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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.
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THIS WEEK
Newcastle University, UK
Wednesday 23 September, British Council (Room 308), 30 Napier Road, 6.00-7.30
A reminder that representatives from Newcastle University
Newcastle finds that the IB Diploma provides an excellent academic preparation for university and in recognition of this offers 10 scholarships worth £3,000 a year to IB students. In addition individual schools within the university offer scholarships and financial aid of £1,500. Details are at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships.htm
“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.
NEXT WEEK
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 by completing the IB Diploma. Jason Opdyke, Associate Director of International Admission at USF, will talk about the programmes and admissions at USF.
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/.
GRADE 11
Introduction to University Applications
The presentation on the Introduction to the University Process from last week is available on Moodle, under "Careers and University" and then "Careers General Information". The weekly University Notices are also available on Moodle.
SAT
A reminder that Grade 11 students who are planning to study in the US are recommended to take the SAT Reasoning Test on December 5. That leaves Grade 12 for a retake and/or the SAT Subject Tests if necessary. The registration deadline for the December test is October 30 but test centres in Singapore fill up fast so you should register as soon as possible to ensure you get a convenient centre. Note that December 5 is in our holiday and if you will not be in Singapore but still want to take the test you can select a test centre overseas.
You need to register for the SAT yourself at www.collegeboard.com. The SJII CEEB code is 687006.
If you want to take the TestTakers SAT preparation course at SJII collect a registration form from Angeline Wong at Reception and send your registration directly to TestTakers. Note that this is only one option – you are advised to prepare for the SAT Reasoning test but it is not necessary to take this or any other class. Prepare in any way that suits you best.
Grade 12
2010 Canada Applications
If you did not attend the meeting on the 22nd for all students planning to apply to Canada see me as soon as possible.
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship you must be nominated by the school. If you meet the criteria and would like to be considered you must let me know by Wednesday, September 30 in writing or by email. Note that UBC sets restrictions on the number of students we can nominate and we may not be able to nominate all students who are interested and meet their criteria.
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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.
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PSC Scholarships
Applications for 2010 PSC Scholarships are now open. Register at http://www.pscscholarships.gov.sg/. Applications can be completed on line but all supporting documentation must be sent within 10 days of submission of your application.
Columbia University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, and Princeton University, USA
Wednesday, 9 September, 7 – 9 pm, Raffles Junior College, 10 Bishan Street 21
Students and parents are invited to an information session hosted by Columbia University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, and Princeton University. Representatives will provide an overview of their undergraduate programs, admission procedures, and financial aid. Registration is required – register at http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/session/
Study USA – The AEO Tour
Saturday, 12 September, 12 – 4 pm, Pacific Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square
Twenty universities and community colleges will be represented at the fair. Many of these are smaller institutions, some with more accessible entry requirements and a wide range of majors. Also represented are specialized art and design institutions. Many offer scholarships for international students. See the poster and the flyer on the noticeboard.
Saint Mary’s College, California, USA
Saint Mary's College of California is a Lasallian 4-year liberal arts college in the San Francisco area. SMC offers Lasallian Scholarships to students who graduate from a Lasalle school as well as other merit-based scholarships to international students. See www.stmarys-ca.edu/international for information and entry requirements.
Representatives from Saint Mary’s College will be at the AEO Tour on 12 September and are keen to meet SJII students who are interested in applying independently of the tour.
Grade 11 Introduction to University Applications
All Grade 11 students and parents are invited to a presentation on the university systems in different countries on Thursday, 17 September, from 6 to 6.45 pm. This will be followed by the Challenge Week presentations on the same evening. Please remind your parents.
UK University information and Psychology Supplement
The latest issue of the i-studentadvisor, an online magazine on international education, focuses on study in the UK. It has profiles of institutions, and information from the British Council, Universities UK and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. This issue also features a special psychology supplement, which may be useful for anyone interested in the social sciences. Go to www.i-studentadvisor.com
www.i-studentlife.com
i-studentadvisor (see above) have launched a new site, www.i-studentlife.com. It contains blogs written by students about their experiences as international students in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
LaSalle College of the Arts Performances
There are three productions by LaSalle students this month. See the posters on the notice board.