ACING ADMISSIONS
SIMPLIFYING THE US ADMISSION PROCESS, ONE STEP AT A TIME
Let the experts guide you with helpful timelines, case studies and essay writing tips
IDENTIFY. ORGANISE. APPLY.
Are you facing fast-approaching application deadlines? Or are you an early bird applying to US colleges? Either way, you may be feeling overwhelmed.
Worry not, because Acing Admissions empowers you to identify the right universities, organise your application components and finally apply with ease.
PIECE TOGETHER ALL THE PARTS.
The logistics of applying can often be confusing and complicated. We want to demystify a few of the fundamental pieces required to apply.
APPLICATION FORM
Use an online platform to fill & submit your application to different universities
ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS
Your school will send all academic documents, including recommendation letters, transcripts, and predicted grades, directly to your chosen universities
TAKE THE TEST
Standardised test scores: SAT, ACT & TOEFL are sent directly from the testing organisations to your chosen universities
ESSAY
Write an outstanding essay so that the admissions officers truly get to know and understand you
‘EACH ONE,
CHOOSE ONE’
One size doesn’t fit all. Shortlisting and choosing the right college for you is part science and part instinct. With so many options, it’s important to consider a few things – test scores, campus or city, large public or small private and much more. At the end of the day, you need to land at a university where you can succeed and thrive.
THERE IS NO MAGIC FORMULA TO FIND WHAT FITS,
HOWEVER, HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS.
FREE RESOURCES
As we guide you through this journey, we have compiled a few important documents to help you streamline the application process.
HERE’S WHAT APPLICANTS ARE SAYING
WHY GET THE BOOK?
Acing Admissions is the only guide you need to help navigate the US undergraduate application process. This guide will help you think realistically and practically so that you can achieve your dreams. Written with the international student in mind, Acing Admissions outlines frameworks for developing a college list, provides a step-by-step guide to submitting your application and describes the range of financial aid options available to international students.
Practical advice is conveyed through anecdotes and case studies featuring real applicant stories, based on the authors’ years of experience running an education consulting practice for students and families living outside the US.
KIMBERLY WRIGHT DIXIT, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, THE RED PEN
Kimberly Wright Dixit has nearly a decade of experience as an independent education consultant for undergraduate, boarding school, postgraduate and MBA applicants. She has helped students gain access to education in the US, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through her regular Hindustan Times newspaper column, Kim offers study abroad advice to readers across India. Kim’s belief that there is a perfect college out there for every student guides the ethos and culture at The Red Pen, where each applicant is treated as an individual.
KAVITA MEHTA, FOUNDER & CEO, CAYMUS TECHNOLOGY VENTURES
Kavita Mehta is a thought leader at the intersection of education, skill-building, technology and impact. Her 25-year career, across financial services, digital media, and entrepreneurship, is firmly grounded in her belief that education is a right, not a privilege. Kavita’s focus on mentorship empowers others to magnify their impact and increase confidence through a keen awareness of their own potential.