6 Things You Should Know About Studying in the US
Leaving your home and choosing to study in the US is a big decision, especially if you are doing it for the first time. While doing your research, many questions will arise. What is the education system? How will you make friends? What cultural differences can you expect? Don’t worry. We have you covered. Here’s […]
What Are the Deadlines for Undergraduate Applications?
The end of the year is usually met with a lot of anxiety for applicants who wish to study abroad. This is because the last quarter of the year signifies application deadlines for undergraduate programmes across the globe. So whether you are applying to the US, UK, Canada or Singapore, it’s time to put your […]
19 Things You Should Know Before Your First Semester in a US College
I grew up in Bombay, wrote and spoke English fluently, watched Hollywood movies and consumed US media. I knew Joey’s tagline, “How you doin’?”, Vicky from Small Wonder and Charles from Charles in Charge. Yet, several things surprised me when I moved to the US. I went to Grinnell College in Iowa, lived in the […]
The New Digital SAT – What Has Changed, What Hasn’t and How to Prepare
In January 2022, the College Board, the governing body of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) announced that the SAT will be conducted digitally in the next couple of years. International students (non-US based) will be able to take the test starting from March 2023, while US students will have to wait till spring 2024. In […]
Why are English Language Proficiency Tests Important?
When applying to colleges abroad, international students might be required to submit an English Language Proficiency Test as a part of their application. This demonstrates to the colleges that the applicant’s English is at an adequate level to cope with college-level lectures and classes. These tests may be required even if English is your first […]
Received Multiple Acceptances? Here’s How to Decide Between Them
At some point during the MBA application process, you must have thought that you would never be finished with your application. Then came the interminable wait when all you wanted was to get accepted somewhere. Now, however, as the results flood in, and you’ve received a host of positive admissions results, you have a hard […]
Letters of Recommendation: Don’t Leave Them for the Last
Part 3 of a 4-part series For students who are applying to the US for their undergraduate studies, Letters of Recommendation (LORs) form an important part of the application process. Typically, colleges ask for three LORs, so make sure you spend ample time thinking about who should write your letters and what you want them […]
COVID-19 Effects: Extended UG Application Deadlines
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing a lot of disruptions, aspiring applicants are worried about getting all their application components ready by the deadline. While many colleges are updating their standardised testing requirements, some colleges have also announced deadline extensions for the 2020-2021 cohort. Below is a representative list of some important dates to keep […]
10 Tips to Ace College Interviews
You might be getting ready for your interview with admissions officers, other university representatives or alumni in preparations for your studies abroad. While the purpose of the interview is to help a university better understand where you may fit into the campus environment, it is also a wonderful opportunity for you to ask questions, convey […]
Advice from Undergraduate Admissions Officers
The Red Pen just completed a series of webinars with top global universities. Admissions officers (AOs) shared information about their programmes and campus offerings and even answered attendees’ questions. We asked each of them to offer a piece of advice to international students. Here is some advice from admissions officers for international students: “Universities want […]
