Personalised Admissions Proposal — September 2027 Entry

Colin’s University Admissions Strategy

Colin, it was great speaking with you. You have a clear idea of the experience you're looking for: a strong business programme in Europe, an international group of classmates, and a lively city with plenty happening beyond campus.

We've put this proposal together around those priorities. It gives you a starting list of universities, a plan for the applications, and a clear picture of how we'll support you throughout the process. You don't need to have a favourite university yet. We'll help you explore the options and work out which one feels right for you.

Student: Colin Farley
Current location: United States
Intended start: September 2027
Curriculum: American High School Diploma

University Direction

Your University Strategy

We recommend applying across three groups: five European business schools, five UK course choices through UCAS, and four Dutch programme choices through Studielink.

Together, they give you a range of business programmes and university experiences. As we narrow the list, we'll look closely at each programme's location, student life, entry requirements, costs, and opportunities after graduation. We'll also balance more competitive choices with options where your academic profile is a stronger match.

What we're selecting for

A strong business programme taught in English
A major city or a lively, well-connected student environment
An international student community
Entry requirements that make sense for your academic profile
A range of admissions outcomes, so your plans don't depend on one decision

Campus note

A well-regarded business programme with international study opportunities.

This is a starting point, not a fixed list. If another university turns out to suit you better, we can add, remove, or swap schools as the plan develops.

United Kingdom — UCAS

UCAS choices: 5

Five UK choices through UCAS

UCAS allows you to apply to up to five course choices in one application. That gives us room to put together a thoughtful mix of business, management, and economics programmes.

Universities we could consider include:

King's College London
University of Manchester
University of Edinburgh
University of Warwick
University of Bath
University of Nottingham
Durham University
Loughborough University

London, Manchester, and Edinburgh are particularly close to your preference for a major city. The others are worth considering for their programmes, though they offer a different setting. We'll choose the final five with you after reviewing the courses and their entry requirements.

Netherlands — Studielink

Studielink enrolments: 4

Four Dutch choices through Studielink

The Netherlands offers another group of English-taught business and economics programmes. We could explore options at:

Universities we could consider include:

Erasmus University Rotterdam
University of Amsterdam
Maastricht University
Tilburg University
University of Groningen
Utrecht University

Amsterdam and Rotterdam stand out for your city preference. We'll look at the others with you as well, weighing the programme against the kind of place you'd like to live. Some courses have additional selection steps or limited places, so we'll plan the final four choices carefully.

Application Roadmap

Your application roadmap

1Phase 1

Build the foundations

The first task will be working on your UCAS Personal Statement, as that's the most important component of your UK application, past your grades. We'll get to know your experiences, interests, and reasons for studying business, then use those to build a statement that shows universities exactly who you are.

From there, we'll build out your CV, review the requirements and deadlines for every programme, and map out when each application needs to be ready.

2Phase 2

Begin the IE and ESADE applications

We'll begin work on IE and ESADE early because their applications may involve several components, including entrance assessments, written responses, and interviews.

We'll help you prepare for each required step, including IE's Kira assessment. Where the two universities assess similar skills, we'll build on the same preparation while tailoring your answers and materials to each school.

3Phase 3

Complete the UK application

Next, we'll confirm your five UK course choices and prepare the UCAS application. The personal statement we started at the beginning takes its final shape here, alongside checking the grade and subject requirements for each course and coordinating the academic information and reference needed from your school.

The goal is to submit an application that reflects both your strengths and your reasons for choosing these courses.

4Phase 4

Apply to the Netherlands

We'll help you set up Studielink, select your four programmes, and prepare any additional materials they request. We'll also keep track of follow-up steps from each university, since the process can differ by programme.

5Phase 5

Complete ESCP, ESSEC, and EDHEC

By this stage, we'll have a strong foundation of application materials to work from. We'll adapt them for ESCP, ESSEC, and EDHEC, develop any additional written responses, and prepare you for interviews where required.

Each application will be reviewed carefully before it's submitted.

6Phase 6

Compare offers and make your decision

When decisions arrive, we'll help you compare the options in a practical way: the course, the city, the cost, the student experience, and the opportunities after graduation.

Once you've made your choice, we'll support you with the next steps towards enrolment and your move.

Engagement

Proposed Support Package

Throughout the application cycle, you'll have our support with:

A personalised university and application strategy
Review of programme requirements and deadlines
CV development and revisions
Personal statements, essays, and supplementary responses
Five UK course choices through UCAS
Four Dutch programme choices through Studielink
Preparation for entrance assessments, Kira, and interviews
Regular consultation calls
Email and WhatsApp support
Offer comparison and guidance through to enrolment

There's no set limit on drafts or practice for the application materials and assessments covered by this package. We'll keep working through them together until you're ready to submit.

Full Application Package

€ 2,700

The package covers support for 14 university choices: the five business schools on your starting shortlist, five UK choices, and four Dutch choices.

Programme fee: € 2,700
VAT (5%): € 135
Total: € 2,835

You can also add up to three further universities at no additional service fee.

Next steps

If you're happy to move ahead, let us know and we'll send the invoice, set up your student portal, and share a detailed application roadmap. We'll then book a planning call to agree on your first tasks and the dates we're working towards.

We'd be delighted to work with you, Colin, and help you find a university where you can see yourself doing well and enjoying the experience.