US Common App Writing Requirements Resources by College
The 2021-2022 version of the writing requirements resource is now available, and will help students get a full picture of what writing requirements to expect from each college on a student’s list.
Also, Common App recently launched refreshed tutorial videos that walk you through the first-year applications. Featuring the voices of Common App staff and members of the counseling community, each video covers suggested best practices for college exploration, account rollover, recommendations for approaching the activities and writing sections, and much more. Videos can be found in the first-year application guides on the website.
What's on at Island School...
[New] Upcoming Events This Week
For the upcoming events of this week, please be reminded to check the HE Calendar for the information and registration details. You may also check the photo on the right for the list.
Resources from Island School
The below are the useful resources from Island School. Please bookmark the links and check the updates from the websites. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Island School Websites:
HE Connection:
Vision Newsletter
Unifrog (Parent sign up code: ISHKParents)
HE Counsellor List (2021-2022):
Mr Roger Wilkinson: 11E, 11N, 12E, IBCP (roger.wilkinson@online.island.edu.hk)
Mr Orteg Dakaj: 11D, 11W, 12D, 12N, 13F, 13R, 13W (orteg.dakaj@online.island.edu.hk)
Mr Chris Whitehead: 11F, 11R, 12F, 12R, 12W, 13D, 13E, 13N (chris.whitehead@online.island.edu.hk)
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Information on Electronic and Information Engineering Programmes
The Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will offer a new undergraduate scheme covering electronic systems, Internet-of-Things, artificial intelligence, information engineering, and information security from 2022/23 academic year.
In order to enable you to know more about our Department and the new scheme, we are sending you a leaflet of our scheme for your information. Please click this link to view the content of the leaflet.
Should you require any further information about our Department or the programmes, please feel free to contact us at eie.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk, or visit our homepage.
Hong Kong Baptist University Online Admissions Talk for Direct (non-JUPAS) Application (2022 Entry)
We would like to invite you to attend the Non-JUPAS Admissions Talk cum Consultation Sessions on Tuesday, 7 December 2021. We will share with you the latest programme admissions information as well as points-to-note when making an application during the Admissions Talk. You will also have the opportunity to dialogue with our faculty members and representatives of the Admissions Office during the Faculty-based Consultation Sessions. Details of the event are listed as follows:
Date: 7 Dec 2021 (Tue)
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Part 1 (6:00pm - 6:20pm): Admissions Talk by Admissions Office
Part 2 (6:20pm - 6:50pm): Faculty-based Consultation Sessions
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: Admissions Talk (Presentation in English, Q&A in Cantonese and English) Consultation Sessions (Cantonese and English)
Target Audience: Sub-degree students /holders; Students with international qualifications (e.g. GCE-AL, IB, SAT)
Kyushu University x Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU): Study in Japan Webinar for Hong Kong & Macau
Kyushu University and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), two universities located in southern Japan, would like to invite you to join our upcoming webinar to introduce our universities. We offer English medium bachelor programs in the areas of science and technology, business, and social sciences and accept various international curriculums including IB, A Levels, and HKDSE. During the webinar, our current students from Hong Kong will also share their experiences and answer questions during the Q&A.
Date/Time: 11 December (Sat) 14:00-15:30 (HKT)
Contents:
Introduction of Kyushu, the southern island of Japan
Presentations by Kyushu U. and APU (overview of universities, English medium programs, and application process)
Student sharing by current students from Hong Kong
Q&A led by faculty, staff, and students
British Council - Study UK Guide 2021/22
Study UK Guide 2021/2022 is designed to help explore the amazing educational experiences that await you in the UK. The UK has long been renowned for its educational excellence and is known for the wide range of subjects and institutions you can choose from.
We invite you to read the Study UK Guide 2021/2022, to learn about how you can apply, how you can find courses, how life in the UK will be for international students and what other guidelines there are on studying in the UK.
CUHK - A new programme Earth and Environmental Programme (EESC) launched in academic year 2022-2023
The Faculty of Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has recently launched a new programme, the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EESC). In 2022-23, the EESC, integrating two current programmes - Earth System Science (ESSC) and Environmental Science (ENSC), is ready for admission.
