7 Tips for a Successful Oxbridge Interview

Wooden puzzle blocks showing uniqueness and preparation for Oxbridge interviews – The Red Pen

As December draws closer, your anxiety levels are probably skyrocketing in anticipation of your interview with Oxbridge university tutors. One thing you can do to calm your nerves is to be prepared.  Here are a few tips to help you prepare for an interview with Oxbridge university tutors: 1) Don’t believe the myths: Numerous myths […]

SAT vs ACT: Which Is Right for You?

Student marking answers on a standardized test form to compare SAT and ACT options by The Red Pen

“Should I take the SAT or the ACT?” Despite many colleges adopting test-optional policies post the pandemic, we still hear this question regularly. The honest truth: It does not matter. Neither test is easier and colleges view both equally. So how are you to choose? Read on to know some similarities and differences and how […]

What Is the Maximum Number of Colleges to Which I Can Apply?

Multiple question mark cards on wood backdrop depicting college choice decisions by The Red Pen

Recently, a worried parent approached The Red Pen, stating that, “My daughter’s school is limiting the number of US colleges to which she can apply to ten.” Our counsellor was shocked, just not in the way the parent expected. Her response was, “Ten?! That’s a lot of applications!” Until recently, applicants were satisfied with applying […]