If you have decided to apply to institutions abroad, preparing for admission is a demanding task. This is why the international student should be prepared in advance. It is optimal to start preparing 1 year before the expected date of admission to a high school, college, or university abroad. SMAPSE experts suggest reviewing the main aspects that students will face during this process, the subtleties of applying for a study visa, and the peculiarities of preparing for study abroad.
Peculiarities of admission to prestigious schools, universities for international students
- Quite often preparation for an international test/exam for an international student requires additional time resources. It is not always possible to successfully pass the entrance test or the required test the first time - this should be taken into account when planning preparation time in order to avoid risks.
- If a candidate has successfully passed the exams, it takes enough time to submit the original certificate to prove this information - not all top educational institutions are willing to accept the electronic version with the applicant's results.
- In addition to the basic package of documents, institutions may ask for additional evidence of education - certificates, recommendations, references - for which the student must wait 2 or more weeks.
- The application process at a number of universities begins well in advance of the due date. The student should take into account that the closer the deadline for applicants, the more competition: the number of places available may be limited, so the earlier the student applies, the higher the probability of enrollment in the chosen university.
- Dormitory accommodations are always in demand by international students: if you are applying for a quota, you should apply for and reserve housing before you begin your studies.
- The preparatory process, proper paperwork, making corrections if necessary, and improvements take a certain amount of time. The earlier a student resolves this problem, the better quality material he or she will be able to provide to elite universities abroad.
The intricacies of scholarships and grants for international students
During the preparatory process, applicants should consider the specifics of international admission. For example, students applying for a scholarship program should clarify this issue first - many foreign universities accept applications 18 months in advance. It is advisable to apply for additional scholarship funds that can partially help with the issue of financing tuition and/or housing - as a rule, the request to these organizations is accepted well before the start of the course or after successful admission to the foreign university.
Recommendations: peculiarities of registration of admission abroad, study visa
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Preliminary contact with the embassy | During the active season, embassies operate at longer intervals, and additional time may be required to review the application after submission, followed by an interview with the applicant at the embassy. |
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Travel Portfolio | Some countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, do not trust first-time applicants to travel abroad. SMAPSE experts recommend you to visit 1-2 European countries to avoid unpleasant situation like rejection of student visa. |
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Preparing a "financial cushion" | One of the main requirements of embassies and universities is confirmation of a foreign citizen's solvency, which is a bank statement. By the deadline for submission of the application it is necessary to provide financial means to pay tuition fees and living expenses in the country: it is recommended that this amount "lie" more than 6 months in the account of the candidate. |
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Filing immediately after graduation at home | Skipping a year after graduation in your country is undesirable for students - otherwise the embassy/university representatives will have additional questions about the nature of your profession at that time. If a candidate misses 2-3 months, it is better to enter the field of study with official confirmation of employment. |
Elite educational institutions abroad are in high demand by motivated students from all over the world. To increase the chances of entering the desired university, the applicant must stand out in front of the admissions committee - we offer the following options:
- Independently organize an event (educational, social)
- Publish an article in a magazine (in this case a city, pedagogical publication is appropriate)
- Serve as a speaker on a socially relevant topic
- Take part in an education or competition where participants receive diplomas, certificates, certificates at the end
- Gain work experience in your chosen specialty with evidence of performance
- Make a research plan on a topic of interest, prepare information for writing a qualification paper
- Become a participant in a volunteer program or take an internship abroad.
Having studied the main points of preparing for the prestigious educational institutions abroad, SMAPSE experts can conclude that it is necessary to prepare for each stage as early as possible! SMAPSE international education specialists will help you to organize the process in the shortest possible time and to find solutions in case of difficulties. For teenagers, you can submit documents and applications to the scholarship program with graded scores and receive international test scores much earlier in order to take the results to university. Through this process, the candidate will not only be able to buy time, but by entrusting the preparatory work to professionals, they will ensure a promising future!
