It was the best decision for me to work on my MBA applications with The Red Pen. The first few sessions with the team were intense, and they successfully revealed the gaps in my application. They also provided me with the required structure and guidance to articulate my thoughts meticulously. Each element of the application was covered thoroughly – setting goals, selecting universities, identifying critical life events and preparing for the interview. I am extremely impressed that The Red Pen’s structured yet fluid process helped me focus on the right elements and maintain a smooth story.

The Red Pen is extremely sought after, professional and highly skilled at what they do. They not only helped me get into my dream school but also improved my thought process, making it clearer and more objective. Plus, they assisted me with my essays and even helped me prepare for my interviews, which allowed me to stand out from the crowd. I recommend them to anyone who seeks admission to a competitive business school.

The Red Pen is the reason I secured an MBA admit at my dream business school, LBS. The entire team pushed me to explore my own story and helped me envision my experiences in a different light. The MBA application process can be quite emotionally draining and frustrating. However, The Red Pen always encouraged and motivated me to push on. The larger team of consultants examined each of my essays from the admissions committees’ viewpoint, which allowed me to see how others perceived my story. All-in-all, I felt as though I was in the best hands in the industry and would recommend The Red Pen’s services to anyone looking to apply.

If you’re planning to apply for your MBA, I suggest choosing The Red Pen to help you. They have a very collaborative approach, with different team members working on various facets of the application. I applied to four colleges and got three interview invites, two admit offers, one waitlist decision and a scholarship. My journey with them started in December, and I barely had a month before R2 deadlines. Moreover, my GRE score was also on the lower side. However, they helped me prepare a winning application, gave me valuable insights and assisted me in articulating and refining my career goals. I would definitely recommend signing up with The Red Pen so that they can work their magic on your application and help you get into the school of your choice!

I worked with The Red Pen for my applications, resume and interview preparation and found them to be super helpful, even though I started my process roughly two months before the deadline. They customised their approach to suit my requirements while also accommodating my work schedule. The process was efficient and didn’t involve more than 4-5 iterations, which I appreciated the most. I would 100% recommend The Red Pen’s services!

I was very fortunate to be mentored by The Red Pen. The process was very smooth, from resume building, school selection, STAR stories, essays, recommendation advisory, and interview preparation. The team designed their approach according to my preferred method of working and gave me invaluable insights at every juncture of the process. Their consultants are world-class and the management is very professional and invested in their client’s success. I would recommend The Red Pen to anyone starting their MBA admission journey.

My experience working with The Red Pen for R2 applications was fantastic. They have a team of experts who work with you on different aspects of your application rather than the one person assisting you with all your essays, resumes, and LORs. My lead consultant was crucial in bringing out the best in me. She made me introspect a lot and was influential in crafting my story, which included various different aspects of my life. Overall, the team was always supportive and made sure to do everything they could to get the best out of me. I’d certainly recommend working with them!

A big thank you to The Red Pen for helping me get into my dream business school. Safe to say, it would not have been possible without them. I had some gaps in my application that the team thought through, bridged and made up for through my essays. They were also very easy to work with and extremely approachable, which was the most important factor for me. I have worked with and spoken to other consultants in the past and believe the depth of experience The Red Pen team has is unmatched. I would definitely give the whole experience 5 stars!

I signed up with The Red Pen for assistance with my business school applications. The team took the time to dive into my personal experiences and ensured that my essays were unique. The mock interview preparation was very similar to my actual interview, ensuring that I was well prepared. Moreover, their feedback on my LORs and resume was to the point, detailed, and catered to my profile.

I was a bit late for Round 1 and appeared for my GMAT seven weeks before the 1st application deadline. I heard about The Red Pen from one of my seniors, and I must say the process is so structured that I was able to apply to 5 schools and receive admits to Kellogg and Ross. The best part is that you have multiple people working on your application, with each person’s forte being a part of your application. We had a WhatsApp group with everyone on it and I would always get prompt replies to my doubts/queries/concerns. They even picked up my calls at random hours and supported me throughout my application. Plus, they helped me craft a compelling narrative for my application that helped me get four interviews (converted 2, waitlisted 1)! Lastly, I would want to clarify that the above doesn’t mean they will write the content of your application for you. This doesn’t happen. You’ll still have to put in the effort as an applicant. But if you are willing to do so, I am confident The Red Pen will get you into your dream school.

After going through many reviews/websites for MBA admissions consulting, I chose The Red Pen, given their thorough and holistic approach to applications. From the beginning, my consultant pushed me to fine-tune my story and portray the best and most authentic version of myself to the admissions committee. The whole detailed oriented essay process greatly helped develop a storyline, which allowed me to ace my interview. Working on my applications with The Red Pen has been an amazing learning experience, and I would strongly suggest you choose them for your business school journey.

Having worked with 10+ consultants, The Red Pen made me feel good about my chances of admission while setting the right expectations. After running through their highly structured process involving multiple reviews, I was increasingly optimistic about my chances. Since my geography and industry targets were very narrow, the team paired me up with a consultant who had an MBA from my target school and a post MBA career similar to what I had in mind. My lead consultant and content specialist were terrific throughout the process, helping me set the right expectations and encouraging me when I needed it the most. Their quick responses and well-structured thought processes allowed me to arrive at my final essays within four iterations. Plus, they were highly flexible to accommodate any requests, however late into the process. After being admitted to Oxford and Cambridge, I would definitely recommend The Red Pen for their highly-valued MBA admissions consulting services.

