Student cases
Published with each student's consent; names are pseudonyms. Different backgrounds and goals mean different paths.
All cases
Open any card for the full case page — student background, test scores and offers received. Cases are grouped by programme type: the differences that matter are usually between subject paths, not between countries.
Note: admission outcomes are individual and do not constitute a guarantee for any applicant.
Three patterns that keep recurring
Across enough cases, one thing becomes clear: what separates offers is rarely the score. It is whether your background has a thread you can talk about.
Start language early, not in the application season
Students who begin six to nine months before applications open have noticeably more room in their shortlist. Cramming usually means settling for whatever is still open.
A background with a thread, not a list
The thing statement tutors dread most is "I did A, B and C." Turning two or three things into one coherent capability line is far more persuasive than listing ten projects.
Build a real safety margin into your shortlist
Reach, match and safety all need to be there — and the safety options have to be genuinely safe, worked out from past admission data rather than from feel.
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Published cases are only a sample. Share your starting point and goals, and your advisor will point you to the most comparable pathways.