🗃️ Step 7: Applying to Universities & Offers
Issue #104
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Another important step in winning the Chevening Scholarship is to have an unconditional offer from at least one university in the UK. In this issue, we'll go through the secrets to securing conditional or unconditional offers from your desired universities. Furthermore, we will learn the DIFFERENCE between Conditional and Unconditional offers and how to turn your Conditional offer into an Unconditional one.
📝Part 1: Tips and Tricks for University Offers
✅ Research with Precision: Delve into each university's program offerings and faculty expertise. This can easily be done by finding your university of choice, doing research on their WEBSITE, finding the name of the courses, the CURRICULUM, and their Journals or newsletters. Then, you should tailor your application by demonstrating how your background aligns with the courses offered at that specific university.
✅ Personal Statement: Be prepared that the universities also require you to write a Personal Statement, Mission Statement, Letter of Interest, or Cover Letter (all these are the same). Your personal statement should reflect your passion for your field and your commitment to creating change in that specific field either in your country or at the global level. Clearly outline how your chosen course connects with your career objectives, your background, your future, and your country's needs.
✅ English (IELTS/TOEFL) Score: All Universities (100%) will require you to submit your English Language Proficiency Test Score be it TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, Duolingo, etc. There is no way you can enroll in a single university except if English is your native language or mother tongue. If you do not have your English score DO NOT WORRY at all and still apply. The university will respond to you with an offer and then ask you to submit your English score before July of next year.
✅ Strategic Recommendations: Be prepared that the universities also require you to have 1 or 2 recommendation letters. Secure strong, personalized letters of recommendation from those professors or people who are experts in this field that you apply for. Ensure your referees emphasize your potential to drive change and link this to your choice of course and university by giving examples from your past achievements or actions.
✅ Comprehensive CV: You should also have a CV/Resume for the universities. Your CV should showcase your achievements, experiences, and skills in a manner that supports your application's narrative. Highlight experiences that demonstrate your achievements in your field of study, your leadership qualities, and your ACADEMIC ambitions.
🏫Part 2: Applying to UK Universities - Key Considerations
🔬 Number of Applications: While there's no strict rule, it's generally recommended to apply to 5-7 universities. The reason is that you do not know which universities will reject you and by applying to many universities you have the peace of mind that you will at least have 3 offers.
⚗️ Application Procedure: Most UK universities use the UCAS system for undergraduate applications. However, for postgraduate programs, you'll typically apply directly to the university through their respective websites. Carefully follow each university's application guidelines, check their curriculums, and newsletters, and ask for tips and information from their alumni.
🕛 Timeframe: It's important that you should start early. Applications open in the fall, and deadlines are often between December and June, depending on the course. Chevening applicants should aim to complete their applications well in advance of the Chevening deadline. That is true that you can submit your Chevening Application without any offer from any university but if you have 3 unconditional offers from 3 different universities, you DO HAVE a HIGHER chance of acceptance for the INTERVIEW.
💷 Scholarship Indication: Make it clear in your applications that you're applying for the Chevening Scholarship. Some universities have specific scholarships or support for Chevening scholars, and this information can strengthen your application, especially in cases when the universities require you to pay an application fee before sending you any offer or response. If you mention you will be supported by the Chevening Scholarship Program, the application fee will be waived and you will get the response quicker before the Chevening deadline.
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