A portfolio is a curated collection of your creative works and accomplishments. It serves as a powerful tool to showcase your growth, creativity, personality, skills, and unwavering dedication. Portfolios provide admissions committees with insights into your level of creativity and commitment.

Skill Covered

Curated portfolio content

Creativity and artistic expression

Alignment with university expectations

Enhance application competitiveness

English content

Example Outline of the Course (Architecture)

Session 1

Portfolio Selection / Portfolio Creation

The student and tutor will review the student’s available works and make a decision about what should be included in the portfolio according to specific university's guidance that it should demonstrate a range of skills and media, and should prove an understanding of composition and/or design and the ability to work in three dimensions.

Session 2-4

Portfolio Editing

During these sessions, the student and tutor embark on the creation or enhancement of artworks that may be missing from the portfolio. This includes the creation of pieces in major mediums that require representation, the production of high- quality photographs for works that can't be physically transported, and the provision of ample evidence of life drawing skills. Additionally, they engage in workshops to refine the student's presentation of their portfolio, ensuring it effectively conveys their artistic prowess.

Session 5-10

Portfolio Refinement

The subsequent sessions focus on meticulous portfolio refinement, ensuring that it is in impeccable condition for presentation to the admissions tutors. The student and tutor collaborate to perfect any descriptions accompanying the artworks and practice the presentation, ultimately preparing the student to confidently and effectively present their portfolio during the admissions process.

FAQ of Portfolio Guidance

The link to join the live online course will be sent to the registered email address with a reminder one day before the scheduled session. Please ensure that the email address provided during registration is accurate and regularly checked for updates.

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Interview Training

Minimum Hours: 6
An Interview Training is essential for a concise and effective interview. During interviews, it's essential to convey not only what you've accomplished but also the reasons behind your creative choices and the methods you've employed. This is where an Interview Prep Course plays a pivotal role, guiding you in articulating your creative journey comprehensively. Moreover, interviewers look for genuine passion and curiosity for your chosen subject area. Such courses assist in expressing your enthusiasm, setting you apart as a dedicated and motivated candidate. Additionally, they help you unveil your creative potential by facilitating the discussion of your aspirations and how the course aligns with your future goals. In instances where portfolios are part of the interview process, these courses ensure you're well-prepared to engage in a meaningful dialogue about your artistic work.

Knowledge Building

Minimum Hours: 10
Our Knowledge Building courses enable students to delve deeper into their chosen subject, supported by a team of exceptional tutors selected from the top 12% of applicants, who have graduated from renowned universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and other UK's foremost art schools.

Personal Statement Enhancement

Minimum Hours: 6
Creating a compelling Personal Statement for an Art and Design degree is essential to present a student as an outstanding candidate, emphasising their diverse skill set, experiences, and strengths. In the realm of Art and Design, it's crucial for aspiring artists and designers to exhibit a keen eye for detail and the ability to effectively express their creative vision.

Individual lessons or Forming a group

Contact us to book a lesson! Students of similar ability are welcome to join us as a group and enjoy a moderate price!

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Michelle C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 15

Michelle has excelled in academics since she was young and has been determined to apply to medical school since her third year of junior high school. She attends a local traditional girls' school that offers British A-Level courses. To lay a solid foundation for her dream of studying medicine, Michelle chose challenging subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. In the summer vacation after completing the IGCSE exam, Michelle interned in a cardiologist's clinic for five days through our arrangement. During her internship, she deeply realized the busy schedule of doctors and their sense of mission for the recovery of patients, which made her more determined to become a doctor.

Academically, Michelle took a UCAT preparation course during her first Christmas in the A-Level course, and learned various exam techniques under the guidance of the tutor, mastering how to quickly understand questions. She eventually scored an excellent 2830 in the UCAT exam and obtained a level 1 in the situational judgement test, which led to an interview invitation from the University of Nottingham Medical School. During the Easter period, she attended a personal statement guidance course. With the advice of her tutor, Michelle chose appropriate extracurricular activities and revised the content of her personal statement to make it more clearly express her passion and motivation for medicine. In addition, Michelle also took the BMAT exam (note that the BMAT has now been cancelled) and obtained a good score of 12.7, which exceeded the qualifying score and increased her chances of entering medical school.

