How Maria Got into a Top UK University with Anfal International Help

When Maria Akter first walked into our office, her dream of studying in the UK seemed distant. With an academic background full of potential but repeated IELTS failures behind her, she was on the verge of giving up. But within just a few months, Maria was boarding a flight to the UK with an offer letter from a top-ranked university in her hand.

This is the inspiring journey of how determination and the right guidance from Anfal International turned Maria’s dream into reality.

✍️ The Dream That Almost Faded

Maria had always dreamt of pursuing her higher education in the UK, inspired by its world-class education system, research facilities, and career opportunities. She completed her undergraduate studies in Bangladesh and was targeting a postgraduate degree in International Business.

The only hurdle? IELTS.

“I failed IELTS three times. I started to believe maybe studying in the UK just wasn’t for me,” — Maria shared during her interview.

Like many students, Maria struggled particularly with the Speaking and Writing modules. Despite enrolling in coaching centers, she couldn’t cross the minimum requirement of a 6.0 band overall.

🤝 When She Met Anfal International

Feeling disheartened, Maria discovered Anfal International through a Facebook ad. She hesitated at first but decided to walk in for a free consultation.

“From the moment I sat down with their counselor, I felt hopeful again. They didn’t judge my past attempts — they created a new plan for me.”

Our team conducted a personalized IELTS improvement roadmap, and introduced her to alternative UK universities that accepted applicants with lower IELTS scores or internal assessments.

📈 The Turning Point: Internal English Test & Application Strategy

Instead of pushing for another IELTS attempt immediately, we helped Maria:

• Apply to University of East London (UEL), which accepted password English test as an alternative.

• Prepare for the test with Anfal’s in-house English trainer

• Submit a strong SOP (Statement of Purpose) tailored for the course

• Highlight her work experience and academic strengths

She passed the test confidently and received a Conditional Offer Letter within 5 working days!

🛂 Visa & Interview Support

Once the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) was issued, Maria faced another anxiety: the UK student visa interview.

“I was nervous about the credibility interview. But Anfal conducted 3 full mock interviews that made me super confident.”

Our expert counselors guided her on:

• Answering financial and academic justification questions

• Proper documentation for bank solvency & sponsor letters

• Dressing and speaking etiquette for interviews

Maria passed with flying colors and received her visa in just 11 working days!

✈️ Goodbye Dhaka, Hello London

On a bright September morning, Maria took her flight to London. She is now successfully enrolled in her MSc in International Business program and has even landed a part-time job at a retail chain to support her living expenses.

“If it wasn’t for Anfal International, I would still be stuck preparing for IELTS again and again. They changed my life,” — she wrote from London.

💬 Final Thoughts

Maria’s story is one of resilience, smart strategy, and the right support system. Not every path to the UK is the same — and not every student needs to be perfect. You just need the right partner to help you navigate the journey.

👉 Ready to start your UK study journey?
Apply Now or book a Free Consultation with Anfal International today.