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Parcoursup Wish Strategy Diagnostic
Answer 6 questions about your profile and ambitions. In 2 minutes, get a personalised recommendation: how many ambitious, core and safety wishes for your situation.
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What is your overall academic level?
Based on your Year 12 and Year 13 reports.
How it works
- Answer 6 short questions about your academic level, ambitions, mobility and mindset.
- The tool calculates your profile (ambitious, balanced or cautious) and recommends a numbered distribution of wishes.
- You receive personalised advice tailored to your situation.
The three circles of wishes
The three-circle method is what I recommend after fifteen years of supporting families:
- 🚀 Ambitious wishes — the programmes you dream of, even if your grades are a bit short. Go with your heart.
- 💙 Core wishes — realistic programmes that truly suit you. This is often where you’ll be happiest.
- 🛡️ Safety wishes — programmes where you’re almost certain to be accepted. The safety net that lets you sleep at night.
What the tool does NOT do
- It doesn’t know your full application (precise grades, teacher comments, activities). It reasons on typical profiles.
- It doesn’t replace a conversation with an orientation counsellor who can refine the strategy based on your personal situation.
- It doesn’t predict your admission chances — Parcoursup doesn’t publish programme ranking criteria.