Guide to Indian Liberal Arts Schools

What is Liberal Arts Education - Is It for you? | The Red Pen

What is Liberal Arts Education – Is It for you?

Today’s job market is constantly changing, with new jobs being continually added and old ones being automated at lightning speed. As such, you need to equip yourself with skills that go beyond textbooks and can be applied to any industry or job. This is what a liberal arts education aims to teach. What is a …

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6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Campus Visits | The Red Pen

6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Campus Visits

Before applying to universities abroad, you need to shortlist colleges where you will thrive. The best way to gain first-hand insight is to visit a few campuses. After all, the college you finally attend will be your home for the next three to four years. If you are already on vacation or are planning to …

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Benefits of Building an Impactful a Resume Before Applying to Colleges | The Red Pen

Benefits of Building an Impactful a Resume Before Applying to Colleges

When working with high school students who are developing their profile, preparing for future academic challenges and, eventually, submitting college applications, whether in India or abroad, one of the first things we do is encourage them to create a resume. Many people associate a resume with something you do just to get a job, but …

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Don’t Mind the Gap – Why You Should Consider a Gap Year | The Red Pen

Don’t Mind the Gap – Why You Should Consider a Gap Year

The concept of taking a gap year has been around for a long time. However, lately, the popularity of the gap year is increasing as high-profile students, such as Malia Obama, have opted to take a year out before joining university. According to some reports, there has been a 23 percent increase in gap year …

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Received Multiple Acceptances? Here’s How to Decide Between Them | The Red Pen

Received Multiple Acceptances? Here’s How to Decide Between Them

At some point during the MBA application process, you must have thought that you would never be finished with your application. Then came the interminable wait when all you wanted was to get accepted somewhere. Now, however, as the results flood in, and you’ve received a host of positive admissions results, you have a hard …

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4 Tips to Stay Proactive While Waiting for Colleges Admission Decisions | The Red Pen

4 Tips to Stay Proactive While Waiting for Colleges Admission Decisions

After running the gauntlet that is college applications, you might, in the month of March, be wondering, what now? It’s a difficult process not just because of all the work you have to do, but because of all the waiting you have to do as well. As admissions results trickle in, soon to become a …

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10 Tips to Ace College Interviews | The Red Pen

10 Tips to Ace College Interviews

You might be getting ready for your interview with admissions officers, other university representatives or alumni in preparations for your studies abroad. While the purpose of the interview is to help a university better understand where you may fit into the campus environment, it is also a wonderful opportunity for you to ask questions, convey …

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