Master's Applications · ARC Consultancy
A master's degree is the opportunity to go deeper into a field — or to pivot into an entirely new one. The freedom a master's offers is considerable. So are the demands of the application. A master's application looks fundamentally different from an undergraduate application — the statement of purpose is at its heart.
Specialisation
Statement of Purpose
Mentoring
Harvard-trained
Availability
Worldwide online
Target Programmes
Harvard · Oxford · LSE · ETH
The key difference
In a master's application, potential is not what counts — what counts is what you have achieved.
Academic results, professional experience, research projects, internships: these are the foundations on which admissions committees make their judgements. And the statement of purpose is the document in which you explain what you have learned over the past years, where you are headed — and why this specific programme is exactly the right next step for you.
Evaluates academic potential
Personal essay at the centre
Extracurricular activities central
Recommendations from teachers
Character and personality matter
Evaluates proven accomplishments
Statement of purpose at the centre
Research and professional experience central
Recommendations from professors
Academic credibility is decisive
The Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose is the centrepiece of almost every master's application. It is academically focused, future-oriented and highly specific: Why this programme, at this university, at this point in your development — and what will you bring and take away?
ARC gives you detailed feedback on every draft — on the clarity of your argument, the specificity of your academic or professional references, the alignment with the programme's research priorities, and the overall quality of your academic writing. Multiple rounds of revision are standard.
Does your statement of purpose follow a clear, logical argument from your background to your future goals?
Are your academic or professional references concrete enough to credibly demonstrate your suitability?
Does the text show that you have genuinely understood the research priorities and profile of this specific programme?
Detailed feedback on clarity, precision and the overall quality of your academic writing — at every round.
What we do for you
Every phase of your master's application — structured, personal and tailored to your profile and goals.
Programme Selection StrategyWhich master's programmes truly match your background and your goals?
Statement of PurposeBrainstorming, strategy and multiple rounds of detailed feedback — from the first idea to the final version.
Research Proposal ConsultingSupport in writing a research proposal where required by the programme.
CV & Academic RésuméRevision and optimisation for academic and professional application contexts.
Recommendation StrategyWho should you ask? How do you brief them? What makes a strong academic letter of recommendation?
Interview PreparationTargeted preparation for programmes that include an interview.
Deadline & Timeline ManagementCoordinated across all your applications — so nothing gets missed.
Who is this for?
You are nearing the end of your undergraduate degree and want to prepare your master's application early
You want to enter a world-class master's programme after gaining professional experience
You are applying to Harvard, LSE, Oxford, ETH Zurich, Sciences Po or other top programmes
You need a research proposal for a research-focused programme
A master's application deserves the same considered, academically grounded approach as your career so far. ARC guides you through every step — from programme selection to submission.
