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common mistakes students make during application season

the most common application-season mistakes, from starting late and chasing rankings to generic essays and missed deadlines and how to avoid them.

iris madeira

Sep 293 min read

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are you on track for your applications? a progress checkpoint

not sure if you're ready for university applications? use this progress checkpoint to review your university list, essays, deadlines, and application strategy with team madhavi desai.

iris madeira

Sep 253 min read

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early decision vs. regular decision: which application path suits you?

early decision or regular decision? learn the differences, understand which application path suits your goals, and make informed admissions decisions with team madhavi desai.

iris madeira

Sep 243 min read

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final steps for your early applications: are you ready?

a final readiness checklist before submitting early decision or early action applications, from confirming your university choice to reviewing essays and recommendations.

iris madeira

Sep 233 min read

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how exams affect future applications

discover how grade 11 exams influence future university applications, academic confidence and subject planning. learn why strong first-term performance matters for study abroad admissions.

iris madeira

Sep 23 min read

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regular decision submission checklist

preparing your regular decision applications? use this practical checklist to finalise your university list, refine essays, organise documents and submit your applications with confidence.

iris madeira

Aug 284 min read

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regular decision application: final checklist before you submit

submitting your regular decision applications soon? use this comprehensive final checklist to review essays, transcripts, recommendations, deadlines and application details before you click submit.

iris madeira

Aug 204 min read

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waitlisted? don't lose momentum: what students should do next

waitlisted by your dream university? learn what a waitlist means, how to write an effective letter of continued interest (loci), what mistakes to avoid and how to keep your university plans moving forward.

iris madeira

Jul 304 min read

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all your decisions are in: how to choose the right university and what to do next

received multiple university admission offers? learn how to compare universities, evaluate rankings, scholarships, costs and career opportunities, and confidently choose the right university with guidance from team madhavi desai.

iris madeira

Jul 274 min read

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lessons learned from this application cycle

after another university application cycle, team madhavi desai reflects on the biggest lessons for students preparing to study abroad, from starting early to building authentic applications.

iris madeira

Jul 234 min read

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make your final summer count: a checklist before senior year applications

learn how to make the most of the summer before senior year with practical tips on profile building, college essays, university research, and application planning from team madhavi desai.

iris madeira

Jul 213 min read