Step by Step Guide
Step 1: Research
Think about what you would like to study, the school, college, or university you would like to attend and the city that suits your lifestyle and budget. Get an idea of the subject areas that interest you the most. You might also look at some course descriptions, university reviews and their locations. Start a wish list of your preferences and begin to narrow down your selection.
If you are not 100% sure about your preferences, our counsellors can help you in that step!!!
Step 2: Speak to an AGC counsellor
When you’re ready, make an appointment with an AGC counsellor. Our counsellors are professionally certified and many have been international students themselves. They are a friendly face and a wealth of first-hand professional advice and personal experience from different study locations all over the world.
Take your wish-list and course preferences along with you to your appointment as a starting point. Your counsellor will work through all the big and small details to ensure the best possible fit between you, your future university, and your area of study.
Step 3: Make your application
After you have chosen your course and university, college, or school, it is time to apply. Your AGC counsellor will support your applications. We take our job very seriously and follow the strictest legal and ethical standards. Your counsellor will personally contact your chosen university, college, or school to make sure they support your application to improve your chances of acceptance.
If you need to take an English test to qualify for your course, do not assume you will get the grade without practice. In a test such as IELTS you will need good grammar and spelling, as well as a wide range of vocabulary. Even the best English speakers can have bad habits so remember to practice these skills.
Our experienced IELTS trainers will help you to achieve the required score in the shortest possible time!!!
Step 4: Accept your offer
Once the university or school receives your application, it will be assessed and you will be notified of the result. It can take a few weeks, or longer for postgraduate courses, for your application to be processed. If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of offer and an acceptance form. Before accepting your offer, your counsellor will read it carefully through with you and check any conditions that may apply. If you are accepted for more than one course or school, we will help you decide which option is best for you.
It is natural to be nervous as you wait for the outcome of your course applications. If you are feeling anxious, we want you to tell us. This is perfectly normal and we can help you feel more confident.
Step 5: Practice your English skills
It is always a good idea to brush up your English skills to ensure you can keep up with what your lecturers are saying, especially if English is not your first language. Try watching things like TV news and talk shows, reading books or listening to podcasts where the English is more formal.
Have some fun learning the local slang in Australia. For example, Australians (or ‘Aussies’ as they call themselves) have lots of different words (and accents) even though they all speak English.