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London School of Economics

January 8, 2021 | by Karishma Mehrotra
London School of Economics

My experience with The Red Pen was enriching and rewarding to the say the least. Not only did I receive offers from both of the universities I applied to, the whole process led to a whole lot of professional and personal development. The team was so effective and prompt with streamlining my thought processes, which at the time, were all over the place. The pressure and anxiety associated with securing a good master’s program was always settled by members of the team who constantly worked to keep timelines on track and my focus intact. I’m glad I stuck with the wonderful folks at The Red Pen and successfully completed my postgraduate degree from LSE.

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