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Dive in and learn as we breakdown the key components for crafting an effective SOP.
Dive in and learn as we breakdown the key components for crafting an effective SOP.
Our resources empower you with the knowledge to translate personal and professional experiences into impactful narratives, for the ideal SOP.
There are a number of applicants vying for that one spot that you want and probably deserve.
A Statement of Purpose is your chance to narrate your story and highlight the unique aspects of your personality.
Your Statement of Purpose should include:
OF APPLICANTS received offers to their top 3-choice university
colleges in over 10 countries accepted our applicants
applications sent in the last 3 years
We have dedicated individual specialists who assist you with specific parts of the application such as the statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation strategy and the interview.
Our team has country specialists with in-depth knowledge about leading universities, their ethos, application requirements and processes in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, Singapore and more.
We have worked with applicants from diverse backgrounds ranging from finance, investing and real estate to public policy, cryptocurrency, nanotechnology, renewable energy, decisions sciences, national and international sportspeople and others.
Our expert team of counsellors have over two decades of experience and are affiliated with professional organisations such as IECA.
Understanding your academic strengths and weaknesses & identifying a successful application story.
Shortlisting a group of dream, target and safety schools based on your goals.
Organising all the components of a successful application, including early application strategy, deadlines, scholarship eligibility and more.
Brainstorming, editing and crafting essays to bring out your unique narrative.
Recorded mock interview sessions with one-on-one feedback plus coaching on video essay requirements.
A review of your offers and guidance on making a final decision.
I chose The Red Pen after speaking to one of the co-founders, she sounded very helpful and well aware about how to guide me through this process. The one thing that stood out for me was the way The Red Pen helped me understand my capabilities and build my resume. The Red Pen helped me discover my field of interest, took me through each stage and helped me make it to my dream college! The team was just a phone call or email away – they always answered my questions and understood my concerns. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank The Red Pen for helping me turn my dream into reality.
London School of Economics | Class of 2019
It has been a blessing in disguise being introduced to The Red Pen. I would like to thank the entire team who guided me through my application process and helped me brainstorm ideas to write my essays on. Gaining their perspective and useful feedback on my essays only made the process easier for me. What really made my experience so special was the dedication, hard work, and determination of the team to give you their best. I enjoyed working with my consultant, who is, if I may add, an absolute wonder maker. Her play of words and ability to add descriptive elements to a somewhat dry first draft was exceptionally remarkable. Overall I would say the promptness, punctuality, and finesse provided by her demonstrates the true professionalism that builds the foundations of The Red Pen itself.
St. George’s University | Class of 2019
The Red Pen really helped me push the bar for my essays. They were critical in their feedback and were very clear in articulating the implications of certain SOP topics and how they would impact my overall application. The team helped me troubleshoot all my problems within a matter of hours. I could have never imagined getting into all the colleges I applied and I am super excited to attend Columbia University.
Columbia University | Class of 2020
I have submitted my application to Sciences Po, it wouldn’t be possible without The Red Pen. I would like to thank the team for always keeping it together every time I gave short notice. Thanks to the team for all your detailed inputs, suggestions and the infinite edits that they did for me!
Sciences Po | Class of 2020
Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. Their process is really fast and competent. Most importantly, for them, the client always comes first. The postgraduate counsellor helped me with all the aspects of my application, no matter the time. I highly recommend The Red Pen for anyone who is aspiring to study a master’s degree in the US.
Singapore Management University | Class of 2021
Applying for education abroad can be complicated, and I am grateful I had the professionals at The Red Pen for guidance. From ironing out the kinks in my resume and determining suitable universities, to polishing my Statement of Purpose, the team helped me find a narrative that helped me stand out from other applicants. I would definitely recommend The Red Pen to other prospective students. Thank you so much!
University of Southern California | Class of 2021
Coming from a background in commerce, I wanted to apply for a Masters in Engineering in the US. I happened to come across The Red Pen through online sources, who happily took up my challenging application. Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. The team’s constant motivation and perseverance towards my application was delightful. They were available constantly, guiding me with their expertise. The online system Cialfo is brilliantly used throughout the application journey. Fortunately, through all their guidance, I was able to secure a seat at a great US college. I sincerely thank The Red Pen for their support in helping me achieve my goals.
University of California, Los Angeles | Class of 2021
The Red Pen was a fabulous decision for me as they helped me get into my dream college, Columbia University, for my masters in Human Capital Management. I had worked with them before for my undergraduate admissions so it was an easy decision for me to go with them for my postgraduate applications as well. The entire postgraduate team did an amazing job in explaining what postgraduate admission representatives are looking for. They were able to help me identify my core strengths and put my story across in the best possible way. I would strongly recommend The Red Pen to all students looking for a university counsellor.
