The Grade specific timelines are helpful guides to check in to see what you should be doing during any given season. You will notice the Grade 11 and 12 timelines are more robust as there are more post-secondary details to consider.
Please see the Student Athlete section for a specific timeline related to this process.
Get off to a good start with your schoolwork. The grades you earn, starting now, will be included in your final high school GPA.
The Future Pathways Course with the TASIS College Counselors will start and continue throughout the year.
Make sure you are enrolled in the appropriate college-preparatory courses. Reflect on your strengths and consider AP or IB classes in the future.
Get involved in extracurricular activities (both school and non-school-sponsored).
Log in to MaiaLearning, where you can explore interests and possible careers, create a CV/resume, register for university visits and research universities.
Tour a nearby university whenever possible. Visit relatives or friends who live on or near a university campus. Check out the dorms, go to the library or student center, and get a feel for university life.
Attend programs offered by university visitors to your high school campus.
Read as many books as possible from a comprehensive reading list.
Get involved in activities outside the classroom. Work toward leadership positions in the activities that you like best. Become involved in community service and other volunteer activities.
Attend university visits at your high school campus (Check Maia Learning for upcoming visits).
Start to think about next year’s courses you want to take.
Continue to keep your schoolwork a priority.
Focus on your schoolwork as a priority.
Continue to explore interests and careers that you think you might like. The research is 100% the student’s responsibility.
Start thinking about what you might want to study and where, but allow yourself changes along the way.
Investigate summer enrichment programs and plan a productive summer. The summer planning guide section has further resources.
Continue to look at websites for different colleges and universities.
Attend college fairs and visits.
Connect with family and friends.
Catch up on your reading.
Take an online course.
Research universities and careers.
Learn a new skill or start a project of personal interest.
Support or initiate cause that benefits others.
Visit a few more campuses. Read all of the mail and emails you receive from colleges. You may see something you like.
Set targets for increasing attainment levels for Grade 10.
Speak to family members about their professions.
Continue researching careers (using Maia Learning).
Attend and engage fully in Future Pathways Course with the TASIS College Counselors throughout the year.
Focus on doing your best in all classes. The grades you earn will be included in your final high school GPA.
Get involved in extracurricular activities (both school and non-school-sponsored).
Log in to Maia Learning, where you can explore interests and possible careers, create a CV/resume, find university visits and research universities.
Tour a nearby university or college, whenever possible. Visit relatives or friends who live on or near a university campus. Check out the dorms, go to the library or student center, and get a feel for college and university life.
Attend sessions offered by university visitors to TASIS England. These are viewable in Maia Learning.
Register for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) if you are interested in competitive sports at an American university. See the Information for Student Athletes section for further details.
Take the PSAT. In October all grade 10-11 TASIS students will do this assessment.
Review the testing information shared during the Future Pathways course and determine if you should register for the TASIS Test Prep course. The registration for Test Prep Course will begin in November.
Read as many books as possible from a comprehensive reading list.
Continue to stay involved in activities outside the classroom. Work toward leadership positions in the activities that you like best. Become involved in community service and other volunteer activities.
Attend college visits to your high school campus.
Attend IB and AP meetings to gather information to help in determining the courses that fit your abilities and passions. This will help you with the selection process. Use the Course Selection section that has further resources.
Make sure you are enrolled in the college-preparatory courses that are appropriate for your intended pathway. Think about AP or IB classes in the future.
Take the Morrisby assessment in February at TASIS England and then attend your one-on-one session with a College Counselor for evaluation and interpretation.
Focus on your schoolwork as a priority.
Investigate summer enrichment programs. We will explore options in the Future Pathways Course as well.
Continue to explore interests and careers that you think you might like, utilizing the resources such as the Morrisby assessment and Careers work from the Future Pathways Course. Students should be at the center of this research.
Start to think in a more focused way about what you might want to study and where. Allow yourself to make changes along the way.
Continue to explore websites for different colleges and universities. Add prospective colleges and universities to Maia Learning.
Engage with university representatives through face-to-face meetings, reviewing university websites or email to help to explore options. You may see something you like. Make the most of opportunities to attend college fairs and university visits (on our school campus or in the local area).
Plan a productive summer. The summer planning guide section has further resources.
Connect with family and friends.
Catch up on your reading.
Take an online course.
Research universities and careers.
Visit a university campus, if possible.
Learn a new skill or start a project of personal interest.
Support or initiate cause that benefits others.
Read guides for subjects you will be taking next year.
