Egor dreamed of getting into a US master’s program in Finance with maximum funding. He already had a bachelor’s degree, a high GPA, and initial achievements, but his major required some improvement to compete with strong candidates.
Egor dreamed of getting into a US master’s program in Finance with maximum funding. He already had a bachelor’s degree, a high GPA, and initial achievements, but his major required some improvement to compete with strong candidates.
This was not enough for top universities with funding.
Egor understood that simply having a high GPA and participating in student activities were not enough to get into top US universities with funding. It was necessary to turn a set of disparate achievements into a strong and coherent candidate profile that would be convincing to the admissions committee.
We built a strategy step by step and helped Egor strengthen every part of his application:
Exam Preparation
We created a personal TOEFL and GMAT preparation schedule, identified weaknesses, and selected resources. In the process, Egor improved his academic English and trained his critical thinking skills, which allowed him to pass the TOEFL with 112 points and the GMAT with 680 points – a result that opens the doors to good financial programs.
Building a personal brand
Before working with us, Egor was a “strong student”, but his achievements were not presented in a way that would demonstrate leadership potential. We helped him build a clear image of a future specialist in finance and investment: we created a LinkedIn profile, prepared publications on financial literacy, and demonstrated his expertise in project activities.
Internship and employment
One of the key elements was completing an internship at the investment company Aton. We helped Egor present himself competently at the interview and stand out among the candidates. As a result, he not only successfully completed the internship, but also received a job offer – which significantly strengthened his portfolio.
Academic achievements
We analyzed Egor’s strengths and invited him to participate in competitions and rankings within the university. As a result, he received an award for academic success and entered the top 20 best students at the university – an important argument in the eyes of the admissions committee.
Formulating goals
Together with Egor, we developed a clear career path: his main goal is to contribute to the development of the investment market and attract capital to the economy of his country. This mission formed the basis of the essay and made his motivation bright and convincing.
Resume and motivation letter
We completely “packaged” the experience: highlighted achievements, designed project cases, added numbers and results. In the motivation letter, we emphasized the combination of an academic base, practice and leadership potential. Thanks to this, the letter did not look “generic”, but unique and memorable.
Letters of recommendation
We organized the receipt of three recommendations: from a professor, an internship supervisor and a university club leader. Each letter emphasized different sides of Egor – academic strength, professional skills and leadership.
Formulating applications
After analyzing the chances, we chose Brandeis University and Washington University in St. Louis. For each university, a separate application strategy was developed, taking into account the requirements and specifics of the programs.
Admission on the first try to both universities: Brandeis University USC and Washington University in St. Louis with a total scholarship amount of $80,000. Egor chose Brandeis University and has already left to study!
Every successful case once began with the first small application. Egor made up his mind — and today he studies in the USA with a large scholarship. And tomorrow the success story can be yours. Take a step towards your dream — leave a request for a free consultation.
