There is no point proceeding with your application when we know beforehand/in advance that, in the end, we are going to deny you.
which one?
Antonis M. W hich one? 'in advance' is my choice.
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Antonis M.Which one?
'in advance' is my choice. Although 'beforehand' is also correct, it strikes me as somewhat old-fashioned and too formal.
CJ