Verbal interest or early aid talk is not the finish line.
Bottom line: after the offer is when the real work starts. Admission, visa, and move prep are separate tracks—interest ≠ admission ≠ visa.
What to assemble after an offer
Written terms (what's covered, renewal rules); admission docs, transcripts, English scores; visa paperwork and interview prep; housing, insurance, landing costs; pre-departure training/academic plan.
Common failure modes
Treating verbal as a contract; locking travel before visa; underestimating family cash; leaving deadlines only to the athlete.
How to run it
- Table the terms for the family
- Split admission vs visa calendars
- Checklist every document
- Design the first month on the ground early
Next step
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