03 October 2023
Important Reminders for Y13
Early Applications Info
06 October 2023 (9:00am) - Early PGs available to view
09 October 2023 (4:00pm) - Internal deadline for early UK apps
20 October 2023 (4:00pm) - Internal deadline for USA ED/EA/Priority Filing
September Highlights!
2023-2024 RCHK University Fair!
On Tuesday 19th September, RCHK opened its doors to around 130 universities.
90 universities from the UK, US and Canada were in the PAC, and the SPC housed universities from Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.
Our last university fair was in 2019 and all students and staff alike were excited for the return of this annual event.
Three lucky students won our limited edition FE bags! Well done to Hugo Francois, Jaclyn Yim and Darren Chung!
University Visits @RCHK
We have been trialling a new time slot for these visits - 8:15am! So far, students have been very receptive to this earlier start to their day and the number of students in attendance has been higher than normal, so we plan to continue.
In addition to the RCHK University Fair, the FE office hosted several very interesting schools, including a group of 7 US colleges, and universities from Spain, Canada (University of Toronto) and the UK (London School of Economics).
Oxbridge/Ivy League Alumni Talk
RCHK alumni Hilary Yu, Ines Lau Vasquez and Richard Cheung (who are currently attending Oxford, Cambridge and Stanford respectively) came to school to share their experiences and answer questions.
Here's what Athan Wong from M10 had to say about the event...
"It was an excellent opportunity to listen to our RCHK Alumni discuss valuable topics that simply are not talked about enough – this includes the differences between high school and university, region-specific priorities for university applications, as well as finding the balance between extracurriculars and academics. These talks have inspired me to keep reaching for my goals - if they can do it, I can too!"
Year 13 Practice MMI Session in September
Thank you to the Y13 students who joined us for our practice MMI session.
We would also like to express our appreciation to the teachers who joined us on Friday, 15 September to help conduct these interviews.
MMIs (Multiple Mini Interviews) are designed to test oral communication, social and non-verbal skills as well as teamwork. These are all important indicators of how an applicant will interact with patients and colleagues as a professional in the medical field.
We hope that the students found this useful in helping them prepare for the upcoming medicine, dentistry and vet med interviews.
IBCP/DP Corner
FE Core Classes for Year 12 & 13
Year 12 FE Core Classes
12 Jan, 19 Jan, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 10 May, 17 May, 14 June, 21 June
MING & QING - 4/F DP Lounge
TANG & SONG - 6/F Seminar Room
All Y12 students attend each session.
Year 13 FE Core Classes
Core 1 - 12 Oct / Core 2 - 20 Oct (P1) / Core 3 - 20 Oct (P2)
Core 1 - 23 Nov / Core 2 - 01 Dec (P1) / Core 3 - 01 Dec (P2)
Core 1 - 08 Feb / Core 2 - 23 Feb (P1) / Core 3 - 23 Feb (P2)
Core 1 - 14 Mar / Core 2 - 22 Mar (P1) / Core 3 - 22 Mar (P2)
*Please find out if you are in Core, 1, 2 or 3 as you only attend one class*
*All classes will take place in the 4/floor DP Lounge for Y13 unless otherwise stated*
2023-2024 Internal FE Deadlines
The FE team sets internal deadlines to help Year 13 students keep on track with their university applications.
Parents and students can view these deadlines on the Inspire sidebar, under Year 13 > Y13 Deadlines
If you have any questions, please email careers@rchk.edu.hk
Struggling to write your Common App Essay?
Maybe you need to take a step back from your laptop!
try freewriting (write for a few minutes on a topic without stopping)
mindmaps are great for visual learners
Change your location to one where you can be more productive
Consider these brainstorming ideas from The College Essay Guy:
The Essence Objects exercise
What do I Value? exercise
Vulnerability warm-up exercises
UPCOMING RCHK EVENTS
Upcoming University Visits
CUHK Med Admissions Talk
Representatives from the Faculty of Medicine, along with RCHK alum, will be visiting RCHK to share important info about applying to their Medical School. Please join us to find about the application and interview process!
Details:
04 Oct, 3:30-4:30pm
In the 4/floor DP Centre
Vassar College
Join us in the DP Lounge to discover more about Vassar College -
a liberal arts college ranked 16th in the US.
Details:
09 Oct, 11:20am - 11:40am
In 4/F DP Centre
University of British Columbia (UBC)
UBC will be coming to talk all about UBC, admissions and programmes available. You will have a chance to ask questions about UBC's two campuses, specific program admission requirements and the application process.
Details:
10 Oct, 1pm-1:50pm
In s305 (English Hub)
PSAT Test - 11 October
Year 10-12 students who registered in advance will be sitting the PSAT on 11 October. in the PAC, starting at 2pm.
The fee to sit the PSAT is $200 HKD, which will be deducted via RCHK's ePayment system.
Please note that this year's PSAT is digital.
Students must download the Bluebook App before our test day.
