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Saturday, September 16

3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

About the event

If you want to study at an Ivy League college or Oxbridge, attending this in-person event co-hosted by Mehnaz Jaffer, our Head of Undergraduate Admissions and Abhinav Garg, CEO of SAT n paper, can give you a competitive edge. While the experts will shed light on the benefits of starting your application process early, they will also share insights on standardised tests, essays, extracurricular activities and everything you must know about getting accepted into the world’s most selective universities.

This event will cover:

Benefits of starting the application process early

Discover the strategic advantages of working on your application well in advance.

How to approach each application component

Explore effective strategies to adeptly handle every facet of the application process.

Importance of prepping for standardised tests

Learn how to create a comprehensive study schedule, discover resources for practice tests, and more.

SAT and ACT best practices

Gain valuable insights on selecting the right test and tackling each section of the exams to maximise your test performance.

Sponsored by:

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SAT n paper is India’s premier one-on-one online test preparation company. With 80 adept tutors, it has nurtured over 2500 students across 26 countries in the past seven years.

Exclusive: Stay for the Q&A session and seek answers from the expert

About The Red Pen Undergraduate Team

  • The Red Pen Undergraduate Admissions Team is dedicated to helping you identify and apply to international schools that align with your academic potential and goals. 
  • We are members of the IACAC (International Association for College Admission Counseling), which gives us access to admission officers and updated information on university trends. 
  • Our consultants are graduates from the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Duke, Stanford, UPenn, Columbia, Emory University, LSE and more. 
  • We have In-depth knowledge of admission processes in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and have worked with thousands of applicants worldwide. 
new york university

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

Background

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.

Approach

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.

Key Takeaway

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.