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10 Nov, 21:20
Cost of RiskIs there a cost to taking a risk?A silly question, perhaps. The word risk itself suggests that something is at stake. But lately, I’ve been wondering whether we really understand what we're risking.We usually think of risk in terms of what we might lose. Leaving a comfortable job means risking our income. Moving somewhere new means leaving behind what is familiar. Telling someone how we feel means risking rejection. There is always something we might lose.But what about the cost of not taking that risk?We rarely think of playing it safe as a risk of its own. Staying where we are feels comfortable because we know what to expect. But just because a decision feels safe doesn't mean it comes without a cost.That's what makes risk interesting to me. Every choice means giving up another possibility. When we take a risk and fail, we can clearly see what we've lost: time, money, or an opportunity. But when we choose not to take one, the cost is harder to see. We never really know what could have happened.Of course, that doesn't mean every risk is worth taking. Some things are too important to gamble away, and knowing when to walk away takes just as much courage. Still, I wonder how often we make decisions because we truly believe they're right, and how often we simply fear what might happen if we're wrong.Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
4 Nov, 16:18
✍️ Intensive Writing Program: Enrollment Open! The Intensive Writing Program is a month-long program led by Bobirjon Bakhtiyorov, built to get your Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays ready for this application cycle. How does it work? Over a monthBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
4 Nov, 15:50
LAST DANCE.You have only one SAT session left after November before the admissions cycle comes to an end.Even if you’re taking the November SAT, don’t stop studying afterward. If you don’t reach your 1500+ goal, you’ll risk losing momentum and having to start all over again.We’re offering a 1500+ Guaranteed Course for the December SAT, and 92% of our October students scored 1500+.If you’re still aiming for top universities and need that final push, DM @bssat_admin to join.Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
4 Nov, 00:36
May Allah grant us success, but never at the expense of our peace, our faith, or the people we love.Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
4 Nov, 00:36
The Paradox of LifeWhy do we chase the big house? The expensive car? The luxurious lifestyle?The more I experience life, the more I realize how little these things have to do with happiness. Don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with wanting a comfortable life. But I have come to realize that some of the greatest joys in life come from the simplest things. Learning something new or trying something you've never done.Sometimes we become so consumed by the life we are trying to build that we forget to enjoy the life we already have. We tell ourselves we'll spend more time with our parents once we're successful. We'll travel once we've made enough money. We'll rest once we've achieved that next big thing. But there is always another big thing. And while we're busy chasing it, our parents are getting older. Our loved ones are waiting for us. And the days we thought we had so many of are quietly passing by.Time is probably the one thing we spend most carelessly, even though we can never earn it back. Lately, I've been thinking about what it really means to be wealthy. I think the greatest luxury in life is peace of mind. To go to sleep without carrying resentment in your heart. To wake up knowing your family is well. To have work that exhausts you but gives you a reason to wake up the next morning. And sometimes, even when you love what you do, you need to stop. Take a long walk at night. Put your phone away. Think about where you are, where you're going, and whether you're becoming the kind of person you once hoped to be.As a rather traditional man, I've also come to understand something about myself. Making my parents happy brings me a kind of happiness that money simply cannot buy. Being able to do something for them, even something small, and seeing the joy on their faces. Knowing that the people who sacrificed so much for you can now find some comfort because of you.And yet, our nafs gets in the way so often.We compare. We envy. We want more. We become impatient when life doesn't unfold according to our plans. Sometimes we are so focused on what Allah hasn't given us that we forget how much He already has. I have had my fair share of worries, disappointments, and unanswered questions. And I'm sure there will be many more. But if the last few months have taught me anything, it's that most problems come and go. Things that once kept me awake at night barely cross my mind today.Life moves ridiculously fast. Too fast to spend all of it worrying about things that may never happen. So please, take a moment. Call your parents. Spend time with your family. Go for that evening walk. Forgive someone. Be kind to people, even when you have nothing to gain from it. And most importantly, pray.There is one thing about making dua that I have been reflecting on lately. When you want something badly, whether it's admission to a prestigious university, a dream job, or an