I reached out to RedPen as a reapplicant as I needed someone who could guide me through the process and help me understand my mistakes from the prior year.

Once you set up an initial call with them, unlike most other independent consultants who just talk to you and see whether you are a good fit for them, the RedPen team will walk you through the comprehensive set of actions that they have built for the clients. Only if you are happy with their offering, which in my opinion is highly exhaustive in nature, will they let you speak to a Lead Consultant (LC). As per my understanding, you can even change the LC, in the beginning, to ensure that you move forward with someone who you are most comfortable with. Their LCs are highly accomplished individuals who have been through the process themselves and I guess, I do not need to advertise RedPen's great track record with their clients as it is out there for everyone to see.

They assign you a 5-member team who is with you at all times and each of these members specialise in different parts of your application. This achieves two things: you get an expert for each section as well as focused attention to ensure uncompromising quality for each of them. Each material is later reviewed by a different expert from the RedPen team to ensure that your LC has not overlooked anything in your application or been conditioned to parts that have further scope for improvement. To give an example, one of my essays that already underwent about 7-8 iterations, was completely rewritten by me to incorporate new inputs after it went for a higher level review. This saw another 5 iterations (Phew!). In my opinion, this rigour helped me ensure top-notch quality for my essays.

Every single line in your essay, and resume are scrutinised thoroughly to bring out the best version of yourself and to ensure fit for the universities you are applying to. Additionally, unlike many other consultants they use a 3rd party software to help you keep track of updates and requirements, so that you do not miss anything and to ensure that all your material along with every single iteration is well organised.

I just want to shout out the people behind my success. My LC was Kaushik (What a guy! He absolutely makes sure that you put your best foot forward and trust me, he is very good at what he does). Other experts from my team- Najeshda, Rashmi and Prerna. I would also like to thank Preeti, Anju and Udit. The last 3 weren't technically members of my team but came to my aid whenever I needed them and that is exactly why I have such high praise for them. The entire team goes out of their way to ensure success for their candidates.

I got an admit from 3 schools with over $200k in scholarships. I couldn't have done it without them :)

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I recently worked with The Red Pen as my MBA admissions consultant, and I couldn't be happier with the results. My lead consultant David Santos Carvalho was incredibly knowledgeable about the MBA application process and provided me with invaluable guidance and support throughout the entire process.
One thing that really stood out to me was their personalized approach. They took the time to get to know me and understand my unique strengths and weaknesses, which allowed them to provide me with tailored advice that was specific to my needs.
In addition to their expertise, they were also extremely responsive and always available to answer my questions and address my concerns. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and confident throughout the application process.

Thanks to their guidance, I was able to secure admission to my top-choice MBA program, and I couldn't be more grateful. I would highly recommend TRP and David to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and personalized MBA admissions consultant.

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I recently availed the services of The Red Pen (TRP) and Shreya Bajaj was my lead consultant. I cannot speak highly enough about her exceptional guidance and support throughout the college admission process.

In the initial calls, she took the time to understand my academic background, personal interests, and future goals, and offered personalized advice and insights that proved invaluable. Early on, her advice on which schools fit well not just for my career uptick but also where I would personally scale made it easier to filter out many options.

Shreya’s attention to detail and thorough review of my application materials was impressive. She provided constructive feedback that helped me present myself in the best possible light and stand out from other applicants. I felt confident submitting my applications knowing that I had their support every step of the way. Shreya was part of my MBA application journey from day 1 till the day I got admitted and still continues to support me while I am negotiating scholarship. The personalized care and advice throughout the process is one of the many strengths that stood out for me.

Thanks to Shreya and her team’s dedication and hard work, I received an acceptance letter from my Yale and ISB. I believe that without their help, I would not have achieved such an outstanding outcome. I would highly recommend TRP and Shreya Bajaj to anyone seeking guidance with the college admission process.

Their expertise, professionalism, and kindness were instrumental in my success, and I am confident that they will help many others in the same way.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience working with Shreya Bajaj and team and would recommend them without hesitation. Five stars all the way!

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I signed up with TRP in June 2022 and was able to finish 3 applications in round 1 and 5 in round 2: Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, Wharton, Haas, Anderson, Ross, and Stern. I have gotten admits from Booth, Kellogg, Ross, Anderson, and Stern (Kellogg and Anderson with scholarships) and I'm awaiting decisions from Sloan and Haas.

Dhiraj, my lead consultant helped me with refining my STAR stories and post-MBA goals, and helped me with my school selection. Dhiraj and Srishti helped me hone my essays to perfection by bringing out my perspective in a unique manner. Smita and Anju helped me with coordinating with my recommenders so that it was easier for them to draft different LoRs. Additionally, Anju helped me coordinate with various school alums in my network who could give me letters of support. Abhishek helped me draft a stellar resume. And Preeti, Dhiraj, and Anju really helped me hone my interviewing skills.

All of these aspects of the application - essays, goals, resume, interview - were iterated multiple times and vetted by the TRP team to ensure that they were tailor-made to fit each school and helped me stand out as a strong candidate. Additionally, I view every member of the TRP team as a mentor.

I'm truly grateful to the TRP team's efforts that have helped me get multiple admits to the top schools. Moreover, I'm thankful to them because they have brought me very close to my career and life goals. I would strongly recommend applicants choose TRP because of my experience and the dedication that the team shows towards achieving perfection in every application.

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I was really fascinated by team based approach of TRP. Individual experts helped me strengthen my resume, LOR discussion points and essays.

