College application guideline (US, UK, the Netherlands)

College Applicationthe US, the UK & Holland

JFKS BerlinJune 4, 2013

Overview1. Statistics

2. SAT preparation (Hyerin P.)

3. Application to US colleges (Sophia H.)

4. Application to UK universities (Thuy Duong C.)

5. Application to Holland universities (Milena Z.)

6. Q&A

Schools JFKS seniors got accepted toUS UK Holland

Georgetown UniversityUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of RichmondXavier UniversityBoston UniversityMontana State UniversityVillanova UniversityPepperdine UniversityWashington & Lee University George Washington UniversityUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Oxford UniversityKing’s College LondonUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of AberdeenUniversity of StirlingUniversity of Glasgow

University of MaastrichtUniversity of Rotterdam

SAT PREPARATIONHYERIN PARK

US UNIVERSITIESSOPHIA HENGELBROK

Finding the Right Schools

- Different types:o private vs. publico two year vs. four yearo college vs. universityo liberal arts colleges

- Major - Location- Size - Single Sex/Coed- Campus Setting- Cost- Extracurriculars

Aim to apply to around 5-8 schools with 1-2 reach, 3-4 possible, 1-3 for sures

Timeline- Start researching as soon as you can, even 9th and 10th grade is not too early!

- 11th Grade:

• Meet with your counselor!

• PSAT

• Research schools and majors

• Take the SAT/ACT and AP exams

• Visit schools in the spring and summer

• Take a summer course/internship (and study for the SAT!)

• Utilize Naviance for your college searches

• Add colleges on Naviance you are contemplating

Timeline (12th grade)

• Visit schools in the fall

• Re-take the SAT/ACT

• Finalize your list of schools by August on Naviance

• Submit the application to HR for review three weeks before the deadline

• Receive your decision in Spring

Applications Deadlines To Haus Reil

Early Action/Early Decision

November 1 Draft to Haus Reil by October 1

Regular Decision A range between Dec. 1- Jan. 15KNOW YOUR DEADLINES FOR EACH SCHOOL!!! (All are different)

Draft to Haus Reil by November 2 – gives you, Ms. Eckhardt, and English teachers time to edit/revisions

Rolling Admission A wide range of dates – KNOW YOUR DEADLINES

Depends on deadlines but 4 weeks is not too early,1 week is too late

What Schools Look For

- Academics- Rigorous curriculum- Extracurriculars and

leadership - Service to the

community not associated with a school group (especially Ivy League)

The Application

-The Common Application

- Essays- Letters of

recommendation

- Transcripts

Helpful Resources

- www.cappex.com- Naviance- “Acceptance" by

David L. Marcus

Helpful resources

Tips

- Keep in contact with your counselor

- Get recommendations early

- Study for the SAT- Get essay(s) done

early for extensive editing from counselor, teachers,

etc.

NCAA and Athletes

Want to study in the US with an athletic scholarship? You must be registered by your 11th grade year to be recruited! See counselor for details!

There are many rules and regulations related to the recruitment process

UK UNIVERSITIES

THUY DUONG CHU

Timeline Dates What you need to do

Now Research universities and programs that interest you Maybe read university league table Understand their requirements & tariff points Attend college fairs Discuss your plan with Ms. Eckhardt

Summer before senior year

Continue doing research Work on your personal statement (rewrite, rewrite, and rewrite)Loans and scholarships Update your Naviance account (Haus Reil sends transcript)

October 15 MedicineOxford University or Cambridge University (interview Dec)

January Admission decision

January 15 The rest

March – late April

Admission decision

Tariff table for APGroup A subjects Group B subjects

Biology Calculus ABCalculus BC ChemistryPhysics (half points awarded to courses B and C)Chinese Language and CultureEnglish Literature and CompositionEnglish Language and CompositionFrench Language French Literature German LanguageItalian Language and Culture  Japanese Language and CultureLatin Literature Latin: VergilSpanish Language Spanish LiteratureEuropean HistoryUnited States HistoryWorld History

Art HistoryStudio Art (Drawing Portfolio)Studio Art (2-D Design Portfolio)Studio Art (3-D Design Portfolio)Computer Science A (a one-term course)Computer Science ABEnvironmental ScienceGovernment and Politics: ComparativeGovernment and Politics: United StatesHuman GeographyMacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMusic TheoryPsychologyStatistics

UCAS application

• Basic information (name, date of birth…)• 5 different schools or 1 school with 5 different programs (all of your chosen courses must be related), year of enrollment… • SAT scores, AP scores…• Predicted GPA, AP and/or Abi scores• ONE personal statement for all• One reference letter from counselor with additional comments taken from teacher recommendation letters (link application to JFKS system)• Fee

What you can do on UCAS

•Search for courses•Track application•Update contact details•Add and cancel choices•View invitation notifications & read

decision letters•Reply to your offers•If you make mistakes in your replies or

choices, contact UCAS within 7 days•Receive letters from UCAS about 3-5 days

after submitting your application

Personal statement

Introduction Main paragraphs (1-2) Conclusion

HOOK- Stand out from the crowd - Show your interests

70% - Reasons for choosing the subject - Commitment to the major- Academic aspect (how subjects you have taken at JFKS prepare you for your intended major)- Skills you have that will assist you- Future career plan

30%- Work experience- Extracurricular activities- Awards

International students: how education in England will help you

- Plan it, sell yourself, be honest & natural- Proofread - Look up Youtube video – How to write an excellent personal statement (Imperial College Video)

Admission DecisionDecision What to do

Unconditional offer (UF)

Congrats!! You have met all the academic requirements and the university has accepted you. They might need proof of your qualifications

Conditional offer (CF)

The school asks you to achieve certain scores (ex. 555 or 445 on AP exams). You must meet all conditions by 31 August and remain serious with your studies

Rejection Don’t be disappointed. Other schools might still accept you

Decisions sent to your email & UCAS account When in doubt, email the school!

Replying to offersTypes of offers

What they mean

Firm acceptance

First choice. - If it is UF, cannot accept another offer- If it is CF, committed to take that place if you meet conditions

Insurance acceptance

Second choice.

Decline When you already decide which 2 schools you definitely want to attend, you have to decline all others.

Reply by date indicated on Track (usually May 15)

Other optionsNo offers or decline all offers you have

receivedOptions What to do

Extra February 25 to beginning JulySearch for courses in Extra (if eligible, “Add Extra choice”)Apply for 1 course at a timeIf unsuccessful, the link will be reactivated

Clearing Mid-July Apply for any subject that has places left Hold no offer or not meet conditionsContact the school yourself (admission tutor will want to talk to you in person)

Holland universitiesMilena Zylinchsky

Why HollandIt‘s in EnglishIt‘s not far from homeIt‘s not too expensive

◦About 1000-2000 € per yearIt‘s nice

How to applyResearch each school individuallyCheck the application date!

◦Usually April or May

Create a studielink account

Follow the instructions!!!!