– Be clear on what it is that you want. Write it down. Writing helps you to clarify your thoughts.
– Apply early. If you apply earlier you increase your chances of getting accepted. If it’s a rolling admissions then you have a higher chance of getting in.
– Research – understand where you are planning to apply. What is special about where you applying and the program? What makes it unique? What are they looking for? You can tailor this in your application. This can help with your application preparation.
– Reach out to students who are studying there to ask for advice. What’s it like studying there? Any tips for the application process? This can help you choose, and gives you some more knowledge to tailor your application. You can reach out on Facebook, Youtube or Linkedin.
– Reach out to universities to ask questions. This is good because
1) They can answer questions you have so you know more
2) Universities are also competing to attract the best students too. Try and contact them and turn the tables, they can start selling themselves to you. How they respond gives a much better understanding of the university.
3) It might also help them to know you and who you are and the name might be familiar
– Have confidence. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. If you are not applying to the top schools because you think you can’t get in, you’ve already lost. Have faith and confidence. Do you have the will and drive to improve and become the best you can be? Why not apply? You never know.
– Be impressive. Study online courses with top schools to get their certificates. You will be associated with that school.
– Show an interest in the culture and language. Take online courses in Chinese to show that you are serious about learning Chinese and adapting.
– Have a definite future career plan, and be ambitious! Most students don’t know what they want to do and thats fine, but it’s better to have a plan, even if it changes later. It makes you more impressive. Universities also want students who will be successful.
– Submit an awesome covering letter, personal statement, and application documents. The presentation must be immaculate, the target clear, and the documents are really well structured and impressive. How to do this is a topic for another article!
– Talk to China Admissions – we give free calls to students and can help answer your questions and give you advice on your application. You can book a free call with China Admissions here.