I initially applied in R1 for the 2021 intake but didn’t make the cut; then applied again for the 2022 intake and was admitted. I would highly recommend The Red Pen as an admission consultant and coach. In my initial chat with them, I explained my background and ideated my long term goal post-MBA. The team guided me in a more strategic manner and summarised my story succinctly and effectively. I would 100% work with them again and recommend their expertise to anyone looking for an effective approach while applying for an MBA.

I would highly recommend The Red Pen as an MBA admissions consultant and coach. They played a pivotal role in helping me secure a place at Chicago Booth. Before deep-diving into my essays, the team spent almost 2-3 weeks brainstorming and crafting my stories. My lead consultant worked backwards and highlighted all my relevant skill sets via compelling storytelling in my essays and connected them to long-term goals that were ambitious yet achievable.

I had a great experience working with The Red Pen for my MBA applications! Initially, I was quite confused about what I wanted from the MBA. However, the team provided immense guidance and structure to my journey – to the point where I could clearly articulate my goals and career progression. Their meticulous essay edits forced me to narrow my focus and bring out the best insights from my professional and academic experience. Refining my career goals and going through multiple rounds of feedback was certainly challenging, but The Red Pen really knows what they’re doing. Having secured offers from 2 top MBA programs, I strongly recommend their services to anyone looking to start or improve their applications. Thank you again to the team for their amazing support during the whole process!

The Red Pen has a fantastic leadership team. They are as dedicated and committed to the application process as you are. They will push you to deliver exceptional results and support you every step of the way. Their team of experts work around the clock, answering all queries and providing application support. They helped me greatly with storyboarding, essay writing and interview preparation. I got admitted to HBS and Kellogg and would strongly recommend their services.

The entire team at The Red Pen was extremely professional since the day I signed up with them. Their professionalism was matched only by their willingness to go above and beyond when it came to helping aspiring candidates put their best foot forward. They were able to make sense of the jumbled thoughts and ideas I shared with them and helped me craft applications that I was proud of. I received multiple MBA admits (with sizeable scholarships) in the programs I applied for. Signing up with The Red Pen early in my application journey is probably one of the smartest things I did. Thank you so much to the team for their endless support!

My experience with the Red Pen for US MBA applications was great! I used their comprehensive services for Round 1 of the 21-22 cycle and received an admit offer from my dream school (with a full-tuition scholarship), plus other admits and interview invites. They have a well-structured process, spending a lot of time getting to know you and your story and then helping you structure those according to each school’s essay prompts. They use an online system that’s easy to navigate and saves a lot of confusion between draft versions. Coming from a non-traditional background in an over-represented demographic and targeting top US B-Schools, I was quite anxious about how this would turn out. But, The Red Pen provided me with immense support throughout the process and helped me with countless edits on the most abstract essays, even going over each detail of the online application forms. I highly recommend their MBA services.

It was extremely useful to get The Red Pen’s help on my MBA application. As someone who has been reviewing essays of similar candidates for several years, The Red Pen was instantly able to highlight areas of weakness in my essays and suggest improvements. Their feedback really helped me get across my ideas in a succinct and effective manner.

The Red Pen provided extremely pertinent perspectives and assistance for my business school applications. First, they brainstormed with me to pull out strong experiences and then helped extract deeper color for the essays. Second, they helped me string these experiences into a succinct story while advising on the tone and language. And third, working as a team, they helped provide crucial perspectives on how the target audience would interpret the essays.

The Red Pen was amazing! I found that they championed my voice and uniqueness drawing out the key insights, which are sometimes tough to glean yourself. They were flexible, quick to respond and always available. If I had to go through an application process again, I’d definitely go with The Red Pen.

With three weeks left at HBS, I can’t help but think that until two years ago I had never met anyone from HBS, and I had decided not waste my time applying to the school, thinking I didn’t belong there and that I didn’t have much interesting to showcase on my application. The Red Pen encouraged me to apply to HBS, helped me put forth my story in a way I never could conceive and catalyzed the two most amazing and cherished years of my life. They have been a constant friend and mentor throughout the two years as well, serving as a sounding board during my job searches and commiserating about the unyielding Boston weather. Now, I cannot imagine a life without my two years at HBS and I have The Red Pen to thank for that.

The Red Pen helped me apply and receive admission to Harvard and Stanford business schools. My applications were reviewed by several co-workers, alumni and current students. TRP’s contribution stood out amongst all my reviewers and was instrumental in helping me write the essays to my satisfaction.

As alumni of top US universities, The Red Pen really understand what it takes to be admitted to such institutions. They really help paint an accurate picture of what each school is like and are therefore a great resource to help you understand best fit programs. I had a great experience working with The Red Pen; they really helped me shape my story and take my essays to the next level. Their insights on the interview process were extremely helpful as well. I definitely recommend working with The Red Pen.”

Writing essays for a US business school application is a very stressful activity and it always helps to get advice and counsel from an experienced individual. I had approached The Red Pen for help with my Wharton essays and she came back with detailed commentary on not only the macro story-line and flow of the essay but also minute word and grammar edits which made my essays more presentable and reader friendly for a US audience. Also given The Red Pen’s prior experience as a teacher in the US, one is rest assured that they are in capable and competent hands.

The Red Pen was instrumental in facilitating my business school journey. Kim and Kavita guided me every step of the way, from shortlisting schools to refining my stories and now in shaping my Wharton journey. TRP helped me create an overall strategy for my applications and stick to my timelines. Kavita was only a phone call away and we had several brainstorming sessions to refine my pitch. Kavita’s personal anecdotes from Wharton were particularly insightful and she continues to advise me on getting the most from my time at Wharton. It has been my privilege to get to know Kavita and Kim and in them, I have found wonderful long-term mentors.

