University Application
EliteStep, the journey to pursue your dreams starts here! Let us help you solve the tedious application process for studying abroad and help you easily embark on the road to international study.
Best Timeline for University Application
The entire application process takes at least one year. We can coordinate with study abroad planning, guiding you from accurate school selection for study abroad applications to post-application and pre-departure preparation services, safeguarding your journey throughout.
Pre-U Preparation(1-2 Years before Application)
We develop, adjust and follow up detailed personalized academic plans for students based on their individual academic situation, taking into account factors such as their academic performance in school and their language test progress. This includes course selection guidance, career and academic planning, preparation and participation inAcademic Standards Tests(SAT, GMAT, GRE, etc.), language standard tests (IELTS,TOEFL),practice,competition, and community activities and productionPortfolioOur goal is to ensure that students can achieve their academic goals at every stage and lay a solid academic foundation to make them stand out in the application process.
Accurate School Selection (March to May of the Application Year)
We attach great importance to your educational needs. According to the six-step school selection method, we collect students' background information, determine the application major and country, and then through in-depth research and communication, formulate an accurate school selection plan to ensure that it matches students' needs. By analyzing admission data and key indicators, we provide personalized and accurate school selection plans to help you realize your dream school application.
Personal Document Preparation(May to September of the Application Year)
Students often feel troubled by creating personalized and in-depth application documents. Our service provides brainstorming, writing training and document revision through international team collaboration to ensure that students' personal experiences, stories and interests are deeply explored to form high-quality documents that match the school and major.
Submit University Application(October to November of the Application Year)
Lack of experience in filling out forms and irregular application information are common reasons for application rejection. We will assist students in filling out information, using clever wording to highlight all achievements, and ensuring that the application form and process (such as email communication with admissions officers, etc.) are accurate. At the same time, we will assist students in reviewing and sending application materials to ensure that the materials can be delivered to the admissions officers on time and accurately.
Interview Coaching(December of the Application Year to February of the Admission Year)
University interviews are usually the most stressful part of the application process for students. Our service helps students become confident speakers through interview skills and coping strategies provided by tutors from prestigious universities, so that students can easily cope with interviews at prestigious universities.
Post-application and pre-departure Preparation Services(March to April of the Year of Admission)
After receiving the university admission notice, we will analyze the admitted school and major for students one by one and assist in confirming registration. We will also help students apply for visas, schedule interviews, and arrange various admission preparations including physical examinations and accommodation to ensure smooth admission.
Ongoing Personal Development Guidance(May to August of the Year of Admission)
We know that a student's personal success is far more than just admission, and we hope to be their permanent partner in their future development. In continuous communication and regular interviews, we provide guidance on university course selection, postgraduate study planning, and career planning consultation, helping to solve academic, interpersonal, and job-hunting problems encountered in college life.
Why can we help so many successful students?
1,Professional Team and Rich Experience
We have a professional team whose members have rich experience and expertise in studying abroad applications.
Our team members have studied and worked in many countries and institutions, and have a deep understanding of the application process and requirements of different study abroad destinations.
2, Individualized Customization
We provide personalized and customized study abroad application services, tailoring the application plan according to the needs and background of each student.
We focus on in-depth communication and understanding with students to ensure that the application plan meets their personal goals and professional development needs.
3.Comprehensive Support and Continuous Follow-up
We provide students with a full range of support, including application preparation, document review, interview coaching and more.
We build long-term partnerships with students and follow up on their application progress to ensure the application process is smooth and successful.
University Application Plans
University Application Package Plan
We offer a range of comprehensive study abroad application packages designed to suit your individual needs. These packages include:
- • Study Abroad School Selection
- • Writing
- • Interview training
- • Includes applications from 6 universities within the scope
It can be combined with other services to tailor a study abroad plan for you, provide mentor guidance, and ensure that your application materials stand out in a highly competitive environment.
