About the Summer Programmes Fair 2024

The Summer Programmes Fair is back for its fourth edition, and it’s bigger, better, and more exciting than ever!  This fair caters to highly motivated families and educators of students between grades 6-12. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with international and Indian partners who will showcase their summer programmes. Discover virtual and on-campus programmes, explore academic and non-academic activities, get free expert advice from The Red Pen and pivot your child’s future in the right direction.

Participants

Academic Camp
AP Guru
Artiste 360
Flame University
LessonBoard
Lumiere Education
Oxford Summer Courses
Bromsgrove School
SAT n paper
Chantemerle
Omotec logo
We-Learn
SBC
Cuddles Logo
Berkeyley Summer Sessions
Surval Montreux
Les Elfes logo
Sevenoaks School Summer Programmes
Summer at woodstock
Indian Debating League
Ladder Internships
Charterhouse
Leading Education
Teach for India
tribes for GOOD
Veritas AI
Blingo Logo
Eduexplora logo
Epsom college logo
Wishford Education
QFS
RoboFunLab Logo
The Innovation Story Logo
Futureworks
Atlas Skilltech University
Akansha University
Glion institute of higher education
Les Roches
Lodha Genius Programme Logo
Bradfield College
Lehigh University
Maker Asylum

The Summer Programme Raffle

Win exciting prizes worth more than INR 7,00,000

We are collaborating with our event partners to offer attendees prizes worth up to INR 7,00,000. Winners will be announced via social media on 16 January 2024.

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What you can explore at the Summer Programmes Fair 2024

Academic enrichment programmes

Research and internship options

Sports, creative, and performing art intensives

Community service initiatives

Test preparation and academic support

Outdoor activities

Don't miss this opportunity!

About The Red Pen Pre-College Advising Team

  • Summer Programmes Fair is organised by The Red Pen Pre-College Advising team every year. 
  • The team mentors middle and high school students to develop well-rounded profiles that give them a competitive edge during college admissions.
  • The programme motivates students through their formative years, guiding them to carefully pick the right subjects, engage in extracurricular opportunities, and explore diverse interests to select the right path.
  • The Pre-College Advising team is part of The Red Pen, a global educational consultancy that supports applicants at the school, undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels. 
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.