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Monday, September 28, 2009 at
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Grade 12 Meetings
There are two very important meetings next week for Grade 12 students. We will meet in Science Lab 6 at 1pm. If everyone is on time they should be short meetings. If you cannot make the meetings you must see me or email me before.
• Tuesday, October 6 - Singapore university applicants for 2010 and after
• Thursday, October 8 –Grade 12 NS Candidates
THIS WEEK – Grades 11 and 12
University of San Francisco, US
Thursday, October 1, Science Lab 6 at 1pm
Jason Opdyke, Associate Director of International Admission at USF, will talk about the programmes and admissions at USF.
USF (http://www.usfca.edu/) is a Jesuit university in San Francisco. They view the IB as the most challenging preparation for American-style university education and the average score for students offered admission is around 34 points.
Students interested in studying in the US should try to attend this talk.
USEIC-USA University Fair
Thursday, October 1, Carlton Hotel, Empress Ballroom Level II, 5 – 9 pm
Admissions officers from a few US universities will be available to answer questions and talk about their institutions and programmes. See the poster on the notice board or go to www.useic.org
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/.
NEXT WEEK– Grades 11 and 12
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 and amongst the most respected institutions in the world.
A 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. 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.
Advance Notice– Grades 11 and 12
Monash University, Australia
Tuesday, 13 October, 1 pm, Science Lab 6
Representatives from Monash will give a presentation on their undergraduate programmes, including law. Although this falls during Grade 11 exams and the last week of classes for Grade 12, students interested in studying in Australia or in Monash in particular should try to attend this talk. Monash is very popular with international students.
Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (EHL)
Saturday, 24 October, 6 – 9.30 pm, Raffles Hotel
EHL is one of the top universities in hospitality and tourism management. See http://www.ehl.edu/eng for more information on the institution and their programmes.
EHL have invited interested students and parents to a presentation during our October holiday. Registration is required – register at www.ehl.edu > Study at EHL > Meet us off campus > Information Sessions or http://www.ehl.edu/eng/Study-at-EHL/Meet-us/Rencontrez-nous-hors-campus/By-type-of-event/Information-sessions/Asia-Pacific/Information-session-in-Singapore
Study in Australia Open Days 2009
Saturday- Sunday, 24- 25 October, 11am – 5 pm, Orchard Hotel Grand Ballroom
Academic and Admissions staff from more than 40 Australian universities will be available to discuss programmes and applications. There is also a series of seminars over the two days on studying in Australia but the schedule will only be published in the Straits Times on Monday, 19 October. See the poster on the notice board or go to www.singapore.idp.com for more details and a list of participating universities.
• Grade 11 students thinking about studying in Australia are strongly recommended to attend this fair – it is one of the biggest. Parents are welcome to attend.
• Grade 12 students who are planning to apply to universities that will be at the fair can apply at the fair itself – take your latest assessments (original and photocopies). Many universities will waive the application fee if you apply at the fair itself.
Loughborough University, UK
Wednesday, 11 November, 1 pm, Science Lab 6
A representative from Loughborough will talk about their undergraduate programmes and admissions. Loughborough is an increasingly popular choice for students. Although her visit coincides with the Grade 12 IB exam period, students who are interested in applying to Loughborough or to the UK are strongly recommended to attend.