7 Strong Reasons Why Europe is Excellent for Postgraduate Studies
Cultural differences, the lack of programmes taught in English, and the perceived expenses associated with education have discouraged students from considering Europe as a study destination. However, universities in Europe have acknowledged these challenges and taken proactive steps to address them. Over the past three years, the Postgraduate Team at The Red Pen has collaborated […]
How to Leverage University Networks in Your Master’s Application
Competitive international universities often emphasise their extensive networks. According to an article from the Harvard Business Review, neglecting to engage in networking can hinder one’s ability to gain leadership and guidance. Columbia University, on the other hand, highlights the importance of networking in getting a lead on a job, gathering information, or connecting with people […]
Social Service for Postgraduate Admissions: How to Leverage it?
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 […]
How to Ace Imperial College London’s (ICL) Q&A for Master’s Applications
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 […]
Common Mistakes in Master’s Application Essays for Studying Abroad
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 […]
What Admissions Officers Want: 6 Things Beyond GRE/GMAT Scores
Think your GRE/GMAT scores are the only things that matter in your postgraduate application? Well, think again. After helping thousands of applicants secure admission to some of the world’s most prestigious graduate schools and master’s programmes, I assure you that admissions officers are looking for more. While academic credentials are undoubtedly the most crucial factor […]
Understanding Postgraduate Application Outcomes
After spending weeks perfecting your postgraduate application, practising video essays and submitting your application, the only thing left to do is wait for your admissions results. However, knowing that the last few admission cycles have been the toughest ever, it’s hard to stay calm and wait for the results. The Yale Graduate School of Arts […]
Where Should I Apply For My Master’s Abroad?
Are you looking to pursue a master’s programme abroad but are confused about the universities to which you should apply? Technical degrees like those earned while studying medicine, architecture, law and engineering are four-year courses, so these applicants meet most university requirements by default. However, as most Indian liberal arts, social science and business applicants […]
Why are English Language Proficiency Tests Important?
When applying to colleges abroad, international students might be required to submit an English Language Proficiency Test as a part of their application. This demonstrates to the colleges that the applicant’s English is at an adequate level to cope with college-level lectures and classes. These tests may be required even if English is your first […]
Received Multiple Acceptances? Here’s How to Decide Between Them
At some point during the MBA application process, you must have thought that you would never be finished with your application. Then came the interminable wait when all you wanted was to get accepted somewhere. Now, however, as the results flood in, and you’ve received a host of positive admissions results, you have a hard […]
