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TIME TABLE 18 months before (junior): Area of studies Country/ies, universities and study programs Application essay and motivation letter 12 months before studies (grad. year): Clean up your online reputation Collect school forms Ask for reference letters Complete the application and motivation letters Take standardized tests Send the application

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