How the Postgraduate Admissions Works
The UK and US universities offer many postgraduate programmes. The big challenge is choosing the right programme that will support your career objectives and deliver a strong return on investment. It's hard to pick from many similar courses, and that's where the Hansard Postgraduate Consulting Team can help.
Our strategies to get into a top postgraduate programme
- Step 1: Initial consultation to understand candidates' motivation
- Step 2: Personalised assessment where we assess academic and professional achievements
- Step 3: University and course selection
- Step 4: SOP, Competency questions, reference letter and CV Support
- Step 5: Interview Preparation
- Step 6: IELTS & GMAT advice
- Step 7: Scholarships and Financial aid
- Step 8: Visa Application and Accommodation Support
University Selection
During the initial assessment session, our admissions team will look at your grades, areas of study, language/test scores, and extracurricular activities. They will try to understand your career motivation and will try to connect your experience and academic background to help you to select the right program. They will also discuss the preferred locations, the ranks, scholarships and the level of competition for admission to various institutions. The admissions strategist will recommend 3-5 options.
Start the application
Our admissions team will ask you to provide a list of documents and complete the profiling. Some Elite universities require a CV in their own format. If that's required, the admissions consultant will share the template and also relevant information to draft the personal statements and competency questions. We will provide feedback and edit them to make them compelling. Then we will submit the online application.
Test and Language Requirements: Elite universities will require standardised test (GMAT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT) results as part of the application, and some institutions will ask for other documents like writing samples or a portfolio. Our team will discuss the requirements and provide the necessary guidelines to improve test results and additional materials.
International students need to demonstrate sufficient English-language skills to secure a place. Most universities accept academic IELTS and other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and the PTE English test.
Other documents
A strong reference letter is a vital document for securing an offer. Our team will provide guidance and samples you can share with your referee to help you get a strong reference. The referee will send the reference directly to the admissions team.
Interview preparation: Once you receive an interview invitation, our admissions team will provide the information and help you prepare for the interview. In some cases, we will offer a mock interview session.
Scholarship Information
Many universities offer generous scholarships for international students. We will provide information during the application process and complete the necessary documentation to apply for the appropriate type of financial support. For more information, visit our scholarship sections.
Our Student Profiles
Fahad A
- Undergraduate Degree
- Business Administration
- Years of Experience
- 2
- UG University Name
- New York Institute of Technology
- GMAT/GRE
- No
University EnrolledCity, University of London
Hansard Counselling
Hansard Education were brilliant! They know exactly what to do and how to perfect a student application. Hansard, and specifically Francis, assisted in every step of the admissions processes and interview preparations for Bayes Business School in which i received an offer from.
Mohammed S
- Undergraduate Degree
- Politics
- Years of Experience
- 2
- UG University Name
- King Saud University, Riyadh
- GMAT/GRE
- No
University EnrolledSOAS, University of London
Hansard Counselling
I appreciate Hansard Education's exceptional support in securing my acceptance at SOAS University of London for my master's degree. Their unwavering assistance and nonstop support made the entire process seamless.
Sheikh S
- Undergraduate Degree
- Computer Science
- Years of Experience
- 1
- UG University Name
- Independent University, Bangladesh
- GMAT/GRE
- No
University EnrolledUniversity of Hertfordshire (MSc Cyber Security)
Hansard Counselling
Hansard Education helped to navigate all challenges during the application process. They also provided great post-arrival support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country is best for postgraduate admissions?
The UK and the USA remain top destinations. In the UK, a master's is 1 year, which makes it very attractive. It depends on personal expectations, such as career goals, work and settlement opportunities after a master's, cost, and the support available during studies.
Do high IELTS and other standardised test scores help to get scholarships or bursaries?
Yes, they can help you get financial aid from universities.
Can I get an offer from top schools without the GMAT/GRE when it's an entry requirement?
Yes, it is possible to get an offer without the GMAT, but you need to explain why and demonstrate the skills the GMAT would assess.
What kind of Scholarships can I get to study Master's programs in the UK?
The UK government offers Fulbright scholarships to citizens of Commonwealth countries, and many universities offer 50% tuition fee off and £5,000-£8,000 bursaries to international students.
Can I do full-time internships while studying a Master's in the UK?
It's possible if your internship organisation is flexible, so you can manage full-time studies and an internship. If it's a paid internship, then it's ideal to do it during the Easter and Summer break.
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