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Jason 學長
Updated Feb 22, 2025
Every Study-Abroad Application Resource in One Place: From Resumes and Essays to Interviews!
This post gathers all my past articles, tools, resources and practical tips on studying abroad, so you can get to know the resources and concepts faster, get up to speed quickly, and conquer the study-abroad application process together!
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1️⃣ “Before” applying
Researching schools
I've interviewed lots of international students so you can get first-hand, varied information from those who went before you!
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“Senior Jason's Career Folder” shares content about careers and studying abroad. Here, you can not only “open” the folder and explore stories, but also “edit” the folder with me to enrich your experience, gain insights and learn new things!
Building the basics
What you must know before applying to study abroad: self-reflection (before applying), whether studying abroad suits you and whether you need to study abroad at all, and how schools evaluate applications
Whether you apply through a study-abroad agency or DIY, you must look into and sort out the small differences between each program and school “yourself,” so you don't fail to tailor your application to each field and make a cardinal mistake. This post lists some common mistakes you can use as a checklist!
This post covers two “invisible” concepts that matter in study-abroad applications but are often overlooked: “Track Record (school list)” and “Pool.” Once you get these two key concepts, you can better pin down your positioning and personal strengths, stand out when you apply and pull off a comeback!
Schools almost never give reasons for rejecting students, which has made one word popular in study-abroad applications: Overqualified. When top students and high achievers get rejected by their safety schools, Overqualified becomes what they “believe” is the main reason. This post explains why I think Overqualified has “little effect” for most people!
School selection strategy
2️⃣ “During” applications
Resume
Application essays: SOP, PS, Essay
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GPA
Tests
IELTS
A super-efficient strategy for a 9 in IELTS Reading, so you can handle IELTS with ease!
Eight IELTS mock test resources for 2023 + my computer-delivered IELTS experience in Taipei
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GMAT / GRE Optional
Recommendation letters
Interviews
If you're interested in mock interviews, click 👉🏻 this link! See how I can help you get through your interviews~