How to Build a Strong and Convincing Application Package

How to Build a Strong and Convincing Application Package

December 06, 2025
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Your application package is your academic identity — a strong, organized, and professional set of documents can greatly boost your chances of acceptance. Make your CV, motivation letter, and recommendations shine

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Your application package is your academic identity — it tells the university who you are, what you've done, and why you deserve to be accepted. A professional package can open doors for you, while a weak one may close opportunities you truly deserve.


Here’s how to build a strong one step by step.


1) CV — Short, clear, professional


Keep it within one to two pages, focusing on:


Education


Experience


Research/Projects


Skills & Languages


Achievements


Prioritize quality over quantity.


2) Motivation Letter


This is where your voice is heard. Explain:


Why China?


Why this university and major?


Show passion + a real-life purpose.

Be genuine, confident, future-focused.


3) Research Proposal (for Masters/PhD)


Structure it clearly:


Title


Problem Statement


Research Purpose


Methodology


References


A well-organized proposal makes you stand out.


4) Recommendation Letters


Choose professors who know your work.

Strong recommendation letters reflect your discipline, ability, and potential.


5) File Organization & Naming


Neat files reflect a neat mind.


YourName_CV.pdf  

YourName_Proposal.pdf  

YourName_Recommendation1.pdf



Simple — clear — professional.


6) Final Review


Before submitting:


✔ Proofread everything

✔ Convert all files to PDF

✔ Check for missing documents

✔ Submit confidently


Your application is your brand — make it shine.

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