The Red Pen were incredible pillars of support through the MBA application process. Specifically, The Red Pen’s assistance on making our CVs succinct, outcome-oriented and lean, was invaluable. Additionally, The Red Pen spent a lot of time ensuring that all our application essays were clear and concise and articulating the strength of our experiences. It was extremely helpful to get her feedback on the style of writing, as she has many years of experience reviewing applications, and can share trends and best practices. Lastly, The Red Pen were always available and quick to respond, despite being in the thick of the application period – this made the whole process so much easier. We’re both headed to Harvard Business School in the fall, and grateful to TRP for their guidance.

The Red Pen gave me continuous support starting from school selection to applications to the interviews and to the waitlist process. They were very professional but always maintained a personal touch. Their mock interview preparation is amazing and helped me build confidence in preparation for interviews. And, since The Red Pen are Americans who have experienced the US education process first-hand, they were able to help me shape my applications and thought process in an American way – something which is unique among educational consulting firms in India. The level of commitment and effort that TRP provided was exceptional. I am happy to say that I started the fulltime MBA program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management in August 2014.

I loved the fact that The Red Pen were easily accessible – and were extremely responsive when I had specific questions or wanted to have a quick chat about something. They were also very patient and responded very thoughtfully to all my queries! Extremely extremely valuable to me! I appreciated that they went out of their way to share relevant articles and general information with me. They worked once on my resume – but then suggested we rework based on second thought. I really appreciated that. They were extremely prompt with all my resume and essay reviews and their suggestions scrupulously retained my voice / writing style in the essays. I always felt TRP was genuinely invested in my application and our interactions never felt transactional. This was extremely helpful during a tough process.

If you think hiring a counselor means you can take it easy, THINK AGAIN! The Red Pen will make sure you keep your nose to the grindstone. However, their constant push and encouragement helped me bring out my story in the best possible way and the final output I sent to schools was something of which I am extremely proud. Of course, most importantly, thanks to them, I am going to Stanford GSB!!!

I loved the personal and friendly approach of Kavita and Maya from The Red Pen. They took time to get to know me, understood all my stories and most importantly, paced me to complete my applications within the deadlines. Since they have a different industry experience than mine, discussing my stories with them helped me improve my writing skills to suit a wider global audience. Most importantly, they have a great understanding of education in the US. However intimidating it seemed at times, they motivated me to pursue my dream to get into Stanford.

I enrolled with The Red Pen for support with my HBS interview preparation. I found them extremely professional and their guidance was very useful. I especially appreciated their method of videotaping interviews, which helped me revisit the feedback multiple times and improve. The Red Pen was also available for support on various other topics during the application process. I would like to thank them for helping me get into Harvard Business School.

After completing my GMAT, I knew that I needed some guidance on my US business school applications. I had spoken to a few MBA consultants but wasn’t very happy with what they were offering. When I met The Red Pen, I knew that my search was over!

Not only did they guide me on the schools I should target, given my background, but also were very frank and realistic about my options. This gave me a lot of comfort and I was able to short list my target schools and make a proper plan for managing the application process.

The team was very responsive to my numerous questions, and I found their dedication to work amazing. I had a hectic travel schedule, but this did not create a hindrance as we communicated frequently. The consultants’ feedback on my essays was invaluable – it strengthened my application. In preparation for interviews with business school representatives, I participated in a mock interview session organized by The Red Pen, which helped me understand my weaknesses and how to leverage my strengths. Thanks to their help I was able to present myself with confidence during the actual interviews.

The Red Pen’s support was crucial in helping me achieve my goal of getting into a top US business school. I cannot recommend them enough!

Working with The Red Pen on my MBA applications was a very fruitful experience. The Red Pen are immensely knowledgeable about every school and up to speed on the latest school news and focus. This helped in both school selection and customizing applications. They made an effort to know me through a perfect balance of encouragement, creative brainstorming and constructive criticism to bring out the best aspects of my experiences and personality in my applications. Throughout the process, they were always available and made time to speak to me. Though we were operating out of different countries, I never felt a distance.

I remember reaching out to The Red Pen in a state of panic – aiming to submit three applications with just two months left on the clock. In hindsight, it was one of my best decisions. They were a great sounding board for me to initially firm up ideas and then translate them into words, keeping me on schedule all the while. Their feedback was succinct, relevant and very personalized. They were always approachable, going way beyond the brief on many occasions. Look no further, they are as good as they come.

Having worked for over four years, I was clear that I wanted to be an entrepreneur, and that business school was the best way to prepare me for this journey. Stanford was my natural first choice. I chose to work with The Red Pen because it promised to bring a unique perspective to my application – a deep understanding of the American culture and system of education (both co-founders being American) combined with an accurate conception of Indian applicants and their professional contexts. My experience exceeded my expectations in every way. The Red Pen spent an inordinate amount of time understanding my personal and professional context, and an even longer time iterating my essays to make sure that my best foot was put forward. The result was an application that I know could not have been done any better. Their attention to detail, patience, openness to new ideas and great work ethic differentiate them from the rest. A testament to this was their reaction when I decided to change an essay three days before the deadline. They very patiently understood what I had to say – despite the amount of work that had already gone in to it, and then put in extra hours over the weekend to help me rework it to my satisfaction. Through the application process, I went from “not so sure I need a consultant” to “I couldn’t have done it without them”. I would highly recommend The Red Pen!

