Undergraduate Admissions - What Qualifications Make an Ideal Candidate

Every year potential candidates of undergraduate studies have to face challenging task of finding the right graduate program that best depict their interest, for this very reason they need to put together a captivating application which tells their story to an admission team.

To help you on this journey, we would like to share the right set of qualities and qualifications which can put your future in the right direction.

• Positive Approach:  

Students must show a commitment and positivity to work hard. They are applying to university not just to enjoy social life but to cope with course deadlines so that they can excel in higher studies. 

 

Apart from good grades, applicants can talk about their projects that provide an insight about their knowledge and study skills. Such personal statements can reflect their area of interest and their ability to manage time and workload. 

• Demonstrate Your Passionate Spark:  

Passion and perseverance are such combinations that are highly preferred by universities and employers. Participants must show their passion for the desired subject. What goes beyond the classroom interests can be described as his/her best achievement. It is important that candidates need to enjoy themselves while pursuing their goals. The ‘other’ section of the application defines your passionate streaks and can help fill the academic gap.

• Academic Credentials Should be Strong:

 It is necessary that an ideal candidate should have impressive credentials: it should be reflected in his CGPA, GMAT or other exam score. Academic history and scores determine your success in any program. Most universities require CGPA above 3.0 in order to be eligible for admission.

• Important to Act Independently:  

Applicants should be able to respond to admission procedures independently. They should meet the counselor or faculty member confidently before deciding the majors. They should do proper research work and maintain social skills to think and learn independently. It is necessary to be an all-rounder and perform outside of your study domains.

• Effective Communication Skills: 

 One’s ability to write, speak and present well can take you ahead in the relevant program and career path. The admission office of any well-reputed university evaluates your application carefully to know about your communication skills. The tip is to proofread your application and related material in the most professional manner. Before the submission, take a print out of your application and check it with clarity. 

• Command over Written English:  

Once an undergraduate has filled the application form, he/she should check it again and again to avoid any grammatical error. Ask someone with good language skills or teacher with university application experience to help you proof-read it and check with care. Admission team often finds mistake or incomplete info, which show lack of care on applicant’s part.

• Show Your Inquisitive Side: 

 It is important for students to be knowledgeable about their interest. Admission officers often look for ‘more than classroom theories’ in student applications. Something which shows their personal side and their ability to think independently is highly appreciated. 

• Be a Team Player:

 Another attribute which can help student in the long run is his ability to work in groups for academic, extracurricular and professional project. Think about your past experiences or collaborations where you have performed successfully and highlight them in your application.

It is also necessary to be a good team player as many courses require group work which reflects individual’s ability to contribute to the institution along with his personal efforts. 

• Do Proper Research on Your Program: 

 An ideal candidate is the one who has fully researched his program and knows what it takes to succeed.  

Keep in mind that your application is a key to your future. So fill it carefully and highlight your merits, do include any additional qualification such as IT course certificates or music grades that you received in the past with a promising confidence. You are sure to succeed in future!

Good Luck!