Successfully navigate your journey to the “Right Course at the Right Campus”
Letters of Recommendation (LORs) provide a comprehensive insight into the applicant’s suitability of candidature for admission into a given educational institution. Crafting an impressive Letter of Recommendation is just as important as creating a winning SOP.An ideal LOR should be from someone who knows you well, and should showcase aspects of your personality that are not mentioned in your SOP or resume. Including qualities and accomplishments that are unique and authentic will add to the strength of your application. Irrespective of the course (UG, MS, MBA, or PhD) and country, every student requires at least three letters of recommendation from either their college or professional background.
Who knows you well
Readily agrees to provide specific
instances of your valued
contribution and excellence
Has personally witnessed the
quality of work delivered by you
Most of the universities require the LOR to be on
the official letterhead of the recommender or the
organisation he/she represents.
These can be taken from teachers, professors, school counsellors or the principal.
For master’s level applications, college professors, internship supervisors, or team lead/managers from the company where you have worked can issue recommendation letters.
Admission Essays are documents sought by colleges and universities abroad to consider your candidature for specific courses. The essay is a chance to make a great first impression and show the university administration why you are the right fit for your preferred course and institution. You can also use it to highlight your commitment to your educational and career goals.
Colleges/universities would provide the applicants a list of required questions or essays. These usually vary, depending on the unique requirements of a given programme and institution. The questions are designed very carefully to ascertain the eligibility of an applicant for a given programme. The aim is to find the right candidates for specific programmes.
Explain why and how studying abroad will make a difference in your educational journey
Outline your reasons for applying for a particular course
Provide details of your qualifications
Follow the instructions given by the college/university
Proofread your essays before submission
Short Answer Questions/Essays (200 – 500 words)
Long Answer Questions/ Essays (More than 500 words but less than 800 words)
Full-Length Essays (More than 800 words)
Goals Essay
Leadership Essay
Career Progression Essay
Ethical Dilemma Essay
Achievements Essay
Failures Essay
Situations Essay
Benefited 450,000+ students in 1,000+
educational institutions across the world.
ICS conducts regular career guidance programmes across
India, South and South-East Asia, and the Middle East.
