When to Start Preparing for University Applications Abroad
Ideal preparation begins in the first year of secondary school (grade 9) through choosing harder subjects and exploring interests. Serious preparation with SAT testing and essays begins in the third year, with applications sent during the fourth year. Students who apply Early Decision have significantly higher chances of admission to selective universities, but this requires […]
The Most Common Mistakes When Applying to Universities Abroad
Students with excellent grades and strong profiles get rejected for mistakes that have nothing to do with their qualifications. A missed deadline, incomplete documentation, mentioning the wrong university in an essay. These mistakes are completely avoidable if you know what to look out for. In short Missed deadlines automatically disqualify an application. The UCAS deadline […]
Personal Statement for UK Universities
The personal statement for UK universities goes through the UCAS system and is sent to every university you apply to. It is a single piece of writing of up to 4000 characters that all five universities read, so you must not mention any specific institution by name. The focus is academic: why you want to […]
How to Write a Motivation Letter for a University Abroad
A motivation letter is the document that shows a university why you are the right candidate for their programme. In the UK it is called a personal statement and focuses on your academic interest. In the US it is called a personal essay and talks about you as a person. These two documents have a […]
How to Apply to UK Universities Through UCAS from Italy
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the central system through which you apply to all UK universities. With a single application you can apply to up to five courses. For students in Italy, the process means understanding specific deadlines, predicted grades and the reference your school has to write. In short The UCAS application […]
How to Apply to US Universities Through Common App from Italy
Almost all applications to US universities go through the Common App system (Common Application). With a single application, you can apply to up to 20 universities. Unlike the British UCAS system, which focuses on academic qualifications, the American system is holistic and looks at the full picture: grades, a 650-word essay, extracurricular activities and teacher […]