I worked with The Red Pen on two MBA applications. I think their biggest strengths are responsiveness, their network and interview preparation. Their Wharton interview prep is the best that I have ever come across and I highly recommend it! It was exactly like the real interview. They have an in-depth understanding of what each school wants and are excellent at creating access to alumni, events, and interview experts. Their school selection process is the best I have seen. I have often reached out to Vrinda and Kavita for advice on all aspects of the application process and they have always been thorough, honest and to the point. I went to them last minute for one of my applications and Vrinda gave me quick feedback on my essays, looked over my material, and encouraged me to stay calm. I ended up getting an offer from that school. They would keep pushing me to bring out the best in me. It was a pleasure working with The Red Pen.

I chose The Red Pen for my HBS and Wharton interview preparation. I did this after a lot of due diligence online and from friends – I heard that TRP is certainly the best admissions consulting firm in India and my experience with them proved that without a doubt! What stood out for me was how approachable they were throughout the process and how quickly they responded to any doubt / query from my end. The Red Pen especially was such an amazing mentor through this process! I found their interview help to be outstanding in terms of how close it was to the real interview experience and I was glad I took their support to prepare. The fact that my interview prep was done in person made all the difference. I wish them (and more importantly their clients!) the best of luck!

I chose to work with The Red Pen because I knew a couple of their former clients and they had great things to say about the MBA team. I was also reassured by the fact that many of your team members had international degrees and had lived worked abroad – I was sure that I would get an in-depth perspective of business schools.

TRP was super professional and the process was well organized. The team was always responsive and were invested in every application. We went through several drafts together, and my lead consultant helped me mould a very personal and hazy story into something that was concise and easy to understand. Also, getting multiple perspectives really helped me out.

My employer encouraged me to get in touch with The Red Pen. The Red Pen bring a wealth of experience to the whole process, which can be invaluable to any applicant. From my point of view, their biggest value add was the guidance on my essays. The Red Pen helped me tailor my essays so that they were consistent with my profile and resume. Thanks to their input, I was able to improve my grammar, write succinctly, with honesty and to the point. Without their guidance, my essays would have been average. Overall I would say that my experience with the Red Pen was very useful.

The Red Pen was crucial to my application process. They assisted me over 9 months to turn a previously mediocre application into work that made me proud of my growth. I don’t think I could have done it without their help!

Besides distilling my myriad experiences into a lucid story, we also strategized the achievements I should highlight depending on the business school’s individual quirks. What I liked the most was how easily The MBA team was able to review my extracurricular experiences and translate them into application worthy material.

The MBA team made an effort to understand my aspirations during the getting to know you conversation. Their team-based approach was great in terms of getting several viewpoints on essays, which helped speed up the process of editing. The one thing that stood out for me though was the counsel I received – that is where The Red Pen is unique among its peers. At all times, the intent is to make the client think and dig deeper within themselves to identify their leadership style, their aspirations, their fit with particular schools.

A great example, which highlights how they focus on what is best for the client, is my first conversation with the team. In the course of my profile development discussion, they suggested I should consider waiting for a year and apply in the next cycle, because I would be a much stronger candidate.

I didn’t really pay heed to that advice and applied. To my surprise, I was waitlisted at my dream school; the admissions committee felt my career progression was very positive but thought I could do with more exposure in my current industry. The second time round working with The Red Pen, I listened; I made it to one of my dream schools!

In a panic, I got in touch with The Red Pen a few days before Round 2 application deadlines on a friend’s recommendation who had worked with them previously. They were very accommodating and friendly, always available for a chat and quick with their feedback. We brainstormed school options that were the best fit for my profile. With their guidance, I was able to tell my story in a compelling way. My writing improved significantly – there was a big difference between my first few drafts and the final essays. I can safely say that working with The Red Pen team was a great decision and would definitely recommend them to all who are applying for an MBA.

I was passionate about attending a business school in the US and wanted to put my best foot forward to gain admission. Testimonials of past clients, currently placed in top US schools, convinced me that The Red Pen offered the best resources to achieve my goal.

The Red Pen has an in-depth understanding of the Indian education system and the existing professional environment along with the expectations of the US business school. They helped me explore my experiences, which at first I didn’t necessarily think were important, prodding me to present my stories and application in the best possible manner so that I could stand out in a competitive pool. I am really thankful to The Red Pen for being my guide and companion through this entire journey. I could not have made it without their support.

After an unsuccessful attempt at applying to business schools the previous year, I chose The Red Pen because of their in-depth knowledge about each school. During my first conversation with Vrinda and Amy, I was very impressed with the way they differentiated one school from the other. This helped me with understanding my fit and I could be better prepared when I started an application.

Additionally, The Red Pen helped me pace my application efforts so that I did not fall short of deadlines. They were frank, very involved and highly approachable. I particularly liked the aspect of multiple people looking at every part of my application; giving me multiple viewpoints, helping me position my story so that I could write my essays effectively. Their support and advice played a big role in me getting into Columbia Business School.

I was accepted to one of my top choice schools with full scholarship and cannot thank The Red Pen enough! With a GMAT score on the lower side, I approached TRP to strengthen the rest of my application. I was very impressed by my discussion with team members about my profile, and understood what I needed to focus on primarily. The process is quite rigorous and they gave me the confidence very early on that I would be working with a group of experienced professionals. Two of the most impressive qualities about TRP are their timelines and their crystal clear instructions. They delved deep into my background before we started working on my essays, which helped me understand what to highlight. TRP was also excellent in short-listing my school choices and gave great feedback on where I would have a strong chance of getting in. I strongly recommend TRP as MBA admission consultants for their knowledge, experience, and utmost professionalism.

