Personalised Admissions Proposal

Sid’s University Admissions Strategy

After our call, we've put together a shortlist for you across Europe's top business schools, plus a full-service application roadmap that keeps every deadline and document on track.

Name: Sid Denardi
Location: Singapore
Intended intake: September 2027
Curriculum: IBDP

University Direction

Recommended University Strategy

You're aiming for English-taught undergraduate business degrees in Europe with a clear focus on IE University and ESCP Business School.

We'll work with you across the whole academic year, tackling one element of your application at a time — from CV and personal statement to school-specific essays, entrance exams, interviews and final submissions.

Both schools on your list already admit IBDP students and teach in English, so there are no extra standardised tests to prepare for beyond any school-specific entrance exams or assessments.

We looked for universities with:

English-taught business programmes with international student bodies
Strong corporate networks and career placement across Europe
A mix of Spanish and French/European campus exposure
Clear IBDP entry requirements and no extra standardised tests
Campuses and cultures that fit your preferences

Shortlisted Universities

The schools below are your starting shortlist, Sid. We can adjust the mix as your results come in or your preferences change.

IE University

Spain

Programme

Economics / Business / Dual Degrees

Campus note

Madrid and Segovia campuses. Own entrance exam and KIRA assessment.

ESCP Business School

France / Germany / Italy / Spain / UK

Programme

Bachelor in Management (BSc)

Campus note

Multi-campus programme. Strongly competitive; admissions test and interview.

ESADE

ESADE Business School

Spain

Programme

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Campus note

Barcelona campus. Highly regarded for business education in Europe.

EDHEC

EDHEC Business School

France

Programme

Bachelor in Business Administration

Campus note

Nice and Lille campuses. Strong finance and business management focus.

ESSEC

ESSEC Business School

France / Singapore

Programme

Global BBA

Campus note

Multi-campus programme including a Singapore campus — close to home.

UvA

University of Amsterdam

Netherlands

Programme

BSc Business Administration / Economics

Campus note

English-taught programmes. Applications go through Studielink.

LUISS

LUISS Guido Carli

Italy

Programme

Bachelor in Economics and Business

Campus note

Rome campus. Strong corporate network across Italy and Europe.

EUR

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Netherlands

Programme

BSc International Business Administration (RSM)

Campus note

Rotterdam School of Management. Numerus fixus programme with selection.

Application Roadmap

How we get your applications built, step by step

1Phase 1

Foundation work — now until September

Before any applications go in, we build the common documents and stories that every school will see.

What we do:

Build a strong CV that works across both applications
Map out the essays, personal statements and supplementary questions for IE and ESCP
Review entry requirements and deadlines for both universities
Prepare you for IE's entrance exam, KIRA assessment and ESCP's admissions test and interview

2Phase 2

First applications — September to November

In September, October and November we'll submit to the school where you're the strongest fit based on your current predicted grades, while continuing to strengthen your second application.

Schools in this wave:

IE University or ESCP Business School — depending on which profile is stronger at this stage
Complete any remaining school-specific assessments

3Phase 3

Second application and refinement — December to February

Once your first application is in and feedback is gathered, we refine and submit the second one, using what we've learned to make it even stronger.

Schools in this wave:

IE University or ESCP Business School — whichever was held for the second wave
Final interview and assessment preparation

4Phase 4

Offers and the decision

When the offers start arriving, we help you work out which one to take.

What we do:

Compare your offers side by side
Talk through the trade offs and settle on a choice
Help you with the move to wherever you end up

Engagement

Proposed Support Packages

What's included

Complete two-university application strategy for IE and ESCP
Review of each university's entry requirements and support with any extra requirements that come up
CV development and unlimited revisions
Personal statement and essay preparation
Interview preparation
KIRA preparation
IE and ESCP entrance exam and admissions test preparation
Regular consultation calls
Email and WhatsApp support throughout the application cycle

No cap on drafts: CVs, essays, statements, interview practice, exam prep, KIRA. We keep going until each one is right.

Package

3 University Package

€ 2,000

Full application support for up to 3 universities from your shortlist.

Programme fee: € 2,000
Universities covered: Up to 3
Payment plan: 2 instalments
Support period: Now until enrolment

Fee covers the full application cycle through to enrolment. Payable in 2 instalments.

Recommended

5 University Package

€ 2,500

Full application support for up to 5 universities. Schools can be swapped at no extra cost as your list evolves.

Programme fee: € 2,500
Universities covered: Up to 5
Payment plan: 2 instalments
Support period: Now until enrolment

Fee covers the full application cycle through to enrolment. Payable in 2 instalments.

Package

10 University Package

€ 3,500

Full application support for up to 10 universities across multiple countries and admissions systems.

Application timeline

Now until November

Foundation work — CV, personal statement and essays built and polished before anything is submitted.

November

Apply to the matching schools — EDHEC, ESSEC, University of Amsterdam, LUISS Guido Carli and Erasmus Rotterdam.

January

Apply to IE University and ESADE — the most selective applications, submitted once your file is strongest.

Programme fee: € 3,500
Universities covered: Up to 10
Payment plan: 3 instalments
Support period: Now until enrolment

Best value for broad, multi-country shortlists. Fee covers the full application cycle through to enrolment.

Next Steps

If you're happy to go ahead with full application support, just let us know and we'll send the invoice, set up your portal, share the roadmap and book a call to agree dates and what you start on first.

We're looking forward to working with you, Sid.