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It’s time for the application! Once you’ve decided to embark upon the postgraduate journey, you will need to pass the admissions stage for the course at a university of your choice. Here are the things you need to prepare when applying for a postgraduate course.
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Most of the admission information and application forms are available on the university’s website or will be provided upon request.
Entry requirements Always check for a programme’s entry requirements as these vary between courses
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and universities. Different courses may have different selection criteria; for instance, some courses may emphasise on academics and research while others on working experience and extracurricular accomplishments.
Forms and documents You can apply through the university’s web application system or by filling up an e-document and submitting it online. This takes away the hassle of printing and compiling a sheaf of papers, but any supporting documents will have to be scanned and attached to your online application in the appropriate format.
List of supporting documents commonly requested for the application process: • Academic transcripts and degree scrolls of all university-level studies • Copy of applicant’s NRIC or passport • Certificates of achievement or extracurricular activities • Proof of English language proficiency (if necessary) • Academic referral letter from previous mentor and/or head of school to attest your academic capabilities.
Personal statement You will probably be asked to write a personal statement to support your application as a chance for you to convince the institution in writing why you should be given admission. You should convey to the reader a sense of your identity and motivation for your A personal application. statement should be straightforward and honest. To stand out from the crowd, relate each points to the course you wish to study, and avoid generic and impersonal phrases.
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A good personal statement should cover the following: • Your academic achievements • Your non-academic skills and extracurricular activities • Evidence and knowledgeable interest in your intended subject of study • Why this particular course and university would benefit you and vice versa?
