Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa
Australia's post-study work visa for international graduates; two streams (post-higher education, post-vocational); 2–4 years depending on qualification.
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UK Student Route
UK visa for international students; sponsored by licensed higher-education provider; dependants restricted since January 2024; work rights aligned to RQF level.
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UK Graduate Route
UK post-study work visa for international students; 2 years for bachelor's and master's; 3 years for PhD; no sponsor required; unrestricted work.
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Admissions Interview
When interviews are required, structure (alumni / MMI / Kira Talent / Oxbridge subject), what's evaluated.
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Coalition App
Coalition on Scoir—alternative US undergraduate application platform for ~150 schools with integrated digital locker.
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CV / Résumé for University Applications
One-page résumé vs. two-page academic CV; contents and format for UG / Master's / PhD applications.
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Deferral
Requesting to postpone an admitted place by one year—typical policies, gap year rules, financial implications.
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Common App
Common Application—shared US undergraduate application covering 1,000+ institutions; essay, activities, school forms.
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Early Decision and Early Action
US undergraduate early rounds—binding ED, non-binding EA, single-choice/Restrictive EA, typical 1 Nov deadlines, December results.
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OUAC
Ontario Universities' Application Centre—central portal for all Ontario undergraduate applications (101 for high schoolers, 105 for others).
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Personal Statement
UK undergraduate PS—single essay on UCAS, 3-question format from 2026 cycle; 47 lines / 4,000 characters.
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Portfolio
Creative/technical portfolios for art, design, architecture, and some CS programs—contents, format, submission systems.