Continue to research study destinations (Maia Learning).
Use Morrisby resources to learn more about fields of interest
Attend Future Pathways course with the TASIS College Counselors.
Keep working on your GPA. Colleges and universities like to see strong grades, as well as an upward trend.
Update your current CV/resume.
Take the PSAT/NMSQT (TASIS will register you and arrange for the test to be taken at school).
Make a list of colleges and universities that meet your most important criteria (size, location, accommodation, distance from home, majors/courses, academic rigor, cost, etc.). Add them to your Considering List in Maia Learning.
Continue visiting university fairs and attending visitor presentations. You may be able to narrow your choices or add a university to your list.
Speak to university representatives when they visit our school.
Evaluate your community service activities in order to strengthen them. Quality and continuity weigh more than quantity.
Register for the ACT or SAT (if applicable). You can take it again later in your Junior year if necessary. If possible, all tests should be completed by the end of Junior year.
Students should consider taking at least one SAT or ACT for the following reasons:
They are great practice for all standardized tests, both in the academic sense and as a way of becoming familiar with, and more confident in, test-taking situations.
As a way to become eligible for National Merit Scholarships.
Keep your options open. You may decide later on to apply to a school in the USA or elsewhere) that requires the SAT or ACT.
Begin preparing for the tests you have decided to take by taking sample tests or enrolling in a Prep Course, if necessary, but not at the expense of missing out on other co-curricular activities or your grades suffering. TASIS will offer a Test Prep course, with registration starting in November.
Read outside of the classroom.
Fill out your Junior Questionnaire and meet with your assigned College Counselor to discuss your university plan.
Attend Grade 11 Parent and Student College Counseling Evening.
Please follow the College Counseling Calendar relevant to your class (shared in January each year, for example: Class of 2025 College Counseling Calendar) as well as the individualized plan made with the student's college counselor after the first 1:1 meeting. This is shared with parents after the parent-student-counselor meeting.
Research university application procedures, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, room and board costs, student activities, course offerings, faculty composition, accreditation, and financial aid.
The internet is a great way to obtain this information. Begin comparing the schools by the factors that you consider to be most important.
Begin narrowing down your college or university choices. Find out if the schools you are interested in require the SAT or ACT for admission. Check to see if you need to take an English fluency exam (ex: TOEFL or IELTS). For further information reference the Testing section of the TASIS Handbook.
It is 100% the responsibility of the students to do the research on all test requirements. If applying for a specialized program (Art, Theatre, Film, Architecture, Engineering, Business, etc.), then check for specific requirements regarding high school courses as well as application components such as a portfolio or audition. In the case of UK universities, some universities will require additional tests at the end of this school year or the beginning of the senior year.
Attend course selection meetings to determine courses for grade 12. Make sure that you are taking appropriate courses for the intended major or course of study at your university. Use the Course Selection section that has further resources.
Have a discussion with your parents about the colleges/universities which you are interested in.
Read.
Meet with your counselor to review senior year and summer plans, community service, and extracurricular activities.
Continue researching post-secondary options.
Discuss current test plan and achieved scores with your counselor.
Have an initial discussion on the college essay/Personal Statement with your college counselor.
Continue updating your CV.
Consider which teachers you will ask to write your recommendations. Think about asking teachers who know you well and who will write positive letters about you. It is never recommended to send more than two letters except in extreme cases. See your college counselor to begin the process of requesting teacher recommendation letters.
Plan your summer, for example: do volunteer work, plan visits to universities, and finish the Extended Essay.
Apply for a summer job or internship. The summer planning guide section has further resources.
Stay involved with your extracurricular activities. Colleges look for consistency and depth in activities.
Inquire about personal interviews at your favorite colleges/universities. Call or write for early summer appointments. Make necessary travel arrangements
Read.
Connect with family and friends.
Catch up on your reading.
Take an online course.
Learn a new skill or start a project of personal interest.
Support or initiate cause that benefits others.
Continue to read books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as practicing your writing and editing skills.
Volunteer in your community and/or get work experience.
Visit the campuses of your top-five university/college choices and take notes.
Send a thank-you email to the interviewer after each college interview.
Continue researching post-secondary options and finalise your college/university list (check entry requirements).
Talk to the people you know who have attended the colleges in which you are interested.
Explore the different application systems such as Common App, UCAS and other systems.
Compose rough drafts of your college essays / Personal Statement.
Update your CV.
