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New York University

January 13, 2021 | by Karishma Mehrotra
New York University

Going to The Red Pen was surely one of best decisions I have ever made during my academic years. The level of care and attention that I received throughout my application process was surely the reason why I got into my dream university. I am extremely grateful for my counsellor and my content specialist as this wouldn’t have been possible without them. They are my friends who motivated me throughout my high school journey and I would like to thank them for everything they have done, for all the late night and early morning meetings and for being such amazing people. Furthermore, I am really happy with the team of The Red Pen who went through my application and gave me insights on how I could improve it. At last, thank you The Red Pen for making my dream come true and for being so friendly and professional at the same time!

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  1. Does the IEC belong to a professional association such as IECA with established and rigorous standards for membership?
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