Higher Education Webinars this week
This week we will have webinars for all ESF students again. 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 18th September, Mr. Dakaj has arranged the forth Higher Education Workshops for Year 13 students and parents. During the workshop, Mr Dakaj has focused on Building a University List and addresed the following topics:
Making a list of majors
Researching programs at various universities
SAT/ACT preparation
Assessment of grades, test scores and extracurricular activities
Attending virtual tours
Click here for the recording of the first session, second session, third session, forth session and the fifth 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 13 ISPTA & HE Parents Coffee Morning
Thank you for joining the Year 13 Parents Coffee Morning on Tuesday 15th September. Please click here for the recording of this event.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] British Council - Online Study UK Universities Roadshow 21 - 25 September 2020
This year’s British Council Roadshow Event will be delivered online. In this 5-day event, there will be 2 webinars organised per day. Each session will be presented by 2-3 UK universities representatives to talk about a joint topic. Sample seminar topics such as introduction to UK education (an overview), UK university application process (UCAS), writing a winning personal statement and other subject-specific topics etc. will be covered during the online roadshow week. • Time: 15.30 – 20.30 Hong Kong time • Webinar platform: Microsoft Teams Live Event • Online counselling platform: Study UK Connect In terms of online counselling for admission advice, students will be able to have a live chat or book a video meeting with a UK university via the British Council’s digital engagement platform – Study UK Connect* throughout the week. After the roadshow event, members will still be able to check the representatives’ meeting availability to keep in touch with them until mid-December. Students and parents can now sign up for their online event by the following 4 easy steps:
Express your interest via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WS563R3.
Receive log-in details from the British Council via e-mail from 18 September.
Create a user account at Study UK Connect
Access the platform from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at any time convenient for you. Book meetings or webinars that you are interested.
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] UCAS New Hub Live and Workshops
We've got a series of new Hub live sessions to help you with your 2021 application! We’ve teamed up with career, higher education, and application specialists, to bring you some serious insight and guidance for planning your future and working on your application.
Each Hub live session is designed to give you what you need to make an informed decision when deciding what’s right for you. Brought to you by an expert panel, you’ll need a UCAS Hub account to tune in and get your questions answered.
What is a personal statement? 22 September 16:00 (UK time)
In this session, personal statement expert Jane will explain what a personal statement is, what to include, and how to structure yours. With hints and tips along the way, it’s an unmissable session if you’re working on your personal statement. Jane will also be taking your questions live!
By Jane Marshall, Personal statement expert with over 20 years’ experience.
Making the most of a virtual event 28 September 16:00 (UK time)
Ahead of the UCAS virtual exhibitions, expert Elliot share his hints, tips, and experience, to help you make the most of your time browsing a virtual exhibition. From checklists to knowing what to ask, you’ll head to your exhibition confident and prepared.
By Elliot Newstead, Head of UK Student Recruitment and Outreach, University of Leicester
Click here for more information and book your place!
[New] Free BMAT preparation materials by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
With the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) taking place in November 2020, it’s time to get you thinking about how to get prepared. BMAT provides students with an opportunity to show universities what they can do, so don’t miss their chance to shine. Here is a wide range of free resources to help you prepare for BMAT.
Getting started with BMAT
Our latest BMAT video provides students with an overview of the test format and gives top tips for how to prepare for each section of the test. Watch video >
BMAT advice from real medical students
During lockdown we interviewed four medical and dental students about their experience of preparing for BMAT. Students can get peer-to-peer advice by watching our video. Watch video >
[New] AU - The University of Sydney, Annual Meet Sydney Event
We invite you to join us at our annual Meet Sydney event. It is a 3-hour virtual Q&A session where you get their questions answered about studying at the University of Sydney in 2021 and beyond.
We are going LIVE on 13 October between 8:00-11:30pm (ADST) with our team of regional experts. Students can register for multiple sessions.
8:00 – 8:15pm (ADST) Introduction to University of Sydney
8:30 – 11:30pm (ADST) Q&A with Arts, Social Sciences, Music and Law, Q&A with Medicine, Health and Science Q&A with Business Q&A with Architecture, Engineering and IT
[New] SZ - Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
We are excited to unveil our new Glion website. Be inspired by ‘Our Stories’ from students, alumni & industry leaders. Find out about our Glion Summer Programme (ages 15-18) for 2021. www.glion.edu
Virtual Campus Tours:
Our new, immersive Virtual Reality experience lets you visit our campuses without leaving home! Select the time slot that suits you, create your avatar, then step through the doors of our campuses in Switzerland, Spain & London. You’ll find photos, videos, information and commentary on a host of campus features, including our academic centres, classrooms, accommodation buildings, restaurants and much more!
