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In the next ten years, approximately 8 to 9 percent of labour demand will be in new types of occupations that have not existed before. Whether you are a professional seeking to enhance your subject area expertise and develop skills or a student exploring higher education after college, the career options are endless. The Red Pen’s Career Counselling Team can help you with the best strategies that are aligned with your profile and aspirations.

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  • How to connect your major to your profession
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  • How to use your summers effectively
  • How to create a professional resume
  • How to make informed decisions
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For students seeking to build their profile for postgraduate studies at institutions across the globe or work after their bachelor's degree or at a later date, our Mentorship Service helps you:
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  • Discuss the nature of work that would be ideal for an internship, extracurricular activities, and co-curricular engagements And more!
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Need help in understanding global application requirements and timelines? Our General Education Counselling Session helps you gauge an ideal roadmap ahead.

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Are you currently pursuing your undergraduate degree?
If you wish to weigh your option between Masters versus MBA. Get guidance on:
  • MBA V/S Master's - which one is right for you?
  • Creating a job-ready profile
  • Building strategic short term and/or long term goals
  • Discussing when/if to pursue another degree
  • Identifying the right postgraduate degree
  • Developing strategies to manage time, tasks and choices to build executive functioning skills
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If you are considering an MBA degree, our Application Roadmap Meeting helps you by:
  • Analysing your profile, including academics, work experience, short and long term goals and extracurricular activities
  • Offering orientation on the MBA application process
  • Developing a personalised action plan
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At the Red Pen, we take great pride in a dedicated team who are invested in finding the right educational path for you.

Our education counselling team is led by experienced professionals who are trained in counselling psychology, career coaching, professional life coaching and brain-based coaching. They have qualifications from the NeuroLeadership Institute, American Life Coach Academy and National Career Development Association, among others.

new york university

CANDIDATE:  
AN

GRE/GMAT:
Did not take

GPA:
3.43/4.0 (as per her WES evaluation)

Qualification:
BA Economics

Work Experience:
Less than six months

Admitted to:
NYU

Background

AN aimed for an MS in Marketing in the US and the UK. The applicant was prompt in balancing the WES evaluation and other application components. However, while brainstorming the SOP we encountered a challenge. The applicant lacked sufficient work experience, which is gained through internships. They only had a two-month marketing internship in a finance company. However, as an undergraduate, the applicant was editor-in-chief of the college magazine, co-authored academic papers and hosted an Instagram series on mental health, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Approach

While storyboarding, we strategically guided the applicant to match their academic endeavours with their desire to become an inclusive impact marketer. As an editor, writer and social media content creator for diversity and inclusivity, AN developed excellent communication skills, an understanding of different people, and concise and compelling storytelling abilities. We advised the applicant to position themself as a collaborative marketing person who understood diverse needs, has problem-solving skills and was familiar with contemporary communication platforms.

Key Takeaway

AN exemplifies how storyboarding with expert counsellors can help applicants identify experiences that align with their goals. Our strategic advice proved valuable, and the applicant received offers from programmes of their choice. It reinforced the fact that transferable skills, like problem-solving, communication, collaboration and technical proficiency, are greatly valued and can compensate for work experience.