Admissions Counselling
Whether you're aiming for a competitive boost or starting from scratch, our highly tailored admissions counselling guidance is aimed at precision and performance. Combining adaptive learning with expert mentorship, we ensure every effort we make moves you closer to your goal of securing an admit to your dream university.
Process
Our test preparation process involves creating a foundational framework that guides students through effective strategies and comprehensive resources for their exams.
Consultation
We delve into your academic aspirations, career goals, preferred destinations, and ideal learning environment to tailor our guidance to your unique needs.
Conceptualization
Designing your score vision: our team of experts helps you curate a learning experience that works with your schedule and is a best suited your needs.
Planning
We assist you in selecting appropriate tests, crafting a tailored study plan, and developing strategies for achieving peak performance.
Execution
We guide you through an extensive test preparation routine and track your development to help you achieve your target scores.
Personalised Admissions Consulting
Our personalized admission consulting services offer one-on-one guidance to develop a strategic plan that aligns with your academic and career goals. Our consultants take the time to understand your unique profile, aspirations, and strengths, providing tailored advice that maximises your chances of success.
Strategic Planning: We help you identify the best-fit programs and develop a roadmap to achieve your academic and career objectives.
Profile Assessment: Our consultants evaluate your academic background, work experience, and extracurricular activities to highlight your strengths and address any gaps.
Program Selection: We assist you in choosing programs that align with your goals, ensuring a good match between your profile and the program requirements.
Application Strategy
Program Selection and University Selection: This is the first step that we will take to kickstart our admissions abroad journey. We analyse your strengths, career interests, and constraints to create your target college list containing options across various geographies and then assist you in narrowing these choices in alignment with your career aspirations. We will scroll through all the possible courses and college options related to the major that you want to apply for postgraduate studies, and then narrow down on the course and college choices related most closely to your profile as well as your interests.
Profile Building: We use our expertise to evaluate and identify gaps in your profile and then suggest activities to strengthen your application in accordance with what your target colleges would look for in their ideal candidates.
Application Strategy: We work painstakingly with each student to design their application strategy in such a manner that their application stands out from the rest. Our results are a perfect testament to our approach and efforts.
Writing Components
Crafting compelling, personalised application materials is crucial to making a strong impression on admissions committees. Our writing support services ensure that your essays, Statements of Purpose (SOPs), and Letters of Recommendation (LORs) are well-crafted and strategically aligned with your target programs.
College Essay Writing: We help you create engaging and impactful essays that highlight your strengths and tell your unique story.
Statements of Purpose (SOPs): Our team ensures your SOPs effectively communicate your passion, achievements, and future aspirations, tailored to each program's specific requirements.
Letters of Recommendation (LORs): We guide you through the process of obtaining and crafting strong LORs from your professors or employers, enhancing the overall strength of your application.
Resume Curation: We work meticulously to ensure that your achievements and experiences are presented in an impactful and effective manner on your resume.
Interview Coaching
Preparing for admissions interviews is a critical component of the application process. Our interview coaching services help you present yourself confidently and effectively.
Mock Interviews: We conduct realistic mock interviews to simulate the actual interview experience, helping you practise and improve your responses.
Constructive Feedback: Our coaches provide detailed feedback on your performance, highlighting areas of strength and offering suggestions for improvement.
Confidence Building: We help you develop the skills and confidence needed to make a positive impression during your interviews, increasing your chances of success.
Test Preparation
At Back Benchers, our test preparation services are designed to help you achieve top scores on standardised tests required for undergraduate admissions. We offer personalised tutoring and comprehensive resources to ensure you're fully prepared for the exams that matter most.
We offer customised and comprehensive SAT/ACT, APs, UCAT/LNAT and IELTS/TOEFL test preparation focusing on personalised coaching, indepth practice test reviews and strategic test-taking techniques.
Post-Application Support
After submitting the applications, the focus shifts to monitoring the application portals. During this phase, we assist in activating individual university portals, where you may be required to upload pending documents, complete supplemental essays, or respond to interview invites, depending on the university’s requirements.
As decisions start coming in—typically between January and March—we provide targeted support for next steps. This includes preparation for university interviews (if applicable) through mock sessions and feedback, and comprehensive guidance on Visa procedures for admitted students.
In the case of deferrals from Early Decision or Early Action, we help you draft a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) and submit updated academic grades or achievements to strengthen your application for the Regular Decision round.