My MBA application journey spanned 3 years and 11 applications (7 without TRP and 4 with TRP). I was only able to get up to the interview stage and could not convert any top schools in the first 2 years, despite having good work experience, a GMAT score of 750 and an undergrad brand (IIT Madras). Finally, thanks to TRP’s structured approach, a great lead consultant and dedicated teams for various components of the application, I got interviews with Wharton and LBS and eventually, an admit from LBS.

Since LBS MBA was a re-application for me, TRP advised me on how to showcase the progress I have made since my last application. Another aspect that makes TRP unique is the approach of their lead consultants; they go beyond just editing and reviewing the essays we send. Garima was like my friend and mentor with whom I could bounce off any ideas pertaining to the interview or application process and take her inputs. Garima’s research on the interview format and the interviewer helped me to a great extent in preparing for my interview.

I started my MBA application process with The Red Pen in October. Since I was slightly late in the application process, there were troubles in the beginning but the process turned out to be extremely smooth in the end. I thank the team for their professional services and for giving me an exceptional lead consultant. The team helped me carve our my story well, gave me great insights on my letters of recommendation and worked with me on my resume. Thank you for all your services The Red Pen and all the best for your future endeavours!

The Red Pen is a very professional set up, with a few key advantages over other consultants:
Outside the box: The team at The Red Pen makes a greater effort to understand and work with each applicant’s story, resulting in a more authentic, less cookie-cutter application.

Good to great: The Red Pen takes your essay from good to great by suggesting more interesting approaches to tell your stories. They understand what each school looks for, and help you tailor your essay accordingly. They also significantly improve the finesse and style of the final product.

Valuable network: The team at The Red Pen has deep networks within the MBA community, ie, specialist consultants, alums, current students, university officers, top employers, etc. Applicants can leverage this vast network to improve their application or understand their target schools better.

I’d recommend The Red Pen to candidates who want to take their applications to the next level and gain an extra edge over the competition.

My background – consulting at BCG for 3 years, former member of Nomura’s corporate strategy team, typical IIT engineer profile, average CGPA (7.7) and GMAT (730) — made me wary about applying to top tier MBA programs. Now, having been admitted to both Haas and Wharton, I really see the benefit of The Red Pen’s structured approach, perspective, services and networks.

I had heard about The Red Pen from my friend who had a similar profile and had been accepted to Columbia Business School. When I spoke to them, what really stood out for me was how they support candidates at every stage of the application process. Their onboarding session helped me examine loose ends in my thinking and stories and laid a solid foundation for my business school application.

The multiple reviews of my essay drafts by multiple consultants were useful and unique in my experience. We practiced for my interviews with Booth and Haas in Round 1, and Stanford and Wharton in Round 2. Their feedback helped me reflect on my strengths and weaknesses and gave me the confidence to project my opinions during the interview.

My lead consultant put me in touch with an alumnus at Stanford before I started the process and at Booth before my interview. Additionally, I had the opportunity to attend an information session organized by TRP with an admissions officer from Columbia Business School in Mumbai. All of these interactions were invaluable in increasing my understanding of these schools and what they were looking for!

The Red Pen had a very structured approach, with a specialist for each part of the application. Penning down my goals and how a business school fit in those was not an easy task for me. My lead consultant took the time to understand my story, reviews and refined the essays and helped me portray my story in a compelling manner. The practice Wharton Team-Based Discussion was also something I benefited from. I was quite anxious as group discussion was not really my forte. The Red Pen arranged a mock session with the shortlisted students and provided a flavour of the actual session, which helped soothe my nerves, and give my best shot at the actual TBD. I would definitely recommend The Red Pen’s services to all students applying to business schools.

At The Red Pen, you’ll see that MBA consultants grow to be your friends, rather than just professional acquaintances. They work with you from the outset, helping you understand who you are, what your goals are and what school is right for you through a series of candid conversations, not letting go of your hand until you’ve achieved what you want! Their professionalism in terms of approachability, promptness and feedback is admirable.

I worked with The Red Pen for my applications to The Wharton School and Columbia Business School. I’m pleased to say that their guidance helped me shape my experiences into a compelling story, thus getting me acceptances into both schools.

A big thank you to you all. You helped me to understand myself so much better in that initial meeting we had. Frankly, I wasn’t considering Ross in the beginning. And now, it looks like the perfect fit. I’m excited to get in!

My conversation with Michael Lippert from Ross adcom was really helpful in learning about the school and building rapport. All the other help during the entire process, with reviews and information along the way, has also been key to getting over the wire. The calls to discuss my essays, the application reviews and most of all, the confidence boosts a day before the interviews! A shout out to the rest of the behind-the-scenes team as well! I may not know them but I know they made it their goal to help me achieve mine.

As someone who has been brought up in a traditional environment, going to college was a great experience which allowed me to develop an entrepreneurial spirit. After my undergraduate degree, I planned to start an e-commerce platform to sell groceries but had several troubles along the way, including a lack of market research and competitor awareness. This led us to shift to the B2B market, where we provided groceries to restaurants and were relatively successful. However, this experience drove me to pursue a formal business education, since I realised a strong industry network and quality work experience is important for an entrepreneur. Since I come from an unconventional background, several people suggested against applying to top business schools in the US, but I was determined to share my story with the best in the world. The team-based approach, as well as my elder brother’s admission to an M7 business with The Red Pen, was why I chose to work with them. From building an impressive resume and self-reflecting for essays to identifying the right people for recommendations and preparing for interviews, I worked with experts from The Red Pen team and was able to present a strong case to the admission committee. Finally, I got into Columbia Business School, which was my first choice, and received two scholarships from the school that cover over 85% of my tuition fee. I cannot thank the team enough for being extremely supportive and patient and for helping me present my story well.

