Pre-U Preparation
At EliteStep, we not only focus on students’ successful university applications, but also deeply understand the challenges that parents and students encounter in the process of preparing and executing study abroad. Our goal is to help you and your family overcome the difficulties of studying abroad by providing advance, comprehensive, and personalized support.
7 Major Pain Points of University Application
Academic performance and exam stress
Students often feel anxious about standardized tests (such as SAT and GRE) and the pressure to maintain a high GPA, and are unable to achieve ideal grades for a long time.
Choose the right competitions and events
Too many options and language differences make it difficult for many parents and students to choose competitions and activities that can enhance their students' application strengths.
Career and academic planningToo late
Planning too late leaves students with no time to prepare for anything, not even time to get ideal grades.
The Difficulty of Finding Internships and Work Experience
Lack of practical work experience, and lack of substantial material in the resume and personal statement when applying.
Create a professional portfolio
It is difficult to control the level of portfolio required by the school, so it is difficult to create a professional, personalized, creative and professional portfolio that reflects personal strength.
The complexity and information overload of studying abroad applications
Language and information differences make the application process for studying abroad complicated and information-intensive. Without the latest career and academic information resources, it is difficult to make decisions that are suitable for students' future development in the face of so many choices.
The challenges of parental supervision and student self-control
Parents cannot directly supervise their children studying overseas or in a different place. At the same time, high school students usually lack self-control, lack a deep understanding of the future, and find it difficult to stay focused.
Solutions
Academic Performance and Standardized Test Preparation
In order to successfully apply for foreign universities, academic performance is the cornerstone. We will help you understand the GPA required by the target schools and provide preparation services for standardized tests such as SAT, GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL.
Art and Engineering Portfolio Guidance
If you are applying for an arts or engineering related degree, an outstanding portfolio is essential to your application success. Our experts will provide portfolio planning and guidance services to help you prepare and improve a portfolio that showcases your talent and creativity.
Internship Opportunities
An internship during your university breaks is a great way to explore career paths and gain work experience. We offer one-on-one career counseling to help you find an internship that matches your academic and career goals.
Academic Competition
Participating in internationally recognized academic competitions can not only significantly enhance your application documents, but also help you gain a deeper understanding of the subject you are interested in. We will recommend appropriate competitions based on your interests and expertise, such as the Wharton Business Competition, the Euclid Mathematical Competition, the American Olympiad in Computer Science, and the American Mathematical Competition.
Career and Academic Coaching
Our team of experts will work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized academic and career plan. From choosing the right major to planning your future career path, we will provide daily academic supervision and support to ensure you are on track to achieve your goals.
Face-to-face Comprehensive Supervision
We provide regular academic tracking and personalized tutoring to help students improve their self-control, while reassuring parents through regular updates and communication mechanisms to ensure students' safety and academic progress overseas.
Student Clubs and Community Activities
Participating in clubs and community activities can demonstrate your leadership and social responsibility. We will help you find activities that match your interests and career goals, such as participating in a specialty product marketing project in a poor community in a minority area or joining Model United Nations, to enhance your personal background and application competitiveness.
Best Timeline for Pre-U Preparation
2 Years Before Application (1st Year of Pre-U Preparation)
Start career and academic planning, and prepare for academic standard tests (SAT, GMAT, GRE, etc.) and language standard tests (IELTS, TOEFL).
1 Year Before Application (2nd Year of Pre-U Preparaction)
Participate in internships, competitions, club activities, and complete language and academic standard exams.
Application Year
Obtain internship certificates, competition rankings, community leadership experience, ideal language standard test scores and academic standard test scores, and excellent GPA.
Submit college applications and gain admission.