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Practical guides for pupils, students and parents: from career guidance and the preference form to applications to universities abroad.

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Teenage boy talking with his parents in the living room about his future, a laptop in front of himCareer guidance

Career guidance: a unique compass for the pupil, deep relief for the parent

Why the 1st year of upper secondary school is the ideal time for a career guidance test: a compass for the pupil, relief for the parent and an approach made for each child.

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Degree in hand, but no idea what comes next?

Finished your degree with no idea what comes next? Three simple, pressure-free steps to find what suits you: your interests, the real job market and small experiments.

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Students in a historic European cityStudy abroad

Studying in France, Belgium and Spain: prestige, Europe and entrepreneurship

Studying in France (Grandes Écoles, Sciences Po), Belgium (KU Leuven, College of Europe) and Spain (IE, ESADE): fees, language, application processes and career prospects.

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The Acropolis of Athens at sunsetStudy abroad

Studying abroad: a timeline from the 1st year of upper secondary school

What to do in each year of upper secondary school (Lykeio) to study abroad: profile building, English certificates, shortlist, personal statement and applications, step by step.

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Historic university building in Central EuropeStudy abroad

Studying in Austria and Switzerland: prestige at the heart of Europe

Studying in Austria (no tuition for EU citizens) and Switzerland (ETH, EPFL, St. Gallen): universities, language, fees, entrance exams and the cost of living.

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Pupil with a backpack looking at the Acropolis at sunsetFor parents

Parents and choosing studies: how to help without pressure

Practical advice for parents: how to support your child in choosing what to study, how to talk without stress and how to turn fear into an informed decision.

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Students at a Scandinavian campusStudy abroad

Tuition-free study in Scandinavia: Denmark, Sweden, Finland

Tuition-free study for EU citizens in Denmark, Sweden and Finland: top universities, application platforms, deadlines, working while studying and what the application needs.

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Pupils walking and smiling on university stepsMaster’s studies

A master’s degree: Greece or abroad? How to decide

How to choose a master’s: the subject, comparing universities in Greece and abroad, cost, length and what the application needs (CV, motivation letter).

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Historic European universityStudy abroad

DOATAP and rankings: choosing a university that counts

What DOATAP is, why the recognition of the programme matters and not only the institution, and how to read the QS, THE and Shanghai rankings properly.

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Profile building: what counts beyond grades

What profile building is, why universities look beyond grades and how to build meaningful experiences early on.

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Students walking on university stepsCyprus

Studying in Cyprus: the educational hub of the Mediterranean

A guide to studying in Cyprus: public and private universities, studying in Greek or English, DOATAP recognition, in-demand fields, housing and scholarships.

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Students talking as they walk outside a university buildingApplications

Personal statement: how to write one that stands out

What a personal statement is, how it differs from a motivation letter and an essay, the new UCAS format and practical steps to write one that stands out.

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Medical students at a universityMedicine & health

Studying medicine in Greece and Cyprus: the options and the preparation

A guide to studying medicine: English-taught programmes at NKUA, AUTh, Crete, Thessaly, UNIC Athens, the University of Cyprus, UNIC and EUC. Application, interview and MMIs.

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American university campus in autumnStudy abroad

Studying in the USA: the Common App, essays and timeline

How applications to US universities work: the Common App, Early and Regular Decision, essays, extracurriculars and a timeline for pupils from Greece.

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Students walking on a university campusApplications

When your profile fits the university: personal statement and references

How to match your profile to each university’s identity: research or practice, an honest personal statement and guidance for reference letters from teachers and coaches.

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Students at a historic European universityStudy abroad

Studying in Europe: English-taught programmes and what to look out for

English-taught bachelor’s programmes in Europe: how to choose a country, how application processes differ, tuition fees for EU citizens and which deadlines to watch.

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Applicant preparing for an interviewApplications

The university admission interview: how to prepare

How to prepare for a university admission interview: first impressions, telling your story, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) for medicine and connecting with the university’s vision.

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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in LondonStudy abroad

Studying in the UK: a guide to UCAS

How UCAS works for studying in the UK: choices, deadlines, the personal statement, English requirements and costs for students from Greece.

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Professionals talking as they walk outside a buildingCareer

Redefine yourself now: the end of the linear career

Why staying still in the same role costs you professionally and financially, and how to plan a career change through targeted specialisation, seminars or a master’s degree.

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Pupils researching study options on a computerStudy in Greece

The Greek university preference form (mixanografiko): how to fill it in well

A practical guide to the Greek university preference form (mixanografiko): choosing departments, why the order matters, the minimum entry score and common mistakes.

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Counsellor talking with a pupil about study optionsCareer guidance

Career guidance: the GPS for your future career

Why career guidance works like a GPS: you save time, discover hidden talents and choose studies that will be in demand in tomorrow’s job market.

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Counsellor talking with pupils over a laptopCareer guidance

Career guidance: when and how to start

When career guidance should start, what it involves and how it helps lower and upper secondary pupils in Greece make a conscious, well-informed choice.

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