Egor dreamed of enrolling in a US master’s program in finance with maximum funding. He already had a bachelor’s degree, a high GPA, and some initial achievements, but his program needed improvement to compete with strong candidates.
Admission to the USA
with an $80,000 scholarship
Egor dreamed of enrolling in a US master’s program in finance with maximum funding. He already had a bachelor’s degree, a high GPA, and some initial achievements, but his program needed improvement to compete with strong candidates.
This wasn’t enough for top universities with funding.
Egor understood that a high GPA and participation in student activities alone weren’t enough to gain admission to top US universities with funding. He needed to transform his disparate achievements into a strong and cohesive candidate profile that would convince the admissions committee.
We developed a step-by-step strategy and helped Egor strengthen every aspect of his application:
Exam Preparation
We created a personal TOEFL and GMAT preparation schedule, identified weaknesses, and selected resources. In the process, Egor improved his academic English and trained his critical thinking skills, which allowed him to pass the TOEFL with 112 points and the GMAT with 680 points – a result that opens the doors to good financial programs.
Building a personal brand
Before working with us, Egor was a “strong student”, but his achievements were not presented in a way that would demonstrate leadership potential. We helped him build a clear image of a future specialist in finance and investment: we created a LinkedIn profile, prepared publications on financial literacy, and demonstrated his expertise in project activities.
Internship and employment
One of the key elements was completing an internship at the investment company Aton. We helped Egor present himself competently at the interview and stand out among the candidates. As a result, he not only successfully completed the internship, but also received a job offer – which significantly strengthened his portfolio.
Academic achievements
We analyzed Egor’s strengths and invited him to participate in competitions and rankings within the university. As a result, he received an award for academic success and entered the top 20 best students at the university – an important argument in the eyes of the admissions committee.
Formulating goals
Together with Egor, we developed a clear career path: his main goal is to contribute to the development of the investment market and attract capital to the economy of his country. This mission formed the basis of the essay and made his motivation bright and convincing.
Resume and motivation letter
We completely “packaged” the experience: highlighted achievements, designed project cases, added numbers and results. In the motivation letter, we emphasized the combination of an academic base, practice and leadership potential. Thanks to this, the letter did not look “generic”, but unique and memorable.
Letters of recommendation
We organized the receipt of three recommendations: from a professor, an internship supervisor and a university club leader. Each letter emphasized different sides of Egor – academic strength, professional skills and leadership.
Formulating applications
After analyzing the chances, we chose Brandeis University and Washington University in St. Louis. For each university, a separate application strategy was developed, taking into account the requirements and specifics of the programs.
Admission to both universities on the first try! The total scholarship award is $80,000. Egor chose Brandeis University and has already begun his studies in the US.
Every successful case began with a small initial application. Egor took the plunge—and today he’s studying in the US with a substantial scholarship. And tomorrow, your success story could be yours. Take a step toward your dream—request a free consultation.