To ensure that Michelle can fully express herself in the interview, we recommend arranging three targeted mock interviews to ensure that the areas that need improvement can be accurately improved. Finally, Michelle received an interview invitation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong through the Non-JUPAS application. Her efforts finally paid off and she successfully received admission notices from the University of Nottingham and the University of Hong Kong.

After sharing Michelle's case, for students who aspire to enter the medical school, starting preparation one to two years in advance can indeed significantly increase the chances of success. Michelle's story not only inspires other students, but also proves that with planning and hard work, pursuing your dreams is achievable.

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David L.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 20

David attends a top secondary school in the UK and has excellent academic performance, with all 9s in GCSE and all A* predicted A-level grades. His dream has always been to become a doctor, and he has worked hard to achieve this goal. However, David unfortunately encountered a setback in the interview for a British medical school in January. The failure of the interview for his first application to a medical school made him depressed and anxious, and he began to doubt his abilities and future. At this time, his father contacted us at Ascent Prep for advice and suggestions.

We first comforted David and encouraged him not to give up his dream. Although he missed the chance to apply for medical school at a British university, the start date of medical school in Australia is half a year later than that in the UK, so he still has a chance to enroll. We suggested that he consider switching to medical school in Australia. In order to help David overcome the difficulties in the interview, we analyzed the reasons for his failure and found that although he was knowledgeable, he was flustered in the interview, especially lacking logic in judgment and problem-solving questions. We developed a personalized coaching program for him, including mock interview training and various coping skills, such as the STAR rule, responding to open-ended questions, and demonstrating passion for medicine and personal traits.

Through these intensive trainings, David's interview skills and confidence have been significantly improved. He also used the summer vacation when he returned to Hong Kong to retake the ISAT and UCAT exams and continued to practice under our guidance. At the same time, he continued to work as a research assistant at HKU, enhancing his medical experience and understanding of medical biology. Eventually, David successfully obtained admission notices from three Australian medical schools, including the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This proves that as long as you persevere, you can overcome challenges. His experience inspires other students pursuing their medical dreams, demonstrating to them the importance of persistence and hard work.

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Brian C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme Interview Training
Hours Attended 20

Brian is a student with a passion for medicine and his goal is to attend one of the top medical schools in the world. In order to realize this dream, he not only worked hard in his studies and achieved excellent results, but also actively participated in various extracurricular activities to comprehensively improve his abilities. Brian observed in the hospital’s cardiology department for a week and participated in the BSMS Virtual Work Experience, which allowed him to gain an in-depth understanding of the medical field through technological simulation. He not only learned the skills and qualities required to be a competent doctor, but also experienced the close relationship between doctors and patients.

After learning about Brian's goals, we encouraged him to set his sights on the University of Cambridge Medical School, whose outstanding reputation in medical research and teaching quality are impeccable. We also advised him to apply to other G5 medical schools such as Imperial, UCL and KCL. In order to improve his BMAT score and interview skills, we arranged a 15-hour BMAT preparation course ((Note that BMAT has been cancelled), which provided systematic training by experienced tutors, including problem-solving skills, test-taking strategies and time management. We also conducted several mock interviews for him, specifically targeting the interview style of Cambridge University, and designed relevant questions to help him prepare and better deal with academic and ethical issues.

Brian submitted his UCAS application in mid-October, took the BMAT in November, and received an interview invitation from Cambridge University in December. He was successfully accepted by Cambridge in January and also successfully obtained interview invitations from ICL and UCL. In order to reduce his financial burden, we encouraged him to apply for the Hong Kong Excellence Scholarship Scheme, which offers a scholarship of up to HK$300,000 and can support outstanding students to study in well-known overseas universities. In the end, Brian not only achieved high scores in the BMAT exam, but also was admitted to Cambridge University Medical School and KCL. He finally chose to go to Dowling College, Cambridge, England to pursue higher academic goals and realize his dream.

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