Now that you know where you’d like to study, it’s time to start preparing your application(s)!

Do this 👇

• [ ] Find out what the application requirements are for the program you’re interested in.
  • [ ] Go to the program page on educations.com or the university website
  • [ ] The section can sometimes also be called “Application process” or “Eligibility requirements”
• [ ] Note down everything you need to prepare for the application.
• [ ] Collect all documents in a single place.
  • [ ] You can save it in a folder on your computer, or upload them here.

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Quick links

• Academic transcripts/GPA
• Standardized tests
• Motivation letter/personal statement
• Academic recommendations and references
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💯 Academic transcripts/GPA

Most programs want to see how you did at your last school. Competitive schools often have specific minimum GPA requirements.

Contact your current school as soon as possible to have them send your transcript to the school you’re applying to.

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You may need to get your transcript (and other documents) officially translated if your diploma wasn’t issued in a language accepted by your university.

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Do this 👇

• [ ] Scan all of your academic transcripts (diplomas and grades).
  • [ ] Save all grade transcripts in a single PDF file.
  • [ ] Save all diplomas separately.
  • [ ] Name your documents appropriately (i.e. FirstNameLastName_UniversityDiploma.pdf).
• [ ] Check if you need to get an official (stamped) translation of your documents.
  • [ ] The university should specify in which language the documents should be.
• [ ] Find out if your degree requires nostrification in order to be accepted in your target university/country.

🔔 Standardized tests

These include general standardized tests and language proficiency tests.