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A Comprehensive Guide to Reflective Essay Writing | The Red Pen

A Comprehensive Guide to Reflective Essay Writing

When it comes to essays, there are various different types–descriptive, expository, persuasive and reflective essays. While you may have nailed how to tackle the first three through your school work, reflective essays may pose a challenge. Reflective essays require you to examine your life experiences, describe your feelings and thoughts, analyse their impact and reveal …

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Curriculum Selection-Frequently Asked Questions | The Red Pen

Frequently Asked Questions-Curriculum Selection

In India, there are a plethora of curricula available. This makes it hard to navigate the different curricula to determine the best fit for your child. Here is a general overview of each of the curricula and some questions that most of our applicants end up asking us. What are Advanced Placement (AP) exams? The …

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What are the A Levels and Who Should take this Exam | The Red Pen

What Are the A Levels and Who Should Take This Exam

In the past few years, the education landscape has changed dramatically. High schools have started offering a plethora of curricula, each with its own abbreviations and philosophy. So, in this world of acronyms, where do the A Levels fall and who should opt for this curriculum? What are the A Levels? A UK-based curriculum, the …

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Moving From ISCE to IBDP: What Should You Know | The Red Pen

Moving From CISCE to IBDP: What Should You Know?

In the past two decades, the academic space within India has changed drastically. One of the most significant developments has been the introduction of international curricula. What started with just 8 schools in 2000, has grown to over 600 schools today. This has led many students to switch to international curricula for grades 11 and …

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What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme? | The Red Pen

What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?

Since 1976, there have been schools that have offered Indian students the opportunity to study the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Now, it is offered at about 205 schools across the country. The influx of IB schools has led to confusion among many parents and students about which curriculum is better for grades 11 and 12. …

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5 Factors to Consider Before Changing Your Child’s Curriculum for Grades 11 and 12 | The Red Pen

5 Factors to Consider Before Changing Your Child’s Curriculum for Grades 11 and 12

Over the last two decades, India has seen significant growth in the number of schools offering international curricula, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the Cambridge International AS & A Levels. What started with just eight international schools in 2000 has grown to over …

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3 Reasons You Should Start Saving Early For Your Child’s Education Abroad | The Red Pen

3 Reasons You Should Start Saving Early For Your Child’s Education Abroad

Sending your child to study abroad can be expensive. As a parent, you want to give your child a world-class education, which requires thoughtful financial planning as early as possible.  Here are 3 reasons why you need to start saving now for your child’s education abroad: 1) The cost of education is rising faster than …

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4 Common Myths About Careers After College | The Red Pen

4 Common Myths About Careers After College

A common belief in the education industry and one that’s often repeated during conversations about higher education is that current high school students will apply for jobs that don’t even exist yet. This indicates the blistering pace at which the career landscape can be transformed by technology. In such a state of constant change, it …

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Benefits of Credit Courses and Research Papers for High School Students | The Red Pen

Benefits of Credit Courses and Research Papers for High School Students

At 99 degrees, water is hot. At 100 degrees, it changes to steam, which can power an engine. That one extra degree makes all the difference between something that’s simply hot and something that can move mountains. That extra step, that differentiating factor is key at every step, whether in school, college or even in …

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7 Things You Should Think About Before Considering a Career in Medicine | The Red Pen

7 Things You Should Think About Before Considering a Career In Medicine

As a high school student, you might be wondering, “Why do I need to start thinking about medical school now?” The answer is important because there is a lot to sort through before you even get started. While the US requires you to complete a bachelor’s degree before you can apply for an MD programme, …

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