Essay Writing Tips & Info
Guide to Essays and Interviews • Undergraduate
How to Ace the ‘Why College’ Supplemental Essay?
In addition to the Common Application essay, several universities in the US require college-specific essays, commonly referred to as supplemental essays. While prompts may vary, the most common supplemental essay topic is a version of why you want to study at a particular college and are known as the ‘Why College’ essay. Below, we help …
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22/09/2023
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Guide to UK Applications • Undergraduate
Study Medicine in the UK: A Complete Guide for Undergraduates
The UK has a long tradition of educating medical students. UK-trained doctors practise medicine globally and are recognised for their clinical skills. In 2022, the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, Imperial College London and King’s College London ranked among the top 20 medical colleges in the world. Here’s everything you need …
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27/07/2023
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Guide to Postgraduate Applications • Postgraduate
How to Ace Imperial College London’s (ICL) Q&A for Master’s Applications
Imperial College London (ICL) and several universities that offer a master’s programme in the UK have replaced their statement of purpose (SOP) format with a questionnaire that demands skilled and thoroughly thought-through responses. An unassuming applicant can struggle with the complexity of the questions and submit superficial answers. But don’t worry. As leading global postgraduate …
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22/05/2023
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Guide to Postgraduate Applications • Postgraduate
Common Mistakes in Master’s Application Essays for Studying Abroad
Whether it’s a personal statement or statement of purpose (SOP), your master’s application essay is an opportunity to showcase who you are to the admissions committee beyond just your grades. However, writing these essays can be tricky. We at The Red Pen work with hundreds of postgraduate applicants every year. Despite providing clear guidelines and …
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03/05/2023
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MBA • Postgraduate
ChatGPT: The Truth About AI-Writing for College Application Essays
Essays are an integral part of the college application process. They give admissions officers a glimpse into your achievements and aspirations beyond grades and scores. Due to their importance, it is not surprising that students constantly search for ways to simplify the writing process. Recently, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool developed by OpenAI, …
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18/03/2023
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