Step 01: Profile Analysis
Our counsellors review your academic data points such as grade 9-11 internal marks and board exam scores, SAT/ACT scores and predicted grades for grade 12, as well as your extracurricular activities and personal goals. They identify your strengths and offer insights on what makes a successful application while guiding you on global application processes, requirements and timelines.
Step 02: College and Programme Fit
Discover which undergraduate options around the world suit you best. Our counsellors help you find the best-fit institution, keeping in mind your goals, qualifications, curriculum interests, cultural preferences and finances.
Step 03: Application Strategy
Our counsellors manage your entire application and help you develop a unique edge that makes you stand out. They guide you through all the application components, advising on early application strategies, how to use holidays/breaks productively, scholarships eligibility, deadlines and more.
Step 04: Essay Support
Our counsellors brainstorm college essay ideas and help bring your unique voice and strengths to the forefront. They support unlimited drafts to help you present the best version of your story, guide your stylistic approach and forward your essays to other expert team members for review and feedback.
Step 05: Video Essay & Interview Prep
By revisiting frequently asked questions, our counsellors provide guidelines, tips and feedback to ensure a confident and successful interview experience. Over two sessions, they provide real-time analysis so that you can put your best foot forward during the actual interview.
Step 06: Choosing Between Acceptances
Once all your admits are in, our experts strategise to determine which college you should accept based on curriculum, location, culture, student population size, work placement opportunities, finances and more.
At The Red Pen, we take great pride in a dedicated team who are invested in finding the best-fit programmes for you.
Our dedicated consultants include graduates from some of the top 25 universities globally, including Oxbridge, the Ivy League and more.
Our country specialists have in-depth knowledge about leading universities, their ethos, application requirements and processes in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, India, Singapore and more.
Our expert team of counsellors are affiliated with professional organisations such as IECA, IC3 and IACAC and are Certified College Consultants.
We have expertise in applications to various majors including business, finance, international relations, political sciences, economics, media & communications, computer science, environmental sciences/environmental engineering, physics, medicine, veterinary sciences, neuroscience, psychology, biochemistry/biotech, biomedical sciences, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, criminology, agriculture, English literature, design, music, performing arts/theatre, fashion marketing, filmmaking and more.
US
Amherst College
Babson College
Berklee College of Music
Brown University
Caltech
Carnegie Mellon University
Claremont McKenna College
Colgate University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Rice University
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
The University of Chicago
Tufts University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Vanderbilt University
UK
City, University of London
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics and Political Science
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
University of St Andrews
University of Warwick
CANADA
Carleton University
McGill University
McMaster University
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
EUROPE
Bocconi University, Italy
IE University, Spain
Saint Louis University, Spain
Sciences Po, France
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
TU Delft, Netherlands
University College Dublin, Ireland
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rest of the World
Ashoka University, India
Australian Institute of Music, Australia
Flame University, India
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Krea University, India
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Singapore Management University, Singapore
After high school, an undergraduate degree is the first higher education level students pursue. It usually takes three years in the UK and four years in the US to finish and involves taking relevant courses to earn a final undergraduate degree qualification.
Choosing a country for your undergraduate education greatly depends on your academic goals, personal preferences and financial plans. While the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and parts of Europe are popular choices, the Indian undergraduate landscape is quickly evolving to meet international standards. Candidates look for destinations that match their specialisation and cultural interests. You can book a session with our college counsellors to find the best country for you.
An undergraduate degree is a broad term that includes bachelor’s degrees and other first-level degrees, such as foundation and certificate degrees. Students working towards an undergraduate degree usually aim for a bachelor’s degree in science, arts, or commerce. Some opt for associate degrees, which focus on practical, vocational or technical skills. Undergraduate programmes apart from the bachelor’s degree are completed within a shorter period.
The terms “graduate” and “undergraduate” are used interchangeably in India, but there is a difference. An undergraduate student has usually finished high school and is pursuing the first higher education level by taking courses towards a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. On the other hand, a graduate student has already completed his undergraduate education and is pursuing specialised courses to earn a Master’s or PhD.
Choosing the right university depends on your personal, academic, and professional goals and cultural preferences. While some top-tier universities like the Ivy League schools in the US or Oxbridge in the UK are well-respected, many universities around the world now offer specialised degrees that cater to a broader range of interests. In short, the best university for you is the one that aligns with your goals and preferences.
There are various undergraduate degrees depending on the country and qualification you wish to pursue. Associates degrees last about two years, while Bachelor’s degrees can take 3-5 years. Some common degrees include Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engg./Tech, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Media Studies and more.
The US is one of the most popular international destinations to pursue an undergraduate degree. Each college has its application requirements. Typically you need to apply a year before the academic year of the university you wish to attend. Bachelor’s degrees usually take four years to complete. The first two years are spent focusing on mandatory general courses in math, history, literature, and communications and the last two years; you focus on your major.
Every university has its own application process and requirements. Usually require academic transcripts, which include grades and other academic achievements between grades 10-12, proof of language proficiency, essays, reference letters, project descriptions or portfolios, a CV or resume and more.
