Higher Education Webinars this week
ESF Schools will be hosting a series of webinars for all ESF students this week. Below is the list of upcoming webinars of this week. Don't forget to register, get the Zoom meeting link and join the event!
You may click here to check the links and details on the Island School Higher Education & Careers Calendar and click here to add this calendar to your Google Calendar.
What's on at Island School...
[New] Year 13 Higher Education Workshop (US Focused)
On 11th September, Mr. Dakaj has arranged the forth Higher Education Workshops for Year 13 students and parents. During the workshop, Mr Dakaj has talked about the importance of the US CommonApp essay, finding your "voice" and putting forth your best work for the college admissions essay and supplements. Relevant updates will also be provided in the context of the evolving nature of US university admissions.
Click here for the recording of the first session, second session, third session and the forth session.
Year 12 ISPTA & HE Parent Coffee Morning
The HE Team would like to invite Year 12 Parents to the ISPTA & HE Parents Coffee Morning on Tuesday 29th September from 8.30am to 9.30am by Zoom.
The Coffee Morning will focus on Higher Education issues. You will have the chance to talk to our HE Counsellors, ask questions about university choices, applications, etc. If you are interested to join, please sign up via the link on email invitation.
Year 12 & 13 Parent Information Evening
Thank you for joining the year 12 & 13 Parents Information Evening on Wednesday 2nd September. Please click the below for the event details
Year 12 Session - Presentation / Recording
Year 13 Session - Presentation / Recording
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] CUHK Webinar for ESF Students (29 Sep 2020)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is delighted to partner up with the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in hosting our first afterschool Webinar on Tuesday, 29 September 2020. The Webinar targets Year 13 students and will thus focus on application procedures and Faculty overview and highlights. Parents and Year 12 students are also welcome.
We have designed the Webinar to include concise information you need for planning your application to CUHK (for 2021 entry and beyond) and highlights from CUHK’s eight Faculties covering 60+ programmes. Details are as follows:
Date: 29 September 2020 (Tue)
Time: 16:30–17:30 (HKT)
Mode: Zoom Webinar / Meeting
Target: Year 13 ESF students (IB final year) applying to universities for 2021 entry (Year 12 and parents are also welcome)
To participate, simply register online here (https://forms.gle/agfrMLbfyyeyN6ZE6). Detailed information (including Zoom links) will be sent to registered participants by 24 Sep.
What's on in other countries...
[New] NL - Bachelor's Online Open Day
Like most things this year, our Bachelor's Open Day is migrating online on 20 & 21 November. We're choosing to see the silver linings: 1) Participation is less expensive for international students, and 2) it's less environmentally damaging with the air travel. We'd be delighted to see you and your students there as well. Click here to learn more!
Further Fall Events
In addition to our own events, we're participating in plenty of events hosted by such organisations as NUFFIC, CIALFO, FPP, and so on! If you can't make it to our in-house Get to Know Utrecht University Event, we'd love to pick up where we left off at any of the other events listed on our website.
[New] Medical Doorway - Study Medicine at Brunel University in London
Medical Doorway are delighted announce that applications are now open for the MBBS programme at Brunel University in London.
The MBBS offered by Brunel is only open to international students, creating a new pathway for students who want a UK medical qualification. The number of medical school seats for international students in London is at a premium. The Brunel University programme offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring doctors who want the added convince and experience of studying and living in one of the world's most connected capitals.
Applications can be made directly and 100% free with Medical Doorway giving applicants a fifth option in addition to their four UCAS choices.
For more information check out the Brunel University section of our website or e-mail us at hello@medicaldoorway.com. Applications can be made by clicking here
[New] AU - The University of Melbourne Open Day Recordings
We're offering all Open Days sessions on-demand until the end of October, to support you in making your study choices. Best watched hands-free on a desktop or tablet device. Explore all sessions by study area or life at Melbourne. Meet our students and be inspired by their stories, hear from our passionate academics as they take you through workshops and demonstrations, and discover what degree and major is right for you.
[New] ACT Admissions Test
Please click here for the ACT Admissions test kit for students and useful materials. For information about ACT, please visit global.act.org.
[New] US - University of Richmond
We would like to invite you to join us for a live Zoom chat*designed to give students and counselors an open opportunity to ask us anything on your mind. The first half of our Q&A will be for students, but we'll leave time for counselor-specific questions at the end!
Road Trip USA: Live Zoom Chat
Wednesday, September 16
9:00 p.m. (EST)/9:00 a.m. Sept. 17 (Beijing)
Register Now
Or click here to register to receive the video series.
[New] US - Bryn Mawr College Virtual Visits and Virtual Interview Day
Bryn Mayr is now offering multiple opportunities for students and families to connect with us during this fall. Click here to learn more and register for an event. For the virtual visit tips and tricks for navigating virtual visits this fall, please click here.
We will also be hosting several Virtual Interview Days for seniors. Our first Virtual Interview Day is on September 30. Interviewing is a great way for students to tell us more about themselves while also learning more about us! We hope you will participate in the event.
Students who participate in the Bryn Mawr College Virtual Interview Day will interview with one of our amazing alumnae/i. Our alumnae/i interviewers are a dynamic group of volunteers who love sharing their Bryn Mawr experiences with prospective students. Register here.
[New] US - The University of Chicago
UChicago Events to Check Out (all times are noted in US Central Daylight Time (CDT)—register in advance using the links below!)
Wednesday, September 16, 6 p.m.: Exploring Educational Excellence.
Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m.: UChicago Financial Aid Session.
Thursday, September 17, 7 p.m.: Discovering U: Joint Virtual Information Session.
Wednesday, September 23, 4 p.m.: UChicago Model Class with Professor Basil Salem.
Wednesday, September 23, 4 p.m.: Exploring Educational Excellence.
Wednesday, September 23, 7 p.m.: First Things First: Parent Panel.
Thursday, September 24, 11 a.m.: UChicago Career Advancement Session.
Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m.: Discovering U: Access & Financial Aid Session.
Sunday, September 27, 2 p.m.: UChicago and Big 10 Academic Alliance Webinar.
Monday, September 28, 3 p.m.: UChicago Study Abroad Session.
Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m.: UChicago Personal Statement Session.
Wednesday, September 30, 9 a.m.: UChicago Model Class with Professor Scott Snyder.
Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m.: UChicago Supplemental Essays Session.
Thursday, October 1, 7 p.m.: Discovering U: Joint Virtual Information Session.
[New] US - University of Pennsylvania
Please check our Visit Penn website and YouTube Channel regularly as additional programs and resources will be posted throughout the fall.
Information Sessions & Live Tours
School & Program Sessions
Workshops, Panels & Events
On-Demand Resources
Click here to explore more student programmes.
[New] US - New York University updates
This fall, we're hosting several virtual events. You can also see our full list of virtual events for students and virtual events for parents.
Common Application Essay: Advice for Students on Writing About COVID-19...-
Admissions Counselor Eudora Okine gives her advice on four ways your students may want to incorporate COVID-19 and its impact on their lives within the Common Application essay. Click here to read more!
[New] US - The Claremont Colleges
Join The Claremont Colleges Reception [Online]! The Claremont Colleges -- Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps Colleges -- are united by a unique spirit of collaboration and connectivity that influences every part of academics, athletics, and student life. Throughout the fall we are hosting virtual programs for prospective students and families to learn more about our shared and singular approaches to liberal arts education.
Upcoming Events: Thursday, September 17 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time 5C Information Session *Register here* *This session provides an overview of the Claremont Colleges and an introductory understanding of each individual college. For a more detailed information of each college, please visit their respective websites. Tuesday, September 29 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time 5C Current Student Panel *Register here*
Virtual CollEDGE Fair - Friday 18th September 2020
Want to meet admissions directors from Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt and 32 other universities on Fri 18 Sept? Here’s your chance to be face to face with directors of admissions from highly-selective universities like Carnegie Mellon.
All are welcome and registration is FREE. Click here for registration.
UK - Study in Scotland talks & individual appointments
The University of St Andrews is running ‘Study in Scotland’ webinars on Tuesday 29 September at 4pm (both Hong Kong time). Schools and students can sign up to attend any of the webinars that best suit their schedules.
Following our initial talk, each university will be offering 1-to-1 bookable interview sessions for students and their families. Students will have the chance to sign up for these 15-minute sessions to speak with individual universities in more detail.
US - UCLA Virtual Admission Information Session
Virtual admission information sessions are designed to help prospective students learn about academic opportunities, campus life, and the admission review process. The information session will be followed by general Q&A. The one-hour long session is hosted by a UCLA Undergraduate Admission representative. To register for a virtual information session, please select your preferred date on this site. Please note times are listed in Pacific Time. If you have any questions, please contact us at welcome@admission.ucla.edu.
NACAC Upcoming Virtual College Fairs
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is going to host four virtual college fairs in September to November.
Monday 12th October 1.00pm - 9.00pm EDT
Sunday 18th October 12.00pm - 8.00pm EDT
Sunday 8th November 2.00pm - 10.00pm EDT
For more details please visit NACAC Fair Website.
UK - The University of Cambridge - East and Southeast Asia Update
There are some upcoming events arranged by Cambridge.
17 & 18 September - Cambridge - Virtual Open Days
From Monday 14 September to Sunday 20 September, attendees will be able to access pre-recorded presentations about our courses, Colleges, the application process, and student life. These presentations are hosted on our brand new Virtual Tour platform.
On Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with current students and staff. This includes one regional Q&A session specifically for students from Asia and Australasia.
International students in Year 10/Grade 9 (or equivalent) and above, plus their teachers or guidance counsellors, are very welcome to attend. To book a place, please click here.
Webinar Wednesday
Don't miss our final webinar of this admissions cycle for students, parents, supporters and guidance counsellors. To register, please click here.
CHECK OUT our SUMMER programmes page and SCHOLARSHIPS page on the Vision!
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