Overseas university study guide for students

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    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?

My results are lower than the entry requirement listed? Can I apply?

The entry requirements listed on our website are approximate requirements and should be taken as a guide only.

The truth of the matter is that most universities do not have a hard and fast entry requirement. Many universities will also take into consideration a student's other attributes.

improve chances

To improve your chances of getting an offer from a university, you can consider:
  1. Providing a well-written personal statement (for UK and US universities)
  2. Ensuring that the program that you are applying to is relevant to your previous qualification
  3. Ensuring that you prepare well for any audition/portfolio/interview that may be required

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If you have already shortlisted some universities or programs, you may like to chat online with your education planner about your choices as well as your current academic grades. We will be most glad to assess your chances and assist you with your application to improve your chances of getting accepted.

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