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COVID-19 Effect: FAQs for Current Students | The Red Pen

COVID-19 Effect: FAQs for Current Students

Applicants who have secured admits and are scheduled to start classes this fall are wondering how the current COVID-19 pandemic affects their education. Read on for some frequently asked questions: I have an admit, but what do I do if the campus doesn’t allow on-campus classes this fall? If your university decides not to allow …

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COVID-19 Effects: Extended MBA Deadlines and New Rounds | The Red Pen

COVID-19 Effects: Extended MBA Deadlines and New Rounds

The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a great deal of uncertainty among college administration as well as students and future applicants. Given all the ambiguity, many business schools have extended their deadlines or have added new admissions rounds for this admissions cycle. Below is a list of business schools that have recently announced these …

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7 Factors to Consider When Shortlisting Business Schools | The Red Pen

7 Factors to Consider When Shortlisting Business Schools

Most MBA applicants have an idea about which MBA programmes to target. However, with Round 2 deadlines a few months away, it’s time to start narrowing down your business school list. Rankings, while helpful, should be used only as a reference. Here are some important factors to look into when deciding on your list of …

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MBA Applications-Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 | The Red Pen

MBA Applications–Frequently Asked Questions Part 2

2nd in a 2-part series on MBA FAQs Welcome to our two-part series on frequently asked questions from MBA applicants! In Part 1 of this series, we addressed questions about the GMAT and questions about the MBA application. Here we answer some more general questions. Keep in mind, however, that these are guidelines and there …

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MBA Applications – Frequently Asked Questions Part 1 | The Red Pen

MBA Applications – Frequently Asked Questions Part 1

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 …

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Should I Use American English or British English When Applying to University? | The Red Pen

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

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. …

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

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

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 …

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5 Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Business School Resume | The Red Pen

5 Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Business School Resume

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 …

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