Guide to UK Applications

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 2

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 2

The personal statement is one of the most crucial parts of your undergraduate application to UK colleges. This 4,000-character document enables the admissions team to gain a deeper understanding of who you are as a person while giving them an insight into your academic prowess, skills and experiences. Tips for writing a personal statement While …

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How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 1

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 1

Students who are applying for an undergraduate degree in the UK do so through a centralised portal called Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). In addition to academic transcripts for grade 11, predicted grades, university choices and a letter of recommendation (LOR), students are also required to submit a personal statement. What is a personal …

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10 Tips to Ace College Interviews | The Red Pen

10 Tips to Ace College Interviews

You might be getting ready for your interview with admissions officers, other university representatives or alumni in preparations for your studies abroad. While the purpose of the interview is to help a university better understand where you may fit into the campus environment, it is also a wonderful opportunity for you to ask questions, convey …

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COVID-19 Effects: What Will Change for 2020-2021 UG Admissions? | The Red Pen

COVID-19 Effects: What Will Change for 2020-2021 UG Admissions?

The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted students’ schedules and plans, especially those looking to apply in the upcoming undergraduate admissions cycle. Students are left wondering how it will pan out, what alternatives exist to learn about colleges and the status of standardised tests. Here is some clarity on how the application process has changed:  1) …

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COVID-19 Effects: Grade 11 Focus on These 6 Activities | The Red Pen

COVID-19 Effects: Grade 11 Focus on These 6 Activities

For students in grade 11, the current situation can be very daunting. Standardised tests are being cancelled, nobody knows when schools will reopen and there are so many uncertainties regarding college admissions. This is certainly very stressful, but you can also use this time wisely and productively to get a head start and strategise your …

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COVID-19 Effects: Bittersweet Application Results | The Red Pen

COVID-19 Effects: Bittersweet Application Results

March is application results month. It is normally a time for celebration and excitement around future studies abroad. This year, in 2020, with the global COVID-19  pandemic outbreak, application results are causing anxiety about the future among some families. Will I be able to go abroad to study? Should I go abroad to study? How …

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What to Expect During College Orientation Week | The Red Pen

What to Expect During College Orientation Week

The countdown to leaving for college has officially begun. As you prepare to leave home, here’s a snapshot of what to expect during your first week in college. This week, popularly known as Orientation Week, is designed to ease your transition into college and is curated keeping incoming students in mind. However, when it comes …

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verything You Need to Know About Firm & Insurance Choices | The Red Pen

Everything You Need to Know About Firm & Insurance Choices

Now that all your offers from UK colleges have come in, it’s time to decide which college you would like to attend for your undergraduate degree. Unfortunately, you cannot accept all your offers. You will need to choose only two: a firm choice and an insurance choice. But what do these terms mean and how …

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Demystifying an Art-Related Portfolio | The Red Pen

Demystifying an Art-Related Portfolio

Are you considering applying to an undergraduate programme in an artistic field? if so, you may be confused about the application process as besides the usual requirements, you will also need to create a portfolio. Whether you are applying for animation, architecture, film, fine art, game design, graphic design, illustration, interior design or any other …

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Six Responsibilities of the School Counsellor | The Red Pen

Six Responsibilities of the School Counsellor

There are many components to coordinate when putting together each undergraduate college application. And while certain responsibilities fall on the applicant–writing essays and completing the application forms–some are managed by the school counsellor. Even if you are working with an independent study abroad consultant, there are specific action items that only your school counsellor will …

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