Visit Then Decide: Is Boarding School Right for Your Child?

Visit Then Decide: Is Boarding School Right for Your Child? | The Red Pen

Boarding schools provide students with the unique opportunity to receive a holistic education. However, choosing the perfect boarding school for your child can be difficult. If international boarding schools are on your list, make the transition easier for you and your child by visiting some of the schools as a family. Here are a few […]

MBA Applications – Frequently Asked Questions Part 1

Close-up of question mark cards, representing the frequently asked questions regarding MBA applications – MBA Applications – Frequently Asked Questions Part 1 | The Red Pen

1st in a 2-part series on MBA FAQs Welcome to our two-part series on frequently asked questions from MBA applicants! The MBA application process has many nuances. While there are many things that may be highly specific to you, there are some general questions that most of our applicants end up asking us. Here are […]

Benefits of Building an Impactful a Resume Before Applying to Colleges

Resume submission moment during a college application process, illustrating the power of a strong resume – The Red Pen

When working with high school students who are developing their profile, preparing for future academic challenges and, eventually, submitting college applications, whether in India or abroad, one of the first things we do is encourage them to create a resume. Many people associate a resume with something you do just to get a job, but […]

Should I Use American English or British English When Applying to University?

Differences Between American and British English for University Applications - The Red Pen

The English language curriculum set by the Indian boards has evolved over time, differing from the curriculum in international schooling systems such as the US or the UK–upon which the Indian curriculum was originally modelled. Differences in American English, British English and Indian English cover spelling, usage of active/passive voice and specific expressions and idioms. […]

The Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Your Voice in a Master’s Application

The Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Your Voice in a Master’s Application | The Red Pen

If you are applying for a master’s degree at a university abroad, you will be busy preparing your application package over the next couple of months. Organising letters of recommendation, preparing an up-to-date resume, sitting for your GRE/GMAT and writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP) are all equally important components of your application. Your resume […]

What are ‘MBA Goals’ and Why Do They Matter?

What are ‘MBA Goals’ and Why Do They Matter? | The Red Pen

Strange as it might sound, one of the elements that really stumps MBA candidates when they work on their business school applications are questions focused on their career and personal goals. More than one applicant has been surprised and a little overwhelmed when they realise that a core part of their MBA application is the […]

8 Ways to Get a Head Start on US College Applications

Focused application preparation for US colleges shown by student paperwork - The Red Pen

If you are about to enter grade 12 and have your heart set on getting into a US college, then you must start preparing for your college applications right now, even before the Common App opens and new essay questions are released. Let’s face it; there are plenty of talented students looking to pursue undergraduate […]

Don’t Mind the Gap – Why You Should Consider a Gap Year

College Gap Year road sign against a cloudy sky, exploring the benefits of taking a break, by The Red Pen

The concept of taking a gap year has been around for a long time. However, lately, the popularity of the gap year is increasing as high-profile students, such as Malia Obama, have opted to take a year out before joining university. According to some reports, there has been a 23 percent increase in gap year […]

5 Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Business School Resume

Handwriting on a resume with a cup beside it, representing the process of perfecting a business school application – 5 Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Business School Resume | The Red Pen

For those of you preparing your MBA applications, we are sure you have been studying hard for the GMAT (read our article on GMAT or GRE, if you are wondering which test to take) and working furiously on your essays (right??). But one thing you might not be thinking much about is your resume. As […]

Applying for an MBA? Make Sure You Manage Your Time

Visual metaphor of limited time for MBA applicants using an hourglass – The Red Pen

If you are thinking about applying to MBA programmes this year, you probably feel like you have plenty of time to apply. And of course, you do have a lot of time, right now, at this moment, to apply to business school. But the problem with time is that it just slips away from us, […]