Kim Dixit
Admissions consultant for school, college, MBA and postgraduate applicants in India
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Maharashtra, India |
| Credentials | PhD, Duke University; BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The Red Pen |
Kim Dixit is an independent educational consultant in Maharashtra, India. She helps students and parents with school, college, MBA and postgraduate admissions, including international students applying to US colleges. Dr. Dixit holds a PhD from Duke University. She co-leads The Red Pen with Namita Mehta and a team of more than 120 consultants. U.S. News & World Report has made an investment in the firm.
What Kim helps with
The Red Pen guides applicants through school, college, MBA and postgraduate admissions. Support runs from choosing where to apply to what happens after you submit.
- Choosing a country, university and programme
- Building a profile from grades, activities and work history
- Writing and editing application essays
- Preparing for interviews with recorded mock sessions
- Handling scholarships and deadlines
- Dealing with deferrals and waitlists
- Choosing between several offers
- Applying to boarding schools
Who Kim works with
Clients are students and parents planning school, college or postgraduate study abroad. That includes international students applying to US colleges and applicants going for MBA and master's programmes. The team looks at each family's cultural background, financial plans, goals, interests and academic record.
How Kim works
The Red Pen follows a six-step process. It starts with a profile review of grades, activities and work experience. Next, the team picks a country, university and programme. Then it builds the application and supports essays with multiple draft edits. Interview prep uses recorded mock interviews with written and real-time feedback. Support continues after submission. MBA applicants are paired with business school alumni, content specialists and resume experts.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Kimberly Wright Dixit holds a PhD from Duke University and a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is an IECA Professional member. She co-leads The Red Pen with Namita Mehta, who holds a master's in biochemistry from the University of Oxford. The firm is more than ten years old and has a team of over 120 consultants with experience in the US, UK, Canada, Europe and India. The founders grew up in the US.
Kim Dixit pricing
Programs and services
- Undergraduate admissions
- Boarding school admissions
- Postgraduate admissions
- MBA admissions
- Education counselling
- Undergraduate preparation
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Dr. Dixit co-leads a team of more than 120 consultants, and U.S. News & World Report has invested in the firm.
Best for Indian students and parents applying to universities, MBA programmes or boarding schools abroad.
Common questions
How much does Kim Dixit charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Kim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kim Dixit help with?
Kim Dixit helps with choosing a country, university and programme, building a profile from grades, activities and work history, writing and editing application essays and preparing for interviews with recorded mock sessions.
Is Kim Dixit certified?
Kim Dixit lists: PhD, Duke University; BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; IECA Professional member.
Does The Red Pen help with interviews?
Yes. The team runs recorded mock interviews with common recent questions. Applicants get real-time and written feedback for online and in-person interviews.
Does support continue after applying?
Yes. The team helps applicants compare offers and handle deferrals and waitlists.
How do I contact Kim Dixit?
Send Kim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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