For more information, please email careers@rchk.edu.hk
Scholarships
Huron University College International Scholarships
Huron is the founding institution of Western University and one of Canada’s oldest universities. Their distinctive business, liberal arts and ethics-based learning environments offer elite, yet accessible education, where personalized learning experiences position students for leadership and professional success, while also developing their character.
Huron is offering a range of scholarships, for international students and Canadian citizens as well.
Information and FAQs can be found HERE
International Scholarship Opportunity!
The Lester B. Pearson scholarship program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.
This is the University of Toronto’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.
You can read about the 2023 recipients HERE.
If you are in Year 13 and would like to be considered for nomination, please contact your FE counsellor by 21 October.
Further Education Exploration
International Competitions!
EHL Business Case Competition (repeat)
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual EHL Business Case Competition. If you are interested in a global career, business, hospitality, or are a “people person”, this is a great opportunity!
You’ll learn from industry experts, interact with students from across the world and have a chance to win great prizes!
The Global Business Competition 2023 is open to high school students anywhere in the world. To take part, you must :
Be a high school student
Be 16 years old of age by June 2024
Be proficient in English as the final pitch must be presented in English
Commit to attending all 3 days of the event
Write a short text on why you like the hospitality industry
Follow this link to learn more about the competition rules, dates, prizes, and panel discussions!
Northeastern University London 2024 Essay Competition (repeat)
The Northeastern University London 2024 Essay Competition is now open! This popular and prestigious essay competition is an opportunity for students to be inspired and explore their academic potential and subject passion.
You must be in your penultimate year of secondary education (Y12) in order to enter.
How to enter
Register for the competition – After registering you will be emailed detailed instructions on how to enter
Choose one of the titles
Write your 1,500-word essay
Submit your essay via their online form (URL will be emailed to you after you register) by 1pm GMT Sunday 31st December 2023.
More info HERE
Local Competitions!
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS in HONG KONG
Brown, Princeton and UPenn
Reps are here in HK to meet prospetive students and present their schools
Details:
Date: 9 October
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: Chinese International School
Register HERE
EduCanada Fair in Hong Kong
Organised by The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, this ia a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand information from Canadian education institutions regarding study opportunities in Canada.
Sixteen universities, along with a number of colleges and K-12 schools will be among those participating.
Details:
Date: 7-8 October
Time: 10:30-16:00
Venue: The Mira Hotel - TST
More info HERE
HKBU Info Day
Baptist University's Open Day will showcase different aspects of their vibrant campus life. Some of the activities include…..
University-wide admission talks and programme talks
Consultations by academic staff
student sharing
Lab visits, facilities tours and more…
Details:
Date: Saturday 7 October
Time: 9:30-17:00
Venue: Kowloon Tong campus
Register HERE
CityU Info Day
Admissions talks
Exhibitions and Consultations
Interactive activities and workshops
Campus and facilities tours and more…
Details:
Date: Saturday 7 October
Time: 9:00-17:30
Venue: Kowloon Tong campus
More info HERE
HKUST Info Day
Different HKUST departments will be available for:
Non-JUPAS-specific info sessions
Admissions consultations and talks
Q&A sessions with professors, alumni and students
Lectures, and more…
Details:
Date: Saturday 14 October
Time: 9:00-18:00
Venue: Clearwater Bay campus
Register HERE
EdUHK Info Day
Admissions strategies and chatroom
Student sharing and performances
Programme introduction
Campus tours and more…
Details:
Date: Saturday 14 October
Time: 9:00-17:00
Register HERE
CUHK Info Day
Details:
Date: Saturday 21 October
Time: 9:00-18:00
More info HERE
UPCOMING WEBINAR EVENTS
This month there are roughly 50(!) events online - view them all here below are a few examples of events
US Liberal Arts Colleges - Effective Interviews
Fifteen liberal arts and sciences colleges across the U.S. will join together with current students from their respective colleges to offer you a virtual session.
The colleges will start each session with 15 minutes of tips to help with your college application process followed by an hour-long virtual fair. The tips change monthly, but the fair format remains the same. Join as often as you wish. Registration is required.
Details:
15 Oct, 21:45-23.00
Register HERE
Meet the Russell Group Webinars
Each session the chat will be managed by other representatives from the Russell Group who will be able to answer specific questions and provide further information throughout.
The Russell Group is made up of:
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, London School of Economics & Political Science, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, Queen Mary, University of London, Queen's University Belfast, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, University College London, University of Warwick, University of York.
Details:
2-5 Oct, different times
Register HERE
Rice University Virtual Essay Writing Workshop
To Book an Appointment with your FE Counsellor...
DP/CP FE MEETINGS
Go to 'See your Counsellor' if you are not sure who your Counsellor is.
Ms. Cheung https://kukucheung.youcanbook.me
Ms. Rossiter https://aletharossiter.youcanbook.me
Mr. Van https://vaned2.youcanbook.me