Students will be equipped with the latest interdisciplinary knowledge and technical skills to observe, understand, analyse, and model various Earth Systems and Processes that drive natural and anthropogenic global environmental change. Training in quantitative and analytical skills, such as big data analysis techniques and AI & deep learning concepts will be offered. Building up student’s capabilities through laboratory work, field studies, numerical modelling and programming experience is the highlight of our programme. Students can choose one of three streams - Geophysics Stream, Atmospheric Stream and Environmental Stream to focus on their study.
Details of the new programme follow:
(i) The video link of our new programme introduction (in Cantonese) made for CUHK Information Day:
(iia) Official Website of Earth and Environmental Sciences Curriculum (EESC):
(iib) Poster summary
CUHK - (New programme) The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Tsinghua University Dual Undergraduate Degree Programme in Economics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has launched in this academic year - CUHK-Tsinghua University Dual Undergraduate Degree Programme in Economics. This programme allows the student to obtain two degrees, one from CUHK in Hong Kong and the other from Tsinghua University in mainland China, after studying for 4 years. In following an integrated study scheme, the student would spend totally two years at CUHK and two years at Tsinghua University. This unique programme provides exposure to a diversity of teaching scholars, a broad international student body, and two distinct learning environments. (See attachment for more)
This programme admits only students with superb academic results and dynamic global outlook. For general admission requirements of the programme, please refer to this page. The regular application deadline is 6 January 2022.
CUHK Virtual Information Day for Undergraduate Admission 2021
Our Virtual Information Platform is still here for you until 15 Jan 2022. We understand that you may have missed some events and admissions information on the live day. Some video playbacks have been uploaded at the discretion of faculties / programmes. You are invited to browse over 110 virtual booths and check out the latest admissions information!
Sign up here.
University of Toronto Hong Kong Foundation - Scholarship Opportunities for Hong Kong Students
The Hong Kong Scholarships are intended to help families with financial need to partially meet the cost of a University of Toronto education. A single application to the University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarships makes applicants eligible for the following scholarships:
University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation Scholarship
William Doo Scholarship
Fung Yiu King Memorial Scholarship
Lucina Laam Ho Scholarship
Lo Family Scholarship
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students in any college or faculty
Hong Kong students who have completed or are in the process of completing the HKDSE, IB (or equivalent). Applicants must have the prerequisite courses needed for their chosen program at the University of Toronto; have an English proficiency test; intending to begin university studies in the following academic year
Permanent resident of Hong Kong who will return after graduation (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit); not have citizenship, landed immigrant status, permanent residency or any other claim to residence in Canada
Demonstrate family financial need
Have strong personal initiative and community leadership; have a genuine interest in living abroad and wants to enjoy a new cultural experience
Be committed to developing a career and community service in Hong Kong.
Deadline to Apply: 13-Jan-22 Value/Amount: The University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarships range from CAD 16,500 to 33,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto. How to Apply: Refer to the Hong Kong Scholarships Application Package(external link)(external link) for full instructions. Register for the Scholarship Information session:
Second Webinar Session - December 2th, 2021 at 7pm (HK Time)
What's on in other countries...
[New] UK - UCAS Hub Live - Personal Statement Tips
Need some personal statement advice? Join us live at 14:00 GMT / 22:00 HKT this Wednesday, 1 December as we talk about everything you need to know about writing your personal statement! You can get all your questions answered by our panel of experts. Struggling to get started? Not sure how to sign it off? We've got you covered...
We’ll be joined by:
Personal Statement expert, Jane Marshall
UCAS Senior Customer Experience Partner, Lil Booth
Not sure how to see the session? Sign in to your Hub at 14:00 (UK time) this Wednesday (or create your account) and there will be a button at the top of the page inviting you to join us.
[New] UK - University College London - Meet UCL Biochemical Engineering
We'd like to invite you to join us over the coming weeks for a series of online events giving them a chance to meet the team, explore our unique facilities and find out about what a degree from UCL Biochemical Engineering could do for them.