opportunity you've worked years for, ask Allah for it. But also learn to say:Ya Allah, I want this so badly. You know how much it means to me. But if it is good for me, for my future, for my family, and for my deen, grant it to me. And if it isn't, guide me toward something better and give my heart the peace to accept it.I think that last part is the hardest. Because sometimes we pray for something with all our hearts, and when it doesn't happen, we feel disappointed. We wonder why, despite all our effort and prayers, things didn't work out.But perhaps what we wanted wasn't what we needed. Allah sees what we cannot. He knows the doors that should remain closed just as He knows which ones should open. I'm still learning to accept that and not to let my ambitions take away my gratitude.I don't have life figured out. These are simply things I've been thinking about as I grow older, take on new responsibilities, and begin to understand what really matters to me. I still want to achieve great things in life. I just don't want to reach the top one day, look around, and realize IBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
2 Nov, 15:40
Recording of today's webinarBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
2 Nov, 15:39edited
✍️ Intensive Writing Program: Enrollment Open!The Intensive Writing Program is a month-long program led by Bobirjon Bakhtiyorov, built to get your Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays ready for this application cycle.How does it work? Over a month, you will join one or two live lessons a week, depending on the topic, and work with us through 1:1 meetings, personal feedback, and comments and edits on your drafts.What do we cover? On the Personal Statement, we spend most of our time on brainstorming, since that is where strong essays begin, and then move on to writing and polishing. On the Supplementals, we cover the five types you will meet most often: Why Us / Why Major, Diversity, Disagreement, Intellectual Curiosity, and Roommate.Who is it for? It is for you if you have a 1450+ SAT and your ECs look solid, so now your essays need to match. It is also for you if you are applying this cycle and want essays that stand out.When is the deadline? Applications close on November 4th at 23:59Apply here: https://forms.gle/PiiSf7hkYfTbbBUFAfor questions: @asadbekoltinovLive stream finished (26 minutes)
2 Nov, 15:25
Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
19 Sept, 18:18
Inshallah I’ll be there next yearBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
19 Sept, 18:17
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17 Sept, 16:28
Live a life you would be proud of!! Have no regrets!!!Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
17 Sept, 16:27
Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
12 Sept, 15:50
Big Georgetown Update!You can now apply to Georgetown University through the Common App!Even better, you can now choose just ONE SAT score to submit — unlike before when you had to submit all SAT scores.Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
11 Sept, 16:27
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Reality lives in your consciousness. If you want to make your life hard, remind yourself every second it’s hard and train your consciousness to perceive it as such.If you want to be smart, train your consciousness to get into the mode of normalizing the thought that you are the smartest. It is going to become your reality.Reality doesn’t exist in a certain shape, objectively measured and perceived. We all have our own perceptions, and we form reality as we decide to form it. Not everyone understands it.Control that variableBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
8 Sept, 04:20edited
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8 Sept, 04:20
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Class of 2031. College application deadlines are not far away...The 4th cohort of our research program is now open! 🥳Our mentees have finished their research drafts together with Stanford, Boston University, Oxford, Harvard, Cornell, USC, UMelbourne and many other prestigious affiliates (PhDs mostly)This cohort, students go from zero to a completed research paper - with the opportunity, based on performance, to co-author with experts from leading institutions and submit to prestigious international high school journals like International Journal of High School Research & OJSS, not just local ones.Classes meet twice a week, plus weekly 1-on-1 mentoring for personalized feedback.You will be mentored by: Zhangerey Bekbulat - Yale '30 (STEM) AI research honored by the President of Kazakhstan Kamilla Sobirkhonova - Queen Mary '29 (Social Sciences & Humanities) EPQ dissertation onBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
6 Sept, 15:57
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6 Sept, 15:57
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Bobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
6 Sept, 12:01
⚠️ Update on the Horizon and Full Support ProgramsDear students, we've started reviewing new applications for the Horizon and Full Support programs.Feel free to reapply or submit a new application if you haven't already!Horizon Program - APPLYFull Support Program - APPLYWarm regards, B&S AdmissionsBobirjon's Blog | IELTS 9 | SAT 1600
4 Sept, 12:12
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