Admissions
7 Common Mistakes Students Make During University Applications
A practical review of the avoidable errors that weaken otherwise promising applications.
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Starting without a requirements sheet
Create one row per university with the course, deadline, portal, document requirements and status. Relying on memory makes omissions much more likely.
Using one generic statement everywhere
Each response should address the course and prompt. Reusing a base draft is sensible; submitting an unchanged statement often misses what the institution actually asked.
Leaving other people too little time
Referees, schools and testing organisations have their own timelines. Ask early and provide clear instructions.
Seven checks before submission
Pause before pressing submit.