Steps to study abroad
The whole journey in eight steps, and how Gradwalk helps at each one.
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1
Create your profile
Sign up free, add your marks, test scores and budget, and explore the countries and courses that fit you. Your guide is there if you want to talk it through.
- Documents
- Marksheets, passport (if you have one)
- Usual time
- 1–2 weeks
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2
Prepare for your tests
Prepare for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo, and GRE/GMAT if your course needs it.
- Documents
- Passport for test booking
- Usual time
- 1–3 months
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3
Build your shortlist
Check your eligibility and save a balanced mix of ambitious, likely and safe programs to your shortlist.
- Documents
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- Usual time
- 1–2 weeks
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4
Apply and get offers
Start your applications from your shortlist and upload your documents to each checklist. You see when each document reaches the university, what is still pending, and when your offer arrives.
- Documents
- Transcripts, degree, test scores, SOP, LORs, CV
- Usual time
- 4–10 weeks
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5
Arrange your funding
Apply for scholarships and your education loan, and get your proof of funds ready.
- Documents
- Offer letter, financial documents
- Usual time
- 2–6 weeks
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6
File your visa
Pay your deposit, get your CAS / I-20 / CoE, and file your visa yourself with a step-by-step guide for your country. Your guide can check your file if you ask.
- Documents
- Offer, funds, passport, visa forms
- Usual time
- 3–8 weeks
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7
Get ready to fly
Book your flight and accommodation, arrange forex and insurance, and tick off the pre-departure checklist.
- Documents
- Visa, admission documents
- Usual time
- 2–4 weeks
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8
Arrive and settle in
See airport pickup options and get tips for settling in during your first weeks.
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- Usual time
- First month
Talk to your guide, free, and plan your steps together.