What Is the Maximum Number of Colleges to Which I Can Apply?

Recently, a worried parent approached The Red Pen, stating that, “My daughter’s school is limiting the number of US colleges to which she can apply to ten.” Our counsellor was shocked, just not in the way the parent expected. Her response was, “Ten?! That’s a lot of applications!” Until recently, applicants were satisfied with applying […]
Why Is a Global MBA Worth It?

As the 2022-2023 international MBA application cycle kicks off, we’re sure that many of you are wondering, “Is a global MBA for me?” Understandably, the significant financial investment and time required to complete an MBA application are reasons enough to consider alternatives. After all, if you can do an MBA in India for a fraction […]
Only Apply Early Decision If You Are Absolutely Sure

“At Pitzer, we grapple with how many students to admit early every year. While we want to leave enough room for students who find Pitzer through the Regular Decision process, we do find that there are significant benefits to admitting students through Early Decision. Our institutional research at Pitzer shows that students who apply to […]