You can also ask them about the financial part of your studies, whether you are able to fund your university years from your own pocket or need to find student aids and all sorts of opportunities. You may also get some information on the application requirements, such as the necessary language skills, required A-levels and high-school grades. It’s never too late to for an extra language exam, right? But the most important part of the Pre-Application is that you can get to know each other with your Mentor, to see if you have some chemistry and want to work together in the future.

Some dream destinations (mostly Art Schools) might require a portfolio, an essay or some other creative texts and students find themselves in great need of some expert’s help. Mentors providing this service can explain the required formats and structure; they might have a tip or two about the writing style and length of these assignments. And while helping with the creative part, they also keep deadlines and accepted way of submission in mind.

The work doesn’t stop with merely applying - once accepted, there is a whole new chapter in the university application process. Now students have to think about all the administrative paperwork and official enrollment; they need to search for an accommodation and they might also need a student job or a loan, maybe a scholarship. Mentors providing this service know how administration offices work, they are well aware of student housing sites and have a couple of ideas about the search engine, and they also have knowledge of money-making possibilities at the campus.