nist college counseling newsletter for year 13 students august 29, 2013

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NewsletterAugust 29, 2013

F O R Y E A R 1 3 S T U D E N T S

Last Thursday of every month!

The NIST College Counseling Newsletter provides extraguidance to you. It will be sent to you on the last Thursday of every

month until you are done with your applications. Please read each

newsletter carefully, and save it in the College/University folder on

your tablet, so that you can find it easily, and go back to review im-

portant information, dates, and deadlines when needed. This news-letter will also be sent to your parents and teachers.

In this issue will have a look at what you should have done by now,

and also what else is coming up in the university application process.

It is our job to help you make an informed decision, and we know

that the more time and energy you put into this process, the better

the outcome. Keep on walking, a step at a time, and we will be here

to support you

Steps to College/University


2/17

Researched lots of universities in the

countries you are interested in (it is commonfor students to have up to 30 universities ontheir Long Lists).

Added the universities to Colleges I am

thinking about on Naviance (also called the

Long List.

Decided if each university is a Reach,Fit, or

Star school based on the entry requirements

and your personal profile (IB Course choices,IB Scores, SAT Scores)

Developed a clear understanding of what

majors/programs are offered at theuniversities you are interested in

University

Research

What You Should Have Done By Now

Registered for SAT 1 (Reasoning) and SAT 2

(Subject Tests) in October/November/December (If needed for your applications)

Prepared for the SAT either on your own,

using Prepme on Naviance, or through aTest Preparation Center in Bangkok

Signed up for TOEFL/IELTS (at a test center

in Bangkok) if you are not a passport holder

of the following countries:

USA, Canada, Australia, UK, NewZealand

Started working (and preferably completed)your first drafts of the required college essays/

personal statement

Testing and

Essays


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If you still need to do university research for

the US, try some of the search tools at the end

of the previous page

Let your counselor know ASAP if you areapplying early to the US through Early Action

or Early Decision. Deadlines are November 1-

December 1

Review the NIST Student Guide to the

College Application (USA)

Whats Coming Up

For US/

Canada

Let your counselor know ASAP if you are

applying to Oxbridge courses, and/or

medicine related courses in the UK (includingdentistry and veterinary medicine). The

deadline is either September 20 or October 15

If you are applying to Medical school in the

UK: Prepare to take the UKCAT (Deadline:September 20, www.ukcat.ac.uk) and BMAT

tests (if required for your course)

Review The UCAS Personal Statement

document

For the UK

Decide if you are applying based on your

predicted grades given in March, or if you are

going to wait for your final IB grades.

J i th St d i A t li I f S i b

For Australia

Start working on your online university

applications, and inform your counselor by

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Whats Coming Up

Lunch-

Hour Workshops

1. Signed Teacher Recommendation Letter Agreement Form given to your

counselor

Remember that teachers wont sign your form if you dont present them with a

completed NIST Student Resume (and Naviance Resume if you have one).2. Signed NIST University Application Agreement Form give to your counselor

3. Preliminary Short-List on Naviance

September 1: Japanese University Fair (most Japanese universities) at Central World

10 am-5 pm link: http://www.uni.international.mext.go.jp/info/2013/07/japan -educational-seminar-thailand-2/

September 2: Mock Application Session with University of Chicago, Rice

University, and Vanderbilt University in the College Library at NIST 2.30-

4 pm

September 6: US College Essay Workshop by Macalester College in the CollegeLibrary 10.45-11.35 am

September 16: Deadline for Final Short-List on Naviance

September 21: AEO University Tour (41 US universities) Plaza Athenee Hotel September 24: Study in Australia Info Session in the College Library 2.30-3.30 pm

September 26: University of Pennsylvania and Brown University at NIST Theatre 7-

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Whats Coming up

US College Essay Workshop

September 6

10.45-11.35 am

in the College

Library

by Macalester

College

University of Pennsylvaniaand Brown University

September 26

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6/17

Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)

1. ObjectiveThe Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok,

Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japaneseuniversities to prospective students.

In order to attract more international students to Japan, The Ministry of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) launched

the Global 30 Project and selected 13 universities to be part of this project.Under the Project, students can obtain degrees from prestigious Japanese

universities by taking academic programs conducted in English at

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Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World

999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Location*The Japan Education Fair by the universities under the Global 30 Project will

take place at the same time and venue as JASSO (Japan Student Services

Organization)s Japan Educational Fair (Thailand)Please pass the mainreception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In orderto enter the Global 30 zone, you mustregister online prior to the event.

3. Eligibility

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiencyin English

Parents and teachers Prior Registration

4. Program

(1) One-on-one session

Representatives from the universities will be available to answer any

questions that students may have. Students are welcome to speak with them

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8/17

AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants1. Academy of Art University2. Azusa Pacific University3. Bloomfield College4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University5. Columbus College of Art and Design6. Creighton University7. DePaul University8. East Carolina University9. Eastern Connecticut State University10.Edmonds Community College11.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University12.Fairfield University13.Foothill and De Anza Colleges14.Georgetown University15.Hiram College16.Indian Hills Community College17.