According to the main application area, the package includes the following different types:
- • Basic package for studying in the United States (QS 100-51)
- • Standard package for studying in the United States (QS 50-31)
- • US Study Abroad Sprint Package (QS 30-11)
- • VIP package for studying in the United States (QS 10-1)
- • Basic package for studying in the UK
- • VIP package for studying in the UK
- • Study in Canada Package
- • Study Abroad Package in Singapore
- • Study abroad packages in Australia and New Zealand
- • Hong Kong Study Abroad Package
Single University Plan
For students with special needs, we provide flexible individual application services.Single attack on 1 schoolWhether it's your dream Ivy League school, targeted revisions to individual essays, mock interviews, or answers to specific questions, our professional team will provide customized support based on your needs to ensure your application performs its best.
- • US QS100-51 university application individual service
- • US QS50-31 university application individual service
- • US QS30-11 university application individual service
- • US QS10-1 university application individual service
- • UK G3 university application individual service
- • Separate service for application to non-G3 universities in the UK
- • Canadian G3 university application individual service
- • Separate service for Canadian non-G3 university applications
- • A separate service for Australian or New Zealand university applications
- • Singapore University application service
- • Hong Kong G3 University application separate service
- • Separate service for application to non-G3 universities in Hong Kong
Expert Team
René
Graduated from the Rotaman School of Business at the University of Toronto
Senior academic and career planning consultant
He provides students with in-depth academic choices and practical career advice from a unique perspective. He focuses on tapping students' potential and helping them build unique personal backgrounds through personalized planning and guidance. Under his guidance, more than 200 students have successfully entered world-renowned universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In addition, with his experience in the corporate world, he has also served as an internship and career guide for many students, who have achieved remarkable success in industry leaders such as Microsoft, Google, McKinsey, and Deloitte.
Lim
Graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Education degree
Study Abroad Planner
With over ten years of study abroad planning experience, he focuses on helping students apply to top universities in the United States and Canada. He is proficient in SAT and ACT test preparation and has in-depth knowledge of the application process for arts and engineering majors. He frequently speaks at international education conferences to share his expertise. Li Ming graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University and received a master's degree in education from Harvard University.
Angela
University of Toronto and China Europe International Business School
Senior study abroad planner
With 6 years of experience in education consulting services, she has cooperated with many well-known international schools such as Beijing Shunyi International School, Shenzhen Shekou International School, Shanghai Singapore Foreign Children's School, Shanghai Yaohua Foreign Children's School, and Shanghai Bao Yugang Experimental School on education projects and teaching. She was also invited to serve as a judge for the G20 Future Innovators Conference and Avenir National Business Competition. She also led student internship projects at Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. So far, she has successfully helped more than 100 students successfully apply to world-renowned universities, laying a solid foundation for their future path.
Alice
Yale University and London School of Economics
Senior study abroad planner
With more than 10 years of experience in overseas study consulting, she has helped more than 200 students successfully apply to top universities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, such as Harvard University, Cambridge University and the University of Toronto. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in sociology and obtained a master's degree from the London School of Economics. Alice has unique insights into essay writing and interview preparation, and is particularly good at helping students showcase their unique personal experiences and academic potential.
Success Cases
Wang
University of California, San Diego
Science and Engineering
Student Background
• academic background: Domestic private bilingual high school; average high school grades, GPA 3.0.
• Research Background:none
• Internship and work experience:none
• Social practice background: During high school, Wang actively participated in the school's science and technology club, but did not achieve any significant results.
• language skills: My English foundation is average, writing and speaking are more difficult, and I haven’t started preparing for the TOEFL score yet.
• Target: Apply for undergraduate programs in electronic engineering and communications in the United States, Canada, etc., hoping to conduct in-depth research and find your own interests during college.
Application strategy
• analyze: Wang’s grades were average in high school and he lacked experience in practice and research. Since I met Wang when he was in grade 10, I was able to help him improve his competition, social practice background, and TOEFL training in accordance with my long-term study abroad plan. He also needed to highlight his personal potential and strong interest in the major in his study abroad application, while also improving his language skills.
