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Class of 2027
We are coming up on the end of quarter 1. Be sure to get any late work in ASAP!
Class of 2026
We are coming up on the end of quarter 1. Be sure to get any late work in ASAP!
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Any of you looking at a Nov 1st deadline - we need to meet before Oct 18th - that will leave me two weeks to write and upload your rec.
Keep in mind that I would ideally like to meet with you during your study hall - if not, after school, but there are limited days for that. I might also be busy at times during your study hall -- so my suggestion is to get the counselor rec done soon and set a meeting time.
Resource of the Week
Building a Balanced List - Reach, Target, Star
Building a Balanced List - Reach, Target, Star
A balanced college list will have:
3 - 4 Reach Schools:
Student’s academic profile is not as strong as the middle 50% of students who are typically admitted.
AND/OR the college’s admit rate is less than 25%.
The student’s chances for being admitted are low.
3 - 4 Target Schools
Student’s academic profile is similar to the middle 50% of students who are typically admitted.
Admit rates are typically between 25-65%.
These schools sometimes admit and sometimes deny students like you.
1 - 2 Star Schools:
Student’s academic profile is stronger than the middle 50% of students who are typically admitted.
Typically have an admit rate that is higher than 75%.
The student’s chances for being admitted are high.
Key To Success:
EVERY school on your list should be a place that you would be excited to attend.
In other words, if you wouldn’t want to attend a college, don’t apply.
Do you want a particular university to visit ISY? Just fill out this form and I will try to schedule a virtual visit!
Do you want a particular university to visit ISY? Just fill out this form and I will try to schedule a virtual visit!
UNIVERSITY VISITS THIS WEEK
UNIVERSITY VISITS THIS WEEK
University of California - Irvine
The University of California, Irvine will be hosting a virtual UC application workshop on Tuesday, October 3rd, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Myanmar time. Here is the zoom link: https://uci.zoom.us/j/95022340777
University of Bath (UK)
We are holding an information session for parents and guardians of prospective 2024 applicants.
The aim is to provide guidance on how they can support their child through the process of applying to university. This will include details on how parents can help applicants choose the right course, the facilities and support offered at Bath along with details of the application process and how to help maximise their young person's potential in their application.
Please join us virtually on the 5 October 2023.
Students are invited to join our webinar series to explore how a science degree from Bath could shape their future. Hear from graduates, learn more about boosting employability on placement, and get questions answered by our panel of staff and students.
Sign up to our webinars
Physics webinar - Tuesday 24 October, 12.30-1.30pm BST
Pharmacy webinar - Thursday 26 October, 12.30-1.30pm BST
Chemistry webinar - Tuesday 31 October, 12.30-1.30pm GMT
Mathematics webinar - Wednesday 1 November, 12.30-1.30pm GMT
Pharmacology webinar - Thursday 2 December, 12.30-1.30pm GMT
Hong Kong Baptist University
[HKBU Webinar] Living Your Best Student Life: Tips for Making the Most of Your University Experience
University life can feel like an all-you-can-eat buffet of opportunities. With so many student societies, exchange programs, internships and more to choose from, it's easy to feel overwhelmed! But with a little planning, you can craft the ultimate student experience.
Join us for this can't-miss webinar where current students will spill the beans on how they mapped out their university journey. You'll get insider tips that covers choosing the right exchange experience, getting the internship of your dreams, balancing academics and extracurriculars without going insane!
The buffet of options may be endless, but your time isn't - so start planning your plate!
Date: Saturday 7 October 2023
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm (Hong Kong time) (show in your time zone)
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016951054272/WN_hMUAzRLzR4i0AWU_uBRn6A
This event is open to students, parents and counsellors. Please feel free to share the invitation with your community.
ESSEC Business School
Warm greetings from ESSEC Business School! I hope this email finds you well.
