5 Ways Research Helps Your Profile Stand-Out in the College Application Process
My video interview at Yale University was about to begin–and I was nervous. My palms were sweaty as I contemplated what I’d say to the faculty interviewer. I took a deep breath and turned on my camera. To my surprise, she sat at her desk, smiling broadly. Before I could say anything, she started with […]
Advice from Undergraduate Admissions Officers
The Red Pen just completed a series of webinars with top global universities. Admissions officers (AOs) shared information about their programmes and campus offerings and even answered attendees’ questions. We asked each of them to offer a piece of advice to international students. Here is some advice from admissions officers for international students: “Universities want […]
Advanced Placement Exams: What Are They and Who Should Take Them
In the current Indian education system, students can choose from a plethora of boards and curricula, making it challenging to choose which system is best for your child. Added to this, students from several other curricula are also appearing for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Here is a breakdown of the AP exams: What are the […]
Can a Master’s Degree Help You Get a Better Job?
In India, most graduates with a bachelor’s degree focus on building hard skills in the hope that this will lead to a higher probability of employment. While an undergraduate degree can lead to meaningful employment, there is a difference when one compares the role of an employee with a postgraduate degree to one who has […]
Speech & Debate: A Life Changing Journey
As a back-to-back State Championship Debater growing up in the US, taking part in speech and debate truly changed my life. A powerful academic journey that can open opportunities, speech and debate is also valued by highly selective colleges. I believe that it was my involvement with speech and debate helped me gain admissions at […]
Why Does My Child Need a Mentorship Programme?
In an era of social media, random distractions, mounting schoolwork and a plethora of activities on offer, children need some assistance to help them focus on achievable goals and use their time productively. Added to this, college admissions rates have been shrinking, making it harder for students to stand out. For example, for the Class […]
Why Should I Consider a Swiss Boarding School?
Known for its global outlook and quality of education, Switzerland has always been a popular destination for parents who are considering a boarding school for their child. Many private boarding schools here are multilingual and focus on holistic education. Here is an overview of Swiss boarding schools: 1) Academics: Many boarding schools in Switzerland are […]
How Can Parents Support Academic Exploration?
Twenty years ago, the majority of students in India prepped for four major career options: medicine, engineering, business and to a certain extent, law. However, with the explosion of options in the 21st century, your child has multiple opportunities from which to choose. Today, they could be anything, from an animator, a sports consultant, or […]
How to Take Advantage of College Resources
College is the ideal time to expand your horizons, try new things and understand how to be the best version of yourself. The US college experience offers some of the best resources you could ever wish for, but it can often be overwhelming, given the array of choices and only four years to check it […]
The New IB Mathematics Curriculum
To address the needs of a modern classroom and to ensure that each subject equips students with the tools required to succeed in the changing world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) reviews the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum on a seven-year teaching cycle. This is why, from August 2019, IB students will study a revised IBDP […]