Tag Archives: Application Tips & Info

Overcoming Education Inflation and Currency Depreciation

Overcoming Education Inflation and Currency Depreciation | The Red Pen

Every parent wants to give their children a world-class education. One way to ensure that is to send them to a reputed university abroad. According to the Bureau of Immigration, nearly 6.5 lakh Indian students travelled to different countries for further education in 2022, indicating that many Indian parents believe in the quality of education […]

5 Ways to Prepare for Your Meeting With Boarding School Admissions Officers

5 Ways to Prepare for Your Meeting With Boarding School AOs | The Red Pen

Deciding to attend a boarding school is a huge step for your family; one that requires a lot of research. A huge part of this research is connecting with boarding school admissions officers (AOs). These representatives can answer all your questions about the application process, life at boarding school, subject selection and more. Even if […]

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 2

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 2

The personal statement is one of the most crucial parts of your undergraduate application to UK colleges. This 4,000 character document enables the admissions team to gain a deeper understanding of who you are as a person while giving them an insight into your academic prowess, skills and experiences. Tips for Writing a Personal Statement […]

How to Write a UCAS Undergraduate UK Personal Statement – Part 1

Students who are applying for an undergraduate degree in the UK do so through a centralised portal called Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). In addition to academic transcripts for grade 11, predicted grades, university choices and a letter of recommendation (LOR), students are also required to submit a personal statement. What is a Personal […]

How to Prepare for Traditional Medical Interviews in the UK

How to Prepare for Traditional Medical Interviews in the UK | The Red Pen

As a prospective medical or dentistry student in the UK, you will be asked to participate in an interview as part of the application process. But what does it consist of and how to prepare for medical interviews in the UK? Do you need to know complex terminology already? Is there a book that you […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education in the UK

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education in the UK | The Red Pen

4th in a 4-part series about global medical education The UK has recently become a popular destination for students looking to study medicine abroad, allowing you to directly apply for medicine at the undergraduate level; right after grade 12. Completing your medical education in the UK usually requires seven or eight years of studies and […]

Everything You Need to Know About Boarding Schools in India

The tradition of sending children to boarding schools in India has existed for centuries. In ancient times, gurukuls provided children with academic, physical and military training at the guru’s ashram. Today, there are many modern boarding schools scattered across the county that focus on providing holistic education to students. Here is everything you need to […]

How to Choose the Best-Fit Boarding School for Your Child

How to Choose the Best-Fit Boarding School for Your Child | The Red Pen

Since most boarding schools have high academic standards and offer a variety of co-curricular activities, it is not always easy to know how to select the right boarding school for your child. One method is to consider the school’s unique speciality and how that relates to your child’s strengths. For instance, if the school boasts […]

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education across Europe

Studying Medicine in Global Destinations: Medical Education across Europe | The Red Pen

2nd in a 4-part series about global medical education In this article, we cover undergraduate medical education in some European countries apart from the UK. Each country has its own system, which is often regulated by its government, making the medical education landscape complicated to navigate. Read on to learn more about medical education in some […]

Why Should I Consider a Swiss Boarding School?

Known for its global outlook and quality of education, Switzerland has always been a popular destination for parents who are considering a boarding school for their child. Many private boarding schools here are multilingual and focus on holistic education. Here is an overview of Swiss boarding schools: 1) Academics: Many boarding schools in Switzerland are […]