We are delighted to invite your students and parents to ESSEC Global BBA (GBBA) Experience Day
Saturday, 7 October 2023 | 10:30am - 12:00 pm (SGT)
Online via Zoom
Registration: https://essec.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lL-zLOgTQm2Rhix_XmTIxQ#/registration
This year, we are introducing a special career guidance workshop on Career Planning after High School by ESSEC academic, Joe Escobedo.
Would appreciate it if you could please invite your students and parents to join ESSEC Experience Day. Please refer to the invitation below.
Application for ESSEC Global BBA with scholarship
The first round of application for the GBBA with scholarship for 2024 entry will close on 7 November 2023: https://www.essec.edu/en/program/global-bba/global-bba-international/admission/
Students and parents are welcome to contact me directly.
KIC UnivAssist
We are delighted to inform you that the virtual university fair, WebiFairs, has been scheduled for Saturday, 7 October 2023, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm MMT. This event will feature a diverse group of global universities, and we extend a warm invitation to your students, parents, and school staff to attend.
WebiFairs provide a unique opportunity for students to directly interact with representatives from various universities and have their application-related questions addressed. It is a fantastic platform for students to explore higher education options and gather valuable insights to make informed decisions about their future academic endeavors.
Here is the link to register and access detailed information about the participating institutions and their representatives attending the event: https://southeastasia.webifairs.com/register
WebiFairs warmly welcomes all high school students, and the fair's duration is set for 2 hours, ensuring a focused and productive experience.
From the Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth University
With the hope that it might be of help to you and colleagues, and to those you serve, I wanted to let you know that I have posted the first two episodes of Season 4 of my podcast, Admissions Beat. Those episodes are available on a range of platforms, and you can find links here on the podcast homepage.
For those who may be new listeners, the mission of Admissions Beat is to provide "news you can use" at each step on the pathway to college. Each Tuesday this fall, I will post a new episode in which my guests and I seek to strike a welcoming, reassuring perspective and set an approach intended to build confidence in prospective applicants.
In the season premiere episode, posted on Sept. 12, I assess the extraordinary college admissions news cycle in recent months and serve up advice for applicants and parents—and for you, as counselors, as well—on steering through it. I’m joined by Elena Hicks, assistant vice provost and dean of admission at Southern Methodist University, and Jacques Steinberg, former New York Times journalist and co-author of “The College Conversation: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education.”
Episode 2, posted on Sept. 19, is titled, “An Admissions Checklist for Jittery Seniors, Part 1.” For that discussion, I’m joined by Kate Boyle Ramsdell, director of college counseling at Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, Mass.; Erica Rosales, executive director of College Match, a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that works with low-income students; and Darryl Tiggle, director of college counseling at Friends School of Baltimore.
If you haven’t done so already, I hope you’ll consider giving Admissions Beat a listen. I also hope you will subscribe and share the podcast homepage link with students and parents. And for those of you who are returning listeners: Thank you!
University Events Upcoming
University Events Upcoming
Study Medicine in the UK
Study Medicine in the UK
Brunel University in London
Brunel University in London
Join Medical Doorway and Brunel University for this global webinar on 10th October 2023. Guest speaker Chris Holloway from Brunel University will be joining us to give you the low down on applying, securing a seat and studying at Brunel.
The medical programme at Brunel University is specifically for international students which given the increasing competition is a welcome addition for those determined to study in the UK. In addition, applications can be made outside of UCAS providing a fifth opportunity for aspiring medical students. This webinar is open for students, parents and college counsellors.
We would be delighted for you to join us on 10th October at 1pm (UK) for this unique opportunity to ask questions directly to the Medial Doorway team and Brunel University in London.
Register for the Brunel University Webinar Here!
Glion Institute of Higher Education - in person visit!
Would you like to attend university in Switzerland or London? How about learning about business through hands-on activities and be able to apply concepts right away in the real world? Glion is a hospitality school, one of the most respected in the world, where you learn about business through the lens of hotel and restaurant managing. And, they are coming to our campus!
Monday, October 16
Lunch time
Make sure you stop by and say hi!
