The procedure for applying to a college or university is daunting and exhausting for US residents and even more so for International students. The key to success is having someone in your corner that understands the bureaucracy of the admissions process as well as how to impress application reviewers.

The U Admit formula for success

We offer a free one on one consultation to learn about your scholastic and career goals and how we can help you reach those goals. You don’t have to do this alone. The college admissions consultants at U Admit will make sure you are fully supported through the whole process.

Planing stage

  1. Free one on one consultation

  2. Transcripts & scores review

  3. Desired career conversation

  4. Prospective schools discussion

Guidance

  1. Prospective school identification & gather application requirements

  2. Resume, statement of purpose, and essay brainstorming/writing

  3. Application forms finalization

  4. Interview preparation

  5. Acceptance letter review & decision guidance

Graduate school timeline for success

12 months before applications due

  • Prepare for standardized tests

  • Research potential schools

  • Make a short list (15-20) of schools that interest you and why

9 months before applications due

  • Prepare for or take standardized tests

  • Identify and reach out to your recommendation letter providers

  • Begin drafting your resume and statement of purpose

6 months before applications due

  • Finalize your list of prospective schools

  • Keep polishing your resume and statement of purpose

  • Begin your essays

3 months before applications due

  • Finalize your essays

  • Complete and submit all applications

  • Verify that your recommendations have been sent

  • Practice interviews

Admissions Criteria

Admission to colleges and universities in the US is very competitive and consists of several factors. Our consultants will work with you to identify which schools and programs can help you reach your career goals, or if you come to us with schools in mind, we will help you narrow down the list through our graduate college admissions assistance. Although requirements are different for each school, most academic institutions evaluate the following base criteria:

university transcripts (courses + GPA)

Depending on the school or program, you may have to have your bachelor’s degree prior to applying to grad school. Graduate schools will need a transcript of the student’s undergraduate coursework, grades, and grade point average (GPA).

Most schools will ask for the applying student to write several essays, which provides you with the opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Our counselors can coach you and review your work during this process to ensure you are providing quality work to the school. It’s important to start the admission process early since this increases your odds of being admitted. Some, graduate programs have rolling admissions, which means applications are evaluated as they arrive instead of after the deadline. Many graduate, doctorate, and professional schools hold interviews with post-grad candidates. Our U Admit consultants can help prepare you for your interview.

GRE or GMAT

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standard postgraduate examination that is a requirement for most graduate schools that tests verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills. Most schools have a minimum score that must be met in order to be considered for admission.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • TOEFL or IELTS

  • Proof of Financial Accountability

Admission Essays and Portfolios

It’s very common for colleges and universities to require prospective students to complete and submit a college admission essay- some schools will require more than one. The length and subject of the essays is determined by the school’s admissions office. The admission essay is a vitally important component of the admissions process, and gives the school’s admissions officer’s personal insight into who you are, beyond transcripts, grades and activities. U Admit consultants provide college essay help and brainstorming guidance to make sure your writing reflects the best side of you!

Further, some undergraduate programs require the student to share a portfolio of their work as a part of the admissions process.

In Person Interview

Some institutions of higher learning require a college admissions interview to get to know the students applying to their school. The interviewer will be a representative of the school- someone from the admissions office such as an admissions officer, someone on the school’s faculty, or even possibly a student ambassador. Every school handles the interview process differently. Before you go to your interview, our college admissions will run you through a number of mock interviews to help prepare you on how to properly answer such questions so that you reflect your ideas and passions correctly.