Webinar: Meet the team in the labs! With Pedro Couto, talking about non-viral based manufacturing of CAR-T cells for cancer immunotherapies 30 November 2021, 10am–10:30am GMT / 6pm-7pm HKT
Meet Dr Steffi Frank and find out about the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) Competition 9 December 2021, 9:30am–10am GMT/ 5:30pm-6pm HKT
Meet Dr Samir Aoudjane to find out about optical analytical instrumentation 20 December 2021, 4:30pm–5pm GMT / 12:30am-1am HKT
Meet Dr James Allen and find out about stabilised E. coli strains for the production of industrial chemicals 11 January 2022, 2pm–2:30pm GMT / 10pm-10:30pm HKT
Webinar: How have biochemical engineers helped fight the pandemic? 11 February 2022, 2pm–3pm GMT / 10-11pm HKT
Careers webinar with Dr Chika Nweke
What can I do with a degree from UCL Biochemical Engineering? 19 January 2022, 11am–12pm GMT / 7pm-8pm HKT
[New] UK - Northumbria University Newcastle - Personal Statements Top Tips
The personal statement is an important part of your students’ UCAS applications. It is their chance to describe their ambitions, skills, and experience to university and college admissions staff. We have put together a short guide with top tips on how to make sure your personal statements are the best they can be. Download the guide here.
[New] UK - Northumbria University Newcastle - 2022/23 Northumbria Undergraduate Global Scholarship
We are delighted to offer the Northumbria Global Scholarship, awarding EU and International students a £3,000 discount in the first year of their three-year Undergraduate Degree.
Come and start your journey with Northumbria University - what are you waiting for?
Join us, and get ready to #TakeOnTomorrow.
For more details about the scholarship, please click here.
UK - University of Warwick - Warwick Economic Summit (WES)
Warwick Economics Summit is the largest student-run academic conference in Europe. Every year WES invite a diverse range of world-renowned speakers to host talks, events and seminars. This year, WES is expanding their outreach to 16-18 year olds to develop grassroots awareness of economics to school students around the world virtually. WES is also a great opportunity to gain a deeper and diversified understanding of economics and its application in the real world, and would make an impressive addition to students’ UCAS personal statements and university applications.
In previous editions, WES have welcomed 2000+ students from over 60 countries, from Africa to North America. This year is the 21st and first ever hybrid edition of the Warwick Economics Summit, which will be held from 4th - 6th February 2022.
Past speakers include:
11 Nobel Laureates, including Joseph Stiglitz, John Nash Jr. and Muhammed Yunus
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
John Ridding, CEO of the Financial Times and Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor in Chief of the Economist
Queen Rania of Jordan, among many others
Interested students may sign up to their mailing list to receive an email when virtual tickets go live. You may find the event brochure here with more details about the scheme. For more information, here’s a link to the webpage for 16-18 year olds.
UK - University of Warwick - Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship 2022
We’re delighted to confirm that the scheme has been approved to run again for students joining us in September 2022 and 2023. We will continue to offer 250 scholarship awards including 20 x Full fee scholarships per year of study, 160 x £13,000 scholarships per year of study, and 70 x £2,000 scholarships per year of study. All overseas-fee paying students who have applied for a full-time undergraduate course before the UCAS application deadline of 26 January 2022 are eligible to apply. Details are available here.
UK - Queen Mary University of London - Subject Taster Sessions
Throughout the year, our academic schools hold a range of taster sessions to give your students a taste of the subjects we teach. We highly recommend your students attend these events to get an idea of what they want to study at university as well as give them an idea of what university life is like.
During these sessions, students will get the opportunity to not only take part in taster lectures, but also talk to academics about their subject of interest and chat to current students about what it’s like to study at Queen Mary. Below is a list of upcoming taster events your students may be interested in:
Modern Languages and Cultures Virtual Taster: Wednesday 1 December
Modern Languages Year Abroad Virtual Taster: Wednesday 8 December
BA Liberal Arts Virtual Taster: Wednesday 15 December
Click here to find out more about these events, including how to register.
US - University of Rochester - Online Winter Break Pre-college Courses
The University of Rochester has an inspiring program for motivated high school students this winter break. We are offering a selection of our popular online courses designed for students ages 13 and older to help them prepare for college and beyond during their time off.
We promise you a stimulating experience. Rochester is a leading research university, with a tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value for our changing world. View the Winter Break courses here.
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