Offered by the academic team of Afer*Nova
The University Application & Work Experience Package is a program that helps you gain work experience, prove leadership skills, and submit a university application that ticks all the boxes.
For around 6-8 weeks, you will work with experts trained at leading institutions. You will be able to highlight all this experience in your university application! And there it is, the application that truly stands out!
Note: This program is designed by admission officers from the world’s best universities, who have firsthand experience evaluating university applications from students globally. Their knowledge guarantees that your application will stand out!
Simply assisting with the university application process is not enough.
To apply to prestigious institutions, you need the details that make a winning application: work experience, proof of leadership skills, a personal statement that stands out, excellent letters of reco
mmendation, and in-depth interview preparation. These are things no consulting firm can help you with.
The University Application & Work Experience Package is a program led by world-class academics, that will help you from start to finish—literally!
Whatever your university application needs, you will get—and have fun while at it!
In this program, you are not simply a student receiving mentorship on applying to prestigious universities; you’re a future collaborator. It’s a program that provides lifelong value long after you graduate from university.
What you learn in the program and the experience you gain will not only improve your university application —it will make you an accomplished individual with impressive professional baggage.
The program will be delivered remotely over a period of 1 to 3 months, depending on student availability. The average time is 6-8 weeks.
Here’s what the program will look like from the beginning to its conclusion:
Week
Activities and Details
Time
1–2 hours
Initial discussion and program overview.
1–2 hours
Student enrolls in the University Application & Work Experience program.
1–2 hours
Week 1
Student discusses goals and aspirations.
1–2 hours
Week 2
The academic mentor crafts a tailored plan based on the student’s abilities, skills, and goals.
7 days. The academic mentor will use this time to collaborate with admission teams from top universities and ensure the plan for the student is going to give them the best chance to succeed.
End of Week 2
2 hours
Week 3
Article Writing. Daily communication with the academic mentor to ensure progress alignment.
1–2 hours each day. Depending on how much support the student needs.
Week 4
Supervisor approves and publishes in Zalli Foundation and Afer*Nova.
The article will later be published in a book which will be available on Amazon worldwide.
All article writers will be authors (there will be a maximum of 10).
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Week 5
1 hour each day. Depending on how much support the student needs.
Week 6
Student prepares a presentation for the leadership event.
1 hour each day. Depending on how much support the student needs.
Week 7
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Week 8
Student starts writing Personal Statement and University Application in collaboration with world-class academics.
The academic mentor will finalise the recommendation letter.
1 hour each day. Depending on how much support the student needs.
Week 10
Includes: Personal Statement Writing, Reference Letter, and Application.
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Week 11-12
Interview preparation for university.
Interview 1: 1 hour.
Interview 2: 1 hour.
Interview 3: 1 hour.
Optional Add-on*
Drive positive change in your community through:
Learn from world-class leaders and academics, who provide guidance and support in developing your leadership skills. *An extra charge optional add-on that not only enhances your university application but helps you become a true changemaker. If you decide to also include the Changemaker Program, know that it will fit somewhere between week 7, after the leadership event occurs, and week 10, before your university application is finalised.
Details here
Find out how each element within the package will be beneficial to the ultimate goal of the program:
Work experience is essential for successful university admission. University academics highly value students who can excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, indicative of a successful future workplace.
Work experience significantly boosts a student’s employability by developing essential 21st-century skills. Through work experience, students learn key skills such as teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving, skills that help students effectively handle unfamiliar situations.
By working 1:1 with a leading academic from a world-class institution, students will have the opportunity to acquire these skills, thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment, and secure a place in university.
Students will immerse themselves in tasks mirroring those of researchers at renowned institutions.
The average time an admissions officer spends reading a personal statement is 45 seconds. So, you must write an engaging and concise personal statement that quickly captures their attention and effectively communicates your unique strengths and aspirations.
In their personal statement, students highlight their unique views and explain why they are the best choice for admission.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field, we can guarantee that your personal statement will stand out among the thousands of other applications. This will greatly improve your chances of getting into the university of your choice.
We personally make sure that all the professional experience you gain with academics from Ivy League universities during the program will be highlighted in the best way possible!
Reference letters are a crucial part of the admissions process.
You need to submit them so admissions officers can learn about you from academics who have worked with you and know you well.
We assist students by writing outstanding letters of recommendation, which are then signed by professors with over 20 years of admissions experience from top universities, where they previously held positions. The letters of reference will be based on the students’ 1:1 work experience with the leading academic from one of the IVY League institutions.
The interview can seem daunting; we’ve been there!
So, being well-prepared for a university interview is one of the best ways to increase your chances of getting offered a place at your preferred university.
In this unique opportunity, you will work with trained academics to master the art of article writing.
Participating in this program boosts your prospects for university admissions and future employability.
Writing articles under the guidance of top academics not only highlights your intellectual capabilities but also your ability to conduct independent research — traits that are highly valued by both universities and employers.
Success requires leadership and teamwork skills. Students are required to provide evidence that they possess these qualities, which is what this program does—it allows them to gain and prove these skills.
Students will get the opportunity to take the initiative and plan an event centred on a subject of particular interest to them in collaboration with an internationally renowned academic. The event will be promoted on social media and will feature the students.
The event can also serve to support the local community and raise awareness of a specific topic, which is highly valued in university applications.
The topic could range from “How to Lead” to various other subjects.
Part of Afer*Nova, the Changemaker Program will help you make a positive impact in your community. How exactly?
You will be part of leadership projects, community initiatives, and mentorship opportunities, all while collaborating with accomplished world-class leaders and academics.
You will develop leadership skills to complement the ones you already acquired during your leadership event with the University Application & Work Experience program.
This program is a perfect way to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills, drive positive change, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds today.
The Changemaker Program at Afer*Nova is an optional but important addition to the University Application & Work Experience program.
The benefits of including the Changemaker Program in the main package are countless.
During the first consultation, you will be given in-depth information on the program so you can decide whether you would like to include the Changemaker Program in the University Application & Work Experience Package, at an extra charge.
The Academic Team of Afer*Nova is composed of elite academics with extensive experience in higher education, having held influential positions at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
This team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise across a diverse array of disciplines, such as Business and Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Computing, Literature and Languages, and Artificial Intelligence.
These individuals have not only excelled in academia but also led groundbreaking research projects, authored influential publications, and developed innovative programs that have shaped the future of their fields.
They are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders, providing unparalleled guidance and support to help you excel in your academic and professional journey.
By joining Afer*Nova, you gain access to a network of world-class experts who are committed to your success.
Whether you aim to advance in your current field, pivot to a new discipline, or prepare for competitive university applications, Afer*Nova academic team offers the insights and resources you need to stand out and achieve your goals.
Students share their experiences with the program and talk about the impact of working with Dr. Detina Zalli, the program director.