Overseas university study guide for students

University Guide

    1. Preparing your application
      1. Are there advantages to applying early?
      2. I've not completed my studies. Can I still apply?
      3. What do the University Admissions team consider when assessing my application?
      4. How do I write a good personal statement?
      5. How do I prepare an art portfolio?
      6. What makes a good reference letter/testimonial?
      7. How do I prepare for a university interview?
      8. Will my interviewer(s) ask challenging questions?
      9. Do my co-curricular activities and work experience improve my chances?
      10. I am currently serving my National Service. Anything I need to note?
      11. Do I need to take an English test?
      12. Which English test should I take?
      13. Should I request for advanced entry / credit exemptions?
      14. How can I request for advanced entry / credit exemptions?
      15. My documents are not in English. What do I need to do?
      16. My results are lower than the entry requirement listed? Can I apply?
    3. Applying to UK Universities
      1. How do I apply to UK universities? What is UCAS?
      2. The Dos and Don’ts of applying to UCAS
      3. What is the maxiumum number of courses I can apply to via UCAS (UK)?
      4. What documents do I need for UCAS application to the UK?
      5. Is there a deadline to submitting my applications (UK)?
      6. What is the National Health Service (NHS)?
      7. What does the National Health Service (NHS) cover?
    5. Applying to Australian Universities
      1. When does academic term starts in the Australia?
      2. Is there a deadline to submitting my applications (Australia)?
      3. What documents do I need (Australia)?
      4. What are the health coverages available in Australia? What is OSHC?
    7. Applying to US Universities
      1. How do I apply to US universities? What is CommonApp?
      2. What documents do I need (US)?
      3. When does academic term starts in the US?
      4. Is there a deadline to submit my applications (US)?
      5. What health coverage is available (US)?
      6. What is the US credit transfer system and how does it work?
      7. Credit Exemptions offered by US Universities
    9. Applying to Canadian Universities
      1. What documents do I need (Canada)?
      2. What are the health coverage available (Canada)?
      3. Is there a deadline to submitting my applications (Canada)?
    11. Criminal conviction
      1. I have a criminal record. Will that affect my university application?

How do I apply to US universities? What is CommonApp?

commonapp

CommonApp is an online application portal containing information on more than 750 universities and colleges. The platform aims to streamline part of the college admissions process and allows domestic and international students apply to multiple universities all at once.

Very often, this is the only way for direct applicants to apply to universities from the United States. Applications via CommonApp also requires an SAT score, a well-written personal essay, and the decision may only come after 4-6 months! Also, the application deadlines are not dates that are suitable for the typical Singaporean student.

Why apply through theRightU?

  • No SAT needed
  • Fewer essay writing requirements
  • Less supporting documents required
  • Quicker application turnaround time of 1-2 weeks 

Via TheRightU, you will be able to gain admission into US Top-100 universities, with a streamlined and simple process. Examples include:

Oregon State University
University of South Florida
Washington State University
 

Chat online with your education planner to find out more now. 

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