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Master’s Programme Inquiry Email Made Easy: Sample Included

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The online application process for master’s degree courses often leaves applicants with numerous unanswered questions. Sending a master’s programme inquiry email to a graduate school gets you the correct information and helps you build connections that positively affect your application. In this article, we explain a master’s programme inquiry email, its importance and how you …

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5 Mistakes You Need to Avoid in Postgraduate Applications

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Mastering the art of a successful postgraduate application is a meticulous process that demands four to five months of diligent planning. Even the most organised individuals often commit a few common mistakes that can hinder their chances of success. In this post, we will explore five prevalent mistakes made during postgraduate applications and provide valuable …

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7 Strong Reasons Why Europe is Excellent for Postgraduate Studies

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Cultural differences, the lack of programmes taught in English, and the perceived expenses associated with education have discouraged students from considering Europe as a study destination. However, universities in Europe have acknowledged these challenges and taken proactive steps to address them. Over the past three years, the Postgraduate Team at The Red Pen has collaborated …

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How to Leverage University Networks in Your Master’s Application

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Competitive international universities often emphasise their extensive networks. According to an article from the Harvard Business Review, neglecting to engage in networking can hinder one’s ability to gain leadership and guidance. Columbia University, on the other hand, highlights the importance of networking in getting a lead on a job, gathering information, or connecting with people …

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5 Secrets to Acing Applications for Top Graduate Schools

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Stanford University only admits around three percent of applicants to its Graduate School of Education, seven percent to its law school, and 12 percent to its business school. The acceptance rates of other leading universities and graduate schools are similar.  Your best chance of securing offers from these leading schools is to make your application …

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Social Service for Postgraduate Admissions: How to Leverage it?

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Social service is vital in graduate school admissions and relevant across various streams, including science and finance. But as experienced postgraduate admissions counsellors, we’ve noticed a trend emerge in recent years. Often social science applicants organically showcase community service on their resumes. But our engineers, artists, financiers, and natural scientists focus more on talent development …

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How to Ace Imperial College London’s (ICL) Q&A for Master’s Applications

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Imperial College London (ICL) and several universities that offer a master’s programme in the UK have replaced their statement of purpose (SOP) format with a questionnaire that demands skilled and thoroughly thought-through responses. An unassuming applicant can struggle with the complexity of the questions and submit superficial answers. But don’t worry. As leading global postgraduate …

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Common Mistakes in Master’s Application Essays for Studying Abroad

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Whether it’s a personal statement or statement of purpose (SOP), your master’s application essay is an opportunity to showcase who you are to the admissions committee beyond just your grades. However, writing these essays can be tricky. We at The Red Pen work with hundreds of postgraduate applicants every year. Despite providing clear guidelines and …

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What Admissions Officers Want: 6 Things Beyond GRE/GMAT Scores

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Think your GRE/GMAT scores are the only things that matter in your postgraduate application? Well, think again. After helping thousands of applicants secure admission to some of the world’s most prestigious graduate schools and master’s programmes, I assure you that admissions officers are looking for more. While academic credentials are undoubtedly the most crucial factor …

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ChatGPT: The Truth About AI-Writing for College Application Essays

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Essays are an integral part of the college application process. They give admissions officers a glimpse into your achievements and aspirations beyond grades and scores. Due to their importance, it is not surprising that students constantly search for ways to simplify the writing process. Recently, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool developed by OpenAI, …

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