Big Red Education Responds To Misinformation, Welcomes Harvard Mentors With Continued Support

Big Red Education, a leading ed-tech firm founded by Rishi Jalan in 2018, categorically denies the baseless claims made by a recent news portal suggesting that the company has been blacklisted by some Harvard student organisations. As a trusted provider of pre-college programs and workshops for high school students, Big Red Education partners with top mentors from renowned institutions, including Ivy League universities. Over the years, the company has established itself as a respected collaborator with premier international schools around the globe, delivering high-quality educational experiences to students worldwide.

A recent report by The Crimson, the student-run news outlet, inaccurately highlighted grievances from a small number of Harvard students regarding their experiences with Big Red Education. In response, Rishi Jalan, Founder of Big Red Education, clarified, "Our organisation has proudly collaborated with over 100 mentors from Harvard and other prestigious institutions. The issues raised by a few individuals do not reflect the overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive from the majority of our mentors. We believe The Crimson's portrayal of our company is misleading and may have been influenced by personal bias. The concerns raised by few individuals seem to stem from frustration over a delay in payment, which was due to regulatory constraints on international financial transactions, not any wrongdoing on our part."

Big Red Education emphasises its commitment to the well-being of all mentors. The organisation provides benefits such as flights, high-quality accommodation, meals, cultural experiences, and healthcare coverage. Jalan clarified that a $500 stipend was briefly introduced but subsequently withdrawn due to regulatory adjustments in Indian banking guidelines.

Jalan clarified that the delay in mentor payments, though unfortunate, was never a question of non-payment, and all mentors have been assured that their compensation would be provided. "We have now cleared all outstanding dues that were delayed due to regulatory issues affecting stipend transfers for our Harvard mentors," Jalan explained. "We have worked diligently to address these challenges, and all affected mentors have already been notified of the resolution."

The recent article in The Crimson misrepresented a key fact by suggesting that Big Red Education has been blacklisted by Harvard Students’ organisations. In fact, Big Red Education is proud to maintain a strong and ongoing partnership with Harvard University mentors and various student organisations, as evidenced by the nine Harvard mentors who will be leading programs this winter across India, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. Big Red Education founder, Mr Jalan, expressed appreciation for the continued support, stating, "We are deeply grateful for the trust and dedication of the Harvard mentors who play a vital role in advancing our mission to foster cultural exchange and educational opportunity."

Big Red Education further clarified its relationship with Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) and other organisations. "We list mentors and organisations as partners on our website to recognize past collaborations, even if those partnerships are not ongoing," explained Jalan. "Any suggestion otherwise is a misrepresentation of our history and intent."

With over 10,000 students positively impacted, Big Red Education remains committed to its mission of empowering students globally with quality educational experiences. The organisation looks forward to fostering more meaningful connections and providing enriching opportunities for both students and mentors.