senior assembly presentation (august 2015)
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Class of 2012 University Application Workshop
BRING IT ON!
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WHERE DO WE BEGIN?List of To-Dos
Important Dates & Deadlines
Reminders4
TO DOS!! See your friendly counselor Complete your senior profile Finalize your college list Sign up for testsStart your essay drafts Remember to breathe..5
TAKE THIS DOWN:DEADLINES!
What Do I Do Now?6
UK Universities Deadlines
Sept 7: Teacher Recs Request For Oxbridge, Med/Vet/Dentistry
Sept 8: UCAS Personal Statement Workshop
Sept 10: UCAS Application Workshop @ 430PM
Sept 20: Submit Cambridge app for Singapore interview
Oct 15: Cambridge, Oxford, Medical, Veterinary and Dentistry Programs applications due
USA/Canadian UniversitiesSept 1-4: Common App Bootcamp @ 3PM
Sept 7: Why College X essay for ED/EA
Sept 7: Teacher Recs request for ED/EA
Sept 10: USA & Canada Application Workshop @530PM
Sept 15, 17 & 21: College essay workshop
Ongoing: Attend college visits!
Other CountriesAustralia: Semester II or July (mid-year entry), Aug/Sept after Graduation.Australian citizens apply through province application systems.International students apply directly to unis in most provinces.
Europe and other countries: Varies - Check with each university. Japan/Korea: varies but usually Semester II Singapore/Hong Kong: Semester II
You dont want to miss this! WORKSHOPS
What Do I Do Now?10
COMMON APP bootcamp
Attend ONE session
Tuesday Friday September 1 - 4
from
3.00pm to 4.00pm
AMR
Check date11
WRITING WORKSHOPS
SEPT 8: UCAS Personal StatementLofthouse
SEPT 15, 17 OR 21: US EssaysLofthouse
Check date12
WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTSTo Attend, please:
Bring a draft of essay or statement
Pre-register for workshops in the Counseling Center
Other Reminders
What Do I Do Now?14
Rule of 10!
Students may only apply to 10 schools worldwide
Exceptions: UCAS and UC System count as ONE application
Better choices Better research Better applications.
Check date15
IB Predicted gradesDont ask teachers! It will be on Power School by Friday, Oct 9. Predicted scores are used to help make the right University choices. They are not a bargaining tool!
Awesome Recs
Who did you ask? Have you confirmed? Help teachers help you! Be Appreciative!
TOEFL/IELTS: Check each University and their requirements. Register NOW online!
SAT/Subject Tests. Register by Sept 7 for October
ACT: Register by Sept 18 for OctoberTESTING
Get well-acquainted with Family Connection Narrow down your college list Keep up with grades Work on IB requirements Extended essay, TOK, etc. Check emails and Counseling FB
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Still Confused? What have we missed?Double-check Burning Questions20
Together, we can get you into college!