During my time working with The Red Pen, what stood out to me was the team-based approach. I received inputs from multiple people which helped me fine-tune my application. My lead consultant guided me throughout the process and inspired me to think big. Through the brainstorming session, my consultant helped me reflect on my experiences, bring out my personality and the unique elements of my story, enabling me to dramatically improve my essays. Overall, the process was methodical and streamlined.

Coming from an over-represented demographic pool, I was very nervous going into the MBA application process, but The Red Pen helped me immensely. When applying to multiple schools, it becomes very difficult to track all the things you have to do and you are unsure of receiving the right feedback from friends and family. The Red Pen team first helped me with my school selection and provided me with the pros and cons of different schools as well as the things I should take into account while selecting schools. I then discussed my career goals and brainstormed the contents of my essays with my consultant. We went through multiple episodes in my life, episodes that I would have otherwise not think of as significant. With their help, my essays were not only polished and rounded but were also an honest reflection of who I am as a person. After being accepted for interviews, I had multiple mock interviews and received valuable feedback. It felt that The Red Pen team were mu partners in the whole application process and would definitely recommend them for anyone who is aiming to gain admission to the top business schools.

I approached The Red Pen for my MBA applications after my friend ‘highly’ recommended them. Initially, my dream to pursue an MBA seemed far fetched as I wasn’t quite confident on how to stand out with my profile. The Red Pen team came to the rescue for every part of my application. I am thankful for their tremendous support throughout the entire process, their professionalism and unparalleled work ethics. From understanding my goals to getting to know me as a person, I felt they invested a lot in my personal growth while drafting my applications. The genuine concern for my motive to do an MBA, the perfectionist approach towards every single draft and the honest feedback helped me present my story brilliantly. The team was amazing to work with from the start to the end. The ‘to the point’ edits and straight forward approach to LORs helped me build a powerful and true narrative for my applications. The time the entire team spent with me is worth every penny. HEC Paris was part of my ‘dream schools list’. I couldn’t have been happier and more satisfied with the entire process. The Red Pen has acted more like a mentor throughout my entire MBA journey. Thank you for all your efforts!

Despite having a competent academic background, I had a non-traditional and meandering professional background. Hence, it was vital for me to stitch together a cohesive story in order to develop a strong application. Amongst all the admission consultants I conversed with, I found The Red Pen to have the right mix of competency and pricing. I worked with them on four applications and found that their storyboarding framework raised the right questions that prompted me to self-introspect and helped get my story together. However, what really helped me was their Essay Editing Services. Despite being a strong writer, I saw my applications go through multiple iterations driven by my consultant’s constructive feedback. Additionally, her keen eye for detail enabled me to get even the minutiae of the applications right. Moreover, I also tend to delay things to the last minute and my applications wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for her constant push. She paced the application process such that I always had a few days in hand before the deadline, something that was invaluable. Lastly, she was prompt and was always available throughout the process. I highly recommend The Red Pen.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to The Red Pen team for enlightening me during my MBA application process. Confirming a consultant was a big decision for me, since a lot of time, effort and money were at stake. After speaking to multiple consultants, my goal and ambition were rightly captured by The Red Pen. Due to their experience, I was encouraged to aim for the best schools and not settle. My lead consultant diligently streamlined various steps of the MBA application process. Their detailed GTKY session, where they uncovered every minute detail of my personal and professional career so far, was a unique experience for me. All these details were later aptly used in my MBA applications. The Red Pen also took me through several mock interviews before going for the final interview. I have learned a lifelong lesson on how to best present myself, not just as an MBA applicant, but for the entirety of my career.

Navigating the MBA application process can be very intimidating and exhausting. Working with The Red Pen provided me with the support I needed to get through it. Right from helping me shortlist my target schools, to crafting my application strategy and answering my numerous questions, The Red Pen was extremely proactive and gave me candid feedback at every step of the process. I would not have been able to produce an application of such quality without their guidance, and I am certain that my admission to Stern would not have been possible without them. I owe The Red Pen a big thank you for all their help in getting me here.

The Red Pen helped me turn my application from mediocre into something much stronger. I don’t think I could’ve gotten an admission offer without their guidance. The Red Pen’s consultants are all extremely qualified professionals; my lead consultant was from one of the world’s best business schools. The feedback I got on my essays, resume, and recommendation letters were very pointed. Ultimately, The Red Ped helped me craft a very good story that aptly reflected my motivations and interests.

I consulted The Red Pen for mock interviews and group discussions during my MBA application process. The sessions were very well organised and the feedback provided during the sessions was very specific, which helped me refine my approach. This helped me get an admit to my b-school of choice: Wharton.

Although I was very nervous when I started my MBA application process, The Red Pen’s approach gave me the confidence to articulate my feelings and produce a successful application. Having an experienced lead consultant ready to guide me at different points in the process was instrumental in ensuring that every detail was thought through, that my experiences were well integrated, and my overall story was highlighted. The end-to-end support, from brainstorming at the beginning all the way up to the final interview, was a great source of comfort in the midst of tight timelines.

I chose The Red Pen after speaking to one of the co-founders, she sounded very helpful and well aware about how to guide me through this process. The one thing that stood out for me was the way The Red Pen helped me understand my capabilities and build my resume. The Red Pen helped me discover my field of interest, took me through each stage and helped me make it to my dream college! The team was just a phone call or email away – they always answered my questions and understood my concerns. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank The Red Pen for helping me turn my dream into reality.