• School Selection: Mainly apply for undergraduate programs in electronic engineering and communications in the United States and Canada, choose schools with moderate rankings, and pay attention to institutions ranked 50-100 by QS.
• Essays and Standardized Tests/Portfolios: Designed a personal statement, emphasizing the strong interest in electronic engineering and communications, and combined it with a 2-year study abroad plan to explain that despite average high school grades, I have accumulated a professional foundation through self-study of AP courses and participation in technology clubs and competitions. Provided TOEFL preparation guidance.
We arranged interview skills training, focusing on the passion for the Electronic Engineering and Communications major and future academic plans, as well as the experience gained during high school through practical activities in national and international level competitions and social practice activities provided through subject clubs and study abroad programs.
Application Result
Wang eventually received admission letters from the University of California, San Diego and other institutions. In order to better adapt to the academic environment, the school also provided him with language training opportunities.
Wu
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Business
Student Background
• academic background：Mr. Wu is from a first-class high school in a certain province. He has excellent academic performance and won many awards in subject competitions during high school. He has a strong interest in business and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in business.
• Research Background: Participated in entrepreneurship and market trend research projects, gained in-depth understanding of industry dynamics and competition analysis. Participated in the Wharton Business Competition and achieved results.
• Internship and work experience: Found a marketing internship through long-term planning services, responsible for social media promotion, customer research and market analysis, which improved my problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Social practice background: He served as the president of the student union in high school and organized student charity activities such as Model United Nations.
• language skills: Through TOEFL training service, the total score of G11 grade reached 100 points.
• Target: I plan to study at an internationally renowned business school to deepen my business knowledge, broaden my international perspective, and devote myself to the international business field in the future.
Application strategy
• analyze：Mr. Wu has demonstrated excellent comprehensive qualities in academics, research, internships and social practice. His strong interest in business, his concern for the international community and the experience he has gained in practical work make him a student with the potential to achieve outstanding achievements in the business field. Therefore, he can impact Ivy League schools and top business schools in various countries.
• School Selection: After discussion, we, Wu and his family decided to apply mainly to internationally renowned business schools, such as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States and the London Business School in the United Kingdom. At the same time, we selected schools ranked 30-50 by QS as alternatives.
• Essays and Standardized Tests/Portfolios: In the standardized test, Wu took the SAT test and obtained an impressive score of 1500+ through the tutoring and review of our professional SAT teacher.
After comprehensive consideration, we emphasized Wu’s practical achievements and long-term impact in the essay and standardized test/portfolio preparation. In the essay, we detailed his achievements in research, internships, and social practice, highlighting his concern for society and his determination to solve problems.
Application Result
After fierce competition, Wu successfully obtained an admission notice from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Pei
New York University
Master of Music
Student Background
• academic background: Domestic non-key university, music major; GPA is around 3.1, but GPA in freshman and sophomore years was 2.5.
• Research Background：Students have relatively little research background and have only collaborated with undergraduate teachers on some small projects, but no papers have been published.
• Internship and work experience: The internships described by students were also quite general, with most of them doing some piecemeal works and performance projects.
• Social practice background: He participated in many activities on behalf of the university he attended, and won the first prize in domestic professional competitions and the shortlisted award in international competitions; he also had collaborative works with majors such as games and animation.
• language skills: I studied Japanese in high school, and I had to start from scratch for TOEFL, and speaking was particularly difficult.
• Target: A master's degree in the same field in the United States, Canada, Australia, etc. can help students to continue their studies in doctoral-level programs and further their education in the future, and they do not plan to stay abroad after completing their studies.
Application strategy
• analyze：Because I met Pei in August during his junior summer vacation, there was no time to arrange any background improvement. I could only evaluate and optimize Pei's existing information and achievements, and develop a study abroad plan that is more suitable for him. Pei's overall academic, research, work, language and social practice backgrounds are average, and even some of his language and academic scores will hinder his application for a master's degree, and he does not have obvious competitiveness. However, professional teachers still have a high evaluation of Pei's music technology. So based on this feature, we developed the following study abroad plan.
