4 Tips to Stay Proactive While Waiting for Colleges Admission Decisions
After running the gauntlet that is college applications, you might, in the month of March, be wondering, what now? It’s a difficult process not just because of all the work you have to do, but because of all the waiting you have to do as well. As admissions results trickle in, soon to become a […]
Should You Consider The Netherlands for an Undergraduate Degree?
In the current political climate, many students are looking beyond the US and UK for higher studies abroad. In this case, I would urge such students to consider the Netherlands, which offers a wide range of over 300 bachelor’s degree courses in English for international students. Why should I consider studying in the Netherlands? The […]
6 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Application
What comes to mind when you think of your summer vacation? If you are in grades 8-11 and your goal is to study at one of the competitive universities in the US, then summer is not just about having a good time. Competitive US universities look beyond your test scores and academic performance when they […]
You Made It to Oxbridge – Get Up to Speed With Some of the Traditions!
Congratulations on getting an offer from Oxbridge! At the time you were sitting opposite your interviewer in December, your chances of success at Oxford were around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge. Now that you have an offer, it is time to make sure you get the grades to fulfill your conditional requirements and gear up for the adventure of a lifetime! Get ready for a world steeped in tradition; from matriculating at the Oxford Sheldonian1 in your sub-fusc2 uniforms to meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their frequent visits, the two universities have a lot in store for you.
You Have Been Placed on an MBA Waitlist…What Now?
After a long and exhaustive application process, spread over a few months, getting a waitlist notification can be disappointing. However, while many see the waitlist as a rejection, MBA applicants need to understand that being placed on the waitlist is another opportunity to shine. It really means the admissions committee has decided to continue evaluating your candidacy. But sometimes the waiting can get to you. So here are some guidelines on the waitlist strategy to keep you on track.
Tips for Successful US College Application Submission
It is almost the end of the year. For those of you in grade 12, it is now down to the last stretch before submitting your US college applications as the January 1 deadline looms near. The last couple of months have been tough. Juggling school, research and exams with seemingly endless application work–choosing colleges, […]
7 Tips for a Successful Oxbridge Interview
As December draws closer, your anxiety levels are probably skyrocketing in anticipation of your interview with Oxbridge university tutors. One thing you can do to calm your nerves is to be prepared. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for an interview with Oxbridge university tutors: 1) Don’t believe the myths: Numerous myths […]
Why Are Boarding Schools a Great Option for Holistic Education?
Have you ever considered sending your child to boarding school? Historically and even today, children are enrolled in boarding schools because: Local schooling options do not match the family’s goals Families feel that the experience of boarding school builds character and makes their children more independent Because family circumstances (health, work, etc.) are such that […]
SAT vs ACT: Which Is Right for You?
“Should I take the SAT or the ACT?” Despite many colleges adopting test-optional policies post the pandemic, we still hear this question regularly. The honest truth: It does not matter. Neither test is easier and colleges view both equally. So how are you to choose? Read on to know some similarities and differences and how […]
What Is the Maximum Number of Colleges to Which I Can Apply?
Recently, a worried parent approached The Red Pen, stating that, “My daughter’s school is limiting the number of US colleges to which she can apply to ten.” Our counsellor was shocked, just not in the way the parent expected. Her response was, “Ten?! That’s a lot of applications!” Until recently, applicants were satisfied with applying […]
