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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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Shortlisting US Colleges? Don’t Miss These 6 Key Factors Beyond Rankings

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According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are more than 4,000 higher education institutions in the country, and selecting universities is an understandably overwhelming process. That’s why, while shortlisting colleges, some students focus on the ‘highly ranked’ ones in the hope that they will improve their prospects after graduation. While there are a few …

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9 Compelling Reasons Why Students Apply to Study in the UK

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History, Harry Potter-like scenery, unbridled humour, football and the birthplace of cricket—the UK has a powerful pull. But apart from all its glory, the country has been the cornerstone of higher education for centuries. Its distinguished faculties, unparalleled research opportunities and excellent teaching methodologies contribute towards a stellar undergraduate experience. Here are nine reasons to …

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Understanding Postgraduate Application Outcomes | The Red Pen

Understanding Postgraduate Application Outcomes

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After spending weeks perfecting your postgraduate application, practising video essays and submitting your application, the only thing left to do is wait for your admissions results. However, knowing that the last few admission cycles have been the toughest ever, it’s hard to stay calm and wait for the results. The Yale Graduate School of Arts …

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