentic strengths;
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Build skills that showcase personas beyond just grades; and
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Build these skills while working on passion projects that clarify interest and demonstrate initiative. ​
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Blend Inclusion is our inclusive research mentorship program that guides ambitious students to build a standout college portfolio that blends proficiency with purpose.
Whatever be your career aspiration or subject you wish to explore, we'll show you how to amplify impact and demonstrate deep empathy -- with a research project exploring practical applications to foster neurodiversity inclusion.
Outshine with Inclusion
Choose an academic stream of interest and we'll guide you to develop a multi-disciplinary inclusive research project for career exploration, college preparation, and real-world learning for stronger university applications.
Computer Science and AI
Envision and prototype tech / AI solutions to solve urgent issues in inclusion with tech for good.
Psychology and Clinical Therapy
Experience first-hand the role of early clinical interventions to support unique cognitive needs.
Medicine and Biology
Explore the basic neurobiology of cognitive variations from the lens of strengths, not disability.
Social Entrepreneurship and Finance
Explore the personal finance and functional financial literacy needs of neurodivergent adults.
Creative Arts and Sports
Explore the developmental and therapeutic perspectives of your loved form of art and movement.
Law and Public Policy
Explore the disability policy landscape and emerging needs of the neurodiverse citizen.
Blend Inclusion
Research Project
3-month after-class online program:​
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Experiential exploration of cognitive differences
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Online learning sessions for theoretical understanding
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Unlimited access to 24/7 chatbot for information on neurodiversity
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3-month free access to Learning Personalization app
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Multidisciplinary research:
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Thematic stakeholder interactions
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Research on promoting inclusion with subject of choice:
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Computer Science and AI
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Psychology and Clinical Therapy
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Medicine and Biology
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Social Entrepreneurship and Finance
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Creative Arts and Sports
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Law and Public Policy
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Capstone project:
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Development of research report / prototype
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Literature review
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Reflective conclusion on applying frameworks of inclusion in the practice of subject of choice
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Viva
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Credits:
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Certificate of participation and completion
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Project artifacts become a part of your college portfolio
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Top achievers receive personal recommendation letter.
FAQs
Does a research project help with college admission?
College admissions officers value holistic student profiles over mere academic excellence. Passion projects demonstrate initiative and leadership; research projects showcase intellectual curiosity; and project-based career exploration signals authentic commitment. Projects with blenNDo help students display these key traits that colleges seek from best-fit applicants.
Who are the students who enrol for blenNDo projects?
Purpose-driven young adults choose our academic mentorship for college profile development for two key reasons: project-based career exploration to make informed choices of college courses; and building an inclusive college portfolio that showcases the skills that colleges look for -- initiative, purpose, and authenticity. Our diverse mentee profile cuts across academic grades (grade 9 to under-graduation), subjects (STEM / Liberal studies), interests, curriculum (IB / IGCSE / CBSE / alternative boards), and college destinations.
Do I need a project portfolio to apply to Indian colleges or only to universities abroad?
Selection into universities in the USA, UK, Europe, Singapore, Australia, etc., is significantly determined by a strong college profile. Most discerning universities in India are also increasingly weighing in on college portfolios to evaluate candidates beyond standardized test results. Projects are also a great way for students to explore their interests and career aspirations and avoids situations of poor / uninformed course selection.
Internship or project - what do colleges prefer?
Choose an internship if you want to demonstrate the application of existing knowledge in the real world. Choose a mentored project if you want to showcase depth of exploration of an interest with hands-on learning in a practical setting.
Do you provide college and career counselling?
We do not offer college or career counselling services. Rather, our mentored profile building for IB / IGCSE / alternative boards helps students explore their interests via hands-on projects. This helps students see the impact their career path can create and also clarify the academic stream they should choose in college.
How can blenNDo help me choose my subject of interest?
blenNDo projects are a great way for students to discover real-world applications of their preferred subjects, which in turn, helps them make better stream and course selection in college. Our academic mentoring is also ideal for transition planning from alternative schools and homeschooling environments.
What makes a mentored project with blenNDo unique?
While every project with blenNDo is unique, what makes us stand out is our philosophy of inclusion. We do not work only with top ranking high-achievers. We work with students from mainstream, inclusive, and alternative school boards who are determined to explore an idea, interest, or purpose. Students work independently and with autonomy within a reasonable structure in a judgement-free environment. Our inclusive college portfolio supports learner variability and fosters self-advocacy.
Who are the mentors for projects?
Our mentors come with rich academic background from premier institutes in India and the US and bring over 40 years of cumulative industry experience. Our mentors are also neurodiversity-affirming and follow the principles of universal design for learning to cater to learner variability.