University of Toronto
My colleague from the University of Toronto, Mr. Jonathan Spears, attended the MISCA Fall University Fair. I would like to take this opportunity to now provide an invitation to our University of Toronto virtual information session that will be taking place on Wednesday, October 18th from 6:30-7:30PM (Yangon time).
While we will unfortunately not be coming to Myanmar this year, we would love to keep you and your students updated on the University of Toronto as they map out their undergraduate options after high school. During this one-hour session, we will cover our undergraduate faculties and programs, admission requirements, application process, scholarships, and more. Included at the end of the presentation will of course be a Q&A, where students and parents are able to ask any questions they have – we welcome all questions. Please note that we will be focusing on undergraduate programs only. The Zoom link will be shared a few days prior to the presentation date.
I have created a promotional one-pager for your use and reference which can be downloaded using the link here: https://we.tl/t-a3z25hEHue
Students can also register using the following link: https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/?id=90f92756-97a6-44eb-b378-11ad844b3a09
Scholarship Opportunities
Bond University in Australia
Applying for the two most important international scholarships at Bond is very simple. Every international student who applies to study at Bond will automatically be considered for a scholarship - no extra steps are necessary! Should the student meet the eligibility criteria, a scholarship/conditional scholarship will be granted alongside their program offer.
Stand out with a scholarship
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship grants eligible students a 50% tuition remission for any single or approved combined undergraduate degree (excluding the Bond Medical Program). Successful recipients can commence their studies at Bond in either the January, May, or September semester. Students with 38 points in IBDP are highly likely to be awarded a 50% scholarship.
International Stand Out Scholarship
The International Stand Out Scholar awards deserving graduates a 25% tuition remission for any single or approved combined undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree. Successful recipients can commence their studies at Bond in either the January, May, or September semester. Students with 32 and above points in IBDP are highly likely to be awarded a 25% scholarship
Learn about scholarships at Bond
Wesleyan University (attended the fair)
Wesleyan College offers very generous scholarships of $5000 - $100,000 over four years to deserving students. You may check the list of programs offered here https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/admission/undergraduate/international/international-students-program-home.cfm
Internships/Summer or Winter Programs/University Opportunities
Study Medicine in London
Study Medicine in London
Medical Doorway are delighted announce that applications are now open for the 2024 enrolment on the MBBS programme at Brunel University in London.
The MBBS offered by Brunel is only open to international students, creating another pathway for students who want a UK medical qualification. The number of medical school seats for international students in London is at a premium. The Brunel University programme offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring doctors who want the added convince and experience of studying and living in one of the world's most connected capitals.
Applications can be made directly and 100% free with Medical Doorway giving applicants a fifth option in addition to their four UCAS choices.
For the 2024 admission, A-level candidates will be required to gain an AAB which must include Biology or Chemistry plus one additional science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. IB candidates should have, or be expected to achieve, a total score of at least 36 points with Higher Level 6 in either Chemistry or Biology and a second science at Higher Level 5 (Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics).
The tuition fees are currently £49,395 per academic year.
For more information check out the Brunel University section of our website or e-mail us at hello@medicaldoorway.com.
Ladder Internship Program
Some background on Ladder Internships. In the program, students work 1-1 with a supervisor at a top start-up company or non-profit. During that time, they build a real world project with the company inside of a real work setting. The companies and founders come from theY Combinator, Harvard ILabs, Wharton, Google, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, among others. The program is also selective - we had 500 students apply for our summer cohort and we accepted about 25%.
Students who used to study within Myanmar and are now at universities or in internships across the US have teamed up to form a network that wants to give back to high school students within Myanmar.
On the left is their flyer. If you would like free mentorship, help with your university research, filling out applications or writing essays, go to their website and they will find someone to help you.
University News
University News
University of the Pacific
Any student from ISY who applies and is accepted to the University of the Pacific qualifies for a 50% tuition discount. Please see Mr. A-G for details.
Williams
This university gives 60% of its international students scholarships. Have a look at https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/
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