My lead consultant, Pradyot ensured that I put my best foot forward with the essays, even if that meant multiple iterations. I would really not have been able to communicate my story as well as I did without his help.

The entire team assigned to me team very approachable and willing to help anytime I reached out, even after my interviews. I personally was very comfortable working with all the team members, and they ensured that all my concerns related to my application were addressed without any delay.

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In May 2022, I enrolled in TRP's two-school package with Udit Chaudhary as my lead consultant, a UCLA alumni. He guided me on the key aspect of effective application - introspection. TRP's Getting to know you document (GTKY) helped me identify my strengths, but Udit's encouragement to write an authentic application was crucial in its success. Additionally, he assisted me with school research and urged me to narrow down schools that aligned with my values even before the application process began. Despite my demanding work schedule, Udit was available round the clock and consistently pushed me to excel. My success was a priority for him, and he offered guidance for the other schools I applied to independently as much as possible.
In addition to Udit's dedication, the entire extended team provided unwavering support throughout the process. Anju Goela assisted me with my letters of recommendation, Ritu helped with my resume, Sristhi Mehta worked with Udit to edit my essays, and Prerna Nigotiya was there to support for any other assistance all of whom played a significant role in my application process.
During R1, I was waitlisted at Duke Fuqua, and both Anju and Udit assisted me with developing a waitlist strategy. I have since received admission offers from Duke and Rotman, and I am currently awaiting results from other schools.
For anyone seeking guidance with the application process, I highly recommend Udit as a lead consultant and RedPen's team-based approach.

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I availed the services of TRP for my MBA admissions process this year and had Vatsal as my lead consultant. I found his overall guidance to be incredibly useful. We conducted several calls initially just to understand my background and my motivation for going for pursuing an MBA. He implored me to think about several other aspects deeply, which helped me make a more informed choice.

When it got down to my essays, his insights helped me structure my thoughts and helped me to focus on the most relevant/compelling aspects of my professional and personal journey. Vatsal is an excellent writer & editor with deep knowledge of the financial services landscape (which truly reflected in how I was able to bring to life some of my big wins as as equity research analyst). He made himself available whenever I needed guidance which was reassuring. Overall, Vatsal was a great mentor, we built a pretty solid rapport with each other towards the end and I would recommend him to serious folks looking to make it to the big league.

Special mention also goes out to Rashmi Sonthalia. She was incredibly helpful throughout the process and went above and beyond in terms of support.

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Hi I’m Anay Joshi. I decided to embark on my MBA application journey last year and that’s when I got in touch with the great team at TRP.

My lead consultant at TRP was Vatsal Srivastava, an INSEAD alumni. He was instrumental in guiding me and helping me think about my competitive edge to position my profile (given my PE background), my short term and long term goals and other aspects from my personal and professional life that must be highlighted in my essays. In fact, for several weeks we patiently carved out these finer details in a nuanced and strategic manner.

When it came to the final output of the essays, Vatsal’s writing and editing skills were bar raising. A former editor and columnist, Vatsal served as an effective content specialist for all my MBA essays.

The extended TRP team were extremely supportive and helped me draft effective resume and LORs, which were vetted by Vatsal. Vatsal also coached me thoroughly for my interviews by conducting numerous mocks. Towards the end of the application process, I managed to build a great rapport with Vatsal. The MBA application process is a rather lengthy and cumbersome process, so it was great to have a positive, supportive and at time humorous advisor by my side.

I would strongly recommend any serious MBA aspirant to work with Vatsal. He can be reached at vatsal.srivastava@theredpen.in

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I signed up for TRP in June 2022 and was able to finish strong applications for 4 schools of my choice in Round 1 - Booth, CBS, Wharton, and UCLA. I currently have an acceptance from Chicago Booth and waiting to hear from 2 more schools.

Dhiraj, my lead consultant, helped me refine my post-MBA career goals. He also helped me identify powerful stories that portrayed my core values and likings, which later helped me write personal essays required by CBS and Booth. Even when I was worried about my test score and obsessing over retaking the test, he strongly suggested focusing on my essays and working towards creating a strong story, which I think really helped me to stand out. He ensured that the intent and underlying message that I wanted to convey to the schools was never left behind after repetitive edits. We had long conversations before the submission of every application to ensure that I am happy with every word that goes into the essay and that we cover every aspect of the prompt within the limited word count. Dhiraj and Shrishti greatly helped me to refine sentence structures and the overall tone of essays.

The entire TRP team was always available for any questions I might have and they very well structured the entire application process to avoid any last-minute stress. A major advantage of working with TRP is that you get can get suggestions from experts outside of your core team as well who might have more insights into any particular school. I received a lot of help from Preeti, Anju, and others while preparing for my interviews.

I would highly recommend choosing TRP if you are looking for someone who can help you build your story, direct you toward the most suitable schools well as identify your personal strengths. I am super happy with my experience and a big thank you to Dhiraj, Shrishti, Smita, and Ritu for their wonderful contribution toward different parts of my application.

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I signed up for TRP for my MBA admission consulting for Aug 23 intake. Speaking to Anju from their core team I was certain that TRP is the right consultant to get me my dream admit. Working with Preeti Taterway, my lead consultant, and a team of experts for diff aspects of the Application like resume, LOR, essays, etc I was able to put together a strong Application for 2 of the global top 20 Bschools and get into one of them ( a dream admit for me). I would recommend TRP to anyone who is seriously about applying to top Bschools and is ready to put in the hard work

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