Peer Panel Discussion
Recently admitted students share the strategies, decisions, and experiences that shaped their successful applications to prestigious global universities.
Journey to College is an in-person event driven by the idea of students inspiring their juniors. Each year, The Red Pen's Undergraduate Team hosts a panel discussion with recently admitted students who share the application strategies that helped them gain admission to some of the world's most prestigious universities. The 2026 edition brings together an inspiring group of panellists who have navigated competitive global admissions and are ready to share honest, practical insights with the next generation of applicants.
An in-person panel event designed to give aspiring applicants a candid, peer-level view of what it takes to gain admission to the world's top universities.
Recently admitted students share the strategies, decisions, and experiences that shaped their successful applications to prestigious global universities.
Panellists discuss their essays, college lists, interview preparation, and the choices they made — giving juniors a candid, unfiltered perspective on the process.
Students in earlier grades gain a clearer picture of what competitive profiles look like and what they can do now to prepare for their own undergraduate applications.
Hear directly from students about how they approached their personal statements, supplements, and admissions interviews at top universities.
The open Q&A format gives attendees the chance to ask panellists specific questions about their journeys, challenges, and what they would do differently.
Attendees interested in formal counselling can connect with The Red Pen's Undergraduate Team for personalised guidance on their own admissions journey.
Recently admitted students take the stage to walk through their application journeys — from building their college lists and writing essays to handling interviews and making final decisions.
Every year, recently admitted students take the stage at Journey to College to share the strategies that shaped their path to the world's most prestigious universities.
Journey to College gives students and parents an honest, peer-level perspective on what it takes to gain admission to the world's top universities.
Hear directly from recently admitted students rather than counsellors — giving you a candid, relatable view of what the admissions process actually looks like.
The live panel format creates space for honest conversation, spontaneous questions, and genuine connection between panellists and the audience.
The Red Pen's Undergraduate Team facilitates the event, ensuring the conversation is focused, informative, and useful for students at every stage of their planning.
The Red Pen's experience supporting students into the world's most prestigious universities underpins every Journey to College event.
Experienced education leaders behind India's most inspiring undergraduate admissions event.
CEO & Founder
Kim Dixit is the CEO and Founder of The Red Pen, India's premier education consulting firm operating under Bay Education Partners Pvt. Ltd. Based in Mumbai, Kim has built The Red Pen into a nationally recognized institution offering comprehensive admissions support for students pursuing boarding schools, undergraduate programmes, postgraduate studies, and MBA programmes. Under her leadership, The Red Pen has secured a landmark strategic investment and partnership with U.S. News & World Report, significantly expanding the firm's reach across India. Kim is committed to delivering personalised, expert-driven guidance that gives every student a competitive edge in gaining admission to the world's most selective universities.
President and Partner
Namita Mehta serves as President and Partner at The Red Pen, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction and delivering exceptional education consulting services across India. With deep expertise in postgraduate and graduate admissions counselling, Namita leads a seasoned team that supports students across a wide range of academic disciplines. Her outstanding contributions to the field of international education have earned her prestigious recognition as one of The PIE Live Asia Pacific's 50 Voices in Leadership for 2024. Namita is dedicated to empowering students with the personalised guidance and institutional knowledge needed to successfully navigate highly competitive global university admissions processes.
Journey to College is an annual in-person event hosted by The Red Pen's Undergraduate Team. It brings together recently admitted students who share the application strategies, experiences, and insights that helped them gain admission to some of the world's most prestigious universities. The event is built around the idea of students inspiring their juniors.
Speak with our team to learn more about the event and how to attend.
Recognized international education leadership achievement.
Strategic partnership expanding admissions support.
Comprehensive global admissions counselling expertise.
Get in touch with The Red Pen's Undergraduate Team to find out more about Journey to College 2026, upcoming event dates, and how to attend.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 98204 91179.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 98204 91179.