Here, you will find all the important program steps, broken down in multiple modules!
Don’t worry – we will inform you which of the modules in the steps are important at what time through our module emails which will link you directly to the resources you need in said module so you get the proper guidance from your mentor.
However, if you are curious or if you want to work ahead, feel free to browse through them, and hopefully, you find what you were looking for.
Sidenote: The program is brand new, so don’t mind if one of the later steps hasn’t been filled with resources yet - that will come in the near future!
Phase 1: Pre-program
+ Step 1 Introduction to Master's: Is a Master's in the UK right for me?
This step is super important – but you’ll have to think about this before you get matched, so before you enter the program (it’s a pre-program, if you will). But have a look at the Access Academy to find great resources on this!
- 1.1 - Get-to-know checklist
- 1.2 - What is a Masters degree?
- 1.3 - Which types of Masters exist?
- 1.4 - Is a Master's right for me
Step 1a (Additional content for the UK)
- 1.5 - Is the UK right for me?
- 1.6 - Difference to UG applications
+ Step 2
Choosing your Master's: Choose your subject and University
Choosing your Master's: Choose your subject and University
Similar to step 1 – you’ll have to give us your preferred subject area and top 3 university choices to get matched with the best mentor for you! So have a look at the Access Academy to find out more.
Choosing your Subject
Choosing your University
- 2.2.1 - Which universities should I consider
- 2.2.2 - Living expenses across universities
- 2.2.3 - Finance your university year(s)
Phase 2: PA-program
+ Step 3
Making a Plan
Making a Plan
Finally, the program has started! Step 3 covers final university and subject choice, and planning your summer (prepping for the application in general!)
This step will be skipped this year.
+ Step 4
Building your profile
Building your profile
Step 4 covers the actual application modules: Personal Statement, References, Predicted Grades, Supplementary Info… is what you will find here!
Step 4.1 - Introduction to admission tests
- 4.1.1 - Introduction to English tests
- 4.1.2 - Prepare for an english test
- 4.1.3 - Intro to grad admission tests
- 4.1.4 - Preparing for graduate admission tests
Step 4.2 - Get your references
- 4.2.1 - Get a Personalised Reference Letter
- 4.2.2 - Reference Guide for Referees
- 4.2.3 - Technicalities of Reference Submissions
Step 4.3 - Write your personal statement
- 4.3.1 - What is a Personal Statement
- 4.3.2 - How to write a Personal Statement
- 4.3.3 - Personal Statement Action Points
Step 4.4 - Creating your CV
- 4.4.1 - Tips and tricks for CV creation
Step 4.5 - Prepare for your interviews
- 4.5.1 - Introduction to Admission Interviews
- 4.5.2 - Prepare for Admission Interviews
- 4.5.3 - Technicalities of Online Interviews
+ Step 5 Making a decision
You made it through the application phase! Now, we will help you decide on which offer to take and how it handle rejection - in case it didn't go as planned.