PowerPoints and Presentations
Individual & Career Advancement Presentations
Introduction to the Individual & Career Advancement Program for Year 10 Parents (2024) - Introduction to the Individual & Career Advancement program at CIS and how your child(ren) will be supported in Braemar Hill and Hangzhou.
Introduction to InterQuest for Year 11 Parents (2024) - Introduction to the InterQuest assessment and how it plays a role in students' upcoming IB Diploma Program subject selections. Click here for the video version
InterQuest Feedback Presentation for Year 11 Parents (2024) - What InterQuest results say and how they can be helpful over the near and long term. Click here for the video version
College Process Presentations for Parents
The Road to University (2023) - for parents of younger students who want to better understand our Career Advancement and University Counselling programs and how to best manage the process. Dr. Florrie Ng, Professor of the Department of Educational Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, joined the Zoom session and shared her insight on “Finding Your Road Map”. Please be aware that the recording does not include Dr. Ng’s presentation.
(Class of 2025) Parent and Student University Information Session - includes information on Career Education at CIS, tools for selecting universities, seminar schedule, application sequence, info on UK, US, HK and Canada as well as tips for a healthy college process.
(Class of 2025) Considering the UK? - Overview of the UK application process, timelines, Oxbridge, liberal arts, Scotland, Wales, etc. Click here to access audio version
(Class of 2025) Applying to the US? - An overview of the many factors to consider when applying to the US Click here for the video version
Studying in Canada & Australia - What Class of 2025 Parents Need to Know - An overview of the application process of both countries. Click here for the video version
Interested in Hong Kong? An overview of the application process and overseas joint programs. Click here for the video version
(Class of 2024) Transitioning to University - for parents who want to better understand the challenges that parents and families face when a student goes off to university. Transition scenarios and bibliography are also included. Click here for the video recording.
College Process Presentations for Students
Year 11
Presentation targeting Yr 11 students on the coming college process in Year 12 - Program overview and taking a healthy approach are stressed.
Year 12
Making the Most of Your Year 12 - follow these steps to a successful college process. Especially appropriate for students entering Yr 12. Click here for the video version!
Writing your Activities Resume (2024) - Click here for the video version!
Introduction to MAIA Learning for your College Process - MAIA's various college-related platforms explained. Click here for the video version!
Welcome to Your College Process - introduction to the College Process for Year 12 students. Responsibilities, upcoming UC sessions and well being are discussed. Click here for the video version!
Researching Universities - Why, what and how to find the schools that best fit you. Click here for the video version!
Before You Leave for the Summer - tips on making the most of the summer break. Click here for the video version!
Year 13
5 Tips for a Successful College Process - especially appropriate for students entering Year 13. Click here for the video version!
Researching Universities: Tips and Reminders - especially appropriate for students entering Fall of Year 13. Click here for the video version
Making Sense of Offers, Denials and Waitlists - HK, UK and US offers are discussed and dissected. Click here for the video version
Finalizing Your List of University Choices - advice for students as they enter the final phase of the college selection and application process including several slides on preparing for an interview. Click here for the video version!
Presentations for Students on Applying to Hong Kong, Australia and Canada
Interested in Hong Kong? - Overview of Hong Kong schools, application timeline and process, etc. Click here for the video version
Interested in Canada and Australia?? - an overview of what Canada has to offer, application requirements, timeline, etc. Click here for the video version
Presentations for Students on Applying to the UK
Considering the UK? - Overview of the UK application process, timelines, Oxbridge, liberal arts, Scotland, Wales, etc. Click here to access audio version
The UCAS Personal Statement - Advice, tips and pointers on writing a strong personal statement. Works for HK as well. Click here for the video version
The UCAS application - tips on completing it. Click here for the video version.
Applying to Oxbridge - For Year 12 students considering Oxford or Cambridge. Click here for the video version.
Presentations for Students on Applying to the US
US Application Process - includes an overview of holistic admissions including a discussion of application platforms, application plans, recommendation letters and the role of US-based standardized tests. Click here for the video version
The Common Application - tips on how to complete and link with MAIA