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UNITED KINGDOM

United Kingdom

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OFFER MANAGEMENT · UK UNDERGRADUATE · Student W

After AAC, the application was not over.

W held offers from UCL, Manchester, Edinburgh and others, but Durham’s Business Management degree was his first choice. The published 2026 requirement was AAB at A Level; on results day he received AAC. The question changed from “Will I get an offer?” to “Can I still go where I most want to?”

Outcome

Durham accepted his AAC grades and confirmed his place on the Business Management programme.

Results day brings conditions, conversations and decisions. Complete support continues until the student enrols.

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LONG-TERM PLANNING · UK MASTER’S · Student C

From undergraduate exploration to digital humanities at Cambridge.

While studying creative arts and humanities at UCL, C discovered questions that mattered to her through an internship and went on to found a start-up. Her next step was to turn that exploration into a research direction.

Outcome

C received an offer for the MPhil in Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge and enrolled.

Long-term planning helps each experience become evidence for the next decision.

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CHANGING FIELDS · UK MASTER’S · Student X

From economics to public health at Imperial.

An economics student, X became interested in healthcare during an internship at IQVIA. She wanted to understand what a public health degree involved, where it could lead and how to prepare.

Outcome

X enrolled in Imperial College London’s Master of Public Health programme and later joined IQVIA’s Beijing headquarters.

A change of field can begin with real experience and a deeper understanding of the work ahead.

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TECHNICAL NARRATIVE · UK & US MASTER’S · Student T

Strong technical skills — and a clear research story.

T studied electronic engineering and had solid technical skills, but a mid-to-upper GPA was not enough to stand out. He described himself through project names, tools and results, rarely explaining the research questions, technical choices or iterations behind them.

Outcome

T received master’s offers in electronic engineering from Imperial College London, Johns Hopkins University and New York University.

Strong technical work does not automatically make a clear story. The choices and reflections behind it often show potential best.

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UNITED STATES

United States

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TECHNICAL NARRATIVE · UK & US MASTER’S · Student T

Strong technical skills — and a clear research story.

T studied electronic engineering and had solid technical skills, but a mid-to-upper GPA was not enough to stand out. He described himself through project names, tools and results, rarely explaining the research questions, technical choices or iterations behind them.

Outcome

T received master’s offers in electronic engineering from Imperial College London, Johns Hopkins University and New York University.

Strong technical work does not automatically make a clear story. The choices and reflections behind it often show potential best.

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HONG KONG

Hong Kong

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SUBJECT FIT · HONG KONG UNDERGRADUATE · Student Z

Recognising the engineering potential behind the grades.

Z hoped to study engineering in Hong Kong, while school advice favoured a more conservative shortlist. His A* in physics, A in mathematics and engineering experience offered reasons to look again.

Outcome

Z received an offer to study mechanical engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and enrolled.

Academic fit is better understood through subject strengths, practical experience and room to grow.

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SINGAPORE

Singapore

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AUSTRALIA

Australia

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NON-TRADITIONAL PATH · AUSTRALIA MASTER’S · Student Y

From a college diploma to a world top-20 offer.

Y began with a college diploma and then completed a full-time bachelor’s degree in early childhood education through a top-up route. With several teachers in her family, she wanted to continue in education and gain a master’s qualification for her future career.

Outcome

Y received offers from UNSW Sydney (QS 2026 #20) for a Master of Education and from The University of Queensland (QS 2026 #=42), and chose to enrol at Queensland.

A non-traditional start does not decide the finish. What matters is continuity, a sensible goal and records the university can verify.

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Selected combined undergraduate and master’s results from the last application cycle (2025–26) only; 20+ refers to students, not offers. University marks are shown to illustrate admissions only and imply no partnership or endorsement. Past results do not guarantee admission. Anonymised stories adapted from our existing casebook. Individual experiences and outcomes are not guarantees of admission.