VerbaActa
Curriculum · Spring 2026

12 weeks. 5 phases. One application that wins.

A complete, paced cohort — from "I'm thinking about scholarships" to a submitted application you're proud of. Built around how committees actually decide.

12
weeks of coaching
5
phases, paced to your application
6
students per cohort
90min
live session each week
The five phases

Each phase moves the application forward.

Strategy first. Documents next. English sharpened around what you actually need to say. Then interviews. Then submission. No filler.

Weeks 1–3
01

Strategy & discovery

Pick the right scholarship. Map deadlines. Read what each committee actually values. Find your story arc. By the end of this phase you stop second-guessing and start building.

Top-3 target list and a 60-second life arc
Weeks 4–7
02

Document architecture

Statement of purpose, motivation letter, study plan, CV. Drafted from real, accepted samples — not templates. Iterated with peer feedback and one-on-one review until the documents sound like you, sharper.

Full document set, version one
Weeks 8–9
03

English in action

Academic discourse, presentation, conversation. Not English from scratch — English put to work for the things you already need to say in your application and abroad.

A 3-minute recorded study plan presentation
Weeks 10–11
04

Interview & performance

The interview is a cultural ritual, and different scholarships have very different ones. Mock interviews, the questions every committee asks, body language on camera and in person.

A recorded full mock interview with feedback
Week 12
05

Submission & reflection

Final document review, submission timing, what to do during the wait. We close the cycle with a clear plan, not anxiety.

A submitted application or signed-off submission plan
Week by week

What we cover, when.

A glance at the full schedule. Sessions move forward together, but homework adapts to your specific scholarship.

WeekPhaseFocus
01Strategy Mapping the scholarship landscape
02Strategy Reading committee minds
03Strategy Building your story arc
04Documents Statement of purpose — opening
05Documents Statement of purpose — full draft
06Documents Study plan and CV
07Documents Recommendations and final polish
08English Academic discourse and critical thinking
09English Presentation and conversation
10Interview The interview as cultural ritual
11Interview Mock interviews
12Submission Final polish and submission
What you walk away with

Real, finished pieces — not just notes.

By week 12 you have an application, not a folder of half-drafted documents.

✓ A clear top-3 scholarship target list with reasoning
✓ A polished 60-second life-arc presentation
✓ A committee-ready statement of purpose
✓ A scholarship-format CV
✓ A study plan tailored to your program
✓ Recommendation letters strategically requested
✓ A 3-minute recorded study plan presentation
✓ A prepared answer set for the 15 questions every committee asks
✓ A recorded mock interview with feedback
✓ A submitted application — or a clear plan to submit
Plain talk

What this is — and what it isn't.

What you'll get

  • Coaching from someone who's been through the scholarship process recently
  • A small cohort of peers preparing alongside you
  • Real, accepted documents to learn from — not generic templates
  • Async feedback on every draft, between sessions
  • Honest assessment of your fit and chances

What this isn't

  • A guarantee — no one can promise a scholarship outcome
  • English from scratch — you should be at intermediate level or above
  • Document-writing-as-a-service — I coach, you write
  • A shortcut — the work is real, just guided
  • For students unwilling to take feedback in front of peers

Apply for the next cohort.

Start with a 90-minute diagnostic for IDR 250,000. We confirm your level, your fit, and your cohort start date.

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