Summer Programmes
While the Year 13's are striving hard on their university applications, all other students can start to consider to join some talks or programs next Summer. This newsletter will share two summer programs to you and we will share more if we have any information. Get ready for your future!
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Hong Kong Universities Application Important Deadlines
Please check the below for the Universities Admission Timeline for 2020 Intake.
Hong Kong Universities
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Early Round Deadline: 22 November 2019 Main Round Deadline: 6 January 2020 Late Round Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Advance Offer Deadline: 2 December 2019 Regular Round Deadline: 6 January 2020 City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Early Round Deadline: 15 November 2019 Main Round Deadline: 2 January 2020 Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Application Deadline: 10 February 2020 Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Main Round Deadline: 2 January 2020 Extended Round Deadline: 29 May 2020 The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Main Round Deadline: 8 January 2020 Late Round Deadline: 12 May 2020
Overseas Universities
United States University of California (UC) Application Deadline: 30 November 2019 Canada The University of British Columbia (UBC) First Round Deadline: 1 December 2019 Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 University of Toronto (U of T) Final Deadline: 10 January - 30 April 2020* *Please refer to: All Other Applicants to Full-Time Undergraduate Programs (International, OUAC 105, Internal Applications). For further details, please click here. McGill University (McGill) Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 For further details, please click here. University of Waterloo (Waterloo) Deadline for the below Programs: 31 January 2020 - Accounting and Financial Management - Faculty of Engineering programs, including Architecture - Faculty of Mathematics programs, including Computer Science - Condition Admission to Pharmacy Deadline for All Programs (excluding the above): 27 March 2020 For further details, please click here.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] Postponement of Information Session of PolyU EIE Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Please be informed that the "Information Session of PolyU EIE Undergraduate Degree Programmes" originally scheduled to be held on 27 November 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in PolyU campus, will be re-scheduled to a later date. More details will be announced in due course.
If you have any questions about the application for their undergraduate degree programmes, you are welcomed to send them the questions via eie.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk.
[New] University of Miami High School Programs
At the University of Miami’s Summer Scholars Program, students get the chance to litigate a mock trial, participate in a medical scenario in a state-of-the-art simulation hospital, or get up close and personal with sharks and dolphins all while earning six college credits.
High-achieving high school sophomores and juniors can gain an authentic college experience and earn six college credits this summer in a variety of areas while exploring their academic passions and considering their future career opportunities.
For students seeking to gain hands-on college experience in a more condensed format, we also offer a two-week, non-credit academy program, where they’ll enjoy an intense experiential learning environment.
Explore their two options:
Three-week Summer Scholars Program (credit): For high school sophomores and juniors The program runs July 4–24, 2020
Two-week, UM Academies (non-credit): For high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors The program runs July 4–17, 2020
Limited Scholarship Opportunities are available for students who qualify. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application and submit supporting documents by the March 1 2020 deadline. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers.
[New] Experience the best UK Medicine Summer Course
Do you need help preparing for admissions? Or maybe you aren't sure if medicine or health sciences are the right career path? Nothing will help you more than learning from doctors with real-world experience.
The primary goal at the Medical School Application Guide (theMSAG) is to help students from anywhere in the world get into medical school. Their staff are entirely comprised of doctors who have studied and practised in the UK - bringing their expertise and experience to the classroom.
They offer both 5-day and 2-week programmes, and they are Duke of Edinburgh approved activity providers. The summer course is located only a short distance from London, with small class sizes and a multicultural environment. It covers everything from medical school admissions to Cardiology, Ophthalmology & Junior Doctor Clinics, plus Neuroscience, Neurology, Obstetrics & Respiratory Medicine.
The discount code SCHOOLREF15 will save students an extra 15% on TOP of any other discounts. Click here for the 2020 Summer School Brochure. For further information, please visit https://themsag.com/collections/medical-school-summer-school
HKUST Business YoungStars by HKUST Business School
HKUST Business YoungStars (BYS) is a program designed for highly motivated secondary 4 and 5 students (or equivalent) to explore and experience a full spectrum of business education and university life. BYS is a great platform for those who are interested to explore mroe about business study to get first-hand experience of what it is like to be an all-rounded business student at HKUST.
In the BYS program, students can enjoy a series of exciting learning and networking activities starting next January. Below are some program highlights:
Seminars across business disciplines
Enrichment / Skill workshops
Peer mentoring and social gatherings
Summer residential camp (separate application will be needed)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2019
Fee: HKD 300
Inquiries: 2358 5982 / bmstars@ust.hk
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