It has been a blessing in disguise being introduced to The Red Pen. I would like to thank the entire team who guided me through my application process and helped me brainstorm ideas to write my essays on. Gaining their perspective and useful feedback on my essays only made the process easier for me. What really made my experience so special was the dedication, hard work, and determination of the team to give you their best. I enjoyed working with my consultant, who is, if I may add, an absolute wonder maker. Her play of words and ability to add descriptive elements to a somewhat dry first draft was exceptionally remarkable. Overall I would say the promptness, punctuality, and finesse provided by her demonstrates the true professionalism that builds the foundations of The Red Pen itself.

The Red Pen really helped me push the bar for my essays. They were critical in their feedback and were very clear in articulating the implications of certain SOP topics and how they would impact my overall application. The team helped me troubleshoot all my problems within a matter of hours. I could have never imagined getting into all the colleges I applied and I am super excited to attend Columbia University.

I have submitted my application to Sciences Po, it wouldn’t be possible without The Red Pen. I would like to thank the team for always keeping it together every time I gave short notice. Thanks to the team for all your detailed inputs, suggestions and the infinite edits that they did for me!

Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. Their process is really fast and competent. Most importantly, for them, the client always comes first. The postgraduate counsellor helped me with all the aspects of my application, no matter the time. I highly recommend The Red Pen for anyone who is aspiring to study a master’s degree in the US.

Applying for education abroad can be complicated, and I am grateful I had the professionals at The Red Pen for guidance. From ironing out the kinks in my resume and determining suitable universities, to polishing my Statement of Purpose, the team helped me find a narrative that helped me stand out from other applicants. I would definitely recommend The Red Pen to other prospective students. Thank you so much!

Coming from a background in commerce, I wanted to apply for a Masters in Engineering in the US. I happened to come across The Red Pen through online sources, who happily took up my challenging application. Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. The team’s constant motivation and perseverance towards my application was delightful. They were available constantly, guiding me with their expertise. The online system Cialfo is brilliantly used throughout the application journey. Fortunately, through all their guidance, I was able to secure a seat at a great US college. I sincerely thank The Red Pen for their support in helping me achieve my goals.

The Red Pen was a fabulous decision for me as they helped me get into my dream college, Columbia University, for my masters in Human Capital Management. I had worked with them before for my undergraduate admissions so it was an easy decision for me to go with them for my postgraduate applications as well. The entire postgraduate team did an amazing job in explaining what postgraduate admission representatives are looking for. They were able to help me identify my core strengths and put my story across in the best possible way. I would strongly recommend The Red Pen to all students looking for a university counsellor.

I had a fantastic experience with The Red Pen PG team. I found everyone extremely professional and detailed-oriented. In particular, the application process was seamlessly handled; I had a clear picture from start to finish. As I had 10 years of work experience, I wanted a consultant who could not only find the right programme but could also assist me in conveying my professional story in a clear, concise manner. As the strongest aspect of my application was my experience, the team helped me articulate my essay and resume and select the correct recommenders so that consistency was maintained throughout all my documents. It is because of the strong connection to the programme, I managed to get an admit at and get a scholarship. I highly recommend The Red Pen services to all students across categories who want to study abroad.

I had a great experience with The Red Pen team. I was very anxious when I approached them and was in an analysis paralysis due to the plethora of information available online. I was unable to figure what to trust. The Red Pen helped me decide my major, shortlist universities and understand my strengths and weaknesses. They helped me manage my deadlines and guided me through the entire process. I am really thankful to the entire team.

The help, support and time The Red Pen has invested in my application made the entire process very smooth. They managed various aspects of the process and I cannot stress the impact they have made on my application to TU Delft for my Masters in Computer Science. Thank you for everything that you have done and for being available to clear up every doubt!

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.

After meeting with various counsellors, I felt The Red Pen was the perfect fit for me. With the help of the team in presenting my unique story in the best way possible, I received admissions from top universities across the world. It was wonderful working with a team that was responsive and understanding – which is why I would recommend The Red Pen to anyone who is looking to apply globally for their further studies.

I was in the process of starting my Master’s applications and was generally asking around for college advisors. During this time, I met with some team members of BCG, who spoke very highly of The Red Pen. Their recommendation combined with my initial conversation with the team helped me choose The Red Pen; I felt I was in good hands. What stood out most was the fact that they made me feel relevant. The whole process was tailored to my goals and I wasn’t “just another applicant.” As a result, I felt my application stood out and was unique to me. I was working in the strategy department of a B2B company and I was looking to transition into the sports world through a Master’s in Sports Management with absolutely no experience of working in the Sports Industry. They helped me tailor my resume and SOP to reflect how the business skills I’ve developed so far would make me an asset in the sports world and this helped me get into the top 5 sports programs in the world!

Coming from a background in commerce, I wanted to apply for a master’s in engineering in the US. I happened to come across The Red Pen through online sources, who happily took up my challenging application. Working with The Red Pen was a wonderful experience. The team’s constant motivation and perseverance towards my application was delightful. They were available constantly, guiding me with their expertise. The online system CIALFO is brilliantly used throughout the application journey. Fortunately, through all their guidance, I was able to secure a seat at a great US college. I sincerely thank The Red Pen for their support in helping me achieve my goals.

My experience with The Red Pen was enriching, to say the least. Not only did I receive offers from both of the universities I applied to, but the whole process also 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 programme were 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 London School Economics.

