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University Information – Wednesday, 29 April 2009
On Campus TODAY
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland, (www.ehl.edu/eng) is one of the top programmes in the world for hotel management. In a 2007 industry survey of international hospitality management schools providing university-level programs École hôtelière de Lausanne was chosen as the world's best hotel school. They offer a 4 year Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management. The minimum entry requirements for IB Diploma students is approximately 28-30 points, but points alone do not guarantee entry. Mr. Chen from the Student Affairs Department will be at school on TODAY at 1pm in the Glass Hall. If you are interested in hotel/hospitality management try to attend his talk. Note that graduates in Hotel/Hospitality Management are increasingly in demand and this is a growing industry.
Applying to Oxford or Cambridge Universities, UK
Any Grade 12 student thinking of applying to Oxford or Cambridge should have got an email from me. If you did not get an email it means you did not add your name to the list! Email me as soon as possible to let me know.
Studying Medicine or Dentistry in the UK
If you are thinking about studying medicine or dentistry in the UK you will probably be required to sit the UKCAT. See the attached document regarding the test. Note that registration opens this Friday.
Good luck to all students taking the SAT this weekend! Remember
• Get a good night's sleep before the test and get to your test centre early.
• Eat breakfast and bring a snack.
• Remember to take a Photo ID, your SAT Admission Ticket, No. 2 pencils, a good eraser and a calculator. Mechanical pencils and pens are not allowed.
THE UKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitute Test)
www.ukcat.ac.uk
What is the UKCAT?
Applicants to most medical and dental programmes in the UK are required to take the UKCAT.
The UKCAT is designed to test aptitude rather than academic achievement. It does not contain any curriculum or science content. The test is meant to assess a wide range of mental abilities and behavioural attributes identified by medical and dental schools as important.
What is the format of the test?
For candidates sitting the examination in 2009, the UKCAT consists of five subtests:
• Verbal reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to think logically about written information and to arrive at a reasoned conclusion.
• Quantitative reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to solve numerical problems.
• Abstract reasoning - assesses candidates' ability to infer relationships from information by convergent and divergent thinking.
• Decision analysis - assesses candidates' ability to deal with various forms of information, to infer relationships, to make informed judgements, and to decide on an appropriate response, in situations of complexity and ambiguity.
• Non-cognitive analysis - identifies the attributes and characteristics of robustness, empathy and integrity that may contribute to successful health professional practice.
The test takes 2 hours. Each of the subtests is multiple-choice and is separately timed.
When and where do you take the UKCAT?
The UKCAT is only valid for applications to universities in the year in which the test is taken (i.e. in 2009 for 2010 entry). Thus, candidates intending to apply in 2009 for entry to university in 2010 or for deferred entry in 2011 are required to take the UKCAT in 2009, before 9 October 2009.
Testing in Singapore is administered by Pearson Professional Centers in International Plaza (tel: 6225-2027). You can register for the UKCAT from 1 May to 25 September and you are strongly advised to register as early as possible. Testing occurs between 9 July and 9 October, and the dates for 2009 will be published on May 1. Note that you must use your official name when you register because you will be required to show identification when you sit the test.
How do you prepare for the UKCAT?
There is no curriculum content to study for the UKCAT. However you would be wise to familiarise yourself with the format of the test and the types of questions asked. Examples of questions can be accessed in the 'Preparation' section of the UKCAT website and on many online sites.
Adapted from www.ukcat.ac.uk
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at
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On Campus Next Week
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland, (www.ehl.edu/eng) is one of the top programmes in the world for hotel management. In a 2007 industry survey of international hospitality management schools providing university-level programs École hôtelière de Lausanne was chosen as the world's best hotel school. They offer a 4 year Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management. The minimum entry requirements for IB Diploma students is approximately 28-30 points, but points alone do not guarantee entry. Mr. Chen from the Student Affairs Department will be at school on Wednesday, April 29 at 1pm in the Glass Hall. If you are interested in hotel/hospitality management try to attend his talk. Note that graduates in Hotel/Hospitality Management are increasingly in demand and this is a growing industry.
Canada Scholarship Information
www.ScholarshipsCanada.com offers very comprehensive information on scholarships for Canadian universities. You need to register on line (it’s free) and enter some information to narrow down the search criteria.
IB June Holiday Revision Course – Grade 12 Only
OSC offers a holiday revision course to help students revise for the November IB exams. The course is held in Sydney during our July holiday. (Note there is another session in Melbourne in September but we do not have holidays then.) More information, including registration, at http://www.osc-ib.com/ib-revision-australia/
Applying to Oxford or Cambridge Universities, UK
Any Grade 12 student thinking of applying to Oxford or Cambridge must see me or email me by the end of this week. Note that both are extremely competitive: you should only consider applying if you are achieving 6s and 7s and a minimum of 38 points without bonus points, as well as being fully involved and highly motivated. Both require interviews and often require further entrance tests.
Off Campus Presentations
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Thursday, 23 April, 7pm, 10 Central Exchange Green, Pixel Bldg. #01-01
DigiPen is holding an information session on their degree programmes. They offer a Bachelor of Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, a Bachelor of Science in Game Design, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Animation, and a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design. They will also showcase student artwork, animation and game projects and give a campus tour. See http://singapore.digipen.edu or the flyer on the noticeboard for more details.
University of Chicago, Duke University, Wellesley College and Yale University
Friday 24 April, 7 – 9 pm, Raffles Junior College, Lecture Theatre 4, Block B, Level 3, 10 Bishan Street 21
All four universities are amongst the most selective US universities (you need a minimum of 39 points to apply and students who have been accepted to these universities are generally in the 42-45 point range.). Their presentation will focus on admission to highly selective universities in the US as well as the academic offerings and residential life programs at each of the institutions. If you are in the 38+ point range and are thinking of studying in the US you should try to attend this talk. Parents are also invited to attend.
Ever thought about university study in Spain?
IE University (http://www.ie.edu/) in Spain offers Bachelors degrees in Architecture, Communication, Business Administration, Tourism Management, Law, Art History, Psychology and Biology, taught entirely in English. They also offer substantial financial aid and scholarships. See their website for more details or the brochure on the noticeboard.
Dates to Note
April 23 DigiPen Institute of Technology Information Session, 7pm, 10 Central Exchange, Pixel Building #01-01
April 24 University of Chicago, Duke University, Wellesley College and Yale University, 7 – 9 pm, Raffles Junior College, Lecture Theatre 4, Block B, Level 3, 10Bishan Street 21
April 29 Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland, (www.ehl.edu/eng).
1pm in the Glass Hall