Not all the universities overseas follow the same procedure while selecting the right candidate for themselves. All the top universities like IVY leagues or Tier 1 universities in the USA, Rusell Group in the United Kingdom, and Group of 8 universities in Australia have an elaborated process. Where they just do not look at the Merit as the students are applying to their universities around the globe.
These universities have a stringent deadline policy in order to file the applications and also they use different modes to collect information such as taking prompts and a few specific questions.

A few questions before we proceed!

• Does your child have the traits of an emerging change leader?
• Have you explored ample horizons of holistic development for your child?
• Have you empowered your child enough to take the global stage?
• Does your child have a worthwhile scholarship profile?

We pose the above questions because the world is evolving at a rate never seen before. The world is becoming more skill-based and people are now viewed through the prism of overall development. The success requirements now extend much beyond academics. We are working hard to transfer this knowledge to students and parents. Whether it is acceptance into the world’s best global universities or the best MNCs, the game has changed. The field of education as much as the employment markets is more dynamic than ever before. Super SOPs and appealing CVs are not enough if your child’s dreams are extraordinary. With the experience of tertiary education under our belts, we can confidently proclaim that!

Yes, it is the overall profile and personality of an individual that determine academic and professional success in contemporary times! It’s all about doing the right thing at the right time and staying relevant to corresponding trends. This is where career counseling and profile building comes into the picture. Let’s try and understand this through an example.

Supposedly, your child wants to pursue a bachelor of engineering at one of the Top 50 universities like Ivy Leagues in The USA, Russell Group in the UK, GO8 in Australia, and other top universities of the world. Assume the preferred specialization is computer science. Now, your child may have exceptional grades all through his or her high school years.

But does your child have the following?

• Practical exposure relevant to computer science
• Relevant internship experience
• The flair of a dynamic leader
• The traits of an entrepreneur
• Strong soft skills and hard skills
• A tangible passion project
• Extraordinary co-curricular activities

If not, how do you expect the child to get through a miserly acceptance rate at top institutions? Typically, only 4 to 5 students per 100 applicants make it to Top Universities! 
7 of the top 10 universities in the world as per Times Higher Education Rankings are in the USA. The likes of Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and MIT lead the way when it comes to global education. So, can there be a greater reason for wanting to study in the USA? The US extends an opportunity to international students to study at premier universities. Speaking of the best in the US, by default it is the IVY League Universities that take the limelight. 
However, besides IVY League institutions, there are some world-class universities and colleges in the USA. These include the Public IVYs, UCs, Duke University, Purdue University, and so on. The list is inexhaustive! From engineering to medicine and management, there’s a premier university in the US for each discipline. Each of these institutions is known for its best-in-class research and technological infrastructures that produce nothing short of excellence. Most of these universities are also quite generous with study-abroad scholarships. 
Having attended one of the best universities in the US, you are bound to get recognition anywhere in the world. If study-abroad destinations were brands, the USA would certainly be the preferred one! However, top US universities are also the hardest to get into. As a part of your profile-building endeavor, you must commit to holistic development to have the prerequisite edge. Every university has their specific portal to put the application.

There are multiple steps for selecting the right candidate for these University and the application has to go through the below given:-

1) Academic Performance: Top universities focus heavily on your academic history and achievements.

2) Test Scores: High standardized test scores (like the GRE, SAT, or TOEFL) can significantly enhance your application.

3) Personal Statement: A well-written and compelling personal statement can make a strong case for your application.

4) Recommendations: Strong letters of recommendation from credible sources can significantly impact your chances of acceptance.

5) Extracurricular Activities: In some cases, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and volunteer work can make your application stand out.

6) Fit with the Program: Universities often look for applicants whose academic and career goals align with the strengths and offerings of their programs.

After the application has passed all these steps and has qualified all of their criteria only the student may be invited to the round of interviews to ascertain the motivation and aims of the student and whether they are coordinated with the university’s goals or not. After this the student get cleared from the interview and have to wait till the results are announced.