Who better than a student would understand that life really is a game of numbers. Just a fraction of a mark can make the difference, and have you walking through the hall of fame, or shame! And while everyone (and their grandmas), has already advised you on how to score higher to get to or through college — devise your own mnemonics, eat brain-food like badaam, cheat, don’t cheat et al — we’re here to talk a different set of numbers.

Real deals
This is what no guidebook will tell you — how to save a few dollars, before you step on campus. Virgin Atlantic has a place reserved for bookworms, scholars, and nerds! The airline has special student fares, between the sectors of Mumbai and Delhi, flying in to UK/USA, wherein students get a 10 per cent discount on the base fare, in Premium Economy. In addition, if you can’t afford Premium Economy, as a student you can still enjoy a special baggage allowance of 69 kg of checked-in luggage in Economy, a jump from 46 kg, which is the regular Economy allowance. And students flying Premium Economy are allowed 92 kg, an upgrade from the regular 69 kg allowance in this class.