Develop a financial aid application plan, including a list of aid sources, requirements for each application, and a timetable for meeting the filing deadlines.
Practice for required entrance tests (eg. UCAT, LNAT, SAT).
Take your English proficiency test (if required).
Please follow the College Counseling Calendar relevant to your class (Class of 2025College Counseling Calendar) as well as the individualized plan made with your college counselor that has been guided by the following timeline:
Attend Future Pathways course with your College Counselor and schedule regular 1:1 meetings to continue to revise your individualized plan.
Continue doing your best within TASIS courses. Colleges and universities like to see strong grades, as well as an upward trend.
Keep your list of universities updated in Maia Learning.
Continue visiting university fairs and attending visitor presentations.
Speak to university representatives when they visit our school.
Keep track of all university and TASIS deadlines.
Read outside of the classroom.
Attend Grade 12 Parent and Student Application Evening.
Complete the Summer Updates Form, resume 1:1 meetings with college counselor and share your updated CV/resume with your college counselor.
Continue writing drafts for essays, personal statement and/or motivational letters for university applications.
If you are applying to a selective UK program, then check to make sure you are registered for any special Admissions tests. Further details for how to register will be on the university website within the instructions for undergraduate applicants.
Explore financial aid options at universities, review deadlines, begin to gather necessary documentation and start relevant applications. See additional informational and links within Funding Your University Studies.
Finalize research regarding entry requirements and updated Admissions policies as some information can change between the spring and fall. If applying for a specialized program (Art, Theatre, Film, Architecture), then check for specific application requirements such as an audition or portfolio. Update your university research chart as necessary.
If applying to a university with a deadline prior to November 15, then complete university notification form by stated deadline in the college counseling calendar that is linked above and schedule meeting to review final list with college counselor.
If applying early, then be prepared to submit all university application documents to college counselor by early October (deadline in linked College Counseling calendar above) and schedule meetings to review prior to the university deadline(s).
For those applying early, meet with college counselor to review final list again once the predicted grades are available in early October through Maia Learning.
For those applying early, ensure that any necessary test scores have been submitted through the relevant testing organization (CollegeBoard, ACT, etc.).
Start to create accounts to start university applications (UCAS, CommonApp, etc.).
Attend the October Application Workshop (date varies each year but is offered the same day grade 10-11 students take the PSAT).
Continue completing university applications and steps outlined in your individualized plan made with your college counselor.
For those who are not applying early, complete all university notification forms by the stated deadline in the the college counseling calendar that is linked above and schedule meeting to review final list with college counselor.
For those not applying early, meet with college counselor to review final list again once the predicted grades are available the middle of November through Maia Learning.
For those not applying early, be prepared to submit all remaining university applications to college counselor for a final review by early December (exact deadline in College Counseling calendar linked above) and schedule meetings to review prior to the university deadline(s).
Majority of university applications will be submitted during this time. Ensure that any necessary test scores have been submitted through the relevant testing organization (CollegeBoard, ACT, etc.).
As applications are submitted, consistently check email and university application portals to ensure all documents have been submitted. Students can see which documents have been submitted by TASIS through Maia Learning.
Students who applied early will begin to receive admissions decisions. Students need to enter decisions, as well as any scholarships that have been awarded in Maia Learning.
Midyear transcripts, which will include first semester grades as well as an updated GPA will be sent to relevant universities through Maia Learning. This information will also be covered in the Future Pathways course prior to December break.
Several university decisions will begin to be released. Students need to enter decisions, as well as any scholarships that have been awarded in Maia Learning.
Follow stated university deadlines regarding housing/accommodation applications and/or deposits.
American university decisions are typically available by mid-April. UK decisions will continue to be released through May.
Follow the university's instructions for finalizing details related to: confirming acceptance or offer, deposits, student visa application, housing/accommodation and other enrollment details. For UCAS applicants, the process and deadlines are available through your UCAS Hub account.
Consider attending the international student orientation at an intended university, even if you are returning to your passport country.
Final meeting with college counselor regarding destination after graduation. If there is a concern regarding a conditional offer and potential final IB or AP results, then meet with college counselor before graduation.
Graduation, congratulations!
Final transcripts, which include final grades, updated GPA and confirmation of high school diploma will be sent to relevant universities through Maia Learning. This information will also be covered in the Future Pathways course in the spring.
Start reading ahead in preparation for the courses you will take.
AP and IB results will be released. Confirmation of UK offers. Please follow the instructions shared with families for assistance in contacting universities should intended results not be reached.