Education Consulting Services for Study in USA, UK, Canada & Abroad - The Red Pen

As a college student or a working professional, you might be considering a master’s education abroad. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, deepen subject knowledge, avail of research opportunities or simply broaden your horizons and gain global exposure, planning and preparing for a master’s degree involves several considerations when choosing a destination – Your undergraduate degree Your proposed program of study Your finances Your long-term goals Layered into these are considerations of every country’s unique requirements for undergraduate educational equivalency and rules and regulations surrounding employment during and after graduate studies. There are differences in the choice of programs, faculty, research, funding and resources across destinations as well as within universities in a specific country. Here are a few quick tips on 6 popular destinations United States The United States remains the favourite, go-to destination for Indian students. US univ...

If you are applying for a master’s degree to a university abroad, you will be busy preparing your application package over the next couple of months – organising letters of recommendation, preparing an up-to-date resume, sitting for your GRE/GMAT and writing your Statement of Purpose (SOP). Your resume gives the admissions committee an overview of your academic and other achievements, your extracurricular activities, work and/or volunteer experience. The recommendation letters corroborate what is in your resume and highlight specific qualities and skills. But, the statement of purpose is your voice in this process. It is the only aspect of the application over which you have full control – a powerful opportunity for you to tell your story in your own words. Best consultants for masters programs So how do you go about writing an impactful statement of purpose? Here are some useful guidelines: The master’s program to which you are applying might provide detailed instruction...

The English language curriculum set by the Indian boards has evolved over time and is certainly different from the curriculum in international schooling systems such as the United States or the United Kingdom (upon which the original curriculum was modeled). Differences in American English, British English and Indian English are related to spelling, usage of active/passive voice and specific expressions and idioms. Such nuances when informally talking and writing generally do not matter as long as when you communicate, you are able to get the point across. However, if you are applying to colleges abroad, you will have application forms to fill and essays to write. While admissions officers from international universities have become more savvy about contextualising Indian phrases and spellings, understanding these differences can help you put your best foot forward and demonstrate your desire to learn and adapt. Color or Colour? What should I use? Whether you use American En...

When working with high school students who are developing their profile, preparing for future academic challenges and, eventually submitting college applications, whether in India or abroad, one of the first things we do is encourage them to create a resume. Many people associate a resume with something you do just to get a job, but there are many additional uses for students. At The Red Pen the resume is the foundation of how we encourage students to think about their profiles. This is particularly useful if you are applying for undergraduate studies to universities in the US, where the admissions process is holistic , incorporating different aspects of a student’s profile. Read our article to learn more about  applying abroad . Consolidating your academic, extracurricular & other achievements Creating a resume is a great way to have everything you’ve done, from 9 th grade onwards, in one place. Students lead such busy lives, and it’s easy to forget something you’ve ...

Welcome to our two part series on frequently asked questions from MBA applicants! While there are a ton of nuances in the process and lots of things you will encounter that will be highly specific for you , there are some general questions many applicants end up asking. Here are some tips to help you get started as you navigate the MBA application process . Please keep in mind that these are guidelines and there may be exceptions. In which round should I apply?  We strongly advise that applicants apply in round one unless they have some pressing reason that makes them unable to do so. The benefits to applying in round one are numerous. Right off the bat, it demonstrates your seriousness and passion for that particular school. MBA admissions data reveals that international students have higher acceptance rates in round one, and applying in the first round can improve your chances for a scholarship. When you apply in round two you are competing against other applicants fo...

Business School Resume – Your Professional Narrative For those of you preparing your applications for MBA programs, we are sure you have been studying hard for the GMAT (read our article on GMAT or GRE , if you are wondering which test to take) and working furiously on your essays (right??). But one thing you might not be thinking much about is your resume . As top mba admission consultants , we find that most people we work with initially feel confident in their resumes — after all, it’s something they already have on hand, and it’s helped them secure their current job. But a business school resume is actually a little different from a professional resume. It’s important to know those differences and make sure you carve out some time to work on your MBA resume early in the application process. Here are some of our tips for how you can make your resume business-school ready. You will find that thinking about your resume in terms of your MBA application will help you create your...

Many Indian MBA applicants interested in doing their mba abroad counselling know the M7 , the top seven business programs in the US, because they are highly ranked names that are globally recognised. But the reality is, there are so many amazing programs out there, which offer a better fit and real advantages for their students. And restricting yourself to the M7 might not be realistic, or beneficial, for you. We interact with admissions officers and representatives from programs all over the world through campus visits and information sessions in Mumbai, and membership in professional organisations such as AIGAC . This helps us dig deep and understand how certain programs can help Indian applicants get the most out of their business school experience. These interactions enable us to give our clients more information about fit, philosophy and opportunities, and are also exciting ways to learn about what’s new at business schools, what the school has to offer applicants and what ...