As parents of a grade 10 student, we didn’t know which way to go. We felt lost, as we were not aware of all the career options available in the modern world and our daughter wanted to explore them before making a decision. That’s when we stumbled upon The Red Pen. The very able and confident team took over immediately, as a well-wisher would. They not only educated us about the various courses but are also guiding our daughter towards an informed decision. The entire team is very helpful, and has been on a call with my daughter even after working hours and has frequently calmed her down in moments of panic. They have helped her in strengthening her profile, applying to summer schools, and encouraging her to maintain her school grades. The Red Pen team is definitely different from the rest – highly professional, but with a personal touch!

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to join The Red Pen. It’s been smooth sailing and absolutely worth every penny. Being a working mom, what I appreciate most is how they are on top of everything. The way they took over the planning and laying down of options for all of my daughter’s areas of interest was commendable. Also, the attention to detail and involvement through the process has bought so much clarity to the table, as opposed to hearsay and depending on a million independent comments over the internet. The attitude they have towards dealing with my concerns was super. When we rejected the first round of veterinary summer programs they offered us, they dug deeper and came up with a better lot of institutions worldwide and made sure we got exactly what fits my daughter’s needs. Love the team, their ethics and personal involvement.

It has been great working with The Red Pen. We used their Profile Development services for my son when he was in grade 10. Not only has the team been sending relevant information that will help strengthen his profile but they have also been very responsive in helping my son with mock interviews and general college preparation. The monthly newsletter informed us about YEA, my son has now enrolled and it is an excellent opportunity for him to learn about business and entrepreneurship, become more confident and develop leadership skills. The team really went the extra mile to help my son with any academic-related questions we had. From navigating us through the profile building sessions to calling the College Board for information that I was not able to attain myself – it’s great to be working with a team who are so genuine.

As we transition my son from The Red Pen’s Mentorship Program to the Undergraduate Application Program, I would like to thank The Red Pen for creating and executing the timely and useful mentorship program for young university aspirants. We were on the lookout for a system that motivates, nurtures and empowers our son to identify and prepare him for the challenges coming towards him in the near future. The Red Pen’s Mentorship Program did that and how! From throwing our 16-year-old into the deep end and encouraging him to travel to and stay on his own in France to chucking him into a Mumbai local to attend his weekly science lab and introducing him to university level essay writing to writing code for projects, the mentorship program has constantly challenged him to be open to the wonders that await him. The Red Pen also encouraged him to intern at a design studio while seeking his Ikigai with like-minded souls. Not surprisingly, the mentorship program has rubbed off on me too! Last year I completed the French language course I always wanted to learn and finally mustered the courage to join Toastmasters to improve my public speaking. Thank you to the Pre-College Advising team for always being there, hearing him out and guiding him at all the critical junctures. Our consultant’s kind, mentoring and positive strategies to track his academic progress are working wonders. We are looking forward to working with The Red Ped in the coming months as our son works on his college applications.

I started working with The Red Pen back in grade 8. Looking back now, I realise the massive impact this had on my college admissions and the development of my resume and portfolio. In grade 8, I was ambitious, driven and rather clueless about what the admissions process entailed. That’s when my mom brought me to The Red Pen and everything changed for the better. The first thing that they helped me with was the subject selection. I wanted to pursue humanities and thought that because of this, I could drop all three sciences. However, The Red Pen informed me about the importance of having strong subjects and how it would set an excellent base for my IB subject selection. Besides this, The Red Pen also encouraged me to start working on my resume now. Most colleges want to see continuity on your resume, which means doing fewer meaningful activities for a longer time and then many irrelevant ones for a brief amount of time. Starting in grade 8 made sure that I had enough time to pursue my different passions and demonstrate growth in my applications. On the extracurricular front, I remember The Red Pen’s advice about my music portfolio–I wanted to give every Trinity exam on the planet but they were the ones who told me that universities wanted to see more of my performances than just fancy exams on my resume. They also helped me brainstorm numerous community service ideas and guided me to use my music to help those around me. Apart from this, they also helped me map out my summers with summer programmes and internships. I believe all this gave me a holistic background–something that US colleges look for in students. I would highly recommend all of you to give yourselves a head start in the college admissions process by starting early and The Red Pen are the right people to do it with!

The Red Pen has an extremely helpful and dedicated team for college admissions. They helped us in the admission process of my son to Simon’s Rock at Bard College, Massachusetts, USA. I would like to extend thanks to the founders and the team who made it possible for him to get admitted to the college. They give personal attention to each applicant, which makes them unique.

As parents of a young girl who had just completed grade 10, we didn’t know which way to go. We felt completely lost as we were not aware of all the career options available in the modern world and our daughter wanted to explore them before making a decision. That’s when we stumbled upon The Red Pen. The very able and confident team took over immediately, as a well-wisher would. They not only educated us about the various courses but are also guiding our daughter towards an informed and smart decision. The entire team is very helpful, and have been on a call with my daughter even after working hours and has frequently calmed her down in moments of panic. She has helped her in strengthening her profile, applying to summer schools, and encouraging her to maintain her school grades. The Red Pen team is definitely different from the rest – highly professional, but with a personal touch!

The Red Pen really helped bring clarity to my subject selection and university application process. Their ‘Journey To College’ event was particularly beneficial as I heard experiences from students going to and presently in college. Interacting with these students was really insightful. Their mentorship programme also offers amazing guidance for extracurricular and leadership programmes that prepare you for college life. If you’re a high school student who feels lost right now, The Red Pen is a great place to consult!!