• School Selection: The main target is the universities ranked 30-50 in QS in the United States, and strive for 1-2 Ivy League universities, combined with the top universities in Canada and Australia, and universities ranked around 50-100 in QS in the United States and some art or music colleges as a backup.
• Essays and Standardized Tests/Portfolios: As the portfolio is the most important part of art applications, we arranged two experienced mentors for Pei as early as possible to plan and guide the creation of the portfolio.
Since Pei's other backgrounds were relatively weak, the role of the essay became more prominent. There were three major problems that needed to be solved: 1. Low GPA in freshman and sophomore years, and failed some courses. 2. Research and work background seemed average, with no outstanding internationally recognized achievements. 3. Poor oral English. The main instructor and the portfolio instructor worked together to provide Pei with multiple guidance on the overall essay story, interview logic, professional questions, and mock interviews.
Application Result
In the end, Pei received admission letters from five universities, including New York University's music major, and two of the universities offered scholarships.
Zhong
Transfer to a university and apply for a master's degree
Master of Engineering
Student Background
• academic background: Domestic general high school courses, high school average score of 70, college entrance examination score below 2 levels.
• Research Background: No background in any high school academic program.
• Internship and work experience: No internship or work experience during high school.
• Social practice background:none
• language skills: IELTS 5.5.
• Target: Bachelor's degree and subsequent master's degree from a regular public university.
Application strategy
• analyze：The student is studying in a regular high school in a third-tier city in China. He has no experience studying abroad, studying abroad, or studying international courses. Because his high school studies and mock exam results were not ideal, he decided to study abroad in the second semester (January) of his last year of high school.
• School Selection: Because Mr. Zhong has a poor language foundation and hopes to enroll on time, the consulting teacher suggests that he can first apply for a junior college to complete transfer credit courses, and then transfer to a suitable university to complete a bachelor's degree (as the student's first degree).
Application Result
After fully communicating with parents and students, considering the cost of studying abroad, convenience of life, and later academic development and personal identity planning, I finally chose British Columbia, Canada, and successfully enrolled in Langara College in September of the same year to complete a two-year language course and university transfer credit course. Later, I went to UNBC to enter the Department of Mathematics, studied sophomore courses, and completed a bachelor's degree in science. After graduating from the undergraduate degree, I successfully applied to the SFU School of Engineering to study for a Master in Mechanical Engineering.
Ma
College
Overseas work
Student Background
• academic background: Bachelor's degree from a second-tier domestic university, Department of Music Performance.
• Research Background: No background in any high school academic program.
• Internship and work experience: After graduating from college, I joined a state-owned institution and worked as a grassroots worker.
• Social practice background:none
• language skills: IELTS 5.5.
• Target: Immigrated to Canada after studying.
Application strategy
• analyze: Because Ma's goal is not only to study, but also to consider immigration, so first of all, we need to consider the school's performance in terms of employment rate. Secondly, we need to consider the many preferential policies provided by the school's location for international students. Finally, we need to consider the talent gap in the major we are studying, good employment prospects after graduation, comfortable working environment, average salary of faculty and staff, etc.
• School Selection：Ms. Ma is not satisfied with his current professional qualifications and work content. After considering his personal background, the cost of studying abroad, and future employment and identity planning options, we recommend that he choose Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Cloud Computing and Blockchain Postgraduate Certificate. First of all, the school has an excellent employment rate. The employment rate of 96% means that students have good employment prospects after graduation. Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides many preferential policies for international students, such as free medical insurance, and students can apply for the Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Program (SNIP) to obtain status after graduation. This major is a talent gap major in Saskatchewan. After graduation, it has good employment prospects, a comfortable working environment, and average salary for faculty and staff. It is very suitable for Ma's future development needs and provides many advantages and development potential.
Application Result
Choosing this school and major can provide Ma with an excellent educational environment, abundant practical opportunities and broad career development prospects, helping him achieve his immigration and career goals in Canada.