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Beyond the US, UK and Canada: Unique Study Abroad Destinations

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The past decades have seen unprecedented growth in students choosing to study abroad for higher education. According to a study by Holon IQ in 2019, there were 5 million international students, representing 196 Billion USD of direct annual expenditure. They expect this annual expenditure to double by 2030. While global education may have faced challenges during …

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Unravelling the Enigma: What Makes Ivy League Schools Special?

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The Ivy League refers to a group of the finest US colleges. Leading global companies know that these universities educate the world’s best students. But which colleges are considered a part of the Ivy League? What makes each of them unique? Why are they so coveted? Read on to find out.  Here’s a list of …

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Pursuing Liberal Arts in the US: Your Ultimate Guide

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The US is known for its liberal arts colleges. It is a degree programme that not only explores non-vocational subjects such as literature, social sciences, philosophy an music, but also allows students to study natural sciences, math and economics. It is characterised by intellectual exploration, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning and equips students with a …

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Social Service for Postgraduate Admissions: How to Leverage it?

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Social service is vital in graduate school admissions and relevant across various streams, including science and finance. But as experienced postgraduate admissions counsellors, we’ve noticed a trend emerge in recent years. Often social science applicants organically showcase community service on their resumes. But our engineers, artists, financiers, and natural scientists focus more on talent development …

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The Ultimate Guide to Undergraduate Courses in the US

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US colleges are undoubtedly popular among international students. In a survey conducted by the Institute of International Education with 550+ higher education institutions in the US, 65 percent of the universities revealed that they had seen a surge in international student enrolments for undergraduate courses since the pandemic. But before you apply, let’s understand US …

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How to Ace Imperial College London’s (ICL) Q&A for Master’s Applications

Guide to Postgraduate Applications, Postgraduate / By

Imperial College London (ICL) and several universities that offer a master’s programme in the UK have replaced their statement of purpose (SOP) format with a questionnaire that demands skilled and thoroughly thought-through responses. An unassuming applicant can struggle with the complexity of the questions and submit superficial answers. But don’t worry. As leading global postgraduate …

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Common Mistakes in Master’s Application Essays for Studying Abroad

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Whether it’s a personal statement or statement of purpose (SOP), your master’s application essay is an opportunity to showcase who you are to the admissions committee beyond just your grades. However, writing these essays can be tricky. We at The Red Pen work with hundreds of postgraduate applicants every year. Despite providing clear guidelines and …

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Exploring Veterinary Medicine in the UK: What You Need to Know

Guide to UK Applications, Undergraduate / By

Veterinary medicine is a medical science branch that deals with animal healthcare, husbandry and breeding. It also supports human healthcare by monitoring and controlling zoonotic diseases transmitted from animals to humans and food safety when it comes to the consumption of animals. Those who study veterinary medicine often collaborate with epidemiologists and other health or …

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The UK UCAS: How to Shortlist Undergraduate Universities

Guide to UK Applications, Undergraduate / By

The UK has more than 380 universities and colleges that offer full-time undergraduate courses. But the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), a centralised admission and application service, lets you apply only to five colleges for your undergraduate degree. How do you shortlist your universities on the UK UCAS platform?  Here’s how to shortlist undergraduate …

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The UK UCAS Undergraduate Admissions: An Ultimate Guide

Guide to UK Applications, Undergraduate / By

If you’ve decided to study in the UK and are wondering how to apply to universities there, rest assured that the process is more straightforward than you think. But you need to be well-versed with UK’s UCAS system. In essence, it is the interface between students wanting to pursue a course of their choice in the …

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