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Friday, September 8

6 pm IST / 8.30 am EST

Virtual | Free

About the event

Discover the UK’s allure as a premier study-abroad destination! Join Namita Mehta, President of The Red Pen, as she hosts a webinar with admissions officers from leading universities to demystify the UK undergraduate admissions process and bring you invaluable insights and expert tips to succeed in your application journey!

Meet the admissions officers

Sara Roberts, Imperial College London

Sara Roberts, Senior International Recruitment Officer (South Asia & Middle East), represents Imperial College London, a top 10 global university and the only one in the UK focused on STEM and business.

Palak Behl, King’s College London

With a decade of educational experience, Palak Behl is an International Officer at King's College London. Known for excellence in education, research, and innovation, King's consistently ranks among the world's top universities, offering diverse programs across disciplines.

Vir Anand, University of St Andrews

Currently Chairing the 2023 Annual IC3 conference, Vir Anand represents the University of St Andrews as Director India Office. He closely with institutions in the Middle East, Indonesia and parts of South Asia. St Andrews is a 600-year-old institution known for student satisfaction.

This webinar will cover

UK undergraduate studies overview

Discover the application components, tuition fees, post-study work visa, and more.

Entrance tests and interviews

Find out which entrance tests apply to you and what admissions officers expect in your interview.

College and course selection

Find out how you choose the five colleges for UCAS.

What to include and avoid in personal statements

Get insider information on how your personal statement can impress admissions officers.

Exclusive: Stay for the Q&A session and seek answers from the expert

About The Red Pen Undergraduate Team

  • The Red Pen Undergraduate Admissions Team is dedicated to helping you identify and apply to international universities that align with your academic potential and goals. 
  • We are members of the IACAC (International Association for College Admission Counseling), which gives us access to admission officers and updated information on university trends. 
  • Our consultants are graduates from the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, UPenn, Columbia, LSE, and more. 
  • We have In-depth knowledge of admission processes in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and have worked with thousands of applicants worldwide.
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.