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This Week - Grade 11 Introduction to University Applications
All Grade 11 students and parents are invited to an introduction to university decisions and applications on Thursday, 17 September, from 6 to 6.45 pm. This will be followed by the Challenge Week presentations the same evening. Please remind your parents.
Grade 12 – 2010 Applications
Most applications for 2010 are now open. Make sure you keep track of your deadlines and do not miss any. Universities do not take kindly to missed deadlines and may not accept your application after the deadline. You should see me to
• discuss the list of universities you plan to apply to
• discuss subject references required for US universities (you need to discuss this with me before seeing your teachers)
• go through personal statements, essays, etc
• clarify documentation needed from the school (tutor reference, predicted grades, etc)
Grade 12 – Canada Applicants
There is a very important meeting for all Canada applicants (including students planning to take a gap year or do NS) on Tuesday, 22 September in Science Lab 6 at 1pm. If you cannot make it you must have a very good reason and see me before the meeting.
2010 Freeman Scholarship at Wesleyan University
Information on applications for the Freeman Scholarship for 2010 is now available on line. There is no longer a paper application and this year they will only be able to award one scholarship per country/region. Information and application materials are available at www.wesleyan.edu/admission/international/freeman.html
Please see me if you are thinking about applying for this scholarship.
Saint Joseph’s University 2010 Admissions and Scholarships
Information on applications and scholarships for 2010 is now under “International Students” at www.sju.edu/admissions. All applicants who take the SAT or ACT are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Students from the Asia-Pacific region who are admitted to SJU prior to February 1, 2010, are eligible for the annual essay writing competition held at the US Embassy in Singapore. The top essay competition winner is granted a full tuition scholarship for four years of study at SJU and the second place winner is granted a 2/3 tuition scholarship for four years of study at SJU. Winners of the competition will be announced in mid-March.
Please see me if you are interested in applying.
University Visits – Grade 11 and 12
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tuesday, 22 September, 4 – 7pm, USEIC, 12 Prince Edward Road, #01-03 Podium A Bestway Building
UNL is amongst the top public universities in the US. They offer scholarships to international students and IB credits (see http://admissions.unl.edu/advanced/ib) . Representatives will talk about the programmes and scholarships offered at UNL. Registration is not required – see the poster on the notice board for more details.
Newcastle University, UK
Wednesday 23 September, British Council (Room 308), 30 Napier Road, 6.00-7.30
Representatives from Newcastle University
The following is from the Head of the International Office at Newcastle:
Newcastle University is delighted to welcome applications from students who have studied for the International Baccalaureate Diploma as the programme provides an excellent foundation for university.
For the most up to date information about our IB requirements please visit our website: www.ncl.ac.uk or more specifically www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/index.phtml (From here, enter a subject in the course finder box, click ‘Go’, select a programme and then use the ‘Entry Requirements’ option to bring up the IB grade detail.)
In recognition of the high standards of IB students, we are offering a scholarship scheme for IB students looking for 2010 entry. At £3,000, the Newcastle University International Baccalaureate Scholarships (NUIBS) are twice the value of our regular Undergraduate scholarships. There are 10 NUIBS available annually. For students to be eligible, they must score at least 3 points above the offer made to them by the university and submit a Personal Statement along with their university application.
Prior registration is required to attend this event. Register at http://www.britishcouncil.org/singapore (go to“Search our Events Calendar”)
“Making university choices”
Thursday, 24 September, Science Lab 6 at 1pm
A former student from ACS International who is just completing his NS and going to start at Rice University in the US in January has offered to talk to students about how he made his university decisions and his experiences in NS. He has just returned from taking part in the Orientation programme at Rice.
University of San Francisco, US
Thursday, October 1, Science Lab 6 at 1pm
USF (http://www.usfca.edu/) is a Jesuit university in San Francisco. USF views the IB curriculum as the most challenging preparation for American-style university education and the average score for students that are offered admission is roughly 34 points. USF awards 10 university credits for each IB HL exam score of 4 or higher. Therefore an IB diploma graduate could graduate in 3 years, rather than the normal 4 years. International students are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships but can save a year's worth of fees though by completing the IB Diploma. Jason Opdyke, Associate Director of International Admission at USF, will talk about the programmes and admissions at USF.
UK Universities and Colleges Session organised by AS EduCentre
Saturday 3 October, Suntec Convention Centre, Level 2 MR 202, 2.00 - 7.30
Representatives from Bellerbys College, Brittin College, INTO Partnerships, Middlesex University, London, and Northumbria University will be visiting Singapore and would like to meet prospective students interested in pursuing higher education at their institutions for the Jan 2010 and Sept 2010 intakes. For more information, contact AS EduCentre at 6100 9800 or go to http://www.asedu.net/.
The School of Oriental and African Studies (http://www.soas.ac.uk/)
Tuesday 6 October, British Council (Room 308), 30 Napier Road 6.30–7.30
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is one of the world’s largest centres for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Students can choose from more than 350 undergraduate degree combinations in the social sciences, humanities and languages – all with a distinctive regional focus and global relevance, and taught by world-renowned teachers in specialist faculties.
The representative from SOAS will talk about their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She will be able to give specific advice on subjects offered by SOAS such as Economics, Finance, Law and Development Studies.
Registration is required – email ukstudy@britishcouncil.org.sg or call 6473-1111 to register. When registering you must provide your name, the institution you are currently studying at (i.e. SJII), subject interest and level (i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate), email, telephone/mobile number.