John Carroll University18.Johnson and Wales University

19.Madison College20.Marquette University21.Michigan State University22.Minot State University23.Missouri Western State University24.National University25

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9/17

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI OF THAILAND

Cordially invite you and your parents to

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWN AND PENN

Thursday 26 September 2013

7:00 pm

New International School of Thailand (NIST)Theatre

36 Sukhumvit Soi 15

Bangkok, 10110

Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott, Director of Admission, International Recruitment

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Name of University Date of Visit Location of Name of Universities Time of Visit Place

Universities Representative

Nagoya University Friday, August 30 Japan Risa Ukai 10:45-11:35 College Career Library




The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 IL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 TN, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Rice University Monday, September 2 TX, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Canada Jeff 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Becky Konowicz 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Babson College Wednesday, September 4 MA, USA Mark Khan 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Taren James 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Elon University Wednesday, September 4 NC, USA Cheryl Borden 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

La Salle University Wednesday, September 4 PA, USA Bob Arcangel 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 FL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Blue Mountains International Hotel Manageme Thursday, September 5 Switzerland Jyotika Khanijon 10:45-11:35 Learning Space

Rollins College Thursday, September 5 FL, USA Vanessa Garay 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Macalester College Friday, September 6 MN, USA Steve 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 ME, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 MN, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 CA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 PA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Dickinson College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career LibraryFranklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Richmond Friday, September 13 VA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Union College Friday, September 13 NY, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Wheaton College Friday, September 13 IL, MA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Quest University Wednesday, September 18 Canada Bradley Kless 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 OR, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 CI, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Miami University Thursday, September 19 OH, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Visiting Universities

August 2013

September 2013


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University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00-20:00 Theatre

Brown University Thursday, September 26 RI, USA Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott 19:00-20:00 Theatre

King's College London Monday, September 30 UK Charlotte M'Doe 10:45-11:35 College Career Library


12/17

Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)

1. ObjectiveThe Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok,

Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japaneseuniversities to prospective students.

In order to attract more international students to Japan, The Ministry of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) launched

the Global 30 Project and selected 13 universities to be part of this project.Under the Project, students can obtain degrees from prestigious Japanese

universities by taking academic programs conducted in English at

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Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World

999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Location*The Japan Education Fair by the universities under the Global 30 Project will

take place at the same time and venue as JASSO (Japan Student Services

Organization)s Japan Educational Fair (Thailand)Please pass the mainreception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In orderto enter the Global 30 zone, you mustregister online prior to the event.

3. Eligibility

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiencyin English

Parents and teachers Prior Registration

4. Program

(1) One-on-one session

Representatives from the universities will be available to answer any

questions that students may have. Students are welcome to speak with them

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14/17

AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants1. Academy of Art University2. Azusa Pacific University3. Bloomfield College4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University5. Columbus College of Art and Design6. Creighton University7. DePaul University8. East Carolina University9.

Eastern Connecticut State University10.Edmonds Community College

11.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University12.Fairfield University13.Foothill and De Anza Colleges14.Georgetown University15.Hiram College16.Indian Hills Community College17.

John Carroll University18.Johnson and Wales University

19.Madison College20.Marquette University21.Michigan State University22.Minot State University23.Missouri Western State University24.National University25.North Seattle Community College


15/17

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI OF THAILAND

Cordially invite you and your parents to

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWN AND PENN

Thursday 26 September 2013

7:00 pm

New International School of Thailand (NIST)Theatre

36 Sukhumvit Soi 15

Bangkok, 10110

Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott, Director of Admission, International Recruitment



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The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 IL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 TN, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Rice University Monday, September 2 TX, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Canada Jeff 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Becky Konowicz 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Babson College Wednesday, September 4 MA, USA Mark Khan 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Taren James 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Elon University Wednesday, September 4 NC, USA Cheryl Borden 14:30-15:15 College Career LibraryLa Salle University Wednesday, September 4 PA, USA Bob Arcangel 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 FL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Blue Mountains International Hotel Manageme Thursday, September 5 Switzerland Jyotika Khanijon 10:45-11:35 Learning Space

Rollins College Thursday, September 5 FL, USA Vanessa Garay 14:30-15:15 College Career Library

Macalester College Friday, September 6 MN, USA Steve 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 ME, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 MN, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 CA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 PA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library

Dickinson College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career LibraryFranklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Richmond Friday, September 13 VA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Union College Friday, September 13 NY, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Wheaton College Friday, September 13 IL, MA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Quest University Wednesday, September 18 Canada Bradley Kless 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 OR, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 CI, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

Miami University Thursday, September 19 OH, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library


August 2013

September 2013

University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00-20:00 Theatre


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University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00 20:00 Theatre

Brown University Thursday, September 26 RI, USA Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott 19:00-20:00 Theatre

King's College London Monday, September 30 UK Charlotte M'Doe 10:45-11:35 College Career Library

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