Class of 2012 University Application Workshop

BRING IT ON!

1

2

3

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!