The Red Pen, a global educational consultancy, has announced fourth edition of its Summer Programmes Fair in two cities – Mumbai and Delhi. The summer enrichment programmes provide a more holistic education – something that higher education universities worldwide appreciate. Most students typically work on enriching their education during summer breaks, making the Summer Programmes Fair 2024 a perfect place to explore Indian and international opportunities. Now in its fourth year, it’s all set to be bigger and better!
The fair will bring together 30+ international and Indian enrichment programme providers who will showcase their summer programmes to highly motivated families and educators of Indian students between grades 6-12.
Key Event Details:
| Mumbai
Venue: St. Regis, Lower Parel Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024 Time: 11.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Delhi
Venue: Hyatt Regency Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Time: 11.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Attendees can explore categories across art & design, boarding schools, community service, hospitality, internships, research, speech & debate, sports, STEM, summer programmes, test prep and universities.
In the US, 50+ applicants secured early admissions at highly selective universities, including Ivy League colleges like Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown, and UPenn. So far, The Red Pen has earned $4M+ in scholarships. Additionally, 40+ conditional offers and interview invitations were received from top UK universities and interview invitations from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for courses ranging from Philosophy, Politics & Economics, to Computer Science to Medicine. Canadian applicants secured spots at institutions such as the University of Waterloo and McGill University, while Indian applicants received offers from Krea University. In Europe, admissions were secured at Utrecht University and the University of Amsterdam, among others.
Kim Dixit, CEO and Co-founder of The Red Pen, expresses her excitement, saying, “The Summer Programmes Fair began as a single city event in Mumbai. Today, the fair takes place in Mumbai and Delhi. In the coming years, we hope to bring the fair to several other Indian cities as well.”
Namita Mehta, President of The Red Pen, adds, “The Summer Programmes Fair 2024 is your gateway to numerous opportunities that will allow your child to explore their passions, interests, and career prospects based on which they can plan their education. She highlights the importance of early preparation, adding that “US universities scrutinise applicants’ activities from grade 9, making it essential to start early.” Her suggestion: “Participate in enriching and meaningful activities from grade 9 onwards. Your narrative—why you engage in certain activities and how they align with your long-term goals will all eventually play a crucial role in your essays and college application.”
Event Landing Page & Registration: The Red Pen Summer Programmes Fair 2024
