Namita Mehta, President of The Red Pen and Dr Pradeep Balbir Khanna are co-hosting an exclusive webinar on studying undergraduate medicine in the UK. While Namita holds an M.Biochem from the University of Oxford, Dr Khanna is a distinguished physician with over 30 years of experience in the NHS, UK. He is also a Fellow at the Royal College of Physicians in the UK & Ireland. He even serves as the Assistant Medical Director for Community Services & Care of the Elderly at the Aneurin Bevan Health Board.
Explore key requirements, deadlines, subject prerequisites, UCAT/BMAT test preparation, interview preparations and more.
Namita will ask Dr Khanna specific questions about pursuing a medical career, nuances of the application process and tips to stand out.
Namita and Dr Khanna will conduct a mock interview, revealing expected questions and the best way to answer them.
The Red Pen Undergraduate Admissions Team is dedicated to helping you identify and apply to international universities that align with your academic potential and goals.
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CANDIDATE:
AN
GRE/GMAT:
Did not take
GPA:
3.43/4.0 (as per her WES evaluation)
Qualification:
BA Economics
Work Experience:
Less than six months
Admitted to:
NYU
AN aimed for an MS in Marketing in the US and the UK. The applicant was prompt in balancing the WES evaluation and other application components. However, while brainstorming the SOP we encountered a challenge. The applicant lacked sufficient work experience, which is gained through internships. They only had a two-month marketing internship in a finance company. However, as an undergraduate, the applicant was editor-in-chief of the college magazine, co-authored academic papers and hosted an Instagram series on mental health, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community.
While storyboarding, we strategically guided the applicant to match their academic endeavours with their desire to become an inclusive impact marketer. As an editor, writer and social media content creator for diversity and inclusivity, AN developed excellent communication skills, an understanding of different people, and concise and compelling storytelling abilities. We advised the applicant to position themself as a collaborative marketing person who understood diverse needs, has problem-solving skills and was familiar with contemporary communication platforms.
AN exemplifies how storyboarding with expert counsellors can help applicants identify experiences that align with their goals. Our strategic advice proved valuable, and the applicant received offers from programmes of their choice. It reinforced the fact that transferable skills, like problem-solving, communication, collaboration and technical proficiency, are greatly valued and can compensate for work experience.