Columbia University | Class of 2022
I had a fantastic experience with The Red Pen PG team. I found everyone extremely professional and detailed-oriented. In particular, the application process was seamlessly handled; I had a clear picture from start to finish. As I had 10 years of work experience, I wanted a consultant who could not only find the right programme but could also assist me in conveying my professional story in a clear, concise manner. As the strongest aspect of my application was my experience, the team helped me articulate my essay and resume and select the correct recommenders so that consistency was maintained throughout all my documents. It is because of the strong connection to the programme, I managed to get an admit at and get a scholarship. I highly recommend The Red Pen services to all students across categories who want to study abroad.
Fordham University | Class of 2021
I had a great experience with The Red Pen team. I was very anxious when I approached them and was in an analysis paralysis due to the plethora of information available online. I was unable to figure what to trust. The Red Pen helped me decide my major, shortlist universities and understand my strengths and weaknesses. They helped me manage my deadlines and guided me through the entire process. I am really thankful to the entire team.
Duke University | Class of 2021
The help, support and time The Red Pen has invested in my application made the entire process very smooth. They managed various aspects of the process and I cannot stress the impact they have made on my application to TU Delft for my Masters in Computer Science. Thank you for everything that you have done and for being available to clear up every doubt!
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) | Class of 2022
My experience with The Red Pen was enriching and rewarding to the say the least. Not only did I receive offers from both of the universities I applied to, the whole process led to a whole lot of professional and personal development. The team was so effective and prompt with streamlining my thought processes, which at the time, were all over the place. The pressure and anxiety associated with securing a good master’s program was always settled by members of the team who constantly worked to keep timelines on track and my focus intact. I’m glad I stuck with the wonderful folks at The Red Pen and successfully completed my postgraduate degree from LSE.
London School of Economics | Class of 2020
After meeting with various counsellors, I felt The Red Pen was the perfect fit for me. With the help of the team in presenting my unique story in the best way possible, I received admissions from top universities across the world. It was wonderful working with a team that was responsive and understanding – which is why I would recommend The Red Pen to anyone who is looking to apply globally for their further studies.
The University of Texas at Dallas | Class of 2021
I was in the process of starting my Master’s applications and was generally asking around for college advisors. During this time, I met with some team members of BCG, who spoke very highly of The Red Pen. Their recommendation combined with my initial conversation with the team helped me choose The Red Pen; I felt I was in good hands. What stood out most was the fact that they made me feel relevant. The whole process was tailored to my goals and I wasn’t “just another applicant.” As a result, I felt my application stood out and was unique to me. I was working in the strategy department of a B2B company and I was looking to transition into the sports world through a Master’s in Sports Management with absolutely no experience of working in the Sports Industry. They helped me tailor my resume and SOP to reflect how the business skills I’ve developed so far would make me an asset in the sports world and this helped me get into the top 5 sports programs in the world!
New York University | Class of 2020
Coming from a background in commerce, I wanted to apply for a master’s in engineering in the US. I happened to come across The Red Pen through online sources, who happily took up my challenging application. Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. The team’s constant motivation and perseverance towards my application was delightful. They were available constantly, guiding me with their expertise. The online system CIALFO is brilliantly used throughout the application journey. Fortunately, through all their guidance, I was able to secure a seat at a great US college. I sincerely thank The Red Pen for their support in helping me achieve my goals.
University of California, Los Angeles | Class of 2021
My experience with The Red Pen was enriching, to say the least. Not only did I receive offers from both of the universities I applied to, but the whole process also led to a whole lot of professional and personal development. The team was so effective and prompt with streamlining my thought processes which at the time were all over the place. The pressure and anxiety associated with securing a good master’s programme were always settled by members of the team who constantly worked to keep timelines on track and my focus intact. I’m glad I stuck with the wonderful folks at The Red Pen and successfully completed my postgraduate degree from London School Economics.
London School of Economics and Political Science | Class of 2020
My experience with The Red Pen was enriching, to say the least. Not only did I receive offers from both of the universities I applied to, but the whole process also led to a whole lot of professional and personal development. The team was so effective and prompt with streamlining my thought processes which at the time were all over the place. The pressure and anxiety associated with securing a good master’s programme were always settled by members of the team who constantly worked to keep timelines on track and my focus intact. I’m glad I stuck with the wonderful folks at The Red Pen and successfully completed my postgraduate degree from London School Economics.
London School of Economics and Political Science | Class of 2020