[New] NL - Erasmus University Rotterdam
With health instructions on campus and live-streamed lectures and ceremonies, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) perseveres with the new academic year in innovative ways! Both our education and guidance services have been adapted to the world with coronavirus and you may download our updated bachelors brochure and admissions matrix with guidelines for IB. Please also join the virtual events to know more.
"Study in Holland" fairs: Sep 25th, Nov 18th and Dec 12th.
CIS fairs: Oct 5th, 19th and 20th.
SRT "Study in the Netherlands" webinar: Oct 7th.
"Virtually Orange" Dutch university festival: Nov 8th. Registration link to be published soon.
FPP fairs: Nov 18th, Dec 9th, Jan 19th, Feb 24th.
[New] GD - St. George's University School of Medicine
Are you interested in studying medicine and doing your clinical rotations in the US or UK? St. George’s University would like to invite you and your families to attend our upcoming online information session, where you can meet our staff and member of faculty who will explain:
How the academic program is structured;
The benefits of the MD degree and of doing clinical rotations in the UK & the US;
Tuition fees and scholarships available to international students;
What it’s like to live and study in the UK and Grenada is like; and
Our robust international student support programs that ensure our international medical students’ success and consistently excellent results at SGU.
RSVP Now! Medical School Webinar for Future Students, September 23rd 7:00pm HKT
[New] US - UCLA Fall Open House and Information Session
Please join us for UCLA's annual Fall Open House for prospective freshman and transfer students! Virtually explore UCLA via social media and a series of live interactive events to include:
Freshman, Transfer & International Admission Sessions
Live Virtual Campus Tours (English & Spanish)
Financial Aid & Housing Presentations
Academic Departments & Programs
Support Services & Live Student Panels
Recorded sessions will also be available to all registrants. Registration is required, so please secure your reservation using this link:
Monday - Saturday · October 5 - 10, 2020
Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
UCLA Information Session
Thursday, September 24, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time Register now
Friday, September 25, 2020 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time Register now
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Pacific Time Register now
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific Time Register now
Please check the event page here for more information.
[New] US - Meet with Emory, Notre Dame, Tufts, and Washington University
We are excited to offer your students the opportunity to attend a virtual global information session with admissions officials from Emory University, University of Notre Dame, Tufts University, and Washington University in St. Louis. The session is being held at three different times on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Please share the links below with your students for them to register for one of the sessions. We have also included a PDF you can share with students directly.
These exciting events will be addressing the big questions about these major research universities, the admissions process, and student life. They will also feature current students from each university who will share their perspectives.
[New] US - Rutgers University-Newark Open House 2020 Virtual Events
Join us from the safety and comfort of your own home. Hear from current students and faculty on what it's like to be a Scarlet Raider. RSVP here.
CHOOSE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU: Monday, September 21st | 6 PM - 8 PM Saturday, October 17th | 10 AM - 12 PM Wednesday, November 18th | 6 PM - 8 PM
[New] US - Connecticut College
In order to limit exposure to COVID-19, we are not able to welcome visitors to campus for tours and other events. However, we are offering a variety of online opportunities for prospective students to get to know Conn. They include:
Fall Open House, Sept. 21-25 and Nov. 2-6 | Just like our on-campus version, with informative panel discussions and opportunities for your students to meet our students and faculty
Explore, Oct. 5-6 | Our invitation-only event for high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds
Social Justice Days, Oct. 7-8 | A new event open to all prospective students interested in discussing social justice at Conn and in the world
Coffee with a Camel, Monday-Saturday | Our tour guides will host intimate chat groups to share their experiences and answer questions
Online Information Sessions, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | Our admission counselors host 30-minute sessions followed by a Q&A
Interviews (seniors only), Monday-Saturday | Encourage your seniors to tell us more about themselves in a one-on-one interview with an admission representative
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.
CHECK OUT our SUMMER programmes page and SCHOLARSHIPS page on the Vision!
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