Week of Feb 6 2023
CLASS 2026 - 2025 - 2024
This Wednesday night, we will focus on university admissions within the United Kingdom and Ireland. Please use this link to view the complete schedule and determine when you will join me.
Grade 10
You will be taking the PSAT test on Feb 22nd. Please pick up a study guide in the secondary office soon so that you are familiar with what will be on the test and so you can practice a little.
Resource of the Week
Research Universities Database
This database is full of up-to-date websites that can help you start your research into universities from over 15 countries. Most of them are search engines where you put in a major or course you want to study as well as other things you are looking for in a university and it will provide you with a starting list of universities you can then begin to research deeper.
I use this all the time when researching universties because it contains the best and most up to date tools that help to speed up the process.
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SAT
Did you know that the SAT test is now all digital? Did you also know that for current juniors, many universities that have required the SAT in the past, will not require it for you? To see the latest on which universities are test optional, click here.
I would advise students who plan to apply to universities in the USA still take the SAT, just in case you eventually apply to a university that requires SAT scores. For juniors, you should take the test once or twice your junior year and possibly a third time your senior year.
Digital SAT Registration
Students can register now for the digital SAT.
Test Dates Registration Deadlines*
March 11, 2023 February 24, 2023
May 6, 2023 April 21, 2023
June 3, 2023 May 19, 2023
*Students who need to borrow a device for testing will need to register no later than 30 days before test day.
The earlier students download our digital testing app, Bluebook™, the more time they’ll have to prepare by taking a full-length practice test and studying with Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy®. Remind your students that once they register, they’ll need to take these steps to get ready for test day.
For more information about the digital SAT, see the resources below:
Overview:
Webinars:
Digital SAT App: Live Demo and Official Practice (passcode: gmv3+o$.VG)
Preparing for the Digital SAT for International Students (student and parent webinar; passcode: &DWat$XjM0)
More Information About the Assessments:
The Digital SAT Suite of Assessments Specifications Overview (.pdf/1.7 MB)
Digital SAT Sample Questions and Answer Explanations (.pdf/526 KB)
UNIVERSITY VISITS
United Kingdom and Ireland
Want to know what universities in these countries are looking for? What you need to do to apply? How to go about researching universities and making a list? Come join! If you are a current junior and plan to apply to the US - you shouldn't miss this!
Date: Feb 8th
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: ISY cafeteria
Fairfield University Visit
Want to know about a university that has good teaching professors? How about one known for quality programs in business, accounting, nursing, communication and media?
Fairfield University will visit ISY, virtually, on Thursday, Feb 9th at 7 pm.
Here is the zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97032575978
Davidson College
Greetings from Davidson! We are excited to share an opportunity for your students to join our staff and colleagues for a workshop series designed to help support high school juniors as they begin their college search and admission process.
The Admission Intensive winter workshops will take place on February 4th and February 11th. All sessions are free and students must register in advance. We encourage them to participate in as many sessions as they like.
Join the Davidson College Admission Staff this February (4th & 11th) for a workshop series designed to help prepare you for the college search and application process. Sessions will cover topics ranging from starting the college search to admission & financial aid basics and college essay writing. All workshops are free. Make sure to view the full schedule and register in advance. Questions? Contact us at: intensives@davidson.edu.
Join the USA University Virtual Fair on Feb. 9th!
Our biggest virtual fair of the year is on Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7:30pm-9:30pm (Myanmar)!
Download our digital ad to share with your students
There will be Directors of Admission from 37 universities & colleges from all over the USA!
This is a great opportunity to learn about:
Scholarship opportunities
Majors & Programs of study
Living in the USA
Careers in the USA after graduation
& More!
AEO TOUR AIRFARE SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEAWAY!
For this fair, we will be giving away 3 Airfare Scholarships to the USA! Two scholarships will be awarded randomly to two students that register and attend the fair. The third scholarship awarded will be randomly selected to one lucky student from a school that has the most attendance at the fair! The more students from your school that attend, the greater your students' chances will be! The Airfare Scholarships do not expire and they can be redeemed if the winning students decide to enroll at one of the colleges or universities from the fair (and they don't have to make a decision at the fair). The winning students will be announced at the end of the fair!
Student, parents, and counselors can register by visiting:
https://aeotour.com/virtual-student-fair/
Northeastern University London
Registrations now open for our free online University Taster Lectures
University Taster Lectures
Dates: Monday 6th February - Monday 20th February 2023
Time: 16:30 – 17:30 GMT
Location: Online via Zoom
University taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have.
Economics, Monday 6th February
English, Tuesday 7th February
History, Wednesday 8th February
Law, Thursday 9th February
Philosophy, Monday 13th February
Psychology, Tuesday 14th February
Politics & International Relations, Wednesday 15th February
Computer Science & Data Science, Thursday 16th February
Business, Monday 20th February
University Events Upcoming
University of Winnipeg (Canada)
Open House 2023 — Save the date
Virtual information sessions:
Tuesday, February 21 to Thursday, February 23
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. & 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinars
We look forward to welcoming you and and your students! More details will be shared in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the event, please email welcome@uwinnipeg.ca.
Scholarship Opportunity
University Focus
Carleton University (Canada)
Virtual campus walkthrough
Haven't been to our campus recently? Enjoy a quick 3-minute walkthrough hosted by my colleague, Emily.
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