Category Archives: Guide to PG Applications

7 Things I Learned From Past Postgraduate Admission Cycles

7 Things I Learned From Past Postgraduate Admission Cycles - By Tripti Singh | The Red Pen

According to an Application Trends Survey published by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), 67% of business schools saw an increase in applications in 2020. 2022 is no exception. As students worldwide resumed in-person classes, top universities experienced a 19-25% surge in applications during the most recent fall intake. After closely working with and carefully […]

Why are English Language Proficiency Tests Important?

Why are English Language Proficiency Tests Important?

When applying to colleges abroad, international students might be required to submit an English Language Proficiency Test as a part of their application. This demonstrates to the colleges that the applicant’s English is at an adequate level to cope with college-level lectures and classes. These tests may be required even if English is your first […]

How To Put Together Your Master’s Application?

How To Put Together Your Master’s Application? | The Red Pen

After spending months labouring over your master’s application, it is almost time to submit it. At this stage, you need to start gathering all the additional documents required by the colleges to which you are applying. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind so that you don’t miss your deadlines! 1) Transcripts: Since […]

What Does the Ideal Postgraduate Application Timeline Look Like?

What Does the Ideal Postgraduate Application Timeline Look Like? | The Red Pen

For those of you who are planning to pursue a master’s education next year, you need to start working on your applications now! Most postgraduate programmes are extremely competitive, so you need to spend enough time systematically planning your postgraduate application. When should I start my postgraduate application? The ideal time to start your master’s […]

Letters of Recommendation: Leave Nothing to Chance

As you prepare your applications to study abroad–whether bachelor’s, master’s or MBA–you are likely focused on your personal essays, college selection and standardised testing. Each of these is an extremely important part of the application process and should not be overlooked. However, another critical aspect of your application will be the letter of recommendation (LOR). […]

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

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

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. […]

The Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Your Voice in a Master’s Application

The Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Your Voice in a Master’s Application | The Red Pen

If you are applying for a master’s degree at a university abroad, you will be busy preparing your application package over the next couple of months. Organising letters of recommendation, preparing an up-to-date resume, sitting for your GRE/GMAT and writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP) are all equally important components of your application. Your resume […]

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 […]