YOUR Roadmap to U.S. UNIVERSITIES
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Reviewing your academic background, extracurriculars, interests, and goals to establish your application strategy.
Assessing Your Profile
02
Identifying universities, programs, entry requirements, deadlines, and application systems that fit your profile.
Researching Universities
03
Creating a balanced list of reach, target, and likely schools based on academic fit, personal priorities, and admissions strategy.
Building Your College List
04
Mapping out deadlines, standardized testing, recommendations, transcripts, essays, and all required application materials.
Planning Your Application
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Determining how to position your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, and experiences across each application.
Developing Your Application Strategy
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Building and reviewing your Common App profile, academic information, activities, honors, and other required sections.
Completing the Common Application
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Brainstorming, developing, and refining your personal statement and university-specific supplemental essays.
Writing Your Essays
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Coordinating transcripts, teacher recommendations, school documents, test scores, and any additional materials required by each university.
Preparing Supporting Materials
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Conducting a final review of every application to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission.
Reviewing & Submitting Applications
10
Preparing for interviews where required and navigating the next stage of the admissions journey, from evaluating offers, scholarships, and financial aid to developing a strategy for waitlists and deferrals.
NAVIGATING Interviews & ADMISSIONS Decisions
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Planning the transition to university, including enrollment, pre-departure planning, accommodation, and other practical preparations.
Preparing for University
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Adjusting to university life, navigating a new academic and social environment, establishing routines, and becoming